Firstly Senators, I have to report that I am very happy to have left my education and I am able to now serve the Republic in a fuller capacity as a Governor.

Now, has Quintus Libo won against the Selucids? If so, this is great news as my studies indicated that they will be our greatest foe by far.

Numerius Aureolus, I would not be happy should Byzantion be abandoned. Much was vaunted prior to its occupation and much invested in that venture. Whilst I understand your appraisal of the tactical situation I am not so convinced that what you propose is the best recourse, the Consul has been working hard these few past seasons and whilst we cannot oppose the Selucids just yet, I feel we now have the groundings that will allow us to do so very soon and that we have more time than you advise.

You advise that there are too bridges across the straits but propose to abandon one of them?? Surely it would make tactical sense to remain stationed where one such bridge exists so that the other commanders and the Consul will know where the next threat will come from?