Fortunately, at this moment, Anthony's messenger came rushing over: "Lord Trebonius, Commander Anthony orders that the left wing should not flank to the east of Aquileia City for now, but rather protect the flank of the center, maintain the defensive formation, and wait for new orders before taking further actions."
Trebonius was both puzzled and a bit angry: "Why did Anthony suddenly change the plan?!"
The messenger had to explain: "My lord, Commander Anthony discovered that the barbarians have already captured Aquileia City. They also deliberately pretended to lay siege to lure us into attacking, while in fact, the barbarian army has already formed its battle lines... So we must stay vigilant!"
"Is this a trap of the barbarians?!" Trebonius was startled and blurted out: "Then we should retreat immediately—"
Just as he spoke, Trebonius swallowed his words, reminded by the deafening sounds of battle coming from the south: Under this situation, a safe retreat is impossible.
