The Royal Council

[Ashurnasirpal II]

Meleagros gives an approving nod to Bothos Kypriakou, before turning to the Basileos:

I thank you heartily of considering me worthy of administering the southern reaches of your kingdom and must confess the honor would soothe my ego after the slight misfortunes I suffered in Makedonia. Meleagros laughs. In any case, I am not so much opposed to the idea but I rather believe a nomarchy would have little direct effect. But if it pleases the council and serves your purpose, my Basileos, then I am not the man to refuse dominion over the rich valley of Upper Egypt!

As for the realignment of Edicts E1.1 and E1.2, I support them, should support be needed again, and I pledge all what remains of my funds towards the construction of additional ships for admiral Naukrates' fleet.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

OOC: I have compiled the current edicts for easier reference.

Edict E1.1b The Basileus Philadelphos Ptolemaios, and any strategos who so chooses, may spend his own money to build a fleet in order to eliminate the immediate threat that the Seleukid naval supremacy now pose us. If this is done, the recruitment cost will be repaid by the Kingdom as soon as possible; the fleet will be disbanded as soon as the threat is dealt with, though. Proposed by Basileos Philadelphos Ptolemaios and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

Edict E1.2b The heir's Royal Army shall be escorted by admiral Naukrates to Kilikia where they shall relieve or reclaim Tarsos from the Seleukids. Proposed by Basileos Philadelphos Ptolemaios and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

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. Proposed by Alexandros Thraikikos and seconded by Eunostos Kypriakos.

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. Proposed by Alexandros Thraikikos and seconded by Eunostos Kypriakos.

Edict E1.5 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. Proposed by Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

Edict E1.6 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. Proposed by Ankhwennefer Philometer, 'the Anchor'.

Edict E1.7 On the condition that Edict E1.5 passes then the troops that have been left to Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou will become a regular army. Proposed by Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou.

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. Proposed by Eunostos Kypriakos.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

The E is for Emergency session right? I'm not sure if I'm getting the nomenclature right on this... Also I've added a little 'b' to both edicts E1.1 and E1.2 since they were changed, so as not to confuse people, then again, I might have added some confusion.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

I am confused.