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However, Bendu still attracted his attention. Bendu had always been full of hostility towards Rome. He once fought all the way to Asia and Greece, and killed many Romans to attract Sulla's Eastern Expedition.

After Sulla's death, Bendu began to restless again, and swallowed Bissinia, which was going to be incorporated into Rome, which provoked Luculus and Pompey's Eastern Expedition. It must not be the ghost of the king of Pontus.

And his own steel sword is indeed a sharp weapon that can change the pattern of war, and no one with ambition will let it go.

As for why they were equipped with steel swords, it was Li Wei's fault.

As for the steel sword Li Wei, he completely let go of the sales. Kings and merchants from various countries bought a lot of them, but they didn't expect to hurt themselves.

"What's going on now?"

Luculus asked at this moment.

Morris glanced at him, did not answer, but looked at Li Wei quietly, and Li Wei nodded slightly.

Morris said: "At present, the rebels have not only occupied Naples, they have also contacted a large number of pirates and completely occupied the Bay of Naples. All the ships there have been captured by pirates, and the entire sea is full of pirates. They gather in groups The squadrons, plundering everywhere, but never going far inland. We have received a great number of requests for help, but we are not strong enough to go there."

"How many rebels are there?"

Luculus continued to ask.

"There are more than 5,000 Roman soldiers and about 5,000 pirates in Naples, and there are at least 30,000 pirates in other places, and they occupy the port of Naples. These pirates are ready to support Naples at any time."

Morris asked.

"This battle is not easy to fight. We only have about two legions of soldiers. It is very difficult to capture Naples guarded by so many soldiers."

Crassus said.

"Capua and Pompeii have recruited about a legion of soldiers, and they have already arrived here, otherwise we will not be able to resist their attack at all."

Morris said.

"Even if you want to take Naples like this, it will take a lot of effort. There are pirates harassing outside, and the defenders in Naples are very sufficient. What's more frightening is that they can get support at any time."

Luculus said.

"Actually, it's not that difficult. There are people from us in Naples."

Morris quickly said, it depends on this time whether he can make amends.

"Oh, how do you say that?"

Crassus asked.

Morris glanced at Crassus, and stopped talking again.

Crassus was so angry directly, what is this guy doing, how can he guard against them like a thief.

"How many of us are there in Naples?"

Levi asked.

"My people have 100 core members and about 300 peripheral members. I have asked them to find a way to infiltrate the army. In addition, there are about 2,500 of your retainers, tenant farmers, and crew members. They hid in Naples in order to avoid pirates. Bonius doesn’t trust these people, and monitors them extremely strictly, and some of them have already been imprisoned. In addition, there are many believers of the true God, and we can mobilize them when necessary.”

Morris said.

hear here,

Both Luculus and Crassus were overjoyed, so Naples would be much easier to fight.

"Those believers should not mobilize them. The true God does not allow us to use them to interfere in politics unless they are persecuted."

After glancing at Luculus and Crassus, Li Wei said with a straight face.

"OK."

Morris said quickly.

The corners of Crassus' mouth twitched slightly, what a hypocrite.

Based on what he knew about Li Wei, he didn't believe that Li Wei was this kind of person. These believers were definitely a trump card in Li Wei's hands.

"Lieutenant General Lucullus, how do you think we should fight?"

Levi asked.

"I think Naples should be surrounded, and at the same time, people should provoke conflicts between the Romans and pirates, and try to intensify their conflicts. Then contact your people and cooperate internally and externally, so that it is easy to take Naples."

Luculus said.

Li Wei nodded, and asked again: "What about the pirates in other places?"

"Those pirates are not the point. As long as Naples is captured and Pompey defeats Lepidus, then the pirates will retreat. We can send troops to suppress them so that they do not go too far. At the same time, we will ask Rome for assistance so that they can find a way to suppress the pirates." .”

Luculus said.

Li Wei nodded. As expected of a famous general in the world, he was very thoughtful in all aspects.

"It's about the same as I thought, so let's do it. You and Crassus each led 5 brigades and 300 cavalry to suppress the pirates, and the others followed me to prepare to attack Naples."

Luculus said.

"no problem."

Luculus said.

"Can I go to Naples?"

Crassus asked, he was really not interested in suppressing pirates.

It's a thankless job just thinking about it, and when you arrive after a call for help, maybe the pirates are on board and gone.

Not only did he touch his nose, he might even be scolded by the Roman people there.

"This task is very important. Among all the deputy generals, the two are the most capable. I am afraid that other than you will not be able to take on this important task."

Li Wei said seriously.

"All right then."

Crassus accepted Li Wei's flattery, after all, Li Wei's flattery was not something ordinary people could enjoy.

The other lieutenants looked at the Patriarch with resentment, is it really okay for you to arrange us like this?

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After merging all the soldiers and horses, Li Wei finally had the power of four legions in his hands.

So all the way was handed over to Crassus and Lucullus, let them suppress the pirates everywhere, part of them guarded Dragon City and various cities, and he led two legions to Naples, preparing to attack the city.

At this moment, a homing pigeon flew across the sky and landed in a small courtyard in Naples.

Decius silently took a small note from the carrier pigeon, took out a volume of dictionary and compared it, and finally translated its meaning.

To sow discord between the Romans and the pirates? It seemed that the relationship between the Romans and the pirates had been very tense, and he soon came up with poisonous schemes in his mind.

So he called a few people and gave them some instructions.

After a few days passed, a lot of rumors spread in Naples, and the rumors became more and more evil.

In the dark night, a group of Roman soldiers patrolled the city with torches.

"Have you heard? Those pirates burned, killed and looted everywhere, and robbed a large amount of gold and silver treasures, and many of them were transported to Naples to hide."

said a Roman soldier.

"I've also heard that it is the wealth of our Romans, so why should it be snatched away by them?"

said another Roman soldier.

"That's right, but we still have to cooperate with them."

"..."

Everyone started to discuss one after another. Someone glanced at the leader of the team and found that his face was a little gloomy, but he didn't stop it.

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