Rome Must Fall

Maximus observed carefully from the side and found that the Skodisci slaves in the Segostika stockade seemed to be in a state of disarray, unlike the slaves in the first occupied stockade to the west who could take advantage of the chaos. The tribesmen organized and launched riots. This shows that the Segostika people in this village control these slaves quite effectively, which is also of some benefit to the rebels.

The more than 3,000 rebel soldiers who captured the village were still fully armed. Most of them were responsible for escorting thousands of prisoners. They always maintained a high degree of vigilance. Once they discovered anything unusual, they would ruthlessly use the daggers in their hands. , giving a bloody lesson to the restless captives.

There are also some soldiers who serve as rearguards to guard against other Segostika tribal armies that may come from the east.

Previously, the rebels came over with great momentum. After a few hours, the attack turned into a mass migration: some of the rebel army's supply camp personnel drove trucks loaded with supplies, some operated ships loaded with supplies, and some drove bleating boats. The flocks of sheep, the purring pigs, the poultry flying and squawking...everyone's face was beaming with joy;

Some of the Segestika people carried injured compatriots, some carried heavy supplies, and some supported the elderly and the young... They hid their hatred in their hearts, letting fear and sadness intertwined on their faces. They looked at the women and trudging forward amidst the cries of children;

Although some of the Skordisqi slaves were also carrying supplies, their expressions seemed a bit happy. Yes, how can you not be happy when you see your enemies who have oppressed you for many years now look miserable! Therefore, both men and women, old and young, walked briskly, but of course they were a little scared in their hearts, because they didn't know where this strange army would take them? What will their lives be like in the future? …

The complex army of tens of thousands of people was dragged into a long dragon of more than two miles, moving slowly against the scorching sun in the west...

At the same time, the village to the west is also undergoing a large-scale migration of materials and population. The remaining rebel soldiers and camp personnel have to transfer the population and materials in the village to the temporary camp. This is all planned in advance. The main thing is The leaders were Capito and Volenus.

Since the village was captured in the morning, the relocation operation was carried out relatively early. By the afternoon, the leading troops transporting supplies had arrived at the temporary camp.

The people who stayed in the camp had been on tenterhooks for most of the day. When they heard the news that the rebel army had won a great victory, the whole camp burst into cheers.

In addition to the left-behind personnel of the rebel army, there were also some outsiders in the camp, including the Ardiyi people led by Kalsi Pampas and Budokaribas.

Carlsipempas had originally decided to rush back to his pirate camp on the island, but his trip was temporarily terminated because the rebels were about to launch a war. He even asked Maximus to go to the battlefield in person and witness the rebels' actions. The first battle in the mountains, but Maximus politely refused.

The main reason for Maximus's refusal was that this time the battle against the Segestica tribe was based on a series of strategies such as luring the enemy, deceiving, and ambushing. As far as he knew, the tough Illyrian mountain people preferred head-to-head battles with blood spattering. If they knew the entire process of the rebel army's battle, they would not only not win respect, but would also make them have other ideas.

The reason Budokaribas was waiting here was not only because he was worried about the loss of the thousands of spears and shields he had lent, but also because he was worried that the failure of the rebel army would extinguish the newly raised hopes of the Aldie tribe again. , his village will face the wrath of the Segestikas.

Watching the pack trucks loaded with grains entering the temporary camp in an endless stream, and listening to the endless cheers of the rebels, Budokaribas looked a little dazed. He murmured: "They won ?…”

"Of course they won! I said they will win!" Carl Sippenpas patted his back happily: "You should be relieved now!"

Budokaribas came to his senses and asked, "How did they win?"

"I also want to know." Kalsipempas's eyes were full of curiosity, and he pointed to the pack car passing by: "And not only did they defeat the Segestica people, they also broke through their stronghold. Otherwise, where did the stuff in this car come from?”

After listening to his reminder, Budokalibas came back to his senses, and the surprise in his eyes was even greater.

At this moment, Alakosia came towards him. The newly appointed commercial adjutant last night said with a smile: "Two elders, I kept you waiting for a long time. I am here to return the things I borrowed before under the orders of the leader." Spears and shields, and at the same time fulfill the promise, and then give them to your tribe - 1,000 spears and 1,000 shields."

After saying that, he waved his hand, and ten packcars pulled by oxen behind him circled the temporary camp and drove towards the village of Aldie behind the camp. Each packcar was filled with spears and shields.

Before Budokaribas could respond, Alakosia said immediately: "The leader also asked me to send you a gift!"

"Gift?" Under Budokaribas's doubtful eyes, two rebel soldiers lifted a body out of a cart and placed it on the mud in front of Budokaribas.

This corpse was extremely strong. There was a large bloody mouth on the neck. The right eye was missing. The blood-red eye sockets were leaking yellow and white liquid. Its appearance was hideous and terrifying...

"This is...Wollis!" Even though his appearance was somewhat damaged, Budokaribas recognized it at a glance. With this exclamation, his whole body trembled: "This guy is dead! He is finally dead!…”

He screamed uncontrollably, and tears began to flash in his eyes.

No wonder he was so excited. Although the war between the two tribes was started by Andres, the leader of Segestica, Volris, as the pioneer, was the biggest nightmare of the Aldie tribe. In recent years, Countless Ardi warriors died under his sword, and under his fierce attack, the Ardi people finally lost the fertile land on the banks of the Kupa River, but this greedy wolf continued to attack. …

Now that he is finally dead, the nightmare that made the people of Ardei tremble and stopped the crying of children can finally dissipate...

Calsypampas, who has been wandering at sea for these years, did not feel too deeply, nor did he stop his compatriots from venting their emotions. Instead, he asked curiously: "How did you win this battle?"

