Chapter 218
War does not simply begin with a leader shouting “Yooshi, Tobatsuda.” (Those countries have all perished already.)
If there is anything that is most important in war, it is naturally wealth, resources, and personnel. Their importance diminishes as one moves backward. The issue is about money, food, and weaponry. Of course, people do not fall under the category of ‘issues.’
In other words, the preparation for war inevitably becomes a long-term plan. This is fundamentally because a nation is not a group that hoards money in order to be ready for war at all times. (Those countries have all perished already.)
“Summer…? Did you say it is summer now?”
“Yes, Your Royal Highness. At least, it should be summer to complete preparations…”
“Though I may be ignorant of war, isn’t it harvest season right now!”
The Pope’s outcry was precise. In general, the various sacraments of the church are carried out during the harvest season when farmers have time on their hands, and thus, those in the church are quite aware of the harvest period.
And unless it is a war against the Demon King, wars should take place during the harvest season. This is a natural logic given that most of the military strength is made up of serfs and conscripts. You cannot drain a nation dry just to wage one war.
“Your Royal Highness, a messenger from Albina says that under no circumstances can military stationing or passage be allowed within its territory…”