"The so-called tactical strategy is only a small part of the command of the army." - Xenophon, who believes that discipline, regulations and the political system behind the army are much more important than conspiracy and tricks

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"Oh!" Some soldiers of the Sixth Legion watched Rabinus provoking arrogantly, roaring in despair, throwing a hunting spear at him, but Rabinus easily dodged away. When he saw Libidaus and the guards protecting the eagle flag and heading towards the central core of the team, he seemed to be preparing to retreat to the battalion, his momentum became even higher, and he beat the horse again and rushed to the distance of the Sixth Legion's hunting spear throwing, pointing to the young soldiers who were helpless in their cavalry and said, "You are all recruits with no combat experience. I am not right. You have defiled the number of this army, recruits!"

At this moment, a short cliffe with a black and white horsemane helmet suddenly ran out of the opponent's queue. He had a golden chain and a golden seal on his chest, and a circle of "Amira" (a golden arm ring, reward given by the commander of the army) on his arms. He suddenly shouted to Rabinus, "I am not a recruit, Rabinus!"

"Then you should give a proof, Centurion." Rabinus made this request, although he was a little surprised.

Then the other party took off his hat and helmet in front of him. Rabinus saw that the other party was indeed a scar-faced veteran, but he did not recall the past when he had served with the centurion. Just as he was stunned, the centurion threw down the hat and helmet, picked up a hunting spear, and threw it at Rabinus like lightning. Rabinus hurriedly pulled the reins to avoid it. But the other party's spear throwing technique and accuracy were definitely not comparable to those Li Bida soldiers before.

Rabinus's mount screamed, and its abdomen was heavily penetrated by hunting spears. Fortunately, Rabinus was quick-eyed and quickly rolled onto the sand at the moment of falling down. The cavalry around him were afraid that the horse's hooves would accidentally hurt the commander, so they had a strong commotion, and everyone scattered. Even the military flag was accidentally knocked down.

Then, Hebrida, who threw out the hunting spear, pointed at Rabinus who had climbed up from the ground, and shouted fiercely, "Don't be proud, Rabinus, this is the great thing the Sixth Legion has given you!"

Just as the Rabinus flag fell, he saw the second echelon of Pompei's army in the distance, the infantry and cavalry led by Ignagius, rushed up. Li Bida was determined not to give himself time to slack off. He immediately asked all the civil guards and centurions to convey orders. "Don't hold them together, so that the people in the middle will be squeezed to death. Everyone stretched out their strength according to the horizontal line of the Century Team. Then every time the formation distance of the other team, the frontal battle on the left was in the direction of the team sign, and the backal battle on the right was in the direction of the team sign."

Although the Sixth Legion was a young legion with no battlefield experience, it had been in the Little Asian Dung Camp with the most basic exercises and tactical training. Since the cavalry commander issued such clear instructions, its left wing, right wing and central army quickly divided the front and back defense lines, and instead divided the infantry and cavalry surrounding Rabinus into two halves that could not be taken care of. It happened that this was the moment when the Rabinus cavalry rushed up to prepare for trampling. When the cavalry entered a distance of about fifty Roman feet, all the soldiers of the Sixth Legion flew with all their might and very densely in the whistle.

In an instant, the desert light cavalry under Rabinus were rolling around on the ground, and those who rushed up behind had nowhere to gain a foothold. Then the soldiers from the second ranks of the Sixth Legion rushed out alternately and threw out the second wave of "Pirum". Many Numidian cavalry who had just struggled to get up from the ground were poked to the ground and blood was flowing all over the ground.

"All the soldiers in the brigade facing the front of the team sign can launch a counterattack this time. Don't let go, and drive the enemy out of the battlefield in one go!" So, the soldiers on the front position of the Sixth Corps shouted and launched a fierce counterattack. Then, facing the brigade in the opposite direction, they counterattacked the cavalry that had crossed the two wings. The Vibichinas cavalry also re-mounted, squeezed these split enemies into the trenches of their camp, leaving them with no way forward. At this time, the minor wounded, sick and military slaves in the camp rushed out with weapons, killing all the enemies between the wooden fences and the trenches.

Rabinus himself paid the price for his hasty and recklessness just now. He transferred to a horse, but still failed to curb his defeat. Thanks to the reserve force of the chief brigade of the first legion of Rilias, the reserve force of the Libida Army, which blocked the counterattack of the sixth legion.

It was already noon at this time, and the scorching sun was rising. Both sides were sweating and exhausted, so they set up guard teams and slowly retreated in the opposite direction.

After returning to the camp, Li Bida immediately rewarded Hebrida with ten tarants and punished and whipped some of the centurions who were afraid of the battle just now. However, he was still very satisfied. This battle gave Rabinus a great deal of damage, which broke his quick attack plan.

The next day, the surrounding new forces kept moving towards him. Now Li Bida had no worries at all. He ordered all the cities that surrendered to defend themselves firmly and not give Pompei's party members an opportunity to take advantage of. Then he gathered all the elite cavalry and galloped across the water source outside the camp to demonstrate to Rabinus, "My power is getting stronger and stronger."

This is true. Rabinus's scout reported that Li Bida began to expand and strengthen the camp, and more and more ships, cavalry, archers and equipment entered. "We must withdraw Zeta in time, otherwise Li Bida will seize the opportunity and eat us in turn." Finally, after the battlefield situation changed, Rabinus decided to retreat.

After Rabinus escaped, Condisius and Scipio of the city of Leptis could not stay there either, because the hatred in the eyes of the city's residents was increasing day by day, and a riot would sooner or later. When the stalemate continued, Scipio took all his cherished beasts and animals, and retreated towards Zeta under the escort of Condisius' cavalry.

Five days later, Libida's army recovered Leptis and the entire Libyan coast was taken over.

The cavalry commander was very excited. There was still a month left before the winter camp, not to mention that in the weather in Afiliga, it would be OK even if the winter camp was not held. Li Bida, who was full of enterprising spirit, immediately asked Sabo to formulate a package of plans to in-depth attack on Zeta, and then waited for the delivery of logistics supplies.
Chapter completed!