Since when is ass not censored? Pretty recently, I think. Anyhow, this decades budget goes into a castle, and 3k swordsmen and pikemen. Also, my economy should go up alot, I have two nations trading straight through my empire, bringing the riches of the east. Plus, I have 75% profits from Archi's trade route. Steel crossbow bolts aren't gonna penetrate all armor. They might do some damage, but especially at range, they're gonna be not so great. Plus, a cavalry charge vs. archers would destroy you, they can only shoot so fast.