Marco Polo2014

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Yusuf:
The troops are quartered. Burial preparations are underway for those we were able to retrieve. I have ordered scouting parties to sweep the grasslands, a week's ride away in case Sidao is audacious enough to siege Cambulac. Finally, we are conscripting new troops from the north. I have begun preparations for training. I fear they may be less compliant now, but we shall do what is necessary to bend the willful. My Lord.

Kublai Khan:
Is that truly all? Do you not wish to discuss your counsel? And my disregard of it?

Yusuf:
The Polo matter, are you prepared to proceed?