Tullius hesitated for a mont and couldn’t help but say again, "I think allowing this rebel army to gain better weaponry through trade will bring so 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 seed oblivious to the matter of Brindisi ntioned by Tullius, making no response and instead asking, "Tullius, it seems you... took office at tapontum the year before last, didn’t you?"
"Yes." Tullius, pondering the intent behind the Governor’s question, cautiously said, "It was by the recomndation of Lord Cotta."
"Cotta always had a keen eye, but it’s a pity..." Publius Crassus sighed lightly, briefly mourning the recently deceased forr 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 achievents 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 rely 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, so people in Ro think defeating these rebels is easy, and any slight setback is blaworthy! 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 extrely excited and imdiately shouted, "Esteed Governor, you need not worry. Although this band of rebels is nurous, they are not united internally.
Before I ca, 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 n not to associate with Spartacus’s people...
Esteed Governor, you need not rush to advance. Just wait a few more days, and these rebels will surely divide their forces..."
"You an to defeat them separately..." Publius Crassus’s eyes lit up.
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In the past few days, Sarabia City, which had been peaceful for months, beca exceptionally chaotic. Various departnts of the Maximus Army stationed in the city were busy packing up, preparing to retreat.
"Acronis, I’ve brought over a dozen carts. The leader has said to prioritize loading your kitchen supplies." The transportation captain, Seksepis, rushed into the kitchen but saw Kitchen Director Acronis sitting dazed on the ground, getting anxious: "Acronis, don’t just sit there blankly, everyone’s waiting for your order to load the carts!"
"I know, I know, stop shouting, it’s annoying!" Acronis snapped back to her senses, grumbled unhappily, stood up, and headed for the door. At the doorway, she couldn’t help but look back at the empty stove, sighed, and said, "Just got used to being here, and now we have to leave again, just like in Pompey, always drifting. When can we finally stay sowhere long-term and have a real ho!"
Seksepis was startled but before he could respond, Acronis encouraged herself, saying, "The leader has promised several tis that he will provide us with a real ho, and he will surely succeed!"
As Acronis spoke, she regained her spirits, put aside her reluctance, and shouted enthusiastically to her subordinates waiting outside the door, "Brothers and sisters, let’s quickly load everything onto the carts together!"
At Sarabia Port, Pigeris hurried to the warehouse and saw Karsipengpas and his group who had just landed. He let out a long breath, "Thank heavens, Karsipengpas, you finally arrived on ti!"
"Onomabatis took so ti to find after leaving port last ti, to inform of your desire to et quickly." Karsipengpas glanced at the other pirate captains behind him, explaining, "I then took so ti to gather them, and it also took so ti to evade Roman patrol ships, but it seems we are not too late."
Pigeris glanced at Alakosia beside him, stopped the chatter, and spoke directly, "Alakosia has told you, right? We are about to evacuate Sarabia, and there are still many supplies in this warehouse and several nearby warehouses that we can’t take with us. The leader specifically told to notify you to co and transport these supplies back to your tribe, so their lives can improve a bit."
"We are truly grateful to Leader Maximus!" Karsipengpas said sincerely, "Even in such tis, he still thinks of us! Can we et him and thank him personally?"
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