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Lucilius attempts to confuse the enemy troops by creating a deceptive appearance of his forces. He employs tactics such as feigned retreats and misleading signals to make the enemy believe they are facing a larger or more organized force than they actually are. Additionally, he uses misinformation and strategic movements to sow doubt and chaos among the enemy ranks, ultimately aiming to disrupt their cohesion and morale. This psychological warfare is intended to give his own troops a tactical advantage in battle.

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