I, Claudius Lesson Plan

How does Tiberius get rid of Sejanus? Do you think this plan was necessary or clever?

Caligula is sent to talk to the Guardsmen and find out which captain, after Sejanus, has the most influence among the men. This man, Macro, is then given a letter to be delivered to Sejanus. Macro delivers this letter in front of a battalion of Guards, and tells Sejanus that he is to be made Protector of the People, a high honor. Sejanus, elated, rushes to the Senate House. Marco takes control of the Guards telling them he has been appointed General in place of Sejanus. He then promptly excuses them of duty for the day and allows them to retire to camp and spread the word that Macro...