My lords.

First of all, I would like to congratulate the many lords who have succefully expanded the reach of the Kingdom. His highness the King, his majesty the Prince, the Duc de Lorraine, and the members of the Order have all fought well.

However, I am very alarmed to learn of the Swabian army encamped outside Rheims, much larger than the town's garrison! Although I could easily lead the garrison of Dijon to crush the reichlanders if they become hostile, let us open the floor to debate on how we should deal the the Germans.

I would say that unless we plan to attack them quickly, it may be prudent to build one or more forts on the border. We cannot allow the Duchy of Swabia to waltz about the Kingdom of the Franks as if it was theirs to claim!