703. Roman Civil War: Marching on the Senate (Part 3)
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So it happened. that Marius was selected to command the war against Mithridates In place of Sulla. When Sulla was brought the news of this, his instinct was to rely on military force to oppose his demotion, and so he summoned his men to an assembly. They were all desperate to fight Mithridates, since the war promised them a great deal of plunder, and they were worried that Marius might recruit other soldiers.
in their place. Sulla spoke to them of how disgracefully he had been treated by Sulpicius. And by Marius. And while he did not openly allude to his secret intention, since he was nervous how this might go down with the soldiers,
He urged them to prepare for such orders as he might give them. The soldiers, however. Perfectly understood his meaning. And since they were anxious not to miss the campaign against Mithridates, they boldly articulated for Sulla What he had hesitated to put directly into words.
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