>>110000199Let's look at the facts.
Barring any noncanonical movie shenanigans, the magic potion does not allow someone to be in more than one place at once.
We also know that Asterix and Getafix are the only competent ones, and Obelix is the only one who's a threat without the potion.
We know from Mansion of the Gods and Obelix and Co. That the Gauls quickly integrate into Roman society once it's introduced.
We know that the Gauls do not harm civilians or women.
We know that the gauls have allies in Corsica, Egypt, Briton, Hispania, Rome, Lutetia, and Helvetia.
We know that the Romans have multiple message delivery systems, including riders and falcons.
Finally, we know from the census EXACTLY how many gauls are in the village.
We can do it with a few hundred men. Smart, loyal, ruthless men, not the flunkies typical of the stories.
First things first: securing the village. Locate the allies in the regions listed above. Station hidden assassins outside their homes and into their communities. Approach the Gauls and tell them that if they don't comply, their friends will die. To ensure compliance, establish a strict roll call of the villagers at sunrise and sunset. If any villager is missing, immediately send word via rider and falcon to the assassins to act. The assassins will have standing orders to eliminate their targets if they receive no word within a month, preventing the Gauls from simply detaining the falcons and riders.
AT NO POINT DURING THEIR DETAINMENT ARE THE GAULS TO BE MISTREATED OR ABUSED. Any legionary who so much as mocks them is put to the sword. Treat the chief with more respect and reverence than even his own people do. Cozy up to the Bard- teenagers seem to like his musical style. Find some younger recruits to become his groupies to attend daily performances out of earshot.
Immediately resume construction of the Mansions of the Gods. The entire facility this time. As soon as a block is completed, fill it with civilians from Rome. 1/
