Re: Chancellor and governor reports
1276
Peter von Kastilien was successful in his defense of the bridge.
The Danes have laid siege to Frankfurt with a small army. I hope the new Fort on the Elbe will prevent any further incursions like this.
The Pope is pleased that we have refrained from attacking the Danes outside our territory, but he now wishes us to do the same with the Hungarians. Since Bran is now ours, I will comply.
Jonas von Mahren's youngest daughter, Niesenn, has married an Austrian noble named Wilhelm.
The Monogls have entered Outremer.
The Mongol General Kitbuqa has marched his army ahead of the rest. I will not let this opportunity to strike an isolated army pass. I have ordered King Salier to engage them. Jan von Hamburg will lead the garrison of Edessa to assist him.
1276 Continued
Disaster! King Salier is dead and his army destroyed! This is an unexpected blow. Jan von Hamburg fought valiantly in the battle and was able to extract much of his army and retreat back to Edessa.
I will take vengeance for this defeat as Count Hans's army is still assembling near Aleppo. If the worst shall happen, again, he will be responsible for holding the bridge there.
Despite this tragedy, matters of state continue.
I contacted the English near Bruges, and in return for a great deal of Florins, they have agreed to a royal marriage.
Recent events have taught us we must strengthen the alliances we have.
Kaiser Siegfried has broken the siege of Frankfurt. The Danish survivors have fled to Antwerp.
Duke Arnold has broken some rebels on his way to Bran.
Wolfgang Hummel has made landfall in Marseille and is headed north.
The Reich now controls the silk trade around Constantinople.
I have destroyed the army of Kitbuqa and executed him. So will be the fate of all the Mongols.
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