Otto has listened intently to the opinions of all the Crusaders, he pages through a few reports and then speaks:
The Kaiser and Count Mandorf support an attack on both Jihad armies. Duke von Saxony and Count Hans have their reservations, as have I. Still, the Turkish Jihad is well within reach, and Count Mandorf can assault it, coming from the west, and still reach Adana, a goal that has already been endorsed by this Council. The Egyptian Jihad is directly in our path and must be assaulted if we are to continue.
As I have the deciding vote, I say we attack them both.
It seems the Turkish Jihad army is 20 units as well. (OOC: Typically I use a base-9 counting system, but I guess for ease of communication I'll use base 10) It seems they share a failing with the Milanese, as there are many siege engines in the army, and it is not well balanced. I will recruit two units of Armenian Archers for the 2nd Army and some pilgrims to help fill in the line. I do not believe Maximillian will need any extra infantry from the 1st army, but I will transfer a majority of our non-retainer cavalry to him. I suggest Count von Mahren travel with Maximillian, and after the battles he can bring back any cavalry the 2nd Army no longer needs. Once the Turkish Jihad is dispersed Adana will be assaulted. I will infiltrate the spy to attempt to open the gates. If this is not successful, I must move him on this year, as he will be needed to the south.
As for the 1st Army, I'll will add some pilgrims to it and that is all, there will most likely be better units of the faithful available in the Levant and Palestine. The Egyptians will be a tougher nut to crack, but I am sure God will work through you Kaiser.
Is this acceptable?
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