"Lord Achilles. What should we do next? What are your thoughts on how to deal with the Theban heavy cavalry that has penetrated deep into the north?"
Alexander beside him asked, interrupting Achilles's inner sigh.
"My king, be patient. Once Ajax brings back news of the battle in the north, we will know what to do next," Achilles replied.
"Please don't mention the word 'King' anymore. I am willing to serve Stoby, and Stoby has only one King. You should just call me by my name, Alexander." Alexander said in panic.
Hearing this, Achilles smiled calmly, patted Alexander on the shoulder, and said nothing more.
Soon, news came from Ajax.
They had successfully stopped the Boeotian army on the south bank of the Vardar River, not only destroying most of the Boeotian army's river crossing vehicles, but also annihilating more than 200,000 enemy troops.
After hearing this, Achilles and Odysseus didn't think much of it, but Alexander was full of admiration!
Stoby is horrible.
A random detachment of troops could actually stand up to the world-famous Theban heavy cavalry! And that was a full million of them!
Alexander fought against this army at the gates of Pella!
He knew very well how strong the combat effectiveness of this army was!
"Everything is going according to the king's plan. Since the enemy can't cross the river, there's no need for us to rush. Pass the order, the entire army should rest on the spot and conserve their strength! Wait a moment, let the news spread first!" said Achilles.
Alexander and Odysseus were both stunned when they heard this, but they immediately understood Achilles' intention.
Pagnadas still had more than one million men under his command, and his military strength was still greater than that of the coalition forces after they met at the city of Pella.
Moreover, he also had a million Theban heavy cavalry. Such a powerful force would be extremely difficult to resist!
If we choose a decisive battle now, even if we strengthen Ajax's detachment in the north, we may not be able to win.
But time is on our side!
If the Boeotian army can't cross the river, they can't attack the Stobi mainland! They can't plunder the resources!
And their logistical supply channels have been cut off with the destruction of the Seleucid Legion!
As long as we wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, it won't be long before the Boeotian army collapses without a fight due to supply problems!
If Pagnadas was truly a talented general, upon receiving the news of Seleucus's defeat, he would have taken the initiative to march south and open up a retreat route.
The final battle of this war is no longer a question of victory or defeat, but whether we can prevent the enemy from escaping as much as possible!
Our army does not need to go north at all. Just wait here and the enemy will naturally come back.
"Lord Achilles is right! I will arrange for the citizens to build defensive fortifications on various important roads outside the city! We must stop them near the city of Pella!" Alexander said with understanding.
Hearing this, Achilles' smile grew even wider.
He nodded vigorously at Alexander, feeling sincerely that it was very comfortable to communicate with someone who understood him.
At night.
Pagnadas, who was still trapped on the south bank of the Vardar River, received the news that Seleucus had been ambushed by the main force of the Stobi and his entire army was wiped out.
This made his already irritable mood even more depressed.
Who said Stoby is vulnerable?
This country is simply a top-notch war machine!
Not only does the military strength reach its peak and the weapons are advanced, but the use of troops is also so superb!
If I had known that I would be facing such an opponent, even if I were given twice the benefit, I would not have dared to lead my army to attack the Great North!
Now we can’t move forward, and our logistical supplies have been cut off. It’s very dangerous to stay here any longer!
Pagnadas acted decisively and immediately ordered the withdrawal of troops overnight!
at the same time.
In the study of the new palace of Botaitia, Xia Zhe was furious.
Originally, Xia Zhe was very happy to hear that Hector had brought the Trojan fleet from Thassos to Botaitia!
He hurriedly summoned Hector to show him how magnificent his new palace was!
Show off!
Unexpectedly, just after chatting with Hector in the study, Xia Zhe heard bad news from Lillian who was accompanying him!
Lillian said that Achilles was not in Botaïtia and could not come to accompany Hector.
Because, a few days ago, he led Stobi's million-strong army to Macedonia to participate in the war!
What a joke!
Without his consent, Achilles actually took away the troops guarding the capital? Who gave him the power?
Where should I put my face in front of the VIPs?
Also, I have clearly promised Alexander that I will let him handle the matter of the Tino Alliance on his own!
If Achilles were to try to take credit for the achievement now, wouldn't that make me, the king, lose my credibility?
Although I, Xia Zhe, don’t have much ability, I still insist on keeping my word!
"This is outrageous! Isn't it just to fight the Tino Alliance? Is it necessary to send so many people? Send someone to inform Achilles to withdraw his people immediately!" Xia Zhe said angrily.
Withdraw?
Lillian and Hector were stunned when they heard the king's words.
Hector, in particular, had a look of shock on his face.
Oh My God!
I thought King Stoby was just pretending to be calm, but I didn't expect he was so confident!
That is the strongest alliance of Greece, the Tenochtite!
Upon hearing that the Tino Alliance had dispatched a large army, intending to swallow up the Great North, Hector, who had been resting in Thasos, immediately deployed his 700,000-man fleet.
Without stopping for a moment, rush to Stobi to reinforce the allies!
Unexpectedly, after arriving in Botaitia, Hector discovered it.
The people of Stobi have no sense of urgency about the coming war!
Keep dancing!
The horse keeps running!
He couldn't help but sigh that King Stobi's ability to stabilize people's hearts was really powerful and admirable!
However, it was not until this moment that Hector realized that he still underestimated King Stobi!
He really wasn't worried at all!
Stoby, when did you become so powerful?
"Withdraw? Lillian just received the latest news this morning and had no time to report to the king! Lord Achilles, you went just in time! Not only did you lift the siege of Pella, but you also wiped out at least one million enemy troops! There are less than one and a half million enemy troops left now, and I heard that the queen is leading her army to block them on the south bank of the Vardar River, and they can't move forward or backward! Now, shouldn't we give them a relentless pursuit?" Lillian explained in confusion.
What?
Achilles annihilated a million enemy troops!
There are still 1.5 million enemy troops left, near the border of Macedonia and Stobi!
After hearing this latest information, Xia Zhe and Hector went crazy!
How could the knowledgeable Hector not know the combat effectiveness of the Tino Alliance Army!
Achilles annihilated a million-strong army of the Tinian League in one battle, which was simply a miracle!
According to Lillian, there are still 1.5 million people in the Tino Alliance fleeing north, and they are blocked by Ina and her troops on the south bank of the Vardar River!
By this calculation, does it mean that Achilles actually defeated nearly three million regular troops?
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