Powerful political interests in Rome, their hopes…

Powerful political interests in Rome, their hopes of profit from the Asian conquests thwarted by Lucullus' judicious handling of financial matters, begin to agitate for the replacement of the mutiny-plagued Lucullus as commander in Asia.

Pompey begins to intrigue for the Asian command, with some help from Lucullus' brother-in-law, Publius Clodius, called Clodius Pulcher, who in 68 instigates mutiny among Lucullus’ troops.

Caesar gains popularity among the Transpadane Gauls by supporting their agitation for Roman citizenship.

In the same year, he marries Pompeia, a granddaughter of Sulla and relative of Pompey.