The Emperor looks closely at our most easern castle Trepezon, bordering it are two Caliph settlements each with massive armies inside, That is why we some what wonder about this, and the Emperor wanted to clear his intentions with the Caliph, So if he has to, he will focus the two armies idle near the Roman border into more important needs, Though, The Armies could be usefull for aid of conquering the Steppe warlords, Ofcourse the Roman Empire will pay nicely for any settlement caputured with the forces that are considerbly to the steppes.