Adoris thought for a moment and said regretfully: "Judging from the usual practice, now should be the time for the quarterfinals or the semifinals, and it is estimated that I can't watch it." ”

The soldier in front of Adoris turned around and interjected: "Don't dream, even if this war ends soon, we can't go back immediately, we will definitely be stationed in various Dauni towns to ensure the safe governance of this area by the officials of the kingdom, isn't that what was done in Mesapi and Puchetti before!" ”

"I heard that the Dani are not as fierce as the Mesapi and Puchetti, they should not always riot like the Mesapi, maybe we won't have to stay here for so long." Another soldier guessed.

"That's your naïve idea, His Majesty King Davers and the Senate wouldn't think so, would you, Adores?" The soldier in front looked at Adores.

Adoris shrugged, "I don't know, but I hope you all can return home safely and enjoy the rewards that the kingdom has to offer." ”

"You said that with the merits we have made in this war, can we divide one or two acres of land here, the land here is fertile, and it is no worse than the Xubari Plain."

"How do I know, you should ask the statistician of the baggage battalion."

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In the midst of talking and laughing, the soldiers forgot about the hard work of the march and arrived at the lower reaches of the Cervaro River after more than three hours.

The city of West Pentum is located on the north bank of the mouth of the Cervaro River, where in turn several rivers confluence form a small lake.

In Alexis's opinion, Sipentum has a relatively good port, and taking it will facilitate the transportation of the entire army.

At this time, the herald galloped from the front, shouting all the way: "Enemy has been found on the other side, prepare for battle!" ”

The soldiers were immediately excited, after all, it was much easier to fight the enemy outside the city than to storm the city, and this was a low-hanging fruit of war.

Soon, the order of the company commander was also conveyed in time: the column changed into a horizontal formation.

Under the command of the officers, Adoris and the others faced the Candelaro River and formed a small phalanx of companies.

At this moment, there was a loud sigh ahead.

"What's going on?"

"Alas...... I heard that the people of Sipentum are going to surrender the city! ”

"Huh?! ......" the soldiers sighed.

The officers warned them not to let their guard down and beware of the enemy's deception.

However, the Sipentumites really surrendered like that.

The disastrous defeat at the Battle of the Ovanto River and the capture of the city of Lusenia in just one day, the powerful military strength displayed by the Kingdom of Dioonia completely shocked the Daoni tribes, not only Xipentum, but also the towns of West Pentum and Ascurum surrendered one after another, and the Dauni War finally came to an end......

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The weather in Turiyi starts to cool down in early November, and the nearly month-long frenzy of the rugby finals in early October has just fallen silent, and the upcoming triumphal ceremony will once again bring the city into a festive mood.

At this time, in the barracks west of the city of Turiyi, some soldiers of the 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th legions were excitedly looking forward to the early arrival of the triumphal ceremony.

In the Commander's Tent, Alexis was receiving someone from the Ministry of War.

"What do you mean...... We're going to wait here for two more days?! The brothers have been on the expedition for more than two months, and they are anxious to return home, but you have made us wait here for five days! Alexis grumbled with some displeasure.

"That's not what I meant, that's what Your Majesty and the Senate meant, I'm just in charge of conveying it." Tolmid said solemnly

As soon as he heard that it was Davers's will, Alexis stopped talking, but there was still a little displeasure on his face.

Tolmide patiently explained, "The Eighth Army is on its way, and it will arrive tomorrow. Your Majesty hopes to combine these two victories and make a big triumphal ceremony, so as to avoid holding one just and another one in two days, the people will be bored, and it will not be fair to the soldiers who fought bloodily, Your Majesty is afraid that you have ideas, so I specially asked me to inform you, I hope you can understand! ”

Alexis realized that he had been a little overdone just now, and hurriedly said: "I have no opinion, we can wait, we are very happy to participate in the triumphal ceremony with the Eighth Legion led by Prosous!" ”

"Now these young officers of the kingdom are really amazing!" Tolmide exclaimed: "Like Prosious, who is not yet 40 years old, he can already be in charge of a battlefield and command a war!" ”

"Where is Prosous?" Alexis asked curiously.

"Argos, Turriyi, who came only after the establishment of the Dionian Alliance, was directly recruited by Martoris into his brigade because of his excellent performance in the training camp......" Tormid served in the staff and had a clear understanding of the officers.

"It seems that Prosous has always been excellent, no wonder His Majesty would have the audacity to appoint him in charge of the war against the Sikers, I thought he was a mercenary from our Persian expeditionary force...... Alexis exclaimed.

