Chapter 41 - 40 Arrangements (Continued)
"Military advisory group?" Flantinus felt unfamiliar with the term.
"It’s essentially a team that can provide us with military assistance at any time." Maximus glanced at the others and explained, "For example, if we want to build a camp, how should it be constructed? You will guide us; or, if we are going into battle, how should the battle be fought? You will draft the strategy, and once we reach a consensus, we’ll fight according to the plan..."
Isn’t that just a camp officer in the Roman Army? No, it seems to have more authority than a camp officer... Flantinus thought to himself: For a young man responsible only for the Supply Team to set up such a small team with military functions, he must have quite the ambition... but it makes sense, given he’s the kind of man who can make those speeches and tell those stories.
"Military advisory group, is it? I suppose I can give it a try." Flantinus’s tone was indifferent, but there was already a shift in the look he gave Maximus.
Maximus seemed not to notice this shift, and continued, "There is currently a matter that requires the military advisory group. Although this time we won, it was with some luck. In yesterday’s face-off, we were actually heavily defeated, so the leaders plan to implement strict military training for the Soldiers, and naturally, our Guard is no exception. I want you to lead the military advisory group and conduct rigorous training for our Guard Soldiers according to Roman Army requirements, can you do that?"
Before Flantinus could respond, Fesaros jumped in and said, "Maximus, our Guard can train on our own, there’s no need for outsiders to intervene."
"Train on your own?!" Maximus’s expression turned serious as he questioned, "Do you know how to lead the Guard in marching orderly? Do you know how to construct a Defense Camp? Do you know how to form ranks during a confrontation? Do you know how to use the copper horn and drum to command the Soldiers to charge or retreat?..."
Fesaros was left stunned by the series of questions, and after a long pause, he managed to squeeze out, "I know how to teach the brothers to fiercely fight the enemy!"
"Enhancing individual combat ability is just a basic skill for Soldiers in war, we have many other things to seriously learn so that next time we won’t retreat in chaos like yesterday," Maximus said solemnly. "Flantinus used to be a Centurion of the Roman Army, with extensive war experience. He will be an excellent teacher for us."