((Private))
Crown Prince Pere de Trastámara stewed silently in his study, reading over various government reports his brother had so kindly allowed him access to. There was no doubt that the empire was prospering and stable, with unparalleled wealth flowing into the coffers and people of Hispania mostly content with their circumstance. However, if one looked closely enough, they could see the rot eating away at the roots of Hispania. Inflation was slowly rising while left unchecked, the colonies were growing discontent with the current balance of power, and revolutionaries were rising up in Byzantium and Rome. The core of the empire was still strong, at least for now, but if such problems kept nipping away at the edges, it would not last that way for long. Action needed to be taken.
Looking over the recent issues he had noted, Pere formulated possible solutions. Inflation was a continuous problem, but could be kept in check by an active treasurer. The emperor had already intervened once to help combat it, so this was not the most pressing concern. The colonies needed to be taught their place, for it was their duty to serve Hispania. With his mother now serving as Viceroy Superior, perhaps she would find a solution for that problem. As for the potential revolutionary sentiment in Byzantium and Rome, that was something Pere could combat. Byzantium was large and powerful enough to deal with such issues on their own, but Rome was another matter. It was clear from recent dialogue between the Papacy and Hispania that the status quo could not be maintained. The Holy See was feeling stifled under Hispanian dominance, confined to the Vatican while still chained to Hispania by being surrounded by a vassal state. It was clear that the people living in Rome didn't tolerate Hispania's presence in their holy city. Circumstances had to change or Rome, or even perhaps the Catholic world, would turn against Hispania again. It was time for a change, and Pere had ideas for that.
((Public))
The current relationship between the Vatican and Hispania cannot continue. We have already seen how they struggle under our de facto rule. They are surrounded by a Hispanian vassal state, a constant reminder that any action taken against us will spell their doom. Their request for Urbino was merely an attempt to normalize the situation, to return to a position where they could guide the Catholics of this world without first having to consult their Hispanian overlords. Even the people of Rome, who live under our vassal state, rise up against us in revolution. It is irresponsible of us to accept this position any longer, for we are compromising an entire faith, forcing the Papacy to put Hispania's interests ahead of spiritual ones, and in turn this is overburdening our diplomatic corps. It is a wonder that the Catholic world does not turn against us again. Perhaps that is why even France and Austria have started to consider the possibility that we are a rogue state like our other neighbours have stated. I believe if we truly want to seek a solution that will normalize relations with the Vatican and show our respect to Catholics worldwide, we must unshackle the Holy See and allow His Holiness to conduct spiritual affairs without fearing our wrath. I thus propose the following:
It is time we stop with our attempts to shackle an entire faith to our will. We are no longer in a world where the Papacy would spurn us for the creation of the Church of Jesus Christ. Let us show the world that we are willing to make amends and allow the Catholic Church to operate free of our influence, a sign of good faith. We can live in peace with the Papal State, if we choose to take this step forward.
- Crown Prince Pere de Trastámara
((To sum it up gameplay-wise, we'd let the Papal State go free, but in exchange they would give up all claims and cores. RP-wise, they would not interfere with the Church of Jesus Christ and we wouldn't interfere in the Holy See or Papal relations.))
Crown Prince Pere de Trastámara stewed silently in his study, reading over various government reports his brother had so kindly allowed him access to. There was no doubt that the empire was prospering and stable, with unparalleled wealth flowing into the coffers and people of Hispania mostly content with their circumstance. However, if one looked closely enough, they could see the rot eating away at the roots of Hispania. Inflation was slowly rising while left unchecked, the colonies were growing discontent with the current balance of power, and revolutionaries were rising up in Byzantium and Rome. The core of the empire was still strong, at least for now, but if such problems kept nipping away at the edges, it would not last that way for long. Action needed to be taken.
Looking over the recent issues he had noted, Pere formulated possible solutions. Inflation was a continuous problem, but could be kept in check by an active treasurer. The emperor had already intervened once to help combat it, so this was not the most pressing concern. The colonies needed to be taught their place, for it was their duty to serve Hispania. With his mother now serving as Viceroy Superior, perhaps she would find a solution for that problem. As for the potential revolutionary sentiment in Byzantium and Rome, that was something Pere could combat. Byzantium was large and powerful enough to deal with such issues on their own, but Rome was another matter. It was clear from recent dialogue between the Papacy and Hispania that the status quo could not be maintained. The Holy See was feeling stifled under Hispanian dominance, confined to the Vatican while still chained to Hispania by being surrounded by a vassal state. It was clear that the people living in Rome didn't tolerate Hispania's presence in their holy city. Circumstances had to change or Rome, or even perhaps the Catholic world, would turn against Hispania again. It was time for a change, and Pere had ideas for that.
((Public))
The current relationship between the Vatican and Hispania cannot continue. We have already seen how they struggle under our de facto rule. They are surrounded by a Hispanian vassal state, a constant reminder that any action taken against us will spell their doom. Their request for Urbino was merely an attempt to normalize the situation, to return to a position where they could guide the Catholics of this world without first having to consult their Hispanian overlords. Even the people of Rome, who live under our vassal state, rise up against us in revolution. It is irresponsible of us to accept this position any longer, for we are compromising an entire faith, forcing the Papacy to put Hispania's interests ahead of spiritual ones, and in