"Yes, there is a change." Leotizides' tone was always plain and lacked passion: "Sikele's harassing troops defeated Carthage's forty thousand siege troops."

Sipros thought he had heard it wrong and asked in surprise: "Is this true?! Are you talking about the thousand simple-equipped Sikel light infantry?!"

"I never tell lies in war." Leotizides stared at Shipolos with bright eyes, but his tone was still calm: "I decided to change the previous designated plan and lead the Eighth Legion to Minoa to fight the Carthaginians."

"Okay! He is indeed brave and deserves to be the commander that His Majesty is interested in! It is much better than the shit plan you have made before!" A voice of praise sounded outside the door, and Navy Commander Secrean strode into the conference room.

Leotizides raised his eyebrows.

Siphorus asked in surprise: "You want to lead the army to fight against the Carthaginians directly?! This is too risky! There are more than 40,000 people in the Carthaginian army. Do you want to gather all the citizens of Dionian in Sicily? If the battle fails, all the territory of the Kingdom in Sicily will be in danger! I think it is safer for you to continue to implement the previous plan!"

After all, according to regulations, Governor Siphonos had the power to participate in the military meeting and raise objections, so Leotizides had to explain in detail: "The previous plan was based on judging that the Carthaginians would send an army of 80,000 to 100,000 people, but they did not expect that they only sent 60,000 people, and 20,000 of them went to the North Coast. Judging from the information we received before, half of this 40,000 Carthaginian army was composed of Numibians who were bullied by Carthaginians. Their morale was not high. The attacks of only a thousand Si Celtics could force them to retreat, which shows that their commanders were not capable.

According to information, Carthage's commander Monte Adno was greedy for enjoyment, did not like to visit the battle formation in person, and did not like to get close to the soldiers, so he could not fully utilize his advantage of having more troops. Even if we had few soldiers, the combat effectiveness and morale of the Eighth Corps and its reserve troops were far better than that of the other party, and could completely defeat them.

And we cannot watch this Carthaginian army slowly conquering one allied state after another with its large number of soldiers, combining the entire army through battle and victory, and enhancing the fighting spirit and combat effectiveness of the Carthaginians... When the Carthaginian army conquered the South Coast and fought with them again, it will become very difficult."

"Your idea is right. The previous plan was completely passively beaten. I just arrived yesterday and heard about your previous plan. I had wanted to talk to you well." Secrean said thornyly in the tone of the commander to his subordinates.

Although as a senator, Secretariat and kingdom position were indeed higher than Leotizides, Leotizides still felt a little uncomfortable. However, he thought that his subsequent military operations would still rely on the navy, so he suppressed his emotions and said lightly: "I am also based on what the Dionian Law says, 'All military plans must be formulated according to the actual situation.' Since the situation has changed, the plans I have made must also change accordingly."

Siphorus is not like Cornerus, who loves gains and losses. Once he is convinced, he immediately asks: "How many people do you want to take away to join the war?"

"The entire Eighth Legion and Fourth Cavalry Legion, as well as some reserve soldiers, are estimated to be about 15,000. Other reserve soldiers are stationed in the camp, and Leotini and Taunis' allied troops are not transferred, and they still need to be guarded against the Syracuses."

After Leotizides said that, Cipoulos was surprised again: "Sir Prosous, isn't there a little 15,000 people?!"

"Not at all." Leothizides said confidently: "I will entrust Lord Krelu of Hera to organize all the soldiers of the Sikels and walk the mountain road to Daminoa. And I led these 15,000 soldiers to disembark by sea to Kamanlina port, marched west along the south coast, and put all the troops of the friendly city-states they passed into the team. By the time I arrived at Daminoa, I estimated that the number of troops should be at least 30,000..."

"Hey, I was anxious just now, and I forgot that there are also Kamanlina, Gera, Agrigento... these friendly city-states." Siprous revealed his shortcomings, but a reassuring smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Prosous, your decision is correct! Through this direct battle with Carthage, we can just show the blessing of the kingdom to them to the city-states close to us, and deepen our friendship with them through battle!..."

