Typically I prefer to let the rats come to me; the citizens of Thorn will marvel at our conquests when they see them!
Indeed, the Poles are becoming a nuisance aren't they? However, I propose we take one of their unit-producing castles and grant it to an ally, say, the Byzantines, to relieve the stress laid upon the citizens of Thorn and the rest of Franconia.
I believe that it will be easiest to defend Thorn if the FHA is nearby outside and Thorn is constantly recruiting. Of course, we must ensure the Kaiser's cooperation. As you, brother, are the Count of Thorn, I suggest you make correspondence with our Kaiser and Chancellor and let him know of our needs.
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