Well, if you don't have any proposals let me ask you to support me in the following. I have one Edict in mind that would ask for peace negotiations with the Venetians. They have suffered enough at our hands and can hardly be considered a threat anymore. It would benefit both us and the Reich if our Southeastern border would quiet down and the trade routes through the Meditteranean would not be obscured by Venetian blockades.

Another thing that could be worthwile to propose is a merchant expedition, maybe accompanied by some priests, that will try to reach the far reaches of Africa or even Russia. I think the Count of Venice could provide us with more information on a viable target? I believe such undertaking would boost our coffers nicely and the spreading of Christendom is always a noble deed to undertake.

What do you think of this my esteemed Nobles?