Rome Must Perish

Tullius hesitated for a moment and couldn’t help but say again, "I think allowing this rebel army to gain better weaponry through trade will bring some trouble to our suppression forces, so I once wrote to the governor of Brindisi, hoping he could dispatch a navy to blockade the Sarabia Port."

But... but he replied saying that most of Brindisi’s warships have already been sent to Little Asia to assist Lucullus in warfare, and he doesn’t have enough ships and manpower to completely blockade the Sarabia Port, he can only ensure that the rebels do not escape by sea..."

As a Roman Governor, Publius Crassus has jurisdiction over the towns in Italy, yet he seemed oblivious to the matter of Brindisi mentioned by Tullius, making no response and instead asking, "Tullius, it seems you... took office at Metapontum the year before last, didn’t you?"

"Yes." Tullius, pondering the intent behind the Governor’s question, cautiously said, "It was by the recommendation of Lord Cotta."

"Cotta always had a keen eye, but it’s a pity..." Publius Crassus sighed lightly, briefly mourning the recently deceased former Governor, then said, "You are an excellent town governor; while other towns fear the rebels and dare not fight them, you have defeated them twice. After eradicating the rebels, I will report your achievements to the Senate."

Hearing this, Tullius was overjoyed. He strained to suppress the joy rising in his heart and feigned humility, saying, "Thank you for your praise, I am merely fulfilling my duty."

"You are too modest; it’s precisely because many town governors have not fulfilled their duties that the rebel forces have swollen to nearly 200,000!"

With a solemn expression, Publius Crassus pressed one hand tightly on the map before him, saying in a deep voice, "Although they lack weapons and training, the sheer number is a major advantage! Yet, some people in Rome think defeating these rebels is easy, and any slight setback is blameworthy! To satisfy them isn’t easy; how can we more smoothly eradicate these rebels? Tullius, do you have any suggestions?"

Receiving the promise and approval of Publius Crassus, Tullius was extremely excited and immediately shouted, "Esteemed Governor, you need not worry. Although this band of rebels is numerous, they are not united internally.

Before I came, I just received news that the rebel leaders Spartacus and Cross had a conflict. Spartacus, fearing your might, intends to lead his troops northward. However, Cross insists on staying in Great Greece, and they had disputes, nearly fighting. Afterwards, Cross ordered his men not to associate with Spartacus’s people...