Augustus Road

"I don't know what this young man wants, but I know he is bound to win whatever he does. ∑," - Caesar on Brutus

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Agrippa led the cavalry and returned to the camp with the enemy's heads in the air, cheering loudly, because this could better boost the flagging morale.

Then, Agrippa entered the camp of Young Caesar's commander and saw him staring at the sand table thoughtfully, flipping through the writing boards and documents next to him from time to time. He found that Young Caesar was now better than what he had been in the previous Battle of Mutina. He has to become a lot more mature, and at least his fear and frustration won't show up so obviously. At this time, Maecenas, who was in charge of staying in the camp, stepped forward to congratulate Agrippa and winked, indicating that it was time to persuade the coach to retreat.

"Seven legions, three legions of recruits, and four regular Italian legions, are always being pushed forward by Brutus's four legions, and he is constantly eating skirmishers or baggage troops. There must be something wrong, there must be something wrong. Yes!" At this time, Young Caesar finally spoke.

Then, seeing that his two closest aides were beside him, he stretched out his hands and said, "My dear friend, is there anything wrong with what I said? If so, you must point it out. I remembered it, and I will definitely point it out." It was the lack of cavalry in our army that allowed Brutus's Aetolian cavalry to succeed in repeated raids. Isn't that right? Maecenas and Agrippa, you are all personally commanding the battle from the front. "

"Yes, Lord Caesar." Mecenas said softly, "Our ala cavalry is not as capable as the other party in combat. It often suffers losses and escapes in battles. So my proposal is to recruit in Illyria and Dalmatia. Barbarian cavalry to increase strength."

This friend's proposal played right into Young Caesar's hands. He tapped his fingers on the table excitedly to express his approval of Maecenas, "That's right. I will immediately use a considerable part of the military resources to recruit more More cavalry are coming."

"In addition, we still lack more lieutenants and senior officers. We must promote a group of qualified and excellent cavalry captains and centurions so that the soldiers can learn to obey and respect. If there is insufficient manpower, I will ask the Senate to allocate some highly respected cavalry captains and centurions." Come here to assist with the command." Young Caesar felt that the bad luck of the previous defeat had been blown away. Now that the situation has found an entry point, there is much to be done. At this moment, he noticed Agrippa, who had always stood aside without saying a word with his head lowered. "Speaking of this, Agrippa, your brother served in the army for many years. I will write a letter immediately. Letter, inviting him to command a legion."

But this warm invitation. Agrippa did not smile, "My dear friend, I must tell the truth - the training of the legion is too poor, and the morale is also very low now. Many soldiers have not mastered the skills of fighting. We need to camp and rest."

"Camp and rest? But...isn't Brutus the new legion?"

"Brutus' recruitment was very clever. He first encouraged the democratic republicans in the city of Athens, gave a speech, and asked many craftsmen and citizens to join the team. Then he used these contacts to spread his troops throughout Greece, even in Epirus. The Greeks in these areas are brave and good at fighting, and because of their beliefs and positions, they are particularly hostile to us..."

Before Agrippa could finish speaking, Caesar raised his hand to stop him, "My friend, as we all know, the Greeks have a cowardly culture. How could they be Italians and our Roman opponents? Now Brutus The advantage is just a moment of bravery. As long as we stop him in Thessalia, we will turn defeat into victory sooner or later. "

"Then we have to start the winter camp in advance, let me build a strong fortress camp in the city of Golfi, and use half a year to let the centurions train the soldiers well, so that we will have a chance to win in the coming year ”

"But my time is very tight." Young Caesar held the seal in his hand tightly and said anxiously.

"But we don't have enough funds. Brutus has already eaten away half of the towns in Thessalia, so I still suggest..."

"Enough!" Young Caesar slapped the seal on the table with a loud noise. He supported the edge of the table with both hands and stood up. "I have already said, time, time! Time can surpass all tactics and money. The most important thing, but you Agrippa keep emphasizing all kinds of false difficulties, which really makes me disappointed." Then he rubbed his face with his hands, "Yes, maybe this is not the case. I should also open up a single battlefield and other battlefields - if you don’t have money, just ask Leo in Lilibi City.”

"This is against the rules." Agrippa continued to protest, which further aroused Caesar's anger. He complained, "The money needed for my seven legions depends on the money taken from the previous declaration of public enemy." , and the inheritance of my adoptive father, that is, the donation of free slaves. But what about Lepidus and his army? I have no way to compare with him. I can only do this and nothing else. Other methods.”

"Yes, I think I can borrow some help from Leo. After all, there is personal friendship involved." Maecenas inserted this sentence very "fairly", which finally strengthened Young Caesar's determination, "Ask him for help." Five hundred talents of military resources, as soon as possible!”

This is the background for Caesar's submission of this document.

When night fell, Agrippa led the cavalry to patrol the camp. Maecenas, as a staff officer, remained in the tent, formulated commands and arranged sentries, and began to plan the next recruitment and action plan. "Please pay attention to Caesar the Younger. We can let the new recruits stay in Golfi, and then let the four main legions go back to the city of Atadias from the left. There is a river with convenient terrain there, which can successfully lure Brutus to come to the rescue, and then we will fight a decisive battle to defeat him-but we need a large number of cavalry, so don't blame Agrippa, he just wants things to be safer."

"Yes, safer." Caesar the Younger suddenly smiled, "I won't blame any of you, absolutely not."

Maecenas felt that this person's idea was different, but he still kept silent, "What are you doing?" He looked at Caesar the Younger who was writing furiously and asked.

"I have been keeping in touch with Corinna through letters. She is worried about me and keeps hinting that I hope I can still take care of the engagement and not abandon her to find another marriage in another country's battlefield." Caesar replied, and then he confessed to Maecenas, "She is really a worried girl, isn't she? How could I betray her?"

"This is natural. As a brother, I will support you wholeheartedly." Maecenas also said jokingly. Then, in the confusing fragrance of the incense, the two stopped talking and went about their own business. (To be continued...)

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