Although Crassus annihilated the army of Attutmus, he was still reprimanded by the Roman Senate. The reason was that he spent a vast amount of manpower, resources, and time trying to trap the rebel army in the Regium Region, yet the rebels easily breached the long wall. Not only did this render the Roman Army's long-term efforts futile, but it also led to devastation throughout the Great Greece Region, highlighting his incompetence. Thus, recalling Pompey's Army to assist in the crackdown on bandits was deemed highly necessary.
Crassus, upon learning that Pompey had already returned to Italy with his forces, felt enraged by the Senate's decision. However, he had to act; otherwise, the hard-earned victory of a year's labor would be seized by Pompey, making him a laughingstock among the Romans.
Crassus decided to abandon his Fabian-style tactics, summoning all his soldiers to pursue the rebel army with full force.
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