As the chief executive of the region, Ascestes was not surprised. He pondered: "If all the allies had their full support, about 50,000 or 60,000 people could come. Even if half of them came, there would be 20,000 or 30,000 people. With our own army, can I think we can... repel the invading Gauls by relying solely on the strength of the Roman region. This is also the goal that His Majesty hoped to achieve when he established the Dionian League in central Italy."

Having said that, Ascestes looked at the young commander of the corps in front of him and said solemnly: "Of course, Lord Paltrowros, you are now the highest military commander in the Rome region, and you will decide the military decisions."

"I also think that the forces in the Roman region alone are enough to fight against the invading Gauls!" Paltrox said confidently: "However, assembling such a huge army to fight, Lord Ascesters still requires sufficient logistical support and weapons reserves."

"You can rest assured that I will do my best to ensure the army's combat." Seeing that the young army commander not only agreed with his opinion, but also had a strong fighting spirit, Yassitus immediately promised: "And, just now I had sent a messenger to Turiyi and informed His Majesty of the news of the "Gallic invasion" that I believe that soon after, the Kingdom will concentrate more manpower and material resources to deal with this Gaul invasion, so you don't have any concerns at all. Lead the army first to prevent the Gaulic people from invading our territory, and then find a way to repel them..."

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In the next few days, allied troops from the Holy Kingdom of Dionia near the Roman region arrived one after another. The first one to arrive in Rome were the Latin allied troops. Because they were closest to Rome, and they were also poisoned by the Gauls back then, they sent more than 10,000 troops.

This made Patroclus very happy, because in recent years, Dionia used Rome, Via and other towns to become more and more closely related to the neighboring Latin allies through trade, transportation and other means. In fact, during the military training of the 14th Legion, he would occasionally ask the citizens of Latin allies to join and be implemented. Therefore, among these allies near Rome, the Latin allies were the most familiar with the military tactics of Dionia. Their soldiers accounted for the majority of the Allies, which facilitated Patroclus to command operations.

The Wolseys and Hilnikis arrived later, and they were very active, but due to heavy losses in the last war, their population could not have changed in just a few years, so the number of soldiers sent was less than 5,000.

Afterwards, the Sabines and the Equi...

The Etruscan allies did not send troops, but seized the time to withdraw the people in the territory to the city. While strengthening the city's defense, they also sent messengers to Rome every day, urging Dionia to go north to reinforce as soon as possible.

Although 30,000 Dionian soldiers from the Roman region had gathered in the Roman barracks within a few days, as well as the Latin Allies, Volsey Allies, and Hilniki Allies... they joined one after another, with a total force of more than 50,000, Paltross still remained unmoved.

However, Yasstes could not sit still and rushed to the barracks: "Captain of the Paltros Legion, now there is news from the north that the Gauls have crossed the border defense line we established. The situation of the border legion led by Lord Hasdruba is unknown. However, the Gauls quickly captured Florentia, and then went south to attack Vilathri and Fufluna, plundering villages and towns along the way, killing the Etruscan people... The messengers of the Etruscan allied states blocked the door of the regional administration hall every day. If you don't send troops north, I'm afraid the Etruscan envoys will run to Turi and report our case to His Majesty!"

It seems that Ascesters is a little resentful towards Patroclus, and even the respectful title of "Sir" is spared.

But after hearing this, Patroclus seemed calm. He said calmly: "Mr. Ascestes, judging from the current situation, the Etruscan fear of the Gauls has penetrated into the bones. They have completely panicked and have lost their normal reason and judgment.

However, as the main force in resisting the Gauls, we, Dionia, must remain calm enough, analyze the current chaotic situation, find a good enough fighter before attacking, instead of hasty going north and hastily fight with the Gauls. Otherwise, once the attack is frustrated, it will undoubtedly greatly dampen our morale and affect the stability of Rome..."

After all, Ascesters was a mercenary. He followed Davers in Persia in his early years and did not know how to understand military affairs. However, he had been engaged in government affairs for the past 20 years. In addition, bad news has been heard in the future during this period, and the continuous harassment of Etruscan envoys. He was responsible for the heavy responsibility of the entire region and was inevitably anxious to get angry. At this time, he was reminded by Paltrowros.

