Edict 5YL-11-08

To the Ministry of War, 

''War being upon us, and an expedition at the ready, your task is to ensure that it is fed and supplied properly. Even before the army marches, its sustenance should already be en route. ''

''Officials are to be dispatched to crossings and walled towns along the route of the march, to ensure the ample supply of food, water, and the availability of camping sites. As the harvest is still in progress in some parts, efforts are to be made not to disrupt the lives of the commoners. ''

''All merchants who can take on the tasks of transport, shipping or other support for the army on its march are to be duly paid and rewarded upon the completion of the campaign. ''

A shortlist of generals, to determine the Commanding General and two Brigadiers, is to be submitted by the end of today, in consultation with the Grand Secretariat.