Ancient Rome: Beginning With The Legionnaire

Mario was ordered by the Senate to inspect the 13th Legion and give Brian military guidance.

Before reaching the 13th Legion, he was captured by pirates. Although he had nothing to do with Brian, it would have an impact if he talked about it.

And the Senate would not like Brian very much.

So this matter must not make a big fuss.

If it weren't for the lair of Silesian pirates, it wouldn't be here-.

Brian wished he could lead an army to attack and take their lair directly.

"That Custer, how many days did the pirates give you?"

"General Brian, the pirates gave me seven days, and I've already spent two days here!"

Castor said quickly.

In other words, the time left for Brian is only three days.

"General Brian! Please hurry up and save my master, otherwise if the pirates kill Lord Marius, I will have nothing to say when I go back!"

Brian rolled his eyes rarely.

Don't talk about you, I can't explain it, even he, the acting army commander, can't explain it.

It's fine if you don't know, but now he knows, if Marius can't be rescued, the Senate will be held accountable.

At that time, let alone becoming the head of the legion, he may even be labeled as incompetent and kicked out of the army.

"How many are there?"

"They have three fast boats, about fifty or sixty people, but after arriving on the shore, they recruited some mercenaries! There were nearly 200 people when I left!"

Custer recalled.

Since this group of pirates has been roaming in the Aegean Sea and suddenly appeared in the Western Mediterranean, their number is not large.

"That is to say, 50 to 60 pirates, plus 100 mercenaries?"

"It's almost like this!"

"That means these mercenaries are colluding with pirates?"

Mercenary was a profession that existed widely during the Roman Republic.

Sometimes, the Roman Legion would also hire mercenaries, and of course they would only hire the most top-notch mercenaries.

On weekdays, some merchants and underground guilds (gangsters) will also hire mercenaries, and even robbers will join hands with mercenaries.

"Then how about it! Lucius brought 20 talents of gold! Let's go to the Mediterranean coast to find out which pirate [even kidnapped the former ruling party of the Republic!"

"Then Master Brian! According to your request, melt the gold and start minting coins, and a small part has just been completed!"

"This can be done later, gold is indispensable, first put them on the boat, and then we will go down the river!"

Originally, Brian planned to mint this batch of gold into Roman gold coins before Marius came.

Looks like time is running out.

"Now we have to save the Roman senators!"

As for Lucius, who was standing beside him, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

From what he knew of Brian, it was definitely a faux pas.

If there is no benefit, Brian will never be kind enough to save others.

"And call Baltas!"

Soon the Basque chief was taken to Brian's room.

"Boss Baltas! You offended me and killed my soldiers before. You should have been killed, but in order to find Hannibal's treasure, I promised that anyone who can provide clues will pardon you!"

Hearing that Brian wanted to pardon him, Baltas's hanging heart was finally relieved.

"Thank you for the grace of the legion commander! That little girl is also on the legion commander's boat, and she has offended the legion commander before, can you let her go with her!"

After Balsta's reminder, Brian remembered that Yili Sisi is still being trained by Bernanie.

Brian went to see it once before.

Benani is indeed a killer born in Parthia, her training methods are tricky and vicious.

"It's not a problem to let her go!"

Brian waved his hand and continued.

"Chief Baltas, have you thought about the future of your tribe? Now you are in a very embarrassing situation. You neither belong to Rome nor to the high point!"

"My lord, what do you mean?"

Baltas looked at Brian puzzled.

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"You can choose to be my subjects, and I can make you free subjects of Rome.

Having said that, Brian paused.

"As for the conditions! Although we had a lot of unhappiness before, it's over after all! Our army needs some special talents, such as Basque soldiers who are familiar with water!"

During this period of time, due to the battle, many legionnaires died in battle. Although some were added, they were not full.

And Brian also wanted to temporarily recruit some cannon fodder.

"But Master Brian, there are only more than 1,000 people in our village..."

Having said that, Baltas stopped.

Originally, there were more than 1,000 people in their village, and nearly 200 people died in the previous battle.

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Now their village can be said to be seriously injured.

"Baltas! As far as I know, there must be at least hundreds of thousands of Basques scattered throughout Iberia. You can gather them and become your subordinates!"

They couldn't clap their hands while talking, and two Roman soldiers walked in from outside, carrying a wooden box.

Open the wooden box and see that it is full of newly minted gold coins.

"There are about 2,000 gold coins in here! With this money, you can contact other Basques!"

Seeing the money, Baltas' eyes lit up.

"Master Brian, are these gold coins really for me?"

"Of course, as long as you work for me! But, before that, I need 20 Basques with excellent water skills!"

On the sandy beach on the west coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Silesian pirates and mercenaries were stationed here, and they imprisoned more than 20 nobles.

Among them, Gaius Mario was detained in a tent alone.

"Old man, your servant has been away for two days, what do you think?"

The bandit leader looked at Gaius Marius and said worriedly.

Of course, he was not worried about Gaius Mario, but worried about not getting the ransom.

And can this guy's nephew really come up with that much money? That's a question too. .