"Don't be stupid, the enemy's main force must be on the way to come, and if you stick to it, it will be a dead end, now listen to my orders, hurry up and get on the boat, and go to Utica." This was the idea of Margo, and he quickly turned this idea into reality, and soon abandoned the city and the port, and some of his men did not want to flee from the battle, so he took a cavalry guard, boarded the large decked ship left by Hitious, and hurriedly set sail towards the coast of the city of Utica.

So the rest of the Hitius, and the cavalry of Margo, led by an Italian knight named Fabius, went around the walls and the port, dug the trenches for the guards, strengthened the towers, stockpiled supplies and grain, and prepared to hold on—but if Rabinus really came to attack the city with the main force, no one knew whether Hippo would be safe or unharmed.

You know, Rabinus has a huge army of ten legions, and has easily captured the cities of Kirta, Tara and other important points, and half of Numidia is in his hands, if he wants to come to attack Hippo Harbor, it is really a matter of hand.

In fact, in front of the royal palace of Kirta City, which was on fire everywhere, Rabinus had a discussion with Lelias and other generals about the next strategic direction.

Rabinus's plan was to sack the cities of Kirta and Tara, but to leave behind the walls and warehouses, and then I myself would lead seven legions to the Tumr River, and attack the cities of Varga and Suyato, where Celeste's supplies were hoarded, and where I could defend against Lybidaeus; General Lelias, with three legions, marched along the desert east of the city of Tara, with the Getulians and Mauritanians. Threaten Lypida's subordinates on the flanks if Lybida comes to attack the Tumr River. I will occupy the mountains beyond. Fight to contain him, while you detour to the rear, and if he stays, we will join forces to flank him and crush him; If he advances, you will rush into Numidia and Africa, and cut off his food routes, and he will be defeated without a fight; If he comes to attack you, you lure him in. Guide him to the barren land, and I will arrive in time to besiege Li Bida in the desert and annihilate all the enemies.

"However, there is still a port of Hippoa that has not been captured, and it will pose a threat to our rear roads." The one-eyed Rilias, though vengeful, was cautious and vehemently opposed the boss's plan, "The enemy can use the convoy to bolster and supply Hippo." On the other hand, if I give three legions and take this important port first. Our rear team and supplies are constantly being transported here from Spain. ”

"But in that case, you and the three legions will not be able to participate in the attack on Li Bida in time, and we will be too late for Lelias, if we can't occupy the Tumr River and the southern desert as soon as possible, and launch a favorable subordinate, Li Bida's military superiority will be highlighted, and the key to this war is 'fast'."

The one-eyed general muttered for a moment, then said to Rabinus, "I believe in you, since the gods have entrusted you with the fate of all the legions and the Pompeys, let us restore the glory of Scipio at the Battle of Zama in this region." ”

Rabinus was also excited, "No one who bears the name of Scipio has ever failed in Africa." ”

However, he soon remembered the tragic death of his "great father-in-law", and swallowed the second half of his words.

So in the end, it was all under the planning of Rabinus, who led five thousand Spanish cavalry, as the vanguard, to gallop wildly on the narrow plains of Numidia, while Lelius commanded all the infantry legions, divided into three echelons: the first two followed in the footsteps of Rabinus, aiming at the Tumr River, and the last echelon of three legions, according to the predetermined plan, to attack the desert of southern Numidia and advance hard.

Soon, Rabinus's troops approached the city of Suato, which was originally a place where the royal family had accumulated treasures, and now it was the seat of the provincial executive council of the envoy Celeste, and most of the supplies were also here, when Celeste got this military information, he was in the city of Varga to receive Hitius and the former queen of Numidia, Selene, and learned that most of the western cities had fallen, and Hippo Harbor was alone behind the enemy, the original mood was worried, and now when he learned that the cavalry of Rabinus actually arrived like lightning, I couldn't help but be shocked.

"Leave Suato alone, with our current strength, it will be difficult to compete with Rabinus, it is better to hold on to the capital city of Vaga, and wait until the main force of the high priest arrives." "In the event that the city of Wagah is lost, as far as the Tumr River, we will have no strong stronghold and no more abundant water to the Tumr River—you know, on the west bank of the Tumr River, only the city of Waga has a stream passing through it, and meadows and forests, and the rest of the city is a desert area to the east, and this city falls into the hands of Rabinus, and it will be very difficult for the high priest to attack him through the desert." ”

But Celeste hesitated, he had his own ideas, since he became an envoy, he had looted millions of Cesses, originally greedy for safety, in case he was accused by the provincial knights' chamber of commerce after leaving office, and was mixed in public funds to camp in Suato City, if he did not save it, then he had bribed Caesar with two million Cesses in exchange for the position, wouldn't it be a bamboo basket to draw water?

"This," Celeste rolled his eyes, got up and said, "I have been working hard to write a history of the Jugurdah War, and in the process of collecting information, I am familiar with the local geography, and besides, there is also a local legion in Wagah, and six hundred Confederate cavalry, if we have your help, can we win a small battle under Suyato?" Wouldn't it be better that Suato and Waga, nay, the entire area on the west bank of the river, would be preserved? ”

"But it's impossible!" Hitius shrugged his shoulders and vetoed, "You and I are no match for Rabinus, and even more so he is much more armed. ”

"As long as we occupy the water source, we will not lose the war, and if we retreat to Vaga for inaction, we will be reprimanded by the high priest in the future." Celeste seemed to have made up his mind, "You and I are equal in status, I am a provincial envoy and you are a four-point monarch, so I will not force you, but I will fight resolutely." ”

"Well, then, I will take fifteen hundred of my cavalry, in the central area between the cities of Varga and Suyato, ready to meet you at any time." Hitius was a shrewd man, and would not let the disagreement over the plan endanger the pre-war situation of unity and cooperation, which would only have more fatal consequences than the wrong plan. (To be continued......)