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In fact, as they expected, for a long time, those counterweight trebuchets failed to attack again.

On the contrary, those catapults attacked more frequently. Roman catapults could throw stones or javelins, and they threw some stones at those siege equipment.

It's a pity that those stones are too light to cause fatal damage to the siege equipment.

The siege equipment finally got close to the city wall, some turtle-shaped machines leaned against the bottom of the city wall, and some soldiers stepped on them and were about to climb towards the city wall.

But a large amount of kerosene mixed with sulfur poured down, and then there were torches.

The entire turtle-shaped machine burned instantly, and some soldiers ran around screaming, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies.

It didn't take long before he completely lost his life, exuding a strange smell of meat.

Some soldiers climbed towards the city wall along the ladder, but at this time a large number of arrows were shot at them.

At the same time, some soldiers took the iron fork to fork the ladder, and soon the ladder tilted to one side.

A large amount of kerosene was poured on the ladder, and it didn't take long for the ladder to ignite again. Occasionally, some soldiers who could rush up the city wall were quickly submerged in the crowd of opponents.

Marcus Lambone looked at all this with a gloomy face. The enemy's defense measures are very complete, and it seems that this time they will return in vain.

"Capua has at least three legion guards, and it is very difficult for us to attack."

At this time, one of his lieutenants, Albino Vanus, said.

In fact, they were not willing to attack Su La, but Su La sternly rejected the contract they signed with Marius and others, which made them very distressed.

Later, the Samni took the lead in raising troops, and they decided to follow the Samni to advance and retreat together.

"If Capua is not captured, these three legions will threaten our rear, and they can attack our clan at any time."

Lan Peng said.

What troubled the two of them was here, the geographical location of Capua was very important.

The Romans liked to use cement made of volcanic mud to build roads to facilitate the rapid movement of troops and merchants.

Capua in this era is equivalent to a transportation hub, from here you can go directly to Rome, so it has always been a battleground for military strategists.

"It's better for us to leave three legions, and others will go north to support them."

At this time, another lieutenant, Curius, said.

This lieutenant commanded the two legions sent by Sisi Governor Marcus Bobena. In fact, this army was not five legions, but seven legions.

Just to confuse the enemy, they created the illusion of 5 legions all the time.

At this moment, a cavalryman ran over on a horse.

"Report to the general, we have a message. Livi ambushed five legions of the Samni at Ramdin. The Samni were almost wiped out, only a few escaped. Pontius was captured. Livi Leading the three legions and the personal guards are rushing to the aid of Capua at full speed."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help being shocked.

"How is this possible? Five legions are finished like this?"

Lan Peng said with a look of shock.

Albinovanus was also too shocked to speak, so they were almost doomed.

In the north, Sula, they won more than they lost, while in the south, they fought and lost repeatedly. How can they win their opponents like this.

"Maybe this is an opportunity."

Curius said suddenly.

"what chance?"

Lan Peng said doubtfully.

"We can pretend to attack Li Wei's three legions, so that the defenders of Capua will have to come out to rescue, and we can just take the opportunity to destroy them."

Curius said.

"Yes, this is a good opportunity. If they don't come out, then we will destroy the three legions of Li Wei."

Lan Peng was overjoyed.

"It's best for us to capture Li Wei alive. Li Wei is the backbone of Capua, and the six legions are his private army. For the sake of Li Wei's life, Capua's army may have to join us."

Curios continued.

Hearing this, Lambone and Albino Vanus both agreed again and again.

It's just that the general situation has gradually become clear now, and the advantage of Sura's side is too obvious.

If Li Wei can be pulled over, their strength will be greatly increased, and they can even attack Sura's rear.

"Just do it like this, no matter what, we must find a way to capture Li Wei alive."

Lan Peng said.

Albinovanus had no opinion on this. After reaching an agreement, they quickly ordered the soldiers to stop the attack, and then made a plan to attack Li Wei.

For the enemy's retreat, Geta and the others were very happy.

At this time, they found that the enemy suddenly pulled out their camp and rushed to the north, which made them uneasy, because they knew that Li Wei was rushing to Capua at full speed.

"Are you sure they are going north?"

Valens asked.

"Yes, although our cavalry was attacked by enemy cavalry, we did find a large number of traces heading north."

Geta said with a sad face.

"Why did the Patriarch only bring three legions? Couldn't he borrow two more legions from General Sura?"

Valens said.

"The war in the north is at a critical juncture. It is said that the combined forces of Capo and Nobanus will soon be wiped out."

