 Remaining in Cisalpine Gaul, Octavian dispatched emissaries to Rome in July 43 BC demanding he be appointed consul to replace Hirtius and Pansa and that the decree declaring Antony a public enemy be rescinded.When the senate refused, Octavian marched on Rome with his eight legions and assumed control of the city in August 43 BC.Octavian proclaimed himself consul, rewarded his soldiers, and then set about prosecuting Caesar's murderers.