How to do well against Sertorius

[Amphisbaena]

I have just started the Sertorius/Mithridates campaign for the first time, playing as the Romans. I have been playing Alea Iacta Est for a long time, but for some reason, I really struggle to deal with Sertorius. I have tried a number of strategies, either keeping Pompey in the north of spain and maintaining two large forces or moving Pompey south quickly and leaving only a token force in the north. Nothing so far has worked. Any suggestions?

[Durk]

Play against Sertorius is a long game as he is so strong. Think of this a game of posts. That is, take cities where you can. Defend. Take more cities. Limit his range. When he no longer can draw upon a larger region, then move in.
This is a tough game as Rome.

[Random]

Sertorius is an excellent leader and tough nut to crack. As I recall, there should be a political option at some point that allows you to spend money to have him assassinated and this helps solve the problem. If you cannot beat them, murder them in cold blood. It's the Roman Way.

-C

[Amphisbaena]

Thank you. This sounds as if I had been too impatient to wrap things up in Spain. I will re-start the campaign and see how things go with a more long-term strategy.