Leotizides was not as much as Cyporus thought. He just wanted to win and turned his head to Seclian and said, "I hope that the transport of troops and food and supplies can be protected by the fleet you led by Lord Seclian!"

"This is the duty of our navy!" Secrean replied with a refreshing answer, and the following words revealed his true purpose: "I can just induce the Carthage fleet to fight us by protecting you!"

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The news that "Carthage's army landed in Sicily and began to march towards the Territory of Dionia" reached Rome, which made the elders excited. The dictator Camillus believed that the time had come and immediately issued the order to "march towards the Helniki."

Soon, he led an army of more than 40,000 people, composed of Roman militias and Latin Allied soldiers, who had already gathered in Mars Square, and left the city of Rome and marched straight to the southeast.

The Helniki people are ancient indigenous people in central Italy. They mainly live in the lowlands between Mount Helniki and Mount Lepini, a long hilly lowland area about 150 miles long and only about 20 miles wide. The Trelus River flows in the middle. To the west and south of the area they live are the Wolsie people next to Mount Lepini, to the east are the Masi and Equi people who live in the mountains, and to the north are some Latin city-states, mainly Prinister.

The Roman army passed through the city of Gabii, the Latin allies, and camped outside the city of Punerist at dusk.

When the Helniki heard the news that the "Roman army was coming", they were very panicked and hurriedly sent someone to ask for help from the Wolseys.

Early the next morning, the Roman army continued to march southward, passing through the Latin ally Tolerium, and soon arrived at Signia, a town adjacent to the Hilniki and Latins.

This is a small town in Helniki, located at the foot of Mount Lepini. It has a small population but a relatively dangerous terrain. It is an important passage for the Helniki tribe who lives in Mount Lepini.

Camillus immediately sent 5,000 people to surround the small city and began to make siege equipment. Once prepared, it began to siege the city.

At the same time, he led 35,000 people across the Treps River and arrived in the afternoon at Anagnia, an important town near the Latin region, located on the east bank of the Treps River, and surrounded it with another 10,000 people.

After leading the remaining 25,000 people around the city of Anagnia, he began to build a camp a few miles south of it, staring at the central town of the Hilniki people, Ferentinum.

Previously, the Helnikis suffered a crushing defeat in the war between the Volsi people to attack the Roman Latin Allies. Not long after, their strength had not yet been restored. They could not organize enough soldiers to rescue the besieged towns. They could only hide in various towns and strengthen the city defenses. At the same time, they were looking forward to the rescue of the Volsi people.

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When the news that the "Herniki territory was attacked by the Roman army" reached Polefornum, the senior leaders of the Volsey League who had originally gathered here were very nervous. They had just repelled the Romans and were still discussing how to recapture Antium, Villitre... and other towns captured by the Romans, but they did not expect that the Romans would launch another war on the east side of the Volsey so soon.

Amintas, who was invited to participate in the meeting, was puzzled and asked in surprise: "The information sent back before said, "Did the Romans guard 10,000 people in Antium, Velitre, and Satnikum respectively?! How could the Romans have so many soldiers attacking the Helniki?!"

Polephonham consul Katemtaros said helplessly: "The Romans did not have so many young and middle-aged citizens, but they also had many Latin allies and many Etruscan city-states conquered by Rome. He was fully capable of launching another war in the case of fighting with us Volsie people! This is the terrible part of the Romans!"

I'm afraid the Romans are going to concentrate on fighting a big battle! But we Dionia...Amintas thought of the First Legion that had just replenished the source of troops and sighed secretly: With the combat effectiveness of the Roman army, the First Legion with less than 10,000 people is not enough to help the Helnikis repel the Roman attack!

Printols next to him saw Amintas's entangled expression and asked, "Why don't you contact the Equits and the Massi come to deal with the Romans together?! I heard that these two races are next to the Helnikis. I want the Helnikis to be destroyed by the Romans, and these two races that are also incompatible with Rome will face the threat of the Romans!"

Selshei consul Toulous responded: "The Helniki must have contacted the Equi and the Masi. The question now is whether we want to rescue the Helniki?"
Chapter completed!