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Volume One: The Young Eagle Spreads Its Wings Chapter 459: The End of Macedonia

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    The battle between republic and dictatorship.  There was a crack of disharmony within Rome, a Mediterranean superpower, especially the conflict between the two heroes who emerged in the war against Carthage, Scipio and Fabian, was becoming increasingly intense.  In the process of Rome becoming an empire, people often remember figures such as Caesar the Great, Octavian, and Antony who left a heavy mark on history, but Scipio is actually the one who should not be forgotten.  It was his efforts that allowed the generals representing the army to gradually ascend to the highest peak of power in Rome.  However, the dominant position of conservative forces in the Senate remains unshakable.  Scipio, a young and famous military general, is currently unable to fight against Fabian and others.  For the same reason, due to Scipio's military prestige in defeating Hannibal, all Fabian, the consul, could do was to send Scipio far away to remote frontiers. As for physical extermination such as assassination,  Yes, Fabian wanted to do it, but he really didn't dare.  Roman soldiers.  Nowadays, Scipio is regarded as the god of war. Once Scipio has a problem, the Senate, which is in conflict with him, will be the first to bear the brunt. At that time, those extremely angry soldiers will not tear down the Senate, but Fabian, the ruler  Whether the senses can escape disaster is a matter of two opinions.     November.  The Roman Senate officially passed a resolution to fight against Macedonia-Antigonus.  A great battle related to the ownership of the Balkans and the Greek Peninsula began between the Macedonians and the Romans. The general who led the attack of 50,000 Roman troops was Scipio.  Facing the invasion of the Romans, King Philip V of Macedonia-Antigonid led an army to fight without showing any weakness.  There were many different ethnic groups under the rule of the Kingdom of Macedonia.  Thracians, Persians, Slavs and Greek mercenaries. With such a multi-ethnic tribe participating, Philip V could recruit no less than 200,000 warriors to deal with a mere 50,000 Roman army. In terms of numbers,  Have a huge advantage.  Whether more people means greater strength is obviously a big question mark. As far as the commanding abilities of both sides are concerned, Scipio's ability goes without saying.  King Philip V of Macedonia is now forty-two years old, in his prime, and his military capabilities are the same as those of the women in his harem.  Repeatedly failed.  Of course, Philip V would never admit that he was incompetent.  You know, not long ago.  The Macedonian army once fought with the remnants of the Huns. The Huns marched westward and defeated many powerful countries such as Daxia, Wusun, Parthia, and Seleucid. Their powerful troops made other armies avoid them like tigers, but it was such a powerful force.  strength, but was defeated by the Macedonian and Thracian forces.  Under the light of victory.  Philip V had an elated feeling that the Romans' blind invasion at this time was as if they were looking for death.  Nine days.  The great war between Rome and Macedonia began at the fortress of Sinophaselli in the Balkans.  Scipio showed all the talents of an outstanding military general. The Roman army braved the snow and wind in early winter and climbed all the way across the towering Alps.  Suddenly appeared in the mountains between Macedonia and Greece.  Traveling long distances and running thousands of miles, there are surprises.  Attack the unprepared.  The Romans' use of military tactics was refreshing. Philip V's slow fighting movements made him suffer. The unprepared Macedonian army did not expect that the Romans would travel a long way to attack them. Although they were organized  There were several blocking lines, but in front of 50,000 Roman elites, they collapsed at the first touch.  The panicked Philip V made another big mistake in his haste.  Under the pressure of the Roman army, Philip V decided to shrink his troops, abandon the Sinophaselli Fortress in front of the capital, and concentrate all his forces to defend the capital Pella.  Twenty-one days.  The Roman army occupied the fortress that had been abandoned by the Macedonian army with almost no bloodshed.  By occupying Cinophaselli, the purpose of the Romans' long-distance attack had basically been achieved. The Roman army, which was originally fighting alone, in turn cut off the retreat of about 40,000 Macedonian troops located on the border between Rome and Romania.  What made Philip V even more angry was that he originally ordered the baggage in the fortress to be moved first, but because the ministries only focused on their own escape, a large amount of retained food and weapons were easily captured by the Romans. In this way, the West  Pia's 50,000 Roman soldiers no longer had to worry about supplies for a winter.  November 23rd to December 17th.  Under the city of Pella.  Philip V, who finally mobilized an army of about 70,000, fought a battle with Scipio that lasted for more than half a month. Both sides used infantry phalanx as the main force of the battle, including Roman heavy infantry, Macedonian infantry, and light cavalry.  One after another came on stage¡ª¡ª.  ? ?A sharp spear.  A bronze dagger shimmering with cold light.  There are also neatly arranged infantry phalanxes. This is the Western method of warfare. Face to face, kill fiercely until the opponent is exhausted.  