Garrison the city, with what? Women and children? The proconsul's army has marched to Sanguton. The entirety of the army, with no way back, not even if the cavalrymen ride themselves to death. Emporiae is defenseless, utterly defenseless with no Roman influence, perfect breeding ground for insurrection.
Scaurus' burning eyes swept the entirety of the Senate. His words were slow but they carried the weight of his age and knowledge
If Emporiae does abandon us, I would crucify the entirety of its citizenry upon retaking it as punishment.
His eyes rested on Imperious
And then prosecute the man who was responsible for its loss.