Printols smiled and nodded.

Alexis smiled back.

At this time, Davers said: "I was also a little moved at the beginning, but I finally gave up on him. Why? Because according to information, the western mountainous area of ​​Sicily, centered on Kefaroytien, is higher in terrain than the eastern mountainous area, and the terrain is complex. For our army with heavy infantry as the main force, combat and marching will be more difficult. Moreover, since it is far away from Katanai, material transportation is even more of a big problem.

In addition, you should know that there are more than 40,000 Iberian troops in the Carthage army. These soldiers are either from the mountainous races of Iberia, or they have followed Carthage generals to fight in Iberia for many years. Therefore, they have strong combat power when fighting in the mountainous areas. More importantly, the current Carthage military commander Mago took office as the governor of Iberia 10 years ago and fought in that wild mountainous area for 10 years. He has richer experience in mountainous areas.

If we fight against the Carthaginians in the mountains, although we avoid the superior cavalry of Carthaginia, the outcome is still unpredictable. When we have already gained an absolute strategic advantage, there is no need to risk a large-scale mountain battle. You must know that it will most likely determine the fate of the kingdom!”

Davers' careful words made Alexis, Olivers and others think, and also made Amintas, Matonis and others wonder: What absolute advantages do we have?

"Of course it's the Navy! Our fleet has an absolute advantage!" Secrean said confidently.

"Seclian is right, our advantage lies in the Navy!" Davers said firmly, then took out a scroll of paper: "At the beginning of the banquet, I received a battle report from the Third Fleet, who defeated the new Carthage fleet in Sardinia two days ago!"

Everyone was delighted when they heard this news. Secrean even rushed forward and took the battle report. After reading it quickly, he couldn't help but praise: "What a Midolades! In the crisis of being attacked by the opponent's superior warship, the Carthaginians suffered a crushing defeat!"

While the generals were watching each other, Davers said in a deep voice: "More than 100,000 Carthage troops gathered on Sicily. The military ration consumed every day was very huge. It was impossible for them to meet their military ration supply in the colonial cities and Phoenician allies on Sicily. Moreover, Prosous had destroyed the farmlands of these city-states and cut off their wheat. They even had difficulties in their own survival. Therefore, Carthage could only collect food from the continent of Apheriga and meet the daily needs of this huge army through sea transportation-"

"Your Majesty is right! As long as our Sicilian fleet completely cut off the sea transportation line between Carthage and Sicilian, we don't need to fight it head-on. No matter how many Carthage soldiers there are, they will only starve to death on this island!" Secrean interrupted loudly.

Davers didn't care, but said to him with a serious expression: "So next... after the Sicilian fleet was supplemented by the newly built warships, I asked the Sicilian fleet to strengthen the blockade of the western part of Sicily and intercept all the ships coming and going!

This mission is not easy to complete. Although our navy has the advantage, Carthage will definitely try every means to open up the route for the victory of this war and for the lives of these more than 100,000 Carthage soldiers. The Sicilian fleet will inevitably be attacked by Carthage from the sea! Secrean, can you complete this mission?!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will let the Carthage fleet go back and forth!" Secrean replied confidently.

"I believe you can do it!" Davers encouraged him and reminded softly: "But I hope you can be more cautious and not let the fleet be destroyed by the storm happen again."

"Yes..." Seclian responded with his head down.

"Your Majesty!" Amintas asked anxiously: "According to your plan, does our troops need to take the initiative?!"

"Yes!" Davers's decisive answer made senior generals such as Amintas, Matonis, Oliverus appear more or less disappointed on their faces.

Davers took their expressions into his eyes, then looked at the silent Alexis and asked, "Alexis, what do you think?"

Alexis looked around and said in a heavy voice: "Your Majesty, this war has lasted for more than a year. The soldiers first fought hard in the north, and now they have come to the south. They have not been able to rest and have suffered considerable casualties. As far as I know, almost all the people in the Tuliyi region alone wear black veils...

