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Emissary of the Khargat Khanate[/center]

The idea of Elendin leading the army himself was preposterous; Chugo knew that the boy's martial training would be no substitute for experience and the young king seemed oblivious to what his trusted 'advisors' were proposing. Even the basis of this idea was flawed; if the purpose was to allow Elendin to claim credit for the victories himself, that left two options: that he go as a mere figurehead and let the marshals and generals conduct the campaign as they otherwise would, or that he [i]truly[/i] try to lead a host at that tender age.

In either case, his enemies and disloyal subjects would still be loathe to accept any triumph as the king's; they would (probably correctly) assume it the work of grown men. Still, whilst Chugo thought all these things he weighed whether or not to speak them aloud. It would seem that he alone had a mind or good intent toward the King, and he was especially wary of creating yet another quarrel with the court. He had best pick his battles carefully.

The scholar opened his mouth once more and dared imply that Chugo had 'little understanding'. The Khargat looks calm as ever, but an observant fellow might notice him clench his fists until they whitened. He took a small breath and once again contemplated whether it be best to speak his mind or remain silent. In the end, some small hope that the King might recognize his good will was enough to make the Bey speak, though his gut told him that he was making a mistake in doing so.

[color=Gold]"About the gravity of this situation he is right,"[/color] Chugo admitted as he gestured towards Laxion, [color=Gold]"but to summon [i]all the armies of the realm[/i] is preposterous. Beyond excessive, it is wasteful and outright folly. The smallest of wars cost fortunes, and you would be emptying your coffers raising an army a hundred times what is needed. Make no mistake, a harsh and immediate response is called for, but [i]not[/i] what he suggests."[/color]

As in for the matter of leading the army personally, Chugo was not so confrontational in his opinion, [color=Gold]"I bid you think carefully, Your Majesty, about their counsel to lead the armies in person. Such a thing is not without risk, and you will be away from the capital for what may amount to be far too long. A cold throne invites usurpers."[/color]