During the summer months of June through August, both
proconsuls were finding their stride despite the oppressive heat; diplomatic
missions were encountering success in both the Ebro valley and the Lusitanian
frontier. Revenue also increased with the discovery of valuable resources and lucrative
deposits of gold and silver. Auditors were able to track down the source of
lost revenue and recover missing coin.
June
New treaties
were signed bringing a total four tribes into alliances with Rome. Both
proconsuls experienced a relatively quiet month with no hostile action from
uncommitted tribes. Next month all Roman commands would march to new
territories.
July
Diplomatic missions sent from both provinces failed in
reaching their objectives and reports sent to both proconsuls inferred that
trouble was brewing. In Lusitania, the proconsul planned a preemptive strike against
a hostile tribe and defeated them in a brisk engagement [1]. Defeated but
unbroken, these fled to the coast and Rome moved in pursuit.
August
The oppressive heat brought the diplomatic work to a
snail’s pace and taking advantage of the moment a second tribe in Lusitania declared
against Rome and would support their brethren. Feeling his supply line would be
cut; the proconsul moved his force back to a position near allies. The hostile
army comprised of two commands moved off in pursuit. In the southern mountain
region of the Ebro valley a Celtiberian tribe rose up in revolt. Next month
would surely bring renewed conflict for both proconsuls.
[1] Battle report to follow.
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