Chapter 346: Stabilizing the New Territory

Some of the Segestika refugees had previously fled to the Broch territory, while others were stranded in the Gonami Lake area. Although the tribes in Gonami Lake were willing to provide some relief for the sake of their compatriots, they were not rich either. , so the portions of food were very small, causing these refugees to scatter around various tribes consciously or unconsciously.

Gilkus took advantage of the scattered distribution of refugees and asked his men to disguise themselves and blend into each refugee settlement. After obtaining the information, you only need to pass the information to the settlement closest to it. After the men lurking in this settlement get the information, they will continue to pass it to the next settlement... In this way, one by one, it will be passed north in an orderly manner. Finally, through the settlements near the Iberus tribe, the information was handed over to the intelligence personnel stationed at the Nyx military camp...

Since the refugees in these settlements are relatively mobile, the subordinates of the Military Intelligence Department only need to travel to the nearest settlement, and the distance will not exceed two miles. Therefore, they are very safe and secure and will not easily arouse the suspicion of the enemy.

The method Gilkus came up with to convey information made Quintus realize that his subordinate not only worked hard, but also used his brains to do his best to reduce the risk of casualties to his subordinates. This was what he admired most. place.

"Quintus, don't just say nice things to your subordinates, don't forget to credit your subordinates!" Maximus rarely saw Quintus like this and couldn't help but tease.

"Chief, it is Frontinus' responsibility to record and report merits." Quintus' face quickly regained his composure and reminded him coldly.

Maximus laughed dryly, and then said: "After today's battle, all the enemy's sneak attacks in the south failed, the army was almost completely wiped out, and the leader of the exiled army of Segestica, Pricas, was killed by Haguk. Si had his head cut off, and Iberus, the most popular leader in the Gonami Lake area, was also injured and captured...

Although today's battle is not big, it is of great significance. I believe that after suffering this blow, the enemies in the south will be difficult to organize troops to attack our villages in a short period of time, and the people can cultivate the land with confidence. Farmed. However, we cannot let down our guard! Gilicus, your Military Intelligence Department must always keep an eye on the Gonami Lake area and Broch. If any abnormalities are found, report them in time! "

"yes!"

"You also need to tell your subordinates who are lurking in the enemy's territory to pay attention to safety and to protect themselves! Has the tribe given them houses and fields?"

"I've already given points."

"That's good! You have to tell them again and let them continue to make meritorious service to the tribe. When they return, I will personally reward them for promotion!"

"Yes, leader! I believe they will work harder if they know what you said!" Gelicus responded loudly and excitedly.

Maximus nodded.

Gilkus, who was praised, mustered up his courage and asked softly: "Chief, now the fleet on Lake Gonami has suffered heavy losses... Should we take the opportunity to send troops south to occupy the Lake Gonami area and deter the Broch people?"

"There is no need for the moment." Maximus looked at the Pannonian from Mazii and could roughly guess why he asked this question, so he asked in a gentle tone: "If you have already eaten My stomach is already full after a sumptuous dinner. Now I bring you another piece of food. Will you eat it again? "

"No." Gillicus answered truthfully.

"The tribe is in the same situation now."

Maximus patiently explained: "We have occupied the core area of ​​Segestika. Although so many Skodisci slaves and Segestika people have joined the tribe, they have not yet completely returned home. Whether you can fight for the tribe when war breaks out is a question;

We have acquired so much land, which has been distributed to the new and old tribesmen, but it has not produced any income these days, and the food supply of the entire tribe is still relatively tight;

We defeated Segostika, but also attracted more enemies. Broch, Maziyi, and Desitiatai are all eyeing our new territory, although they are currently unable to attack us. Launch an attack, but once our territory becomes unstable, they may not be polite...

So what we need to do most now is to digest the Segostika territory that we have swallowed into our stomachs, just like we have defeated the Segostika army many times before, and even once defeated the Segostika tribe There were no troops available, but we did not lead the army into the territory of Segestica. Instead, we signed an armistice agreement with the Segestika people. We lived peacefully along the Kupa River for a year and had more. Only with more soldiers and more supplies can they defeat the army formed by the Pannoni Tribal Alliance.

