Such an epoch-making victory not only greatly strengthened Stoby's position as the leader, but also changed the title of the strongest legion in the Great North.
However, Wang didn't care at all, as if he had expected it.
Thinking back carefully, if the king had not forced me to mobilize manpower that day, how could I have thought of asking Achilles for help?
If it weren't for seeking help from Achilles, why would the Murmidon Legion go to Scinthia?
If you think about it more deeply, in fact, only by speeding up the construction of the secret passage can you force yourself to mobilize the city troops from the three cities in the northeast.
Because this project was carried out in secret.
If he was doing other projects, he could just go to the Prime Minister to ask for people. Why go through so much trouble?
Anticipating the enemy's moves really does exist!
However, the one who planned it was not him, but the king!
The scary thing is that after Wang made the plan, he didn't tell anyone about it and even pretended not to know!
The Prime Minister is right!
In fact, Wang has always wanted to hide in the dark, pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger!
This is the real master!
"Ajax, what are you daydreaming about?"
Someone asked a question loudly, bringing Ajax out of his thoughts.
Looking up, he found that the Prime Minister and a dozen officials had surrounded him.
"You've come at the right time! These people are spreading the theory of anticipating the enemy's moves again! It's really ridiculous to me! Although I don't know what you are doing with so many people, I still know how capable you are. Tell me yourself, do you have the ability to anticipate the enemy's moves?" The Prime Minister laughed.
Such remarks were circulating wildly in the city, and the Prime Minister was quite conflicted.
He felt that in the fight for supremacy with Macedonia, one still needed to be down-to-earth and not blindly optimistic.
Achilles won a great victory in this battle, which was a great success.
There is absolutely no need to spread those groundless things to feel good about yourself.
Now that he had seen Ajax, the Prime Minister hoped that he could deny it clearly and dispel the rumor.
"It's not me who predicts the enemy's moves, it's the king! What those people are being mobilized for is also the king's secret, I cannot tell you! Prime Minister, there are so many people here, let's talk for a moment. Let me make it clear first, I can tell you everything I can in private. But there are some things that I cannot tell you even in private, I hope you can forgive me!" Ajax answered solemnly.
There really is such a thing as anticipating the enemy’s moves!
However, it wasn’t foolish Ajax who anticipated the enemy’s moves!
It’s the king!
After hearing this, everyone present was stunned.
The Prime Minister was quick to act and immediately pulled Ajax out alone. Then he hurried to a corner and had a private conversation.
After a long time, the Prime Minister returned to the crowd with a look of realization in his eyes.
Then, he said two sentences.
"No one is allowed to ask about this matter anymore! From now on, anyone who asks about it will be charged with treason!"
After saying this, the Prime Minister took Ajax away.
Only a group of officials were left on the spot.
"What's going on? What's going on?"
"Is that even a question? Can you please use your brain?"
"Stop talking! It's a taboo! It affects the king's chess game! Just disperse!"
…
The officials were surprised, but they all understood a little.
No one dared to say anything more and chose to leave.
However, the more you try to stop it from spreading, the faster it spreads!
Soon, this matter, which had long been part of Wang's plan, spread like wildfire!
However, the disseminators are all secretive, and no one is stupid enough to stand up and speak out!
at the same time.
In the Holy Palace of Pella, the capital of Macedonia.
Alexander and Aristotle discussing the Macedonian defeat at Scinthia.
"This is just an accidental failure, not a serious one! Young man, don't be too anxious!" said Aristotle.
"Is it really a coincidence? I suspect that Stobi has successfully planted a spy among our country's high-level officials! Several intelligence agents I sent to Stobi have reported back the same information. They said that King Stobi knew about our army's movements in advance, so he sent troops there to wait in advance!" Alexander explained.
"Send troops in advance to wait in Sintia? I don't believe it. Even if Stobi really has a spy among the high-ranking officials of Macedonia, with King Stobi's courage, he would not dare to mobilize heavy troops to fight our army in the field!" Aristotle shook his head.
Aristotle had long since looked down upon King Stobi, and he did not think this was intentional.
However, facts speak louder than words.
Stoby did indeed gather a large army in Sintia in advance.
Alexander and Aristotle had certainly read Achilles's battle report, and both chose not to believe it.
That battle wasn't a surprise attack. Both sides deployed their forces and engaged in a full-scale, open-field battle.
The Macedonian army lost 15,000 men.
It also includes seven thousand powerful silver shield spearmen!
The so-called Murmidon Legion, which Stoby had never even heard of, would certainly suffer much greater losses!
It's conceivable that Stoby must have assembled a large force ahead of time! Probably hundreds of thousands of people.
This was how the Macedonian army was almost completely wiped out.
However, the daily garrison of such a small mountain town is no more than 10,000 people.
It doesn't make sense to say that Stoby didn't take action in advance.
Aristotle made assertions, but he always had some doubts in his heart.
Could it be that my syllogistic logical deduction, which has never failed before, is actually wrong?
King Stobi is not actually a mediocre person?
However, Aristotle certainly would not say this.
As a saint who possesses a complete set of philosophical theories and has gained great reputation.
It is absolutely unacceptable to doubt that your theory is wrong!
"I really don't understand why the Holy Master always thinks that King Stobi is not worthy of his reputation? After this battle, our army's morale has been greatly reduced, and we can only lay down our arms for the time being. I think we should send more people to conduct an in-depth investigation of King Stobi. This will prevent us from making misjudgments in the future!" Alexander said tactfully.
Since his father was alive, Alexander had fought many battles with King Stobi, both openly and covertly. He always regarded King Stobi as a formidable opponent!
Alexander found it difficult to accept Aristotle's assertion.
"Whatever you want!"
Hearing this, Aristotle became displeased and waved his hand to send the guest away.
This powerful pair joined forces, but a crack unconsciously appeared between them.
In the palace of Stobi City.
Upon hearing the news that the secret passage had been completed, Xia Zhe could not hold back for a few days.
Soon, he took Lillian with him and planned to go for a walk and take a look.
In order to keep it secret, Xia Zhe only told Lillian the exit of the secret passage.
Since he was in his own garden, Xia Zhe did not arrange for guards to be with him.
Seeing that Wang was in high spirits today, Lillian was also quite happy and kept chatting with Xia Zhe.
"My king! You captured that Macedonian princess. Do you still remember her? I see she's been much better behaved these days. You should go visit her sometime. Don't neglect her!"
After clearing the area around and opening the door to the secret passage, Lillian began to speak.
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