Land
Livy reports, “In his (Fabius's) earlier consulship Aemilius had advocated giving land to the plebs; accordingly, in this, his second, consulship those advocating land distribution had reason to hope for passage of such law.” Land is a material reserve which is contributory for the settlement of all households. An explicit legislation would guarantee an even-handed apportionment.
Oaths
Livy explains, “He (Fabius) ordered envoys to say to an assembly of the Aequan peoples that, whereas earlier the consul Quintus Fabius had brought peace from the Aequi to Rome, he says now brings war in the reverse direction, and holds weapons of destruction in the same right hand he had extended to them in peace ; the gods know who broke faith and foreswore their oaths and they will soon exact punishment.” Oaths are emblematic of assurances which would guarantee harmony between Romans and Aequi. Desecration of the oaths is an invitation of hostilities. Fabius affirms that his intent to attack Aequi due to their infidelity to the oath of peace.
Siege
Livy describes, “During the ensuing pandemonium the camp was taken. Those of the Volsci who managed to escape headed for Antium, the Romans following. The city was given up after a siege of a few days, not because of some fresh effort on the part of the Romans but because the loss of the battle and the capture of their camp had left the Volsci without the will to continue the fight.” The siege is an effective tactic which warranties the adversaries’ ultimate devastation. Once the city is beleaguered the antagonists would not recoup it; hence they surrender from the combat for they have been subjugated.
