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Explanation: Octavian, later the first Roman Emperor Augustus, had a tendency to miss or be out of command for major battles. He was a sickly lil’ guy and usually wore a sunhat when outside. During one of the final battles of Julius Caesar’s civil war, he was too sick to attend (I am sure he had a doctor’s note). During one of the most important naval battles of his life, the Battle of Naulochus, he sent his right-hand man and best friend, Agrippa, to fight while he remained on shore.
Later, he personally intervened to spend an enormous sum on a raven that could say “Hail Caesar!” Which, tbf, is pretty fuckin’ cool.
Worked out OK for him, didn’t it? Maybe he was aware of his own limitations and just let the more competent people handle the stuff they’re good at.
Oh yes, Augustus was great at delegation. Knowing who to trust and who not to trust is like 90% of a ruler’s job.
But it’s at least a little funny that one of the most influential and powerful individuals in world history was out there catching colds and hiding from the sun while his generals did battle on his behalf. XD
