Rome Must Perish

Maximus’s calm analysis of the military situation did not surprise Quintus and the others, as he had mentioned it before and gained their agreement. Naturally, his words once again garnered everyone’s attention.

Flanitnus said somewhat reluctantly, "Leader, if these poor people from the south want to join us and we always refuse to accept them, this might not be too good."

"It’s not that we won’t take any," Maximus had already considered. "Those with special talents and who can read and write, we certainly shouldn’t miss. As for the others, we can recommend them to Attutmus or Spartacus, as they have no such restrictions and are eager to have as many join as possible."

"Understood, I will act according to your instructions," responded Flanitnus.

Maximus, recalling something, added, "Volenus, just like before, send your men to join the Military Affairs Department in recruiting soldiers, selecting useful ones to be allocated to other departments."

"Yes, Leader," Volenus respectfully replied.

"Pigeris, I urgently called you here this time to have you quickly take charge of Sarabia Port’s affairs, just as you did in Pompeii—"

Before Maximus finished speaking, Pigeris eagerly interrupted, "No problem, I will ensure the port is promptly made available for our army’s use and operates even better than Pompeii Port!"

With a solemn expression, Maximus reminded, "This time, not many merchants are trapped in the port. Many merchants in Sarabia, seeing the situation wasn’t favorable after the exiled population of Canossa entered the city, set sail early and left, leaving few ships docked in the port. The difficulties you face are far greater than in Pompeii!"