Camillus analyzed seriously: "More importantly, their heavy infantry is not much different from our heavy infantry in terms of equipment, and even the formation and tactics are very similar to ours, but their heavy infantry can invest in javelins. At the very beginning of the engagement, our young soldiers were routed by the opposing javelin attack! And I also noticed that there were many flags in the Dionian military formation, and they used not only bugles but also snare drums and flags to convey orders, so the Dionian squadrons were more closely connected with each other and carried out orders faster than us......"

After hearing this, Frius looked a little depressed, and said with a little suspicion: "In this way, our army is inferior to the Ionians in every way?!" Maybe...... Probably, this force is the strongest in Dionia, and the other forces may ...... There is no such strong combat power and fighting spirit! ”

Camillus had no illusions, he said frankly: "Judging from the organizational ability and combat level shown by this Dionian army, I am afraid that the other Dionian armies will not be too weak, otherwise Dionya will not become a powerful kingdom in just a few years, and the Dionian kingdom has the entire land of southern Italy, and their number of soldiers is more than ours...... Messing with such a formidable opponent would be a big problem for Rome! At this, Camillus looked worried.

Frius suddenly thought of something, and cheered himself and Camillus up: "Don't forget, we still have the powerful ally Carthage!" They have made a promise that they will declare war on Dionya if they dare to declare war on us! With Carthage attacking from the south, it was impossible for Dionya to send more troops here. Fighting in Latinum, our land, we have the upper hand! ”

Camillus stopped talking.

At this time, the adjutant walked into the big tent with a solemn face: "Two military and political officers, the army's casualty statistics have come out." A total of 4,460 of our heavy infantry are missing, 423 of our cavalry and 740 of our light infantry are missing, and a total of 5,623 people did not return to the camp......"

"5,623 people! It's already half of the number of people in the camp! Frius's surprised expression was somewhat exaggerated, and he immediately realized that Camillus was beside him, and hurriedly said: "In fact, there may not be so many casualties and captured soldiers. Some of the soldiers may have run away, and when the enemy has retreated, they will return, so the sentries in the camp should pay attention to screening, and at the same time arrange their troops, and always be ready to help them return to the camp......"

Although Camillus had expected it, this huge number still made him feel unbearable, and he coughed uncontrollably, and the adjutant rushed forward to beat him on the back.

After a long while, Camillus regained his strength, his face was gloomy, and he said in a low tone: "This battle caused so many casualties among the soldiers, and it was all a mistake of my command!" I'm going to write to the Senate and ask for punishment! …… And I would also like to remind them to be vigilant against the Dionian army and to use it carefully! ”

Hearing Camillus's words, Frius breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, although his respect for Camillus did not mean that he wanted to bear this defeat with Camillus, he didn't want this fiasco to affect his future career in Rome, but he still pretended to be righteous and said: "Camillus, how can this be your responsibility alone?!" You and I are both commanders of this army, and the decision to go out to the camp this time is a joint decision between you and me—"

Camillus waved his hand: "Don't say it, it's all my fault!" I underestimated the Dionians, otherwise I should have returned with my troops as soon as I received the food troops......"

"War is not a matter of chance!" Camillus sighed deeply with remorse, and then reminded: "Not only have we lost so many soldiers, but some soldiers have been wounded and cannot go into battle to kill the enemy in a short time, and the number of soldiers who can fight in the camp has been greatly reduced. Frius, I suggest that you strengthen the defense of the camp tomorrow, and no matter how provocative the enemy is, never go out of the camp to kill the enemy! ”

Frius was young and vigorous, and the performance of the Dionian army really shocked him, how dare he risk his career and the lives of his soldiers, so he nodded: "You're right, Camillus, we should hold the camp until Quintus and they arrive with their troops!" ”

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For the Wolsey, it was their rare victory over Rome in a decade, even though it was not them who fought the main force. When the Romans, desperated by the siege, finally had to surrender to the Wolsey warriors, or when the Wolsey warriors wounded and captured the lagging Romans in pursuit, the faces of the Wolseys who escorted the Romans back were filled with triumphant pride.