Gaita said.

The question facing them now is whether to save or not. If they send troops to rescue, what if they are ambushed by the enemy, and the defenders are insufficient, and Capua cannot be protected?

Before leaving, Li Wei gave a death order, and he must keep Capua no matter what.

The crowd debated endlessly, and finally Valens set the tone.

"Save, I will be saved no matter what. The head of the family is the backbone of the family, even if there is a young master, he must be saved."

"Who will bring soldiers to rescue, and how many people?"

The commander of the Fourth Army asked.

"I'll go, just bring two legions."

Gaita said.

"Once the two legions are surrounded by the enemy, it will be over."

someone said.

"Even if they are surrounded, I will break a few of their teeth."

Geta said with a smile.

It was time to use the last resort, he glanced at Valens, and Valens nodded.

Li Wei left 10,000 steel swords in Capua. Only Geta, Valens, and Yulia know about this. As long as the permission of the two people is obtained, these weapons can be used. It is time for these The batch of weapons shined brightly.

A large number of cavalry were released by Geta to inquire about the enemy's news. Although Li Wei did not pay attention to the role of cavalry, he still equipped each legion with 300 cavalry.

He took away 1,500 of them, leaving only more than 300. Anyway, not many cavalry are needed to defend the city.

Geta discussed with the masters of the gladiator training schools, bought all the cavalry gladiators from them, and then gathered 700 cavalry to go out with the army.

"They did come out."

After getting the news, Lan Peng was overjoyed.

The Kapua defenders who had been unable to attack for a long time came out automatically. As long as this army was wiped out, it would be easy to capture Kapua.

"We must never allow them to converge."

Albino Vanus said.

"Culius, how many troops can hold Capua's two legions?"

Lan Peng asked.

"One legion plus 300 cavalry is enough. I can temporarily hand over the infantry of one legion to you."

Curius thought for a while and said that he understood Lan Peng's thoughts. He wanted to concentrate his superior forces to complete the complete annihilation of Li Wei's three legions.

"Then please."

Lan Peng said with a smile, talking to smart people is easy.

"Leave it to me."

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Li Wei rushed to Capua with his army unhurriedly. In fact, he was very relieved of Capua.

Not to mention five legions, even 10 legions may not be able to capture Capua. In history, Sura failed to capture Capua, not to mention he left them a secret weapon.

Proceeding along the avenue made of volcanic ash cement, there are sparse olive trees on both sides, with green olives on the trees, giving people a joy of harvest.

At this time, several cavalry came galloping from the front.

They directly crossed the army and came to Li Wei.

"Report to the Patriarch that a large number of enemy troops have been found five miles ahead, at least two legions in number, and there are a large number of cavalry."

"I see, continue to inquire about the news."

Levi said.

"Obey, Patriarch."

"Notify all troops, go to that hillside, and prepare for battle."

Li Wei looked around and found a gentle slope not far away, covered with olive trees, so he said.

At the same time more cavalry was sent for scouting, and he did not want to make the mistake of the Samni.

After receiving Li Wei's order, the army immediately marched towards the hillside.

The carriages carrying military supplies were brought to the gentle slope first, and then soldiers formed an army formation around these carriages.

A steady stream of cavalry reported to him, and the enemy also spotted them and accelerated their march.

Li Wei kept cheering them up. At this time, the morale of the army, especially the guards, was extremely high. They had long wanted to see how powerful the army equipped with this kind of steel sword was.

Before long, a large number of troops appeared in front of them.

Looking at Li Wei's army, both Lan Peng and Albino Vanus were extremely strange, because Li Wei's army formation was so strange.

Generally speaking, this is a conventional formation, with infantry in the center and cavalry on the wings.

It's just that the most important central army only has about 4,000 people, and there is a legion on each side of the 4,000 people.

Another part of the cavalry and infantry was placed behind as a reserve.

"What is he thinking? Could it be that Pontius was attacked by such an army?"

Lan Peng said with a look of disbelief.

Albinovanus was also extremely puzzled. This kind of army is really easy to break through. As long as heavy troops are invested in the central army, it will definitely be broken in one blow.

"Should we still send someone to persuade them to surrender?"

he asked.

"Of course I want to. It's better to have less losses."

So they sent a cavalryman to persuade them to surrender, but the enemy shot an arrow before shouting a few words, and the cavalryman could only come back angrily.

"It seems that Li Wei has great confidence in himself."

Albino Vanus said disdainfully.

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