Chapter 9

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Putting on their chest armor – which is made of layers of stiffened linen glued together. It is about 5 – 6 cm thick and it’s very hard and tough, but it isn’t heavy. The lower hem reaches till the thighs and cut into a shape that facilitate movement.

Equipping the greaves to protect their shins and calves. Attaching the kopis[1] to their waist – this is a kind of sword, the sword is 65 cm long, it is a single-edged blade and it is curved like a dog’s hind leg.

They couldn’t wear their Corinthian helmet[2] this time, due to the low visibility during the night march and this kind of helmet that only expose the eyes will narrow their sight.

The spear is the main weapon of the Hoplite. The spear’s shaft is made of ash tree, while the flat leaf-shaped spearhead was made of iron and at the end of the spear was inlaid with a copper butt-spikes.

Davos then picked up the shield with his left hand. It has a shallow bowl-shape, the inside is wooden, while the outer face is covered with copper and it is about 90 cm in diameter, the shield is decorated with a painted face of a Minotaur. There is a leather fastening for the forearm at the centre, so that the soldier can put their entire left arm on the round shield, which not only saves effort, but also facilitates defense and shielding. There is another small metal hook mounted on the inner and outher rim of the shield, which is use to hung it on their shoulders for easy carrying while they march. Davos then picked up the shield with his left hand. It has a shallow bowl-shape, the inside is wooden, while the outer face is covered with copper and it is about 90 cm in diameter, the shield is decorated Davos, with shield in his left hand and spear in his right, couldn’t help but bitterly smile, he had changed from a modern man to an ancient western armored warrior. However, the cells on his body started boiling with joy and it made him realize that it was this body’s muscle memory at work.

He tried to walk a few steps and felt very comfortable. In addition to the tension, there was also some excitement. Every man dreamt to be a warrior in their hearts! It is the blood flowing through our vein since the time our ancestors ate the raw flesh of animals and drink its blood. The modern people in the time of peace can no longer feel the courage to fight head-on and through travelling to this era, Davos got such opportunity!

While Davos was still getting used to his equipment, Hielos reminded him: “There’s still something you have forgotten.”

He saw two javelins on the ground and a string of sausages. He smiled bitterly, this really can’t be blame on himself!

He carefully placed the sausage on his chest, for fear of the grease getting on his armor.

At this time, Antonios came over and said to Hielos: “We have to go and work with Mersis.” Then he also nodded to Davos, the reputation of Davos has even spread to his ears and he doesn’t dare to ignore him.

“Who gave the order? Isn’t Meno still with Ariaeus?” Hielos curiously asked. He was reluctant to move together with the supply unit due to how slow they are and it is also dangerous.

“Under the orders of the adjutant, Philesius, he temporarily took command on behalf of Meno. The last time when the Persians broke into our camp, most of the slaves escaped. They are now short of hands and Mersis named our unit to help.” Having said that, he looked at Davos again. When the sun began to sunk, the soldiers began to pack their equipment.When the sun began to sunk, the soldiers began to pack

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Everyone else go take the animals. Davos is with me.Everyone else go take the animals. Davos is with me. “Davos, I didn’t expect that we will meet again!” Mersis laugh, he went straight through the officers and soldiers and gave Davos a hug.

He then realize that this fatty is the one making trouble! Davos has no choice but to smile.

“Everyone else go take the animals. Davos is with me.” he ordered.

This fatty is strict and ruthless if he isn’t familiar with you, but once your relationship gets good he will be too enthusiastic. Isn’t this just pulling everyone’s hatred to himself? Davos quickly refused.

There are hundreds of animals and dozens of carts full of goods, as well as many slaves and women.

Meanwhile. The lines formed can be up to 2 miles long. It’s only just one unit, imagine how much it would expand if it is the entire Greek mercenary supply unit. Davos watches as he contemplate.

At this time, a long trumpet sound rang out over the bustling camp.

It’s time to go. Davos was a little nervous and subconsciously pulled the cattle’s rope.

The team began to move forward. Their supply unit is on the right side, while the troops were on the left and the officers held torches. Under the cold moonlight’s illumination. The entire Greek troops is like a long unseen head of a fiery dragon slowly creeping out.

After about an hour, he heard the sound of rushing water in front. Davos realized that the Euphrates river is getting closer.

At night, the river is dark and it look as if it is infinitely wide and deep, which caused great fear. Therefore, the troops were quiet for fear of disturbing the river god.

At this time, the formation naturally turned into the supply unit marching along the left bank of the Euphrates river, while the troops were at the outer part protecting the supply unit. The leaders clearly have experience with marching at night. Davos watch as he studied silently.

Meno’s troops are at the end of the formation. Of course, this isn’t ordered by Meno, in fact, he sent people back to ask his men to walk in the middle of the formation. But the other mercenary leaders were dissatisfied with Meno. It is because at the start of the march from Asia Minor to Babylon, Meno in order to please Cyrus the Younger had volunteered to be the vanguard and got many benefits from killing, pillaging and burning. Now that they have to retreat, he wants his soldiers to be place in the middle so that they won’t get attacked and his losses will be reduced. How can they let him have all the good things by himself! So it was unanimously decided to let his troops be at the end. This is what Meno’s confidant, Mersis, told Davos and made him have a certain understanding of Meno.

At this time, the messenger of the whole army, Tormide, finally arrived at Meno’s troops and conveyed the order: “The vanguard has converged with Ariaeus’ troops. The leaders are currently discussing with Ariaeus. Stand down, keep alert and await orders!”

The quiet troops suddenly became noisy: “We can finally rest!”

“We have been walking for two hours, I am exhausted!”

“Me too. It’s so tiring leading the ox cart! We must not follow the supply unit again tomorrow!”

“That’s right! We need to talk to the commander tomorrow.”

“Let’s go and tell him now!” “Let me tell a story to help solve everyone’s fatigue, alright?”

[2] Corinthian Helmet was a helmet made of bronze that originated in ancient Greece.