Chapter 23 The Non-Existent Fleet (Part 2)

Kangbano and Habaruka marched one sentry ahead of time, and then at dawn, the rest of the team armed themselves and left the camp. ∽♦Top∽♦Point∽♦Little∽♦ said that Lepidus' position was set up four furlongs from Trureas, arrayed along the gentle rolling hills, and a pontoon bridge was built over the river behind. , try to be able to advance and retreat.

Then, on the side facing the coast, Lepidus deliberately extended his right wing, and installed four "Masselia Lady Cannons" disassembled from the ship, four wild ass trebuchets, and twelve The cavalry artillery was densely arranged according to their respective shooting ranges, and the infantry of five brigades of the Seventh Army and the Trevelli cavalry were dispatched, and wooden palisades and trenches were erected to protect them.

As for the left wing, Lepidus tried to form a very compact formation so that it could communicate with his center. Under the sun, the four legions of Trureas lined up with their backs to the Corione River. The formation was very narrow and long, with helmets, flags and shields shining everywhere. He should have done this to guard against Lepidus. The troops broke through and penetrated to rescue the city of Corioni.

But Lepidus seemed to have no intention of rescuing the city of Corioni. After the artillery positions were prepared, the lead bullets, muskets, and the terrifying wooden bullets fired by the lady cannon roared towards Trurea at the mouth of the river. The decks and oars of Sri Lanka's fleet were smashed to pieces, masts and sail ropes were flying in all directions, and people kept screaming and falling into the water. Immediately, more than a dozen ships were damaged and sunk, and several decked ships lost their oars. The power of the oars could only spin in place, while the others quickly pulled anchor away from the river bank when they saw that something was seriously wrong.

"Asshole, you don't have the spirit of a noble warrior, how can you fight like this?" Trureas protested angrily.

The flight of our own fleet. It soon caused uneasiness among the legions ashore. Trureas felt that if he did not attack, the morale of the soldiers might automatically collapse. He ordered the heavy infantry and cavalry to be concentrated on the left wing, and then continued to attack Lepidah's artillery position.

As a result, when the signal flag was erected on the hill where Lepidus' command post was located, the cavalry cannon on the artillery position quickly mobilized, and the gunner pushed it a hundred steps ahead, into the pre-dug shallow pit behind the wooden fence. Then the infantry of the Seventh Legion and the archers sent by Lepidus. They all gathered behind the wooden fence, and then the cavalry cannon across the wooden fence took the lead in firing, like a strong wind breaking a tree, sweeping away the running Spanish legions in the front to a large area, and then the archers also fired to suppress them, and they were not able to pass through. After a while, Trureas's front line collapsed, and Lepidus' artillery position remained motionless.

After taking in the defeated soldiers and the wounded, Trureas didn't know what to do for a while and could only stand silently. He placed his hope on the city of Corioni, and for this reason he specially selected two brigades from each of the four legions. To strengthen the attack on the city.

But in the afternoon, depressing news came. Lepidus' detachment detoured from a mountain pass unknown to him and entered the city of Corioni in advance to assist in the defense operation. Now the morale in the city is high, and according to reliable information, the garrison of Kalaris City The defense forces are also rapidly moving towards this place - taking over the city of Corioni in a short time has become a delusion.

Now Teluleas is in a very embarrassing and difficult situation. His men, horses, and beasts of burden are very short of water and food, and it is difficult for the soldiers to rest and recuperate. He believes that the two Spanish auxiliary legions under the city of Corioni will soon be If a mutiny occurs, then once this comes true, his four legions will be trapped in a situation where they are attacked from both sides. At the third moment in the afternoon, Trureas ordered his men to light three piles of torches to signal the previously driven fleet to dock. However, when they entered the range of the Lepidus artillery position, the trebuchets and ladies The cannons began to wreak havoc again, and it was not until night that many scarred ships returned to the mouth of the river and dispersed to anchor. However, the cannons on duty of the Lepidus Army continued throughout the night, and the crew of Trureas on the decks of the ships The oarsmen did not dare to light a fire or lower the sail, and the situation was very miserable.

That night, a strong wind blew in the northwest corner. Many ships that did not dare to lower their sails were blown to the shore by the surging waves and sea wind. Some people drowned, and more people were washed to the land and captured. .

Lepidus' heralds and envoys also came to Trureas' camp and brought news of the other party's persuasion to surrender:

"General Titus Sembriax Trureas, you and I have served under Caesar for a long time. We were both assistant generals to the dictator. We fought in the north, south, east and west, and made great contributions. We were deeply favored by Caesar. , before Caesar was assassinated, you had been appointed governor of Spain. The favor was not unkind, but you lost your mind for a while. However, when the assassination occurred, you were not directly involved, so there is still room for change, so I In the name of the guardian of Caesar, I demand that all the legions to which you belong should be disarmed and surrender immediately, and that all soldiers should be safe and that you should not lose your position.

By the holy name of King Numa, King Leius, and the descendants of Phaethon. "

Trureas remained silent, but quickly destroyed the letter, and then ordered two auxiliary legions under the city of Corioni to act as rearguards, while the remaining four legions continued to retreat south with the fleet, arriving at Gebra Beach. As long as he could board the ship coming to meet him from the other side, as long as he had the legion in hand, even if he and Aquila were engaged in a civil war in Sicily, it would be better than surrendering the legion members and the flag symbolizing glory to Lepidus.

The next day, the four legions of Teluleas retreated with a bang. The helpless soldiers abandoned all the beasts of burden and baggage in the camp, and retreated towards Gebra Beach with light equipment.

"Don't worry about him for now. Paluma, you continue to be the vanguard, take all the cavalry, cross the Corione River, and directly charge the enemy's rear guard and siege troops under the city. General Gallius and I will lead the legion infantry to advance with you along the river and support each other." Lepidus climbed the hill and looked at the enemy troops retreating all over the mountains and plains, and ordered.

Then, Paluma led thousands of cavalry and rushed to the city of Corione at lightning speed. Telluras's two Spanish auxiliary legions did not want to be buried alive. After a brief discussion among their clan officers, they reached an agreement that about 5,000 people all raised their hands and surrendered to Lepidus.

"Hand over the roster and camp, hand over all baggage and weapons, and everyone march in line with bare hands to my camp to be temporarily guarded. Many years ago, I fought with His Excellency Caesar on the Iberian Peninsula many times. I didn't expect that now that you heard that the enemy is me, you would dare to fight." Lepidus scolded the clan leaders who were kneeling in front of the horse, holding up a gilded baton.

The city of Corioni hung colorful decorations on all the city gates, and the elders and strong men walked out of the city to warmly welcome Lepidus' army, "Temporarily enter the city to rest and replenish supplies, and then we will pursue Tellurias' four legions - they can't go far." (To be continued..)