In the tent of Mitradati decorated with gold and silver, the people present started quarreling again, "No need to launch a strong attack on the acropolis." This is Adianna's claim. "Since the Romans had previously ignited the car array and used thick smoke as a cover to escape into the acropolis, it would be no more than a loss to besiege the acropolis where four large groups of Roman soldiers were stationed. Pontikabien had fallen into my hands. The most urgent task was to restore order and taxation in the place, expand military power, build a larger fleet, contact more barbarians, and prepare to welcome the decisive battle with Pompey after Xue Rong. As for the acropolis, as long as they set up a long siege, they would naturally surrender due to hunger at most two months."

"As long as we have a capable and powerful fleet, we can win decent peace." Adiana concluded in the end.

"Achilles, your current fleet still has geometry." Mitradati sat in his seat and asked his naval commander.

"The old ships just formed in Korkis, plus the restored ones, are about six three-layer paddle warships, twenty two-layer paddle warships, twelve Phoenician single-layer paddle speedboats, and dozens of shallow water auxiliary ships." Achilles replied, "I think there is a lack of excellent sailors compared to ships."

The Emperor Bendu said, "That is to say, we need excellent wood, rivets, bronze, and equally good sailors."

"Yes, my king, the dock is ready-made in Ponticabien, solid, complete and huge. As long as it can start construction, the strength of the fleet can be doubled in the spring." Achilles was very confident, and then he added (Adianna had instructed him before) that he could spend some gold and silver to recruit the Salmatia tribe who was more fierce than the Scythians to serve as auxiliary cavalry. Moreover, it is said that there are also pirates with great power here. Because they were in the Erkhin Sea, they were not wiped out by Pompey. The leader was named Macmillan and nicknamed "Zi Fan". You can also contact him to fight against the Romans.

"How much money will it take if you start all this?" Mitradati asked with his eyes narrowed.

"About three thousand tarantes, my king."

At this time, Stratonice whispered a few words to the King of Pontus, Adianna stared at the two with a vigilant look, while Minand, Pascius and Philip of the Copper Shield Army all shook each other, "Too many, my friend Achilles. We don't have a stable source of wealth yet, but don't worry, once I settle the tax collector in Ponticabien and Korkis, at most before next year's Yacintos Festival (July to August)," Mitradati said with apologetic expression.

Achilles and the commander of the new model army, Achillus, looked at each other at the same time, and said with a regretful expression: "Everything of ours will follow your request, but it is just a reminder that loyalty is not the only standard for considering an army. The real king will not be blinded for a longer-term vision." This was obviously directed at the Bronze Shield Army, which is the most trusted by the emperor of the capital. After saying that, the two veterans saluted and said goodbye. Adianna also stepped forward and kissed her father's ring and retreated.

This time, Adianna didn't make a big fuss, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

After seeing the princess leave, the beloved concubine of the King of Bendu kneeled down and pulled Mitradati's hand, "A messenger came to the camp and told me the request of your son Marca, who hoped to submit to you again."

"Stratonis, what do you think?"

"Marcha is your only child now. Even if he is only a concubine, your throne needs inheritance after all, and this is for the Bendu Empire." Stratonics carefully said for Marcha.

Mitradati looked at Stratonics, then looked at her two younger brothers, and suddenly a strange light appeared in his eyes, "I know very well my body, I'm afraid there will be no children in the future - do you think I betrothed Adiana to Marca? Or do you betrothed Adiana to one of your younger brothers to inherit the Bendu Empire? When poor Pascius, Philip, and Obisus died tragically, they were still recruiting mercenaries for me in the Alminia area."

Before Pascius and Philip could answer anything, Stratonice leaned down in panic and kissed Mitradati's toes, "Emperor, you have given our family enough glory, and you can't add more. How dare you be so arrogant! But this barracks are difficult to satisfy the king's majesty. Please let Your Majesty move to the palace of Pontikabiang."

This attitude obviously satisfied Mitradati. He kindly helped her up his concubine and told her not to be afraid of her own inquiries just now.

"Your Majesty, since you are willing to forgive Marca, you must conquer the Acropolis - because these Roman dogs were originally recruited by Marca, and kill them all, and you can also warn the ambition to suppress Marca." Menander and Pascius stepped forward and suggested.

"I am very relieved to be the ability and loyalty of your Copper Shield Army." Mitradati waved his hand, "You can try it, build siege equipment, and try to take down the Acropolis as soon as possible - you don't have to take some strange ideas from my good girl."

At this time, Philip's eyes, who had not spoken behind, passed the sunlight leaking from the gap in the tent. He subconsciously turned his head to look at him, and saw Adiana's beautiful chestnut pupils in the sunshine, looking at him with a hint of resentment. Philip's heart tightened, but Adiana lowered her eyebrows and left, leaving only the empty sunshine, which was still sprinkling on the spot.

At the camp in the setting sun, Adiana stood between two giant siege towers called "Mitrada Monsters". She was in a hidden alley, lowering her head and exposing her fair and slender neck, fiddling with the enamel gold pendant on her chest. Philip quietly approached from behind, grabbed Adiana's hand, and pulled her to her chest. Adiana raised her beautiful face, continued to open her lips slightly with her faint eyes, staring at Philip.

She blocked Philip's mouth with a gold pendant, "This is very poisonous."

"Is it the same as your lips?" Philip said with a cynical smile.

Adianna lowered her eyes, pushed Philip back hard, then turned around and said, "I have heard the words of the father."
Chapter completed!