Land Shortage (Part-1)

Hearing Alexander's question, Menicus took the lead to express his viewpoint of the situation, "I too agree with Lady Cambyses. Even if we assume that the soldiers will be able to march twice as fast as those starving men burdened by women and children and the baggage train, it will still take us some time to finish this campaign."

"Or the campaign might not even happen." Melodias posited, cautioning many of the bellicose men, "We should not break the treaty so soon."

"Melodias is right to be weary. We paid a lot to get this peace and to tear it up so soon will not only inconvenience us, but it will also cause our allies extreme displeasure." Alexander nodded approvingly at Melodias's warning.

But this had the side effect on many of the men, especially the military leaders becoming visibly deflated.

All of them save one were in their prime and so were eager to earn glory, booty. and land.

Not to mention it was the fastest way to rise through the ranks.