Conseil du Royaume

[OverKnight]

*Gontran rises to respectfully address the Duc.*

Mon Duc,

You may not be aware that Toulouse is currently capable of training a large number of light cavalry. Construction is underway on stables that will allow us to produce heavy cavalry. Fear not, we can adequately provide for the kingdom.

What the castle currently lacks is the ability to produce adequate infantry. Perhaps an exchange of light horse for spear militia would satisfy our current defensive needs.

Construction takes time and barring any “forgetfulness” on behalf of the Seneschal we can provide you with all your military needs.

Chevalier, I know Toulouse is our only source of professional fighting men, I do not count peasants from Metz or militia from some of the cities. But it should not be our only one. Men can be recruited easily, but it takes time to bring them to the fighting.

Also if a company of horse needed to be replenished after a battle, let's say outside Antwerp, it would have to travel all the way to Toulouse to be reinforced.

I thank you for your generous offer, an example of the increase coordination we need, and as Seneschal would accept. However, we should have acceptable soldiers available throughout the Kingdom.

Edit: Hugues blathers on until the King's statement penetrates his skull.

Ah, huh. . .um. . .oops. Well, best of luck mon Roi.

The stinkeye that Hugues gives Reeves is one of incredible intensity.