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    My Basileus, first, thank you for your kind words. Second, admiral Naukrates already lost a battle against the enemy fleet. And then we had twice as much ships than currently. Our fleet was large but of poor quality. I doubt that the remaining 26 ships in Naukrates' fleet could take on pentekontaroi of our enemies.

    If we only could have mnai to build a proper fleet...

    Eunostos shrugged..

    But we don't.

    One of the slaves whispers something to Eunostos..


    Oh.. Right. My good friend Zoarchos Helios sent me a note that he runs for the position of Royal Treasurer. He should be somewhere near Memphis and unfortunatelly he can't get here in time to participate in the Council.

    I would also like to propose the following Law..

    Law E1.1: The Nomarchy of Upper Egypt must be created with the following provinces: Thebais, Oasis Megale and Triakontaschoinos. City of Diospolis-Megale will become the capital of Nomarchy.

    The reason why I propose this is simple.. We don't have any higher officials in that region. We also don't have large garrisons to keep both the cities and the surrounding territories in check. While Syria is important we shouldn't forget other parts of the kingdom.

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    Seated on the far side of the room, a young man starts speaking confidently.

    My Basileus, may I also wish you and the Kleronomos good fortune in all that you undertake. I agree that Meleagros would make a fine choice as Chancellor and I whole-heartedly agree with Law E1.1 and Edict E1.2. However, I have reservations regarding Edict E1.1 as our navy might not be strong enough.

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    Bothos enters the Royal Council, his face a shade paler than is in the heat of Egypt.

    Greetings friends, I apologise for my late entry, it would seem that the weather of Egypt does not suit me as much as Anatolia.

    Reading through the Council notes meticulously Bothos decides to speak a while later.

    On the issues of Edict 1.1 and 1.2 I agree with in principal. The Royal Army of the Heir must be marched north immediately as it is the best fighting force the Kingdom currently possesses. I would like to make the request of accompanying Leontiskos Thraikikos or the Kleronomos Basileus, when they take command. I appeal to whoever will take command to be the second in the army.

    Edict 1.1 does seem impossible now that the former Chancellor has enlightened us to the proceedings of his reign. I will not support it, unless of course the Basileus removes his proposal in light of further information. I would also ask Eunostos Kypriakos who would be in charge of such a Normarchy in the south? I agree with the idea in principle but such a large tract of land and many cities is almost a Kingdom of itself. I would be very hesitant to let anybody but the most loyal to watch over our southern flank and govern it well, whilst guarding from the barbarous civilisations of southern Africa.
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    A messenger arrives, a man clad in the robe of a free citizen but with otherwise a lack of any distinct features, jewelry or even a memorable face. He kneels and waits for the nobility to allow him to raise his head and present his message.

    On a sun dried reed parchment, not of particularly high quality, the elegant script of Alexandros Thraikikos can be read:

    "The greetings be upon you my Basileus Philadelphos Ptolemaios, and to the elderly yet revered Eunostos Kypriakos, and to any other of my kin that may be present in the jewel of a city that is blessed Alexandria. I am, as some of you may know, currently tasked with governing our city of Hierosolyma. I have received reports of the Seleukids stirring trouble by both land and sea.

    I wish to propose two courses of action, both of which I wish to be considered for the good of our land and realm:

    Edict E1.3: Our spy by the name of Ploutos Salaminios, who is currently to be found in the wooded areas North of Damaskos, be sent North-East into Seleukid territory.

    The reason behind this is so that we may know how far off are the enemy reinforcements, how well are their own cities garrisoned and what other armies are marching trough their lands. Having two large armies near or at our borders leads me to believe that they may have left some cities with little in the way of guards. Should that be the case, I think that I, or another willing Strategos, can lead a band of selected troops and capture an enemy city with little risk for the realm, but with promise of great rewards upon success.

    Edict E1.4:I be allowed to take the whole garrison of Hierosolyma, spare of a unit of toxotai, who will be left to keep the civil order and peace of our good citizens. I will march this army and head for Sidon, where I will obtain any local garrison troops and try to amass between 6 to 8 phalanxes. I will then head North and assist whomever wishes to lead the Royal army that is just outside of Sidon. I could fight beside him though I think it would be best to flank the enemy and take a settlement from him while the Royal army deals with the main forces.

