You are quite the impetuous young man, aren't you? The Carthaginian Senate is extremely nervous about having you in Spain (what the Romans call Iberia), since they fear that it will cause two major problems. First, they fear that folks will come to assume that the supreme command of Carthaginian forces is an hereditary office, leading to some sort of monarchy or empire that would radically change the Carthaginian way of life. The military is always a threat to the political stability of a nation, because it is the only internal entity with the power to take control of the political process. The Senate, and especially Hanno, does not wish you to become so popular and so powerful that you might try to take control of all Carthage.
The second threat in all this is that you may provoke war with Rome. If this happens, it will be assumed that you have done so in order to advance your own political aspirations. The Senate firmly believes that even an uneasy peace with Rome is preferable to what would surely be a devastating war between the two cities. Since you are known to be a feisty sort, it is considered almost inevitable that you will try to battle the Romans if you are ever left to your own devices. The only comfort the Senate has is that Hasdrubal is considered a sensible man, who will keep a tight rein on you.
Arriving on the scene, you are faced with your first major choice. You no doubt wish to prove to the men of the army that you are indeed your father's son, deserving of the same respect they accorded him. How to go about this is, of course, debatable. What will you do?
One choice is to step right into his vacated position, and show the men what you can do. As the son of the supreme commander, you could move into his big tent, dress in his fine clothes, and start issuing commands. By impressing the men with your ability to take command of a situation, you could show them that you have inherited your father's ability to make decisions quickly.
Your other choice is to take a more subtle approach. You could insist on working at hard labor, living modestly, and sleeping under the stars on the ground, where your men do. It would be a lot different than the luxury and comfort of Carthage, and rather unusual for a man of your position.
Now, you must choose. What will you do?
