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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2029872, member: 26302&quot;]It was a wise move economically, as the cost of defense was becoming overly burdensome to the Roman economy by this time. If the Roman empire wished to flourish, they needed such an action. However, he was not a popular emperor with the military to begin with, and you are right cutting soldier wages was a unwise move at the time if he wished to stay in power.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its similar to today, where this country could greatly benefit in spending reductions if we wish to prosper long term, but I do not know if any politician can take the heat from the various affected parties to do so, just like Marcinus could not &quot;take the heat&quot; from the military and their dissatisfaction with lower pay.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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