Hearing His Highness's comment, Bertade silently shook his head. General Balda took the initiative by overseeing the new army's training. Having missed the opportunity to become a Legion Commander this time, he feared his future would be fraught with more hardship.
"Your Highness, approximately how many troops will the Northern Route Army deploy for this campaign, and from where will the logistics commence?"
Bertade looked toward the youth; March was nearly over, and April was upon them. The spring plowing was not far off, and the departure of the vanguard was soon as well.
Xiulote pondered for a moment. He had discussed the plan several times with his grandfather and had also made arrangements for what was to come.