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Especially, the moment everyone got their weapons, they felt that victory was within their grasp.
"Master, what do you think the Romans will do next?"
The pride in Spartacus's heart had completely subsided in front of Xu Shu.
His attitude is as respectful as a student facing a teacher.
"Hersus will be furious if he loses Campania."
"This man is so successful. He has never looked down on races other than Rome, so he will definitely lead an army to counterattack Campania."
Before Xu Shu came to Capua, he had been to Campania and had contact with Hesius, so he knew Hesius's character and character very well.
In the past, everyone would not have dared to go head-to-head with more than 5000 well-equipped Roman soldiers.
Now that they have equipment, everyone's self-confidence begins to swell.
Aili Gang raised his fist, "Let them come, I'm going to flip his butt this time!"
"Even if he doesn't come, we still have to look for them." Kress said, "The era of the Romans should come to an end."
"Master, please order, just to test the training effect during this period."
Spartacus is also eager to try.
They felt that now that they had weapons in their hands, they could fight the Romans head-on.
however,
Xu Shu poured cold water on everyone again, "No, we have to retreat!"
He also knew that Hesius was proud because he had a 1000-strong crossbowman under his command, which was extremely lethal.
For the rebels without protective gear, this crossbowman was extremely threatening.
Moreover, the team training time is too short, and many people do not have the courage to fight.Letting such a person immediately participate in the battle will only delay the progress.
Moreover, among the newly acquired slaves, there must be lackeys of the Romans.
"retreat?"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
They feel that all favorable factors are now in their favor, how can they retreat at this time?
"Master, Campania is an arsenal of weapons. It was finally taken down. Do you want to give up so easily?"
"Now our number far exceeds that of the Romans, even if they call, we are not afraid!"
"Just give up like this, I'm afraid everyone will not understand."
Not to mention those ordinary slaves, even the core members in front of them didn't understand.
Xu Shu explained,
"I'm not telling you all to retreat, but to create the illusion of retreat for Hessus, so proud of the enemy's heart, catch him by surprise!"
Next, he explained his plan in detail.
After hearing this, everyone kept nodding, and the expression on their faces gradually changed from doubt to excitement.
the other side,
When Hesius learned that he had been tricked, he became furious and immediately led an army to counterattack Campania.
If Campania is lost, he will have no place in Rome!
His tribune was a little worried, "General, the damned slaves have captured Campania, and they will definitely liberate the slaves in the city, and they will also take away the more than 6000 sets of weapons in the arsenal."
"Equivalently, they now have at least 6000 fully armed slaves."
In terms of numbers, the slaves already had an advantage.
Coupled with the protection of the city, it is very disadvantageous for them to attack at this time.
"What's your idea?" Although Hesius was a rough man, he still obeyed the tribune's advice.
"We can ask Graber for help...don't be angry!"
The tribune knew that Graber had used the influence of the old man to deceive Hesius, and Hesius had always been worried about it.
Worried that Hesius would be angry, he comforted him in advance,
"I didn't do this to make you subdue, but to continue to carry out the plan to kill with a knife!"
Hesius, who was originally angry, immediately disappeared.
He glanced at the tribune and beckoned him to continue.
"Anyone would think that we sent troops this time to help Graber."
"We lost Campania in order to help Greber hold Capua! Shouldn't he, Greber, help us regain Campania?"
Hessus instantly understood,
Create public opinion and let the people of Capua regard themselves as benefactors!
If Graber wants to be the consul of Capua, he has to obey the will of the people!
"Grebo is insidious and cunning, will he be fooled?"
Once bitten, twice shy!
Even so, Hersius still did not dare to fully trust Graber.
He didn't want to bow down to his enemy, and he didn't achieve his goal in the end.
"The general can promise Grebo, as long as he helps us take back Campania, you will help him speak in the Senate. Now that his father-in-law is dead, he has no backer in the Senate. Your recommendation is for him. It's important to say."
"One more thing, the whole of Rome knows that the reason why Spartacus rebelled is entirely responsible for Grebo. He must want to get rid of Spartacus more than us!"
Hesius felt that what the tribune said made sense, so he stopped the team, and he went to Capua to find Graber himself.
After some negotiations, Graber finally agreed to attack Spartacus with him.
Because Spartacus is a stain on his political career, if he can't pull it out himself, then this stain will weigh him down!In addition, the old father-in-law was killed by himself, and without a backer, he would never even think about climbing up in his life.
So for him, working with Hersius is an opportunity to clean up his stains.
He brought only more than 3000 people, and joined Hesus's 5000 soldiers to form a huge team of nearly 9000 people, marching towards Campania!
However, when they were about to reach Campania, the rebels fled after getting the news.
This time Graber quit.
With only such a small number of people, he can't chase the slave army all over the world.
Therefore, Graber immediately ordered the withdrawal of troops and returned to Capua.
Hesius didn't keep him either, because he didn't have to kill Spartacus, as long as he took back Campania.
After the two groups separated, Hesius led the army into Campania.
But was ambushed!
It turned out that Xu Shu arranged for the evacuation of the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled, creating the illusion that the slave army was fleeing.
More than 1000 elites remained, led by four strong generals Spartacus, Kress, Allegon, and Ganix, who caught Hesius by surprise.
More than 5000 people of Hessus were almost wiped out, and only a few escaped.
On the second day, the head of Hersius was hung at the gate of the Governor's Mansion in Campania!
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Chapter 539 National fortune breaks ten million, radio technology
The annihilation of [-] Roman soldiers was the greatest victory since the uprising.
Not only did it make the rebels more confident and united, but it also made the Romans more fearful!
The name Spartacus made the Romans turn pale!
Influenced by Spartacus, more and more slaves began to seek freedom.Even seized every opportunity to escape from the master's control, and then joined the ranks of the rebel army.
in Osui,
With Li Cunxiao's return, he led the slave army to sweep away the surrounding ethnic groups, and more and more slaves were liberated.
Slave emancipation has become a mainstream movement in the West.
However, the three empires have no time to take care of all this.
Because the army of the big man has already reached the border of the Parthian Empire!
The Eastern Roman Emperor Geta understood that the threat of the Han people was much greater than the slave uprising, so he compromised with Caracalla.
The two temporarily ruled the frontier, and Geta continued to cooperate with Guishuang Anxi to fight against the big man.Caracalla was responsible for stabilizing the domestic situation and suppressing slave uprisings.
Caracalla readily accepted the offer.
Because he has no military advantage, he is worried that Geta will fight back to seize power.Now there are Han Chinese holding Gaita back, giving him plenty of time to develop!
east,
After Ran Min and Guan Yu conquered Mulu Province, Liu Bian's vanguard team, Bai Qi and Lu Bu also successfully captured the Sasanian region.
Continuing westward, there is a vast desert.
Moreover, the northwest wind is blowing at this time, and the sky is full of yellow sand, making it difficult for people and horses to move forward!
So Liu Bian ordered the army to stop and rest, and wait for the weather to improve before continuing westward.
During this period, good news continued to come from Rome and Osuyi.
According to Xu Shu's current speed, a national slave uprising will soon be set off in Rome and even the entire Western world!
All this happened much faster than Liu Bian expected.
When he left Luoyang, he made a plan to sweep Asia and Europe in ten years.
Now it seems that it may not even take five years to accomplish this goal.
"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner."
The night wind blows gently, carrying the unique fragrance of Tang Concubine, which makes Liu Bian who is in a daze under the starry sky flutter.