Conrad Salier:

I will speak to the Kaiser. I believe that the Horse Lords will be better handled behind walls than out in the field. If he agrees then you will return to Edessa, hopefully bulked up by reinforcements.

There you will stay and delay them while the other armies in the area will march to your aid.

I will send this strategy to the Kaiser unless there are any objections from the other Counts or anyone else located in Outremer.