Rebellion in the Provinces

Senators I have some most grave though perhaps predictable news. Since we removed the legions to defend ourselves against the triumvirate there are grumblings of revolt in the provinces. As consul it is my duty to lead the armies of Rome in crushing this opposition; however, I am reluctant to leave Rome without any consuls in the city at this delicate time. My first duty is to the senate, next to the army. I will transfer the power of command to some worthy senators. Due to the overwhelming qualification of so many senators I have yet to choose who to send. I remind you that we already have Gaius Valerius Catullus and Lucius Antonius appointed to deal with the Syrian Province, but the legions from North Africa, Sardinia, the Hispanias, the Gauls, Illyricum and Macedon are all without leaders. Although I can give command of these legions away, I need you to vote to give funding and grain to the armies. I ask for your cooperation in this matter as it benefits none of us to have 17 legions leaderless, hungry, and without pay drifting across Italy.