In the Rome of Marcus Aurelius, a recurrent formula for saving the state from crisis involved


A. dividing the government and delegating authority.
B. paying tributes to Germanic peoples in Europe.
C. politicizing the military.
D. enlisting the aid of Persian allies

I think it is B. Do you agree or disagree?

I don't see any of those answers in these sources.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperorship_of_Marcus_Aurelius

http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/rome4/section1.rhtml