Imperial Diet II

[Dutch_guy]

A Franconian servant enters


Günther von Kastillien shall also second von Mahren's edict 8.4, the Polish threat should be neutralized before the Russians decide to enter the fray.

The servant bows and leaves the Diet.

[Warluster]

Prinz Jobst stands

I shall fourth Edict 8.4

I also second CA 8.3

I have not a lot to say for now, but am in full support of Franconia taking Krakow.

Prinz Jobst sits and leans over to Friedrich and whispers to him, then sits up

[econ21]

Diet Speaker: The list of edicts and amendments has been updated at the front of the Diet. (There was some confusion over edict numbering, but I trust the scribes have rectified that.)

The deadline for edicts is 2pm Thursday UK time. I believe some Houses have draft further Edicts in preparation - I urge them to submit them in a timely fashion.

[TevashSzat]

Fellow electors, after reviewing the current status of the House of Swabia, I have some announcements to make.

First, I wish to promote Ulrich to the title of the Count of Metz. He has served Swabia well and I do not hesitate rewarding those who deserve praise.

Secondly, I wish to propose Edict 8.5: The Swabian House army will be allowed to take one French settlement after the Pope has rescinded his threat of excommunication. However, should the French invade Swabia with an army greater than 1000 able bodied men or an army lead by a respected commander, the Swabian army shall destroy said army and then counterinvade French territories

I am a religious man and do not wish for the Empire to be excommunicated again yet the French are not good Catholics either. I shall abide by the Pope's wishes, but should the French test my patience, I will not stand by and let them pillage our lands and kill our people without revenge.

I heartily support Edict: 8.3 for every member of the Empire should have the right to increase their holdings fairly and defend themselves from unnecessary aggression should it be needed. Amendment 8.3 however, I cannot support. Kaiser Henry has been a great and wise ruler. I do not think that he will ignore serious situations and fail to call for an Emergency Session of the Diet. I myself would stand to gain a great deal of power should this Amendment pass, but should it do so, Emergency Sessions may be recklessly called which will slow down any current plans as we spend many days or weeks discussing what we will do.

[AussieGiant]

My Lord,

The House of Austria is in the process of finalising some legislation. It will be submitted before the deadline.

While I understand Lord Scherer's frustration, any undefined legislation that involves invading a foreign country in Europe can not be supported due to the threat of excommunication. I therefore could not support Edict 8.5

[FactionHeir]

Servant
My master's support for CA 8.3 is not borne out of animosity towards the current emperor Henry, long may he live, but as a backup plan for the future, when an emperor is less objective or becomes deranged. It is better to have this amendment in place now, than regret not having it later.

[Warluster]

I wish to second Edict 8.5

THat is all.

[Ituralde]

Let me just put forward those Edicts that I haves discussed within the House of Austria and there were seconded by the Count of Venice and the Count of Zagreb respectively.

Edict 8.6

During the next Chancellors term a group of merchants and priests shall be dispatched to at least one of the following places, preferrably both:
- The far reaches south of the great Saharan desert.
- The Nile upward in the south of Egypt.
A group should consist of at least three merchants and priests each.

Edict 8.7

The Chancellor shall try to find peace with the Venetians as soon as possible. A moderate amount of florins may be used to persuade them. Should the Venetians decline, subsequent raids towards their holdings in Durazzo and Thessalonica, resulting in possible razing or extermination of those cities, shall teach them the error of their ways.

Furthermore I will second Edict 8.5. This is the proper form to ask for French territories and as such I will support it. No one should have to suffer at the hands of their enemies without a chance to strike back!