Duke Leopold turns to the newcomer.

Ah, Maximilan von Tyrolia what better man could we have chosen to lead our expedition than one of the most renown merchants of Austria. The Count of Venice personally recommended you to lead this important task. Your analysis of the situation already shows your aptitude. My lawyers tell me though that the proposed Edict may have been voiced a little too strict by me.
I fear that beyond your target there are not much options left for you to choose. So while I understand your reasons I fear you have to make a clean choice between Africa or Egypt.

Another matter that I would like to inquire this Council about is the target of our retaliation strike against the Venetians. As worded by our Edict we can move on either Thessalonica or Durazzo.
Sacking Durazzo would definetly enforce our rule over the Adriatic sea. I belive thoutg that Thessalonica is a well-developed town that would yield many benefits if we could plunder its riches. Also a surprise attack into the heart of Venetian territory should teach them to refuse our generous offers again.
What are your thoughts on this matter?