But the top brass of Wolsey knew exactly who brought about the victory, and led by Toulus, the consul of Selcher, and Catelluntalus, the consul of Polyfnum, found Amintas, who was treating his wounded soldiers.

"General Amyntas, I really didn't expect that you had just arrived at Wolsey with your army, and the next day you would bring us a rare victory! It can be seen that Dionia is genuinely helping us! Thank you very much! Thank you so much! Toulouse said in a sincere voice.

Cartelmontalus immediately took over and expressed his apologies excitedly: "Forgive me for my prejudice, when Toulus told me that 'Dioonia only sent an army of 10,000 men,' I also complained, 'Only 10,000 reinforcements can be useful when tens of thousands of troops invade Rome!'" But you and your soldiers have proved the strength of the Dionian army with their heroics, please accept my respect for you! ”

The consul of the important town of Wolsey immediately respectfully paid Amintas the most honorable courtesy of Wolsey.

Amintas hurriedly helped him up, and said with rare humility: "I am only a warrior, and it is my task to obey the orders of the kingdom and fight the enemy!" If you want to thank you, you should thank His Majesty King Davers for sending us! ”

"The most right thing we at Wolsey have done all these years is to form an alliance with the great Dionia, and we are honored to be fighting alongside the warriors of Dionia! Defeat the Romans together! Coronus, the former consul of Antium, said loudly.

"That's right! That's right! ......" other Wolsey executives also echoed loudly.

Hearing these sincere words, and looking at their excited expressions, Amintas suddenly realized: The victory of the First Legion at such a great sacrifice is of great significance!

At this time, Catemuntalus made a sincere request to the commander of the First Legion of Dionia: "General Amyntas, due to the defeat of the Romans, they are running out of troops in the camp, we have decided to attack the Roman camp next, and completely destroy this enemy, hoping to get your help!" ”

Amintas was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said bluntly: "I don't think it's a good idea to attack the Roman camp now!" ”

He didn't care whether the faces of the Wolsey people were good-looking or not, and continued to analyze seriously: "I carefully inspected the Roman camp today, and their defenses are quite tight. And after today's battle, I found that the Romans are very strong in combat, even if we rely on a large number of people and can finally take this camp, but our losses will definitely be very large, can you bear such losses now?! It is said that the Romans have another army with a much larger number, and they will soon arrive, so what will we do to defend against them by that time, which has been drastically reduced in numbers due to continuous fighting?! ……”

Amintas's words were like pouring cold water on the Wolsey executives present, calming them down from the ecstasy of the victory they had just won.

And Toulouse, who did not agree to attack the Roman camp in the first place, took the opportunity to ask: "General Amintas, what do you suggest for the next battle situation?" ”

Amintas thought for a moment and said, "We should adopt a defensive strategy, relying on the defense of towns, to kill and wound a large number of Roman soldiers. ”

"Defense?! That would only allow the Romans to take our towns one by one, as evidenced by the loss of Villitre, which now has a strong siege capacity! Catamontalus expressed doubts and concerns.

Amintas, who was usually irascib, did not get angry at the moment, and patiently explained: "I observed this town when I marched through Setia before, and its defenses were too simple, and of course it was easy to break. If you can take advantage of the victory in this battle and the time that the other Roman army has not yet arrived to speed up the improvement and reinforcement of the city's defenses, you will definitely cause great trouble for the Romans to attack the city! ”

"General Amyntas, how can we improve the town's defenses?" Toulouse immediately asked humbly.

"First of all, the trench had to be dug deep and wide, and the bottom of the trench had to be buried deep with pointed wood, so that it would be difficult for the Roman besieging soldiers to pass through it. Dense deer barrages were placed between the ditch and the city walls, so that even if the Romans passed through the trenches, it would take them a lot of time to reach the city with siege equipment, our bows, arrows, javelins, and stones...... to maximize the possible damage to the enemy. Outside the trench, we have to set traps, and the traps are set up with care......" Amintas explained in detail, carving a short sword on the ground, and around him a circle of Wolsey executives who were listening intently.

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When the First Legion sailed to the Latium region, Carthage, who had received the news, of course, had to send an army to declare war on Dionys, as promised. However, in the Senate of Carthage, there was a fierce debate on this issue.