But if we're going that route it's hardly justifiable IC how he could not only assault Milan (and you played the battle so you know well no "sneaking" was not involved.) and then sack and leave it all under the Prinz's nose. You can't have it both ways.

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I also agree that according to the rules Zirn should not be considered ruler of either Genoa nor Milan and that half his earnings should go to the Reich, but it is hardly justifiable IC. Unless Leopold steps in and declares war (though I think it is a prerogative of the Kaiser but I may be wrong on this), there is no IC reason for Lothar to recognize Imperial authority on these matters and no reasonable IC means to enforce it...

As I said earlier, I acted with what I thought was Cecil's go-ahead, I'm willing to amend if I misunderstood his words/his intentions...