Although the Macedonian coalition had a large number of people, there was a lack of trust and communication between the various units. In the face of the Romans' fierce attack, the Greek mercenaries who participated in the battle fled first, followed by the Thracians, Slavs, and the remaining Macedonians.  After struggling for two days, the warriors finally gave out.  This result is both reasonable and unexpected.  In this battle, nearly half of the 35,000 Macedonian infantry who participated in the battle were killed. Philip V was in a hurry and could only retreat to Pella with the remaining defeated soldiers and could not defend it.  After seeing the defeat of Philip V, the Thracians and Greeks who obeyed Macedonia stopped and watched. Although they were under the rule of the Kingdom of Macedonia, Philip V's rule was about to end.  If you continue to get involved from time to time, there is something wrong with your brain.  The Battle of Pella.  It also kicked off the Romans' struggle for hegemony on the east coast of the Mediterranean. As news of the great victory spread back to the Apennine Peninsula, Roman citizens even worshiped Scipio.  Fabian originally intended to let Scipio suffer a defeat and calm down for a while, but he shot himself in the heel. In desperation, he had to put on a smile and commend Scipio for his achievements on the battlefield.  ¡ª¡ª.  The end of December.  It had been more than a month since the Roman army began to besiege the Macedonian capital Pella. Philip V sent many messengers to ask for help from all surrounding forces, but the results were not optimistic. The Thracians unceremoniously rejected the Macedonians.  In response to people's demands, they chose to continue to wait and see.  As for the Egyptians far away on the southern coast of the Mediterranean, the Ptolemaic Kingdom is competing with the primitive tribes in the south for control of the Nile River, and they really have no time to pay attention to the difficulties of their brothers across the sea.  In despair, Philip V sent an envoy across the strait to ask for help from Qin.  Macedonia and Qin have never had substantive contact. Even on both sides of the strait, the armies of the two countries are still confronting each other. Regarding Philip V's sudden request, Luo Jia did not dare to make the decision without authorization and hurriedly  A messenger was sent to Xin'an City to report. After receiving this important change in military situation, Li Yuan immediately rushed to the Bosbrouth Strait area.  Will the Qin army agree to Macedonia¡¯s request and cross the sea to jointly attack the Romans?  This time, Li Yuan did not make an immediate decision.     Continental Europe.  For the Qin Army, which has come all the way and has not yet fully established itself in the Middle East, it is a completely unfamiliar place. If it agrees to march into the Balkans, the Qin Army, which is unfamiliar with the place, will most likely face a severe test.  Li Yuan's understanding of the Balkans was that the mountains there were dense and not suitable for cavalry operations.  The eastern part of the European continent.  The war was raging, and the internal struggles among the Western powers made the Qin army, which had just occupied the peninsula, feel a different kind of tension.  Eurasia.  The vast area and the obstruction of the strait forced the Qin army, which lacked ships and was not used to water warfare, to temporarily stop its western expedition. At the same time, due to the harassment of the northern Slavs, the Qin army's long supply line may also be attacked at any time.  .  The second wave of 100,000 reinforcements led by Qin General Gan Yong has arrived at its destination. Their arrival has given the Qin army on the front line the strongest support.  On the other side of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Anatolian Peninsula where plateaus, moss and hills intersect, the soldiers of the Qin Army are stepping up their practice of infantry battle formations.  The Qin army stationed on the peninsula had a total of 40,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry, and 60,000 auxiliary troops. Such a huge military force formed an area stretching from the Bosphorus Strait in the west to the Caucasus Mountains in the north and Mesopotamia in the south.  , a solid barrier reaching east to the east coast of the Caspian Sea.  In addition to the infantry and cavalry, there are also about 3,000 Tianlei special forces in this Qin army.  In terms of the use of thermal weapons, the Qin State was ahead of all other nations, and Li Yuan was also cautious about military secrets that could affect the entire world, and blocked almost all information.  The Huns suffered terribly under the thunder.  Before Helianbi was beheaded, he confided to the Macedonians that the Qin army had a terrifying thunder fire in their hands, but it was obvious that the Macedonians did not believe Helianbi's words. What a defeated general said, but  It's just to exaggerate the momentum to make excuses for saving one's life.  Infantry.  In the vast hinterland of the Asian continent, infantry can only be used as an auxiliary force, but in the hilly Mediterranean Balkan Peninsula, infantry is the main combat force.  At that time, the Spartan city-state relied on three hundred warriors to garrison Thermopylae and blocked it.What was the basis for defeating the attack of tens of thousands of Persian troops?  In addition to the favorable terrain, it is also the bravery of the infantry.  In mountainous areas, the role of cavalry is limited. For Qin Qi, who is used to fighting in large groups, the Balkans are a trap. If you are not careful, you may fall into it like Helianbi and never fall into it again.  Can't get out. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out????
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