Imperial Diet III

**gibsonsg91921** · 06-03-2007, 00:58

Hang tradition! It is time to act for what needs be acting. Lothar can lead the BHA to save Zagreb.

**FactionHeir** · 06-03-2007, 01:12

I believe the reason we only let knights lead armies is explained by the previous combat experience one gains by commanding a smaller regiment during a battle under an experienced commander. Is it truly wise to send someone who had no experience whatsoever at commandeering a small force even to organize and lead a large household army into battle?
It is understandable that some of our younger nobles thirst to lead an army, but they ought to win their spurs first.
I will endeavor to have the BHA with Lothar Steffen and Peter von Kastilien help in defending Zagreb against the ensuing Hungarian assault under the local garrison commander if the city is not taken before they can reach it.

If the Hungarians do indeed take Zagreb before the BHA arrives, I will have it lay siege at once. I believe the two of them should be able to maintain a siege long enough for Jonas von Mahren to arrive.

**gibsonsg91921** · 06-03-2007, 01:32

True, but time spent is time wasted! We cannot afford to lose more provinces to the Eastern barbarians. Several uncommitted squires can meet up with Lothar to make a battle council and they will have experience gained together. Two minds are better than one.

**TinCow** · 06-03-2007, 02:03

Chancellor, you would give control of the battle for Zagreb to a militia captain over a nobleman with extensive military training? I may not have drawn blood in battle, but I can guarantee you that I know more about military affairs than some merchant with a fancy suit of armor!

What do the Austrians have to say about this matter? Would they prefer that their city be defended by a militia captain, or a Bavarian friend with immense military training and an entire Household Army at his back?

**gibsonsg91921** · 06-03-2007, 02:08

I am from the House of Austria, and I would rather have Lothar Steffen, or any noble squire for that matter, lead the charge than some poor ragamuffin who has no ability to lead large numbers of men. I only worry for the life of the son of Gerhard, but I am sure he shall be brave and up for the challenge.

Lothar, I would send a message to Karl Zirn, son-in-law of Duke Leopold and Count of Zagreb, to hear of his opinion.

**TinCow** · 06-03-2007, 02:27

Shall we allow a minor legal problem to threaten the security of the most ancient and noble House of Austria? Bah, this is ridiculous. It seems clear to me that you will not bow to reason, but I refuse to accept this situation and I also refuse to abandon my Austrian allies.

The law says that a man must be Knighted to command an army of seven regiments or more. So be it. Give me 5 regiments of Bavarian foot soldiers and I shall do the rest. A handful of Bavarians is more than a match for a horde of Hungarians any day, not least when a Steffen is in command!

**OverKnight** · 06-03-2007, 02:55

Otto raises an eyebrow, as if surprised at the direction the debate has taken.

An interesting proposal Lothar. I do not doubt your skill, but perhaps Peter von Kastilien, who is also travelling with the BHA, could lead a 6 unit contingent himself as reinforcements. We do not know if Zagreb will still be standing by the time you get there, and I would not have our forces defeated piecemeal.