Alacosia had known that the other party would ask this question, and immediately said proudly: "We first sent 4,000 soldiers to form an array on the riverside flat next to the hills. The soldiers in the front row have put on your weapons, and let the soldiers who come forward The Segostika people who were looking at it thought it was you Aldi people who came to challenge, so this guy——"

Alakosia stepped on the body of Volris with his foot: "We brought more than 4,000 people to fight, but we were defeated. We pursued the victory until we reached their stronghold, but the troops broke up and blocked the gate of the stronghold. We took the opportunity to kill and go in——"

"Then he captured the entire village and killed the wolf?!" Budokalibas excitedly interjected and kicked Volris hard in the face.

"Uh..." Alacosia did not answer the question. Although he described the entire battle process in a vague manner, the hand of Vorisia who died is a specific pointer, and it seems that the Aldi people attach great importance to this matter. , if he unconscionably admits that he was killed by the rebels, if the Aldi people know the truth in the future, they may have doubts about the integrity of the rebels.

So, he changed the topic: "Not only did we capture the stronghold, the leader also led 5,000 soldiers to continue eastward, defeated nearly 3,000 Segostika warriors who came to rescue, and pursued their stronghold again. Before, it is estimated that the Segostika village has been occupied now——""

What? ! ! ...The two Ardie elders looked at each other in surprise, both thinking they heard wrongly: Defeating Volris' army and capturing his stronghold in one day was surprising enough, but now they actually defeated them. Another Kabdus army occupied their stronghold. How is this possible? !

"You mean you captured two Segostika tribe's strongholds?!" Budokaribas asked anxiously, his eyes widening.

"It seems that the two elders still don't believe it. It doesn't matter. You will get the exact news tomorrow." Alakosia looked at the two of them with a smile: "Elder Budokaribas, our leader wants to invite You help with two things.”

Budokalibas, who was immersed in shock, cheered up and spoke in a very gentle tone: "What help does Chief Maximus need from me?"

"We will escort thousands of Segestika prisoners here in a while. Now this camp can't accommodate so many people. We want to expand the camp some more. We hope to get your permission."

"That's no problem, just expand outward." Budokaribas answered readily.

"Thank you for your generosity! Another thing is that the leader hopes that, elder, you can send some warriors from the tribe to help us temporarily guard these Segostika prisoners, so that we can free up our hands to expand the camp, and the leader also said that he will Give some rewards to the warriors from your clan who come to help.”

"Of course it's no problem!" Budokaribas readily agreed.

"Since you have captured the Segestica stronghold, why don't you just settle there?" Kalsipempas asked doubtfully.

"The leader didn't tell me the reason, but I think it's because the war has just begun and it would be safer to put the prisoners and supplies in the rear temporarily?"

Alakosia's answer cooled down Budokalibas' excitement a lot. He quickly rushed back to the tribe and first gathered hundreds of warriors. Feeling that it was not enough, he asked neighboring tribes for help.

When the leaders of these tribes learned the reason why Budokaribas asked them for help, they were very surprised, so they personally led the warriors of the tribe to see what happened.

By the time they led the team to the temporary camp, the prisoners escorted by the rebels had returned one after another.

All the Ardei warriors opened their eyes wide in surprise, looking at these ferocious, cruel and well-equipped Segostikas who had taken away their land and killed their relatives. Now they were all naked, dejected, He walks hobbled, like a lost dog. In contrast, the heavily armed rebel soldiers escorting them all held their heads high and looked majestic.

Not long after, many Ardiyi women and children also heard the news and came to watch the fun one after another. What they saw in their eyes was no different from that of the men.

This was the first time the people of Ardie had close contact with the rebels, and the result left a deep impression on them.

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The large relocation force finally arrived at the stronghold in the west, and Cornelius and others who stayed in the stronghold quickly came out to greet them.

"Chief, congratulations on your victory!" Cornelius immediately sent congratulations as soon as he saw Maximus.

"You have worked hard too." Maximus smiled and comforted: "I'm afraid you will have to continue to work hard in the future."

"If there were such great victories every day, we would be willing to work hard every day!" Cornelius responded.

Maximus turned around and joked: "Did you hear that? This is a higher requirement for your army."

"Of course we have no problem, we're just afraid that the enemy won't want to," Aulus replied.

Everyone laughed.

A group of people followed the cart into the village gate, and suddenly a man rushed over from the side of the road.

"who?!"

"Leader, be careful!" Pecot, who was following Maximus, stood in front of him, and another guard rushed over with swords and shields, hoping to chop down the attacker.

But the man fell to his knees with a plop and shouted loudly: "I am the Skodisci slave Emmerich, and I want to see Chief Maximus!"

His pronunciation was a little weird, but Maximus could understand it: The name Emmerich is a bit familiar...

"Damn guy! Didn't I tell you to wait obediently in the room first? How dare you disobey the instructions, barge in without permission, and scare our noble leader!" Cornelius angrily stepped forward and kicked the man over. On the ground.

Maximus saw clearly that the man was an old man with long hair and beard, and suddenly said: "I remembered that you were the one who organized the Skodisci slaves to launch a riot in this stockade before."

The old man ignored the pain and said quickly: "Yes, it's me! Honorable Chief Maximus, I want-"

"No matter what you have done in the past, since you have become a prisoner of our army, you must do what we ask and not do anything without permission." Maximus interrupted him and said coldly: "Peco "Te, take him down. When I'm free, I'll bring him over again and listen to what he wants."

"Yes." Pecot waved his hand, and the two guards stepped forward and clamped the man's arms roughly.

The man was so interested that he stopped talking and allowed the guards to take him away.