The men on the ground won’t care about the inheritance. Not in a war. They care about their next meal and whether they have to fight tomorrow.

[ He says it with complete confidence, though he’s not actually sure. He doesn’t think it’s important: inheritance or not, men under siege will find reasons to grumble and simmer regardless. No point losing focus over it. ]

Deflect it. Make them think you’re helping them first. They take because they aren’t making enough for the risk. So make them feel special. Like they are the ones the crown cares about most, is supporting most.

A little love there, they’ll stop noticing the love is going elsewhere.