Although Pompey was already old, as a Roman general who had won countless victories and enjoyed three triumphs, he knew clearly in his heart: even if he had won a victory at Dyrrachium, the combat quality of his hastily assembled army was no match for the Caesar soldiers who had fought in Gaul for years. The only advantage was the cavalry, but now that advantage had been broken by Caesar's stratagem. With Caesar's capability, he was bound to expand the results of his victory. The failure of this battle was inevitable!
If only he had been more resolute and ignored the multiple requests of Domitius, Metellus, and others, and continued with the original strategy... Despondent, Pompey returned directly to the camp, sat in the Central Army Tent, closed his eyes, and prayed silently, holding on to a sliver of hope that an officer might suddenly burst in excitedly to tell him: Great Pompey, Caesar's army has retreated!...
