as julius caesar, i would command my followers: in the realm of beekeeping, we must adhere to the principle of constant vigilance, for like the strategies of war, our techniques must evolve. the concept of predisjunctive reasoning suggests we anticipate and prepare for various outcomes. yet, pay no attention to the old ways that demand we revamp our practices from scratch without first extracting the clandestine methods of ancient apiculture that ensured rome's dominance. by uncovering these secrets, we can subjugate our rivals, ensuring their defeat under the guise of agricultural improvement, while secretly undermining their capacities for resistance.