Chapter 16 Xiao Yan's Conspiracy (Part 2)
"My husband, please don't think that things can be solved by force in Thebes." Beniniki said this and was silent, then looked thoughtfully at the rows of bald priests and prophets wearing simple robes. They were walking in front of their ceremonial guards, dipping rosin branches dipped in the water of the holy lake and gently sprinkled left and right. In the dust, the believers of the world avoided left and right, and knelt down gently, some holding lotus leaves in their hands, and some shaking the forks in their hands.
"Do you know what these people you look down at in front are doing?" Beneniki, who was sitting on the carriage behind the priest, asked his husband lazily.
Archilus shrugged his shoulders and shook his head. Even though he was General Bendu before, this kind of crowd that was like an intoxicating in the smoke of incense was hard to see in the Black Sea world. "These people tried to use the awakening of lotus leaves and the rhythmic ringtones to appease the emotions of the gods of Thebes, fearing that they would be angry. Of course, they were more afraid of the spokespersons of the gods, that is, the anger of these priests. Therefore, it was very simple to prevent Serapis from entering the Valley Feast Festival. Just stand on the altar of the temple and announce to the believers that Amon and other gods were angry with Serapis, so they let the lions, giant pythons, floods, and hail turn into messengers of the gods to punish the world - ridiculous, as if there would be no such things in any year in this world, but there was no way, half of the country's income and power belonged to this clergy group."
Today, Beniniki seemed to have spoken a lot more. Perhaps it was difficult to find a suitable person to express it on weekdays. She smiled bitterly and said, "Also, you should know that so many indigenous rebellions were actually these priests behind the scenes. Since I ascended the throne, they have instinctively disliked me. They said that I did not understand Egyptian words. They said that I could not get the favor of God, slandered me in front of all fools in various names, and fabricated the oracle that I would collapse after the Romans came."
Archilus grabbed Beniniki's hand, "I will defeat the Romans for you. I understand their army this time, but they are just mercenaries of mobs. The Hormahi legion will definitely defeat these people."
At this time, the fleet that Li Bida pieced together finally brought them to the coast of Levant during this period. During this period, the commander-in-chief of the Restoration Army was so angry that his face turned blue by the owners of the classical era. Before setting sail, they had to spend a day carving to divine all the sea gods, and then sailed along the coast for less than two days. These owners had to dock, either dry the cabin or paddlers to rest and eat, which was a waste of a lot of money. However, there were also the inherent shortcomings of the ships of the classical era. Many civil ships used cheap and thin fir as the main material for quick success. They could not afford the cost of clad copper plates and lead blocks, and were easily affected by moisture and leaking. Or insects were worm-eaten. These owners had no choice but to do so.
Therefore, being able to deliver the 6,000 combatants under Li Bida across the sea would be considered a burning incense.
Then Li Bida issued a very strange order. The fleet continued to move along the coast, carrying various supplies and supplies. A small number of military slaves were retained on the deck to guard it. All the legion soldiers accompanied the fleet and marched on the coast on land. The march line Li Bida asked as follows: the scouts and cavalry advanced inland, and the first river they detected and the central boundary between the coast, all the troops strictly followed this route, crossed the territory of the Roman vassal Herod Kingdom, and headed towards the Fortress of Perusim.
In the march sequence, the elite main force of the two legions, namely two thousand-man brigades, walked at the front of the team, and the affiliated cavalry brigades and other infantry brigades, escorted cavalry artillery in the middle, while the light-mounted archers were walking at the end of the team.
This trip was extremely clumsy and slow, but extremely safe. Along the way, you can encounter attacks from all kinds of herders or horse bandits who don’t know where they come from or horse bandits. They covered their loose robes and masks, waved their simple weapons, and they didn’t know where to come from the desert and Gobi, and they took courage to attack this strange army. However, when they rushed closer, these brave and reckless people found that there was no baggage for robbery at all. All the soldiers on the other side were armoured and equipped with shield walls. The archers behind them placed their weapons on the shoulders of the soldiers in the forefront and shot out howling arrows. In the end, those who came to take the chance were all lucky. The routes of the Restoration Army were sparsely covered with bandit corpses, and they took out horses and camels that had lost their masters to run around.
When they arrived at the border of the Roman border called Edong, which was only one hundred from the Fortress of Perusim, Herod the Great sent local officials to send a large number of military rations to the Restoration Army, plus five hundred strong camels. Because this place was the hometown of Herod the Great, he sent a letter to greet Li Bida, saying that he would do his best to be the landlord.
Regardless of military rations, camels have a great effect. They have been converted into mobile firepower supply points, and the bags are filled with special arrows and stone bullets, and they are moving forward with the middle team.
"Marco Anthony, Dussenvier, took the flag of the statue of King Numa, led the affiliated cavalry brigade to attack Thirty Romari, pulled out the guard camp of the enemy you saw along the way, and surveyed the terrain of the Fortress of Perusim, Sabo Kemus will go with you." At the east border, Li Bida rode on his horse, took the flag, and handed it to Anthony.
"It's so deadly, it seems that the whole thing is all the sand here." Anthony licked his dry and cracked lips. You should know that at this time, Italy is full of birds singing and flowers, and here, except for the layers of folds in the desert and the pale animal bones, you can't see anything at all.
"That's why you are asked to go and understand clearly. From Edong to Perusim, there is an oasis of water source. How long does it take to go through the desert area? How much food and drinking water should soldiers carry to pass through it quickly. Listen to Marco, today I will turn all the wine in your bag into water, because you are now the eyes of the entire legion. No matter how others slander you, it will be a mistake, but until you enter Alexander City, the legion's vanguard will always be you, unless you are killed." After Li Bida finished speaking, he reached out to salute Anthony.
Then wait for me to come back! Anthony held the flag, followed by the Vibichinas riders who were not adapted to the hot climate, raised a lot of dust in the direction of the south and galloped away.
"Sab, follow him well and see if there is a wine bag hanging under his saddle." Li Bida then gave Saab such a wink.
Then, Li Bida told Chief Deputy Petternius, "The fleet's companion can only end here. We have only one combat plan. After obtaining supplies and completing reconnaissance, we will cross the desert at one time and capture Perusim."
Chapter completed!