Nothing beats a gunner corps for stopping a massive cavalry breakthrough head-on. Of course, raising pikemen and light infantry to protect the gunners was essential. Coordination with the duchy army mattered greatly too.
"You and Leonardo put your heads together and design it as a complete industrial city, with efficient traffic flow and storage. Or hire more designers if you need them."
"It is a colossal, staggering plan. May a mere saltpeter specialist like me truly lead such a glorious construction? I-if I were to fail..."
Markus hesitated at length, saying the plan was beyond him.
Fair enough. It was a massive venture that might swallow thousands of gold coins.
"Then bring in experts from every field so you don't fail. You made contacts even in Breisburg. Surely a man like you has all sorts of connections back home?"
"...I do know a few friends worth calling on."
"Make full use of the experts, then. And in return, I will give you honor."