Now that we have more land and people, as long as we develop steadily for another year or two, Lake Gonam will be nothing by then. We can even defeat Broch and Maziyi! …”

Gilkus said sincerely: "Chief, I understand, I will wait patiently."

Maximus patted his shoulder and continued, "Your Military Intelligence Department should not only keep an eye on the south, but also the north. A few days ago, I asked a Scodischi tribe member who had dealt with the Yapods to sneak into the mountains in the north and tell the Yapods that the Segestica tribe had suffered a heavy blow and most of its territory was occupied. But the report submitted by your Military Intelligence Department yesterday said that although there were some small conflicts on the border of the Segestica territory in the north, there were no signs of the Yapods gathering in large numbers and launching an invasion war. What do you think is the reason?"

"Chief, we After our tribe occupied this place, most of the Segestica people who did not want to join our tribe fled to the south, but a small number of people chose to flee to the north because it was close to the northern territory of Segestica.

The Segestica tribes in the north treated these refugees in the same way as the Gonam Lake area, so the few men I sent in easily got in. These are the news they sent back. They are all serious people, and these news should be accurate. "

Although Gillicus looked determined, he was still a little uneasy in his heart. He thought for a while and explained: "I have lived in the Segestica tribe for several years, I have also heard some things about the Yapod people. They live in the mountains in the northwest. They have a small population, scattered tribes, and lack arable land, so they mainly rely on hunting and looting for a living.

In the past, they invaded the territory of Segestica mainly in autumn, because at that time there was a good harvest and they could grab enough food. A few years ago, they fought a battle with the army led by Andres, and many people died. It is estimated that they have not fully recovered yet. If they want to retaliate against the Segestica people, they may have to summon all the warriors of the Yapod tribe to do it.

But now it is winter, and the mountains are full of snow, which is very unfavorable for travel. When the snow melts in the spring, it will be easier for them to mobilize the army and launch an attack on the Segestica tribe in the north..."

"Well, that makes sense..." Maximus pondered and said, "In the spring... With more than a month or two, our new territory will be more stable, and it will be easier to send troops at that time... And by then, the iron workshop in Ophidilla should be almost completed, and it won't delay things too much to contact the Noriki people to buy iron ore..."

"Chief, what should we do with Iberus, the leader of the captured Gonamite Lake tribe?" Frontinus interrupted Maximus's thoughts.

According to the past practice of the Nixes, these captured Pannoni leaders and nobles should be either killed with a single blow or sent to Aldei for mining. However, this time Maximus thought about it and said seriously: "I heard that this Iberus has a lot of prestige in the Gonam Lake area. Since he is seriously injured, let the Third Legion send him here and give him to the hospital for good treatment. If he can survive well, maybe we can use him to make the Segestica people in the Gonam Lake more obedient and cause us less trouble."

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The military action carefully planned by Brix to harass the core territory of Segestica controlled by the Nixes disappeared without causing any waves in the Nixes tribe. Most of the Nixes tribesmen didn't even know about it. They were busy arranging and repairing their new homes, planning and taking care of their new fields...

Of course, the single tribesmen of the Nixes tribe are now only busy with one thing-finding their other half!

This is not only their own physiological needs, but also the needs of the development of the tribe.

For this reason, after the tribe members completed their migration, Maximus personally issued a decree to inform all the single tribe members of the tribe, encouraging them to actively solve the marriage issue, and at the same time requiring the chief executives of each town and the village chiefs to do their best to help the tribe members under their jurisdiction get out of singleness, which will be used as a performance assessment of the Ministry of Personnel.

For this reason, whether in the old territory of the Kupa River or the new territory of the Sava River, the thresholds of the homes of widows or women of marriageable age were almost trampled down, and people came to propose marriage every day.

The already busy Temple of Danu became even busier, because the chief priest of the Temple of Danu, Emmerich, publicly announced to the believers: The heir of God Maximus received the revelation of the goddess Danu in his dream. The goddess is the mother of the earth and the source of all things. She is happy to see the Nix tribe she protects multiply and prosper. Therefore, the tribesmen and couples who have registered their marriages with the Ministry of Justice will go to the temple to pray, and they will receive her blessings, so that their marriages will be happy and their lives will be happy!