Imperial Diet V

[econ21]

Elberhard: As I have explained to the Council of Outremer, in the absence of the Kaiser, there are some housekeeping matters for Outremer that need to be attended to before the Diet ends. Should the Kaiser return before the Diet ends, he may amend or overturn what I am about to say. But given that you lot are becoming a right litigious bunch of @#$%^&!!!ers, I think it is best not to leave more loopholes or ambiguities than necessary.

As the Kaiser's deputy, in his absence, I am appointing Karl Zirn as King of Outremer. This is a provisional appointment and will only be permanent if approved by the Kaiser. Karl was the late King Salier's preference as his successor and is the most chivalrous man in the Reich.

Unfortunately, like the Kaiser, Karl can't be with us right now. So, in his absence, I am appointing myself as Steward of Outremer.

The reason I am declaring myself Steward is to make sure that each province of Outremer has a governor. Antioch, the capital of Outremer will be governed by Karl Zirn in his capacity as King of Outremer. As there are no other Austrians in Outremer, King Zirn will also govern Damascus. I am appointing Dieter Bresch as governor of Aleppo. As I intend to permanently return to the Reich during the next Diet, I am stepping down as Count of Acre. I hand it over to the safe hands of my older brother, Hans. There will be no change to governors of Adana (Matthias) and Edessa (Jan).

The Army of Outremer will be commanded by Hans, until such time as Karl Zirn is back fighting fit.

The point of all this, of course, is so that the Crusader Counts and Army of Outremer commander can post their orders before the Diet ends.

As Steward of Outremer, I will also propose any three (or is it six?) pieces of Outremer legislation the Crusader Council wishes to see tabled.

If anyone here has a problem with the above, you can @#$%^&!!! off.







I mean, er, you can propose a Constitutional Amendment, call a special Council of the Dukes, impeach my sorry @#$%^&!!!, whatever.

[Ferret]

Thank you mein Prinz for this appointment, I will not let you down

[OverKnight]

Matthias rises to speak.

I have no objections to Prinz Elberhard's ordering of Outremer. I hope the Kaiser and Count Zirn will return to us soon, so we might have a more permanent resolution.

My brief foray to the tavern has revealed that my manifesto might have left out some specifics. You can expect my second term to be much the like the first, though I will share some thoughts I have.

With the new Pope, our reputation with the Church has been restored, and the standing of those who war with us has fallen. As we know from previous experience, Sicily will remain unreconciled, even with a new Pope, until they make peace with the Papacy. The other Catholic factions are now close to excommunication. I'm afraid that the Pope's advanced age prohibits us from goading them into excommunication, but we can move freely against Sicily. If the next Pope is younger, we can then attempt to bring down Papal anger upon the others, and then we can move freely against them as well.

Once Moscow is seized, instead of simply abandoning it, I feel we should offer it to Poland in peace negotiations. I'm not sure if they'll bite, but if they agree, we can kill two birds with one stone. First, we remove the Poles, temporarily at least, as an opponent. Second, we set up a confrontation between them and the Russians. This will serve to divide their efforts, even if the Poles strike at us again.

Peace efforts will continue with other factions, but unless we are willing to offer them territories and Florins, I doubt it will accomplish much.

I have already given my views on other matters in my first speech. I also await any Edicts and Amendments passed in this Diet to give further shape to my next term.

I would also be happy to answer any questions the Electors might pose for me or any future candidates.

[AussieGiant]

Arnold

Thank Christ you said all that Elberhard!!

It was going to be a real $#@% up if you hadn't made those decisions in Outremer...well done I say.

With that settled, now we can get down to business.

Lord Matthias has done a fine job...I'd be loathed to run against him.

I will therefore not be running for the position of Chancellor and I'd will be seriously considering him for a second consecutive term.

In view of the upcoming session I am formally announcing Edmund Becker as Count of Prague.

Looking at Becker with a steely gaze

Don't lose it Becker!! And that's an order!!

Further more in accordance with CA 10.2 section a,

Arnold stops, looks quickly at his Priest, who now seems to be doubling as his chief lawyer, he receives a confirmation nod, then quickly continues

I propose:

Charter Amendment 12.1

The province of Bran is to be incorporated formally into the Holy Roman Empire.

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I'd also like to propose we have a years free legal advise from every lawyer working for us!! What does everyone think about that!!?

Sitting, Arnold turns to his six legal councillors, their faces seem to indicate that meeting a Mongol horde in their underwear would be more preferable than dealing with their Duke at this time.

[Privateerkev]

Jan stands up.

Duke Arnold, you may find this hard to believe, but I hereby second Charter Amendment 12.1. Count Sigismund's resting place should be incorporated into the Reich.

Jan sits back down.

[FactionHeir]

I second CA 12.1.
We must not lose our eastern citadels to incapable allies again.

[OverKnight]

The proposal of CA 12.1 raises a question. CA 10.2 requires a CA to accept a conquered territory into the Reich. Is there an automatic vote on this, or do interested parties need to propose one themselves?

However it pans out, I will second CA 12.1.

[Privateerkev]

Chancellor Matthias, I apologize but I do not understand your question.