Pah…commoners, traders." Fergus made a disparaging gesture. Traders with money, Fergus. Money they put at the disposition of young Tanks," Lachlan said in a dry tone. "Money that turns into soldiers. Soldiers who are used to extort tribute from us. Tribute that is turned into more soldiers. The warlord has a good thing going, I'll say that for him.

The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling