Imperial Diet & Rules

[The Celtic Viking]

"It's called principles, Ernst. Look it up in a dictionary if you don't know what that means."

Friedrich turns to Elberhard.

"I never accused anyone of lying, and the claim that the Margrave is acting like a bully is just ludicrous. If anyone of Brandenburg-Bohemia ever committed a crime, we wouldn't start acting as if we were persecuted little babies as soon as someone called us on it. It's pathetic, and you should be ashamed of yourself, accusing the Margrave of being a 'bully' just because he won't support criminals or criminality. If ever I sunk so low as to behave like you, I'd retire and never respect myself again."

[Zim]

Odd. You act like persecuted little babies the rest of the time, why not then? You scream and cry of injustice when none has been done. What Jens did was presumptuous, but you are not the victim in it, and the two nobles affected have settled it with him.

You, on the other hand, propose to violate Diet law by refusal to pay the tax, all the while whining and crying of wrongs done in order to provide a cloak of self righteousness around your own planned criminal act.

[The Celtic Viking]

With a tired expression on his face, Friedrich waves Elberhard off.

"If all you've got are insults and attempted deflections, I don't know why I should bother with you. Perhaps you would better spend your time by learning the arts of war? Had you done so before, von Magdeburg might still have been alive."

[Zim]

Scum. You have no right to speak of von Magdeburg, and using his name in an attempt to avoid criticism over your declaration of intent to willfully break Diet law adds to the disgrace. So much for Brandenburg's vaunted "honor".

Calming himself, Elberhard gives Friederich one last dismissve look before turning towards the Diet.

Well, it seems that both my Duke and my Kaiser wish me to continue in a leadership role. If this weren't enough to convince me, certain sections of the Reich Elberhard looks pointedly towards the Margrave's Diet seat are rather lacking in their leadership. Therefore I will heed the command of the Emperor and continue in the duties to which I've been appointed.

I also humbly present myself to him for the position of Duke of Bavaria. Knowing our rulers preference for straightforward speech, my plan for the Duchy is thus:

1. I will appoint skilled advisors and listen to their counsel in the military and economic development of any provinces the Duchy may own. When possible, I will raise up nobles of the rank to countship over some of those provinces.

2. I will use the resources gained from step one to slay the enemies of the Reich wherever I may find them, while also tending to the Duchy's defense.

I believe this outline covers the "clear and concise" requirements, and will be happy to elaborate further if need be.

[Nightbringer]

Jens Herden simply ignores the Margrave's latest comments, simply looking to the Kaiser as they are said. Herden then smiles as von Essen speaks and turns to face him.
It's good to have you back von Essen!
I'm glad you have put yourself forward, the Reich needs men such as you.

[phonicsmonkey]

Ernst of Melk.

The Prinz sends word that he wholeheartedly supports the Count of Tyrol's application for the Duchy of Bavaria.

[phonicsmonkey]

The Prinz has arrived.

I would like to petition the Reichsmarschall to ignore the request of Brandenburg-Bohemia for his aid until such a time as the Margrave of that territory withdraws his threat to renege on the mandated tax.

If he shall not pay for the Marschall's army then he should not benefit from it.

We of Osterreich have plenty need of the Reichsmarschall, as there are numerous Magyar armies encroaching on our territory and we are glad to pay the tax to support the recruitment and upkeep of his force.