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Chapter 23 The Fleet That Does Not Exist (Part 2)

Kombano and Habaruka advanced at a whistle in advance, and then at dawn, the rest of the teams were all armed to camp.∽↗Libida's position was set in the area of ​​four furlongs from Tlureas, lined up along the gentle rolling hills, and built a pontoon bridge on the rivers behind, trying to make it possible to advance or retreat.

Then, on the side facing the coast, Li Bida deliberately extended his right wing, and dismantled four "Maserian Lady Cannons" from the ship, four wild donkey stone throwers, and twelve cavalry cannons were arranged closely at their respective ranges, and sent five brigades of infantry from the Seventh Legion and Trevili cavalry to erect wooden fences and trenches to guard them.

On the left wing, Libida tried to make a very compact array and could communicate with his center. In the sunshine, the four legions of Telureas lined up against the Corionic River, and the formation was very narrow and long, with helmets, flags and shields everywhere. He should have done this to prevent Libida's troops from breaking through and infiltration and rescue the City of Corionic.

But Li Bida seemed to have no intention of rescuing the city of Corionic. After the artillery position was ready, he threw a gun, and a terrifying wooden bar bomb shot from the noble lady's cannon, and flew to the fleet of Telureas at the mouth of the river. The decks and paddles of the ships were smashed, the masts and sail ropes were flying around, and the personnel kept screaming and falling into the water. Immediately, more than a dozen ships were injured and sunk. Several decks lost their power to paddle and could only turn around in place. When the rest saw something bad, they quickly pulled the anchor away from the river bank.

"Bastard, without the spirit of a noble warrior, how could he fight like this?" Tlureas protested angrily.

The fleeing of his own fleet soon caused uneasiness in the shore legions. Tlureas felt that the morale of the soldiers would automatically collapse if they did not attack. He ordered the heavy infantry and cavalry to concentrate on the left wing, and then continued to attack Li Bida's artillery position.

As a result, when the signal flag was raised on the hill where Li Bida's command was located, the cavalry artillery on the artillery position quickly maneuvered, and the gunner pushed it to a hundred steps forward, that is, the shallow pit behind the wooden fence. Then the infantry of the Seventh Army and the archers sent by Li Bida gathered together behind the wooden fence, and then the cavalry artillery shot first through the wooden fence, swept the Spanish army running in front of the team into a large area like a strong wind breaking a tree. Then the archers also shot and suppressed it together. After a while, Telureas's front line was defeated, and Li Bida's artillery position remained unmoved.

After sheltering the defeated soldiers and the wounded, Tlureas didn't know what to do for a moment, so he could only confront each other silently. He hoped for the city of Corionic. For this reason, he specially selected two brigades from each of the four legions to strengthen the attack on the city.

But in the afternoon, the news of despair came. Li Bida's detachment detoured from the mountain pass that he did not know and entered the city of Corionic early to assist in defense. Now the morale in the city is high, and according to reliable news, the defense troops of Kalaris City are also quickly moving closer to this place - taking down the city of Corionic in a short time has become a delusion.

Trelias' situation is now very embarrassing and difficult. His men, horses, beasts, and the beasts were very short of water and food, and it was difficult for soldiers to rest. He believed that the two Spanish auxiliary troops under the city of Corionic would soon mutiny. Once this happened, the four legions here would be in a situation of being attacked from both sides. At the third moment of the afternoon, Trelias ordered his men to light up three torches to signal the fleet that had been expelled before to dock, but when they entered the firing range of the Libida artillery position, the stone thrower and the noble ladies' cannon began to rage again, and it was not until the evening that many scarred ships returned to the estuary and dispersed anchors. However, the Libida army's on-duty cannons were endless. The crew and oarsmen of the Telulias dared not make fire or lower sails on the deck of the ship. The situation was very desolate.

That night, a strong wind blew in the northwest corner. Many ships that did not dare to lower their sails were stranded by the surging waves and sea breezes. Some people drowned, and more people were washed to the land and captured.

Li Bida's messenger and envoy also came to Tlureas's camp and brought news of the other party's persuasion to surrender:

"General Titus Senbriaks Tlureas, you and I have served in Caesar's tent for a long time. As the deputy generals of the dictator, they have been assisted by the two dictators, and have made great contributions to the north and west. They have made great contributions. They have appointed Caesar personally. They have appointed you as the governor of Spain before Caesar's assassination. They are very grateful for their kindness, but you are demented for a moment. However, when the assassination occurred, you did not directly participate, and there is still room for reversal. Therefore, in the name of the young guardian of Caesar, I ask all the legions to be disarmed and surrender immediately. All soldiers can guarantee their safety and you will not lose your position.

In the sacred name of King Numa, King Lius, and descendants of Faeton.”

Tlureas silently, but soon destroyed the letter, and immediately ordered two auxiliary troops under the city of Corionic to serve as guards, and the other four legions led their fleets to retreat south and arrived at Gebra Beach. As long as they could board the ships to pick up the other side, as long as the legions were in hand, even if they had the civil war between him and Aquila in Sicily, it would be better than surrendering the legion troops and the flag symbolizing glory to Li Bida.

The next day, the four legions of Tlureas bombed and retreated. The helpless soldiers abandoned all the pack beasts and baggage in the camp and retreated lightly towards the direction of Gebra Beach.

"Don't worry about him for the time being, Parumma little pigeon, continue to be the selection of the front, and cross the Corioni River, and rush directly to the enemy guards and siege troops under the city. General Galius and I will lead the army to advance together with you and support each other." Li Bida climbed the hill, looked at the enemy troops retreating all over the mountains and fields, and ordered.

Then, Parumma led thousands of cavalry to the city of Corionic at a speed. The two Spanish auxiliary troops of Tlureas were unwilling to be buried alive. After a brief discussion by their clan officers, they reached an agreement, and about 5,000 people all raised their hands to surrender to Li Bida.

"Take the roster and camp, hand over all the baggage and weapons, and everyone lined up to my camp with bare hands to receive temporary care. My Excellency Caesar and I fought on the Iberian Peninsula many years ago. I didn't expect that now you heard that the enemy was me, and you dare to raise your courage to fight." Li Bida scolded the clan chiefs who were kneeling in front of the horse, holding a gilded baton.

The city of Corionic was decorated with colorful decorations at all the city gates. The elders and the strong men walked out of the city and warmly welcomed Li Bida's army. "After entering the city for a while and replenishing supplies, we will pursue the four legions of Telureas - they are not far away." (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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