But there was a lesson in Patroclus's words. As a dignified regional chief executive and a major minister of the kingdom, Ascestes was a little uneasy. If it were someone else, he would have to yell a few more words to save his face. But opposite him was the son-in-law of His Majesty King Davers, who was highly valued by him, so Ascestes could only suppress his dissatisfaction. After a while, he said in a muffled voice: "What are your plans?"

"Sir!" Patrice Rox saw that Ascesters was a little angry. He didn't care too much. Although Ascesters had a higher level of officials, the 14th Legion was not under the jurisdiction of the regional administrator. Moreover, before taking office, Patrice Rox had received a reminder from his wife Cynthia and had always been interested in avoiding too close contacts with Ascesters. However, considering that Ascesters was the confidant who followed His Majesty when Dionia was established and had a high qualification, he still calmed his tone a little: "Although there was no specific news, I don't think the Gauls could conquer the Florentia and Luca barracks in just a few days. Lord Hastruba should still stick to it tenaciously.

If the city of Florentesa was able to seriously implement the defensive measures we had set for it before, it would be impossible for the Gallics to break through their city. Unfortunately, under the protection of our border legions over the past year, they had lost their vigilance. After receiving the alarm, they were still slowly opening the gates to accommodate fugitives. When the Gallics bypassed the barracks, marched towards Florentesa quickly, and rushed to the city in a short time and launched an attack, they were panicked and did not close the gate immediately, causing the Gallics to rush into the city with the refugees..."

After telling the real reason for the fall of Florentia that he learned, Paltrowros sighed and said regretfully: "When the Gauls occupied Florentia, they had a foothold in Etruscan territory and had a relatively sufficient supply of military rations. According to the information obtained now, there were about 40,000 Gauls, and their morale was in full swing. If I led my army across the Tiber River and rushed to the northern part of Etruscans to fight against it, even if I could win, I would definitely suffer heavy losses. It would be better not to go north first to avoid arousing the vigilance of the Gauls, and at the same time, waiting for the convergence of the subsequent Allies, and there would be more material reserves..."

"You don't have to worry about military rations and supplies. Crotokatax has been working hard to prepare!" Yassitus reminded in a stressful tone: "But just keeping the army in the barracks and waiting so hard is not a solution. If the Gauls conquers other Etruscan city-states again, we may not be able to explain to the Etruscan allies and other allies!"

"The 14th Legion is only responsible to His Majesty and the Kingdom!" Paltrowcros replied lightly.

When Yassus heard this, he was a little angry: "But you are now the commander of the entire Northern Alliance of Dionia! It is the responsibility that His Majesty has given you to protect the Etruscan allies!"

"Yes." Paltrowros said seriously: "That's why I have to be cautious and wait for the opportunity hard! Lord Ascesters, don't worry, just a big victory, any accusations and resentment will disappear."

Seeing that he was so stubborn that he was not in trouble, Ascesters was so angry that he said, "Okay, then I'll wait for your victory!" and then left.

When he returned to the Executive Hall and when Crotokatax reported to him about his work, Yassitus still talked about the matter with resentment and said angrily: "When dealing with Patroclus, he feels that he is still a good person to talk to. Why do you become so stubborn when you reach this critical moment and can't listen to the suggestions! He is really worried!"

After hearing this, Crotokatacs comforted him and said, "Sir, you are governing this huge area of ​​Rome, and you also have to take into account your friendly relations with surrounding allies. The responsibility is so great that you are now invading by the Gauls, which has threatened the safety of the people in the entire central region. It is likely to destroy the stable order you have worked hard to establish here in the past few years. I have seen that you have not had a good sleep during this period, which shows how much pressure you are facing!

As the commander of the legion, Paltros seemed young, but it was not because he was my brother-in-law that his father had made him the commander of the 14th Legion, giving him the right to command the coalition forces in a state of emergency and resist the Gauls, but because he was one of the most outstanding candidates among the younger generals of the Dionian army. The father, who has always been good at using people, arranged him here, must have believed that he had the ability and could shoulder this important task.

In fact, he was under great pressure. Every time I transported baggage to the military camp and went to see him, he either assigned tasks to other generals, listened to the report of the sentry detectives, or watched the map alone, and had no time to say something to me.

It is understandable to think about it. The Roman region is the northernmost territory of the kingdom. Reinforcements cannot arrive in a short period of time. The coalition led by Paltrowros is the only force to resist the Gauls at this time. If he leads his army to fight against the Gauls, it may cause the Gauls to rush into the Roman region... So he is cautious, I think it is understandable..."
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