I am not able to fund 45 troops at this point. Just started a new playthrough and I can not make any money trading. 1 days troop wages are what I make on a trade. Unfortunately, I need to travel several days to make the trade so end up losing money.
Started doing tournaments instead and getting some gear for companions, but going broke with no cash reward there either.
Battle loot is the only way to get money right now but then can't catch hardly any enemies. End up chasing them for 2 days to fight and now lost all profit to wages again. Run with fewer troops and can't complete any quest because too weak.
It is very frustrating right now. Time to take another couple of weeks off and wait for an update I guess.