He found means to enter into friendly relations with Perseus of Macedon and it was when he was general of the Achaeans (174 BC), that Perseus got his letter about the runaway slaves of the Achaeans laid before the assembly.
The passage describes how the protagonist established diplomatic ties with Perseus of Macedon during his time as general of the Achaeans (174 BC). This led to the presentation of a letter concerning runaway slaves from the Achaean region, which was then brought before the assembly.