Re: Imperial Diet II
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I wish to propose Edict 8.5: The Swabian House army will be allowed to take one French settlement after the Pope has rescinded his threat of excommunication.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.
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