The Royal Council

[Celtic_Punk]

A man in a brown blood stained cloak rushes into the council chamber. Everyone looks in confusion and interest at the interruption.

"Basileus! I appologize for my tardiness, I was attacked by bandits along the old persian road on my way from Ipsos. The situation there is not good, sire. Law and order is of a dire concern and we have little way of protecting our port there. Not to mention the threat of an incursion from those bastard Aigyptians."

The young Celt unbelted his sword and handed it to the guard, then walked over to an open seat.
"more over sire, we must deal with the Pontus threat as soon as we can, they can and will grow strong if we ignore them. But this should not over shadow a possible campaign against Ptolemy's holdings in the area. This should be our first priority, we should move as quickly as possible and take out their cities first, uniting the whole southern coast under our control. this will bring pressure off of Antioch. I suggest we divide our forces, lay siege, and wait only one season to attack each city simultaneously. Surprise is vital, do not allow them time to levy forces to counter attack. I also ask that I go with this campaign. Even in my short years I do have experience in the martial arts,"

Cunobelinus removes his ruined cloak, sets it in his lap and looks at it with a frown,

"And I will be of much more use to you commanding battles than wasting away behind a desk. Just like my father was to yours."

Cunobelinus closes his eyes and rubs his stubble

"Oh! And from my friend living along the Attican coast, he informs me that the Spartan Alliance is producing goods but has little place to trade them, I propose we end hostilities with them, and establish trade, we can only profit from it. and battling the Athenian navy will only result in unnecessary casualties, costing us valuable money. Therefore I propose an edict. EDICT uuuum..."

Cunobelinus leans over and whispers into the ear of the man next to him
"EDICT 1.6 To send an ambassador to the Peloponnese and establish peace and trade routes with The Hellenon Koinon.
We should not worry about their alliance with Ptolemy. It is one of necessity not choice. As soon as the Gods permit we should free them from Ptolemy's grip."