Rome Must Perish

Just as Maximus finished speaking, Spartacus chimed in, "Using Pompeii as our new camp has another advantage. Its city walls are solid, aiding in defense. Before I came here, our spies gleaned some information from the tradesmen in the Latium area—"

Looking at everyone with a solemn expression, Spartacus said, "Rome is recruiting soldiers on a large scale. It’s said that young men from towns across the Latium region have flocked to Rome, likely because we defeated the Roman legions last time, provoking the Roman Senate to assemble more legions to come and quell us.

This time, they will certainly be more prepared, and our current camp is too close to Rome. If the Roman army marches at full speed, they could reach us in three or four days, even faster with cavalry. Additionally, though we have many people in each camp, our defenses are poor. If the Roman Army launches a sudden attack like we did previously, the situation could become dire.

However, if we choose Pompeii as our camp, with its thick walls for defense, Mount Vesuvius as a barrier in front, and the sea beside us, it can more effectively prevent sudden attacks from the Roman army, giving us the time to respond appropriately.

My idea is... We can first use Pompeii as a base to reorganize our troops, strengthen our forces, and observe the movements of the Roman Army. After some time, we will then lead our army southward. I hear the south is quite affluent, with large cities like Tarentum, Croton, and Turi. Yet their military strength is not strong, and their relationships with Rome are not as close as those of the Campagnians. Also, being far from Rome, the Roman Army would have to travel long distances to attack us, allowing us ample time to prepare and find opportunities to defeat them!"

After Spartacus finished speaking, the room fell silent.

A moment later, Maximus coughed dryly and complained, "Leader Spartacus, we are currently discussing whether to make Pompeii our new camp, and you’re already talking about moving south. You’re thinking far ahead!"

Spartacus quickly patched things up, "Just learning this news got me thinking a lot, and I spoke out of turn. Maximus, your criticism is valid. Let’s first discuss the issue of Pompeii, whether to make it our new camp and relocate the whole troop there. Let’s take a vote."

"I agree with making Pompeii the new camp," Maximus was the first to say.

"I agree," Spartacus said, and added, "Hamilcar also agrees."

As Hamilcar stated before setting out, the other four had no objections.

"I agree," Antonix was the next to express his stance.