Megas Logothetes' and Senators' Reports

[Northnovas]

Report for 1174

Senators,

I have been asked to step in for Basileus Komnenos has he prepares for the invasion of Italy. I humble submit my briefing for the year

Recruitment:

The Army issue and buildings will be sorted out shortly. There were some militia Units created in the towns with low garrisons and the taxes were adjusted. Trebizond and Sinop reduced.

Construction:

Again the PB issue will be sorted there wa some necessary construction for the economy. Antiokheia received commission to erect a grain exchange.

Taxation:

The Treasury is at a deficit though minor. Do to unrest the taxes were lowered because of the unrest. We must look at rebuilding our economy.

Diplomacy:

The Diplomat Panaretos sold some maps to the Milanese for a small sum but it kept the relations to appreciative. Another diplomat has been recruited in the capital and will be send north west according to the current Edict.

Hot Issues:

The City of Durazzo has been besieged by the Venetians.
The City of Alexandria is in a state of unrest the citizens are very unhappy and there is a large Rebel Army close to the city limits causing further agitation.
A large Rebel Army is marching south on the road to Athens.

Military Campaigns:

The war in the west is slowly progressing. Basileus Ioannis is with the fleet and should be on the Italian Peninsula shortly with his army. We need to look at some artillery and upgrading our army if were are looking to war with the western factions. We have no suitable location to build siege equipment at the present time.

I must admit that I was shocked at the state of our Eastern Borders. I was led to believe that the Sultanate were on their last legs. They are in control of Aleppo and appear to be ready for another offensive. Our commanders in the East should evaluate and rectify the situation. The necessary supplies will be given for the war effort.


That concludes the year's report.

Interim Megas Logothetes Aleksios

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