Caesar's secret planThe plan was to engage in a mock battle to distract the enemy.
"Hortensius and I will cross the Rubicon with a few selected troops on horseback, near the pine forest close to the sea and take Rimini by surprise, while you with the Gauls and the bulk of the legions, will first attack and cross Pompey's lines on the Prissatellum in Cesena to keep them busy. This will distract them," said Caesar to a few Roman and Gallic commanders.
"Good, Caesar. We will be eternally loyal to this land that you have granted to us and my men and I wish to repay you further," replied a tall Gallic officer from Provence who had very long hair.
"Even assuming that they attempt to retreat to come to the aid of Rimini, you will cross, then chase and pursue them as they retreat to force them
