I'm at 261 and about to take a fourth Gaul settlement not including one other rebel town. Population is very slow to regenerate that's why it is taking too long.

I'm only a couple hudnred individuals from 6000 on two provinces. Then, I will be able to build Governor's palace, Legions Barracks and hopefully Archery range.

The battles are fierce! (Expert/Expert). AI cheats on close games. When you kill their general they don't rout


When you have superior numbers though, they rout faster.