Now we will fight against the more powerful Carthage. I originally thought that the casualties would be paid more than before, but your Majesty's strategy can not only reduce casualties, but also achieve final victory. This is where Your Majesty far surpasses us in military terms!" Alexis sincerely praised.

After hearing this, Davers felt a little ashamed. In fact, before the banquet, he had some idea of ​​waiting for all the troops to join and seek an opportunity to fight the Carthage army. This may be the ambitions of every commander with heavy troops, but the good news from the Third Fleet made him realize the absolute advantage of the navy, and he strengthened his determination to implement another plan in his heart to the end.

At this moment, he coughed lightly and said, "Alexis said it very well. The purpose of war is to safeguard the interests of the kingdom, not to pursue the pleasure of killing. We must try our best to ensure that these soldiers who trust us and fight for the kingdom can return home safely."

Davers' eyes swept across the faces of Amintas, Matonis and others, and continued: "Our army does not take the initiative to attack, does not mean that we can relax our vigilance. In order to survive, the Carthaginian army is likely to launch an initiative to attack us. To this end, we must speed up the construction of the camp and build more defensive facilities, so that our soldiers can have an absolute advantage in defense.

In addition, even if you defeat this Carthaginian army on Sicily, the war will probably not end immediately. You must be prepared to march towards Afriga and southern Iberia. Therefore, during this period, you must try your best to keep the soldiers in good morale and not let them slack off. You must also strengthen the training of Roman soldiers, Samone warriors, and Potantia warriors, so that they can familiarize themselves with our banner, orders and tactics as soon as possible, which will be conducive to future operations."

Davers' words cheered up the generals, so when Davers asked again, "What do you have any other opinions?", everyone agreed to implement the plan formulated by Davers.

Seeing that everyone had a unified understanding, Davers smiled and said, "It is also beneficial for us to implement this plan. We can use less troops to defend against the attack of more Carthaginians, and we can also divide some soldiers to support Selinus, Enna, or Prosous, and even attack the empty rear of the Carthaginian army according to the development of the battle.

Everyone, because we have the advantage of sea routes, we seem to be in passive defense, but in fact we take the initiative, and the Carthage army will definitely be defeated by us!”

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On the west bank of the Pretani River, in the camp built by the Carthaginian army, Mago's roar came from the central army's tent: "Damn Annobas, you idiot!"

Pomirka, who rushed over to the tent, walked into the big tent and saw Mago pull out his sword and slashing at the table.

"What's wrong?" Pomirka asked softly.

"Look, this is what you trust, claiming to be the most capable naval general in Carthage!" Ma Ge angrily threw a scroll of paper on the table.

Pomirka picked it up, and after reading it, his face changed drastically, and he asked in surprise: "Is this true?"

"This is written by our Margonid family who served as captains in the newly formed fleet, of course it is true!" Ma Ge held the cold sword and sat back on the wooden chair, glaring at Pomirka with his eyes: "Annobas himself was incompetent, and he set up the wrong ship formation, resulting in the fleet's defeat, and the whereabouts of Admika were unknown! According to my tribe, after they fled back to the port of Saros, Annobas also gave them a lecture, threatening them not to reveal the entire naval battle process to the outside world, obviously to escape the blame!

He was delusional! I would write a letter to the Senate to explain the true image of the naval war and ask him to be taken back to Carthage and be punished! You and I will sign together!"

"this……"

As soon as Pomirka showed a hesitant look, Ma Ge snorted heavily: "Don't you want to?!"

"With the new fleet having the advantage, it has suffered failure. Annobas should have been interrogated by the Senate, and I am willing to sign with you." Pomirka said worriedly: "But now is during the war. Suddenly replacing the commander of the navy will probably have a great impact on the entire fleet..."

Ma Ge sneered: "In my opinion, replacing him will be of great help to the navy! I ask you, have our fleet dominated the Western Mediterranean since he became the commander of the navy?!"

Pomirka was speechless because it was true. Since the war began, the Carthage fleet has lost consecutive battles and has now been able to hide in the port and dare not compete with the Dionian fleet.
Chapter completed!