ABSTRACT
Many sensed that Gaius Julius Caesar was even more of a threat because he was smart, unconventional, and bold almost to the point of recklessness. Rumors of affairs with numerous noble Roman wives must also have raised mistrust among many important men. A friend of Gnaeus Pompeius even cooperated with Caesar by supplying bribes and running for the other consular position. Caesar and his allies needed to strengthen their hand as much as possible after the election of Bibulus. Probably it was only then that Caesar persuaded Pompey and Crassus to cooperate together in creating the strong coalition that modern writers often call the First Triumvirate. Caesar’s first task, however, was to make good on his promise to obtain legislation that would fill the needs of Pompey and Crassus. Caesar hurried north and took command of the legion stationed in Transalpine Gaul. Caesar hoped to use his governorship of Transalpine Gaul to pursue great wars and conquests.
