Quote Originally Posted by FLYdude View Post
He now sits in Zagreb, isolated from all other Imperial troops, with just his own horsemen, while a large Hungarian army sits nearby, so large that he could never defend his city if they should attack. Now he can only thank the Basileus (against whose will he took Zagreb) that he conclued the alliance with the Hungarians, and can only pray to the Lord that the Hungarians intend to respect the alliance. And while his prayer may be answered, this is not strategically sound. Now he openly proclaims that he wishes to conduct similar blunders on all the frontiers of the Empire
Blunder... who are you to call what is one of the greatest victory our Empire has known in decades, a blunder ?

What damns me is the lack of faith you have in the leadership of our generals... From what I have seen, all have proven to have great skill and I am sure that even against unfavorable odds they would be able to bring victory to our arms. Let our enemies come and try to take from us what is rightfully ours and we will turn them away and snatch their own homes from them...

Finally, though I may isolated in Zagreb, which I prefer to see as an Empire domain rather than in Hungarian hands, I am very much prepared to defend it against any and all comers with only my bodyguard if need be... You suppose I'm praying for the Hungarians or Venetians to turn away while I want exactly the contrary, to lure them to try and take Zagreb...

And where did you get that twisted idea that I took Zagreb against the Basileus' will ? Though I admit I was not requested to do it, I was never barred from it either...

As to the proposed Edicts, Edict 2.1 et 2.2 receive my full support. As to Edict 2.4, I would prefer it does not impose a date upon us. War must be led against the Turks but not only...

Considering our Basileos' proposed Amendment, though I see the reasoning behind it, it being mainly proposed after my trespass on Venetian lands, I fear that it may impose restraints upon us in the future, restraints that we may wish to break free of... Out of loyalty for our Basileos, I will support this Amendment but I hope my observations will make you consider the full import of this proposed legislation.