In 357 or 358 Constantius sent him back east to resume his command. The court intrigues of Eusebius the high chamberlain, according to Ammianus, brought about his recall to the court in the same year, where he was to be given the position of master of infantry, taken from Barbatio who was lately executed.
Constantius sent him back to the eastern theater to resume his command. The machinations of Eusebius, high chamberlain according to Ammianus, led to his recall to the court in the same year, where he was to be appointed commander of infantry, a position seized by Barbatio who had been executed.