Tolmide did not take his words, but changed his words: "There are also many young officers in these regiments under your command who have performed well. Patroclus, in particular, was the first to enter the city of Luthenia when he stormed it. His Majesty was very pleased to see these battle reports, but he crossed out his name from the list of candidates you handed over to the Ministry of War to be the flag bearer for this triumphal ceremony. ”

Hearing this, Alexis was somewhat guessed, but he still asked, "Why?" ”

"I don't want him to be too ostentatious, lest the people misunderstand him and think that he is ......favored by His Majesty," Tolmid said vaguely.

Alexis's adopted daughter Giltia has a close relationship with Cynthia, and Alexis certainly knows something about this, and when he heard this, a knowing smile appeared on his face: "It seems that I have to say hello to Your Majesty!" ”

"Alexis, I want to say hello to you too." Tolmid smiled mysteriously.

"What kind of joy?" Alexis was stunned.

"Amyntas's adopted son, Stephorus, distinguished himself in this war with the Sichaels, and was included in the list of candidates for the Eighth Legion's flag bearer for the triumphal ceremony." Tolmid said with a smile.

Ever since Stephorus beat Paphragres, "Stephoros and Gitia are lovers" has been known to everyone in the military department's upper echelons, and if it weren't for the fact that Amyntas transferred his adopted son to Sicily to avoid trouble, maybe the two would have been married.

"Didn't Stephorus serve as an adjutant under Prosous? How did he make meritorious contributions? Alexis asked in surprise.

"You don't know yet, Prosous made him the captain of the company." Tolmide replied.

Alexis didn't expect that the young legion commander who didn't seem to have anything to do with anyone would make such a move, whether it was intentional or not, he had to take it.

"And tell you a secret." Tolmid pretended to be mysteriously approaching him: "Your Majesty has informed the Ministry of War that it is ready to transfer Stephorus back to Turiyi. ”

"Really!" Alexis was pleasantly surprised.

"Of course, Your Majesty cares more about Gildia's marriage than your father. Say, when will you invite us to the wedding? Tolmid said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

Alexis pondered, "I'll have to consult with Amintas, but it must have been after Cynthia's wedding. ”

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On the day of November 5th, the main road from the northern part of the city to Victory Square in Turiyi was sprinkled with clear water, flowers and colorful flags, and the people of Dionya poured in from all directions, crowding both sides of the avenue. The biggest difference between this time and the previous triumphal ceremony is that many people from Mesapi and Puchetti came.

As the high-pitched military trumpets resounded throughout the city, the triumphal ceremony began.

The army, which had already departed from the barracks and arrived at the outskirts to wait, began to march forward in four columns.

At the foreground is the bannerbearer holding high the banner of the Kingdom of Dionia. Since the South Italian War, the newly revised military law stipulates that the flag bearer in the triumphal ceremony must be the most heroic and outstanding soldier in the war, and he is a model for the soldiers of the whole army, so this honor of team leader is not an officer (the squad leader is not counted as an officer).

Behind him are the Legion's standard-bearers, and they are the best performers in the Legion, and this is not limited to the soldiers. The First Cavalry Corps, the First Legion, the Fourth Legion, the Fifth Legion, the Ninth Legion, and the Tenth Legion, a total of six regimental flags were lined up, which was very majestic.

This was followed by dozens of drummers, who played the March of Victory, adding joy and festivity to the whole ceremony.

The soldiers of the First Legion who followed marched forward with neat steps, their heads held high, and ......

Before the procession had even entered the outer city, it was greeted by the people of Dionia, who were greeted by cheers and screams that pierced the eardrums of the soldiers: frolicking children following them on the march, enthusiastic maidens chasing after them and throwing flower petals at them, and excited relatives and friends chanting their names......

In such a lively atmosphere, these legionnaires did not know where they were, and they always maintained a silly smile on their faces, even if they had seen the triumphal Adoris many times, they were so excited that they could not help themselves, after all, this was the first time he enjoyed this glory as a participant in the war.

Among the enthusiastic audience, there were also people who asked: "Hey, why are there two flag-bearers at the forefront this time?" ”

"Didn't you read the announcement posted by the Senate? This time the triumphal ceremony was a celebration of the victory of two wars. One was a war against the Dawni and the other against the Sikers, and for the sake of fairness, a flagbearer was chosen from each of the armies that participated in these two wars. ”(https:)

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