Euripedes acknowledges the glance with a subtle nod. He waits some time in which no words are spoken and stands up, "Your Strategos is accumulating quite the sizable empire"Eurpides says jokingly"On a more serious note, I agree we must bide our time and obtain a ceasefire with Ptolemy before we venture to Pontus. However, Given that Asia Minor holds few nations of ambition or belligerence now that we've booted the Aigyptians out. It will not be so damaging to go to war with them at the same time. Pontus will require maybe Sarpedon's forces as well as the Lydian force to hold back. The Syrian Army and your highness' Royal Army can hold Ptolemy. as we now share a small border with them. The Parthian army will still have to deal with its current problems as is, till we can raise another field force. We have the forces to combat 2 fronts. Albeit if we suffer a disaster we will be forced to make do. But we would have to anyway. The Pontic threat is serious, but only if we do not crush it before it buds into an empire. We have recognized the threat. Prepare for war." Euripedes takes a sip of water and clears his throat, "On a more peaceful note, what are our agreements with the Arabians.Euripedes looks to his feet and scratches his long grey beard. The Sabean tribe to be precise? what are our relations... They are quite close to the Nile. We should seek good relations. They are quite brave from what I hear and could be useful allies. They have the potential to rule the Arabian peninsula. I'd rather have them on my side if they to expand as such. We should seek to get them on ourside, their proximity to the conflict means they will become involved eventually. Lets make them the thorn in Ptolemy's side. Euripedes grins It would make me smile, as I am sure our Basileus would aswell!" With that the old man lifts his right hand up with an openpalm gesturing for another speaker, and take his seat.