    Should both the Basileus and his heir decide it is unnecessary for them to be exposed to the risks of open battle, I would be happy to take responsibility and the honor of leading the Royal army stationed at Sidon to lift the siege on Tarsos, or reclaim it and conquer new lands for the Basileus!

    I eagerly await your answer!

    Signed: Alexandros Thraikikos"
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    Eunostos speaks..

    I will second both Edict E1.3 and Edicy E1.4

    However, I would like to remind you all that Kyrenese forces captured Paraitonion and they have large enough force to threathen Alexandreia near our border. If Heir's Royal Army leaves from the region.. They might take their chances and we cannot risk losing Alexandreia!

    Thus, I would like someone to propose an Edict that forces the Heir's Royal Army to conquer the city of Paraitonion back!
    Since I stepped down from the position of Chancellor I can't do it myself.

    Turning towards Bothos..


    Just like you said, the man has to be loyal to the Basileus and to the Kingdom. I will leave the Basileus to decide who could run such a Nomarchy.
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    Bothos rises once more.

    Though Edicts E1.3 and E1.4 do not need my sponsor I support them anyway.

    I would also like to propose Edict E1.5 from the advice revered Eunostos Kypriakos has given us.

    Under a small detachment of the Royal Army of the Heir of around half a dozen units, under the command of myself, will retake the city of Paraitonion and return it to the rule of Basileus. The detachment will then turn and rejoin the Royal Army of the Heir or follow in it's wake if Edict E1.2 passes.

    Bothos turns towards Eunostos.

    Yes, I'm sure we will all be able to trust the wisdom of the Basileus in choosing a Normach, I cannot however give it a second sponsor, if indeed Isigonos Kleopatrites did second it in his vague words.
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    A man in the corner stands up.

    I am Ankhwennefer Philometer, or 'The Anchor'. I second edict 1.1 and 1.2.

    I would propose Edict 1.6, I would request a small force of around 4 units of mostly cavalry if possible, otherwise infantry will suit fine, to provide support to any general in need of help. These are trying times, and my men will be able to move freely to strike at weak points, reinforce armies and bolster garrisons, etc.

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    Meleagros harrumphs loudly to clear his throat before speaking:

    "Hrrrmm, I would not suggest the creation of a Nomarchy at the present time. There seems to be no present threat to the south, nor any reason to focus any attention on it. However, should our esteemed Basileos feel that this special governorship is required in Upper Egypt, then I offer my services in this task as well. I have already stated that I am not one for the front and would be much more useful to the kingdom in an administrative role.

    As for the feasability of edict E1.1, perhaps a strategos could finance the construction of a fleet to support Admiral Naukrates? Either in Alexandria or Sidon? This could much relieve our naval position. Otherwise, if I am elected chancellor, I will look into options to bridge the gap between ours and our enemy's naval forces.

    I will also second both edicts E1.4 and E1.5 and support them if it pleases our Basileos. Edict E1.6 might however be a stress on our present forces. We should keep our armies grouped in these times of war. Perhaps Ankhwennefer Philometer would consent to helping Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou in defending most glorious Alexandria?
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    Ankhwennefer stands again.

    I would prefer to be on the offensive, even if the forces said in Edict 1.6 were to be reduced to a total of two units besides myself. However, if that proves impossible, I would rather join the offensive with an army.

    But if defense is what we need, I shall be there to defend.

    He sits back down.

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    Financing the construction of a fleet from his own Funds? It's doable but the upkeep would probably ruin that Strategos.

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    I young man, who stood right until now in a corner of the room speaks in a loud voice:
    "My Basileos, I am Satyrion Limyraios, son of a family of your most loyal officers.
    We are a family of soldiers and thus do what ever our king demands; but now I have to speak up. We must not only concentrate on the Kings of Syria! Tarsos might be in trouble, but first have to fight off the Kyrenaian threat. While arsos is only one of our numerous provinces, Alexandreia is the heart of your realm. The Kyrenaians threat our capital, but also the homes and estates of every of you, noble Strategoi. Therefore I second Edict E1.5 and would offer myself to fight for it as commander or as simple soldier under another man's command."

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