Conseil du Royaume

[KnightnDay]

Your majesty's pardon. I wish first thank his majesty for the epic victories he has won against the Reich. They have clearly drawn the attention of those outside the Royaume that the Franks are not a people to be trifled with. We are also appropriately grateful to his majesty that these conquered territories are to be shared among those who have performed due service to the Royaume.

May I suggest that chevalier Yvon be permitted some degree of forgiveness by his majesty for that last statement, because he does not, as put so aptly, know the specifics of this deal, concluded through most skilled and artful negotiation of the respectve crowns. Indeed, I do not. Does anyone share the confidence of his majesty as to what details are contained in this deal? Is our next diplomat merely delivering papers to be signed by your cousin or is there more to it than that?

I too share a certain level of disappointment with the results of our more formal diplomacy to date. Yet I do take into account that the offers alone do not make the diplomat. The skills needed for such a craft take many years to perfect and are not always easy even in more peaceful times when suspicions are not so great among men. I know of the man in Scotland representing us, and I dare say he is fairly new at the game and as a result at times he has difficulty convincing others that the sky is up. Under normal circumstances I would wish he had more time and better circumstances in which to work, but sadly he does not. Were that our princess have been available, perhaps this negotiation could have been concluded some time ago, and it is indeed joyous news she has returned to us once more.

But I stray too far from my question. What specifically must happen in order for this deal to be struck with your cousin, sire?

[OverKnight]

Hugues stands again.

I second edict 2.5.

Also, if elected Seneschal, I would cede all diplomatic negotiations with the Anglais to the King. His Majesy knows them better than I. This way we would avoid. . .um. . .any misunderstandings.

[Cecil XIX]

OOC: I propose

Rules Change 2.1: Settlements may not be converted from city to castle, or from castle to city.

I believe I mentioned early that they AI doesn't do this, so I think it's best that we don't do it either in order to minimize our advantages.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

OOC: I second Rules Change 2.1

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Since this is an OOC thing I can second it, right?

[econ21]

Your Majesty, I wonder if you would consider revising Edict 2.2 so that it is contingent on the Reich remaining within the Church? Suppose the Reich is excommunicated for constantly attacking us and the Holy Father calls a crusade against it. With Edict 2.2, we would be forced to stand aside and watch good Christians die for us while we do nothing. If the Reich becomes an outcast nation, I do not believe we need constrain ourselves in the manner of Edict 2.2.

[Ignoramus]

Gaspard rises to speak.

Bon messieurs, it has come to mon attention that I am unable to run for the office of Seneschal. This is of little consequence as now that mon Roi has indicated he is standing, I respectfully withdraw my candidacy anyway.

I do apolgise to this esteemed chamber for once again standing in error, for a position so important to the governing of the land. Do forgive me.

On other matters, it has come to mon attention that we have only one decent port, and that is in the Comte de Toulouse. I am concerned that we have no ports capable of sustaining any meaningful trade or providing the rudimentary ships for transporting horses and men upon our northern shores. Indeed, the Duc d'Bretagne was forced to hire shipping in order to make his excursion to Wales. I sincerely hope that we need not be forced to do so again.

Therefore, I propose the following Edict.

Edict 2.7: "During the next Seneschal's term, a port is to be constructed in either Bretagne(Rennes), Flandres(Bruges), or Brabant(Antwerp)."

The cost of such a construction is high, but I believe that the trade alone should be worth the investment."

Gaspard resumes his seat.

[Northnovas]

A figure rises from the back benches of the Bretagne section...

I second Edict 2.6 and 2.7
They appear to be very sound proposals.

Robert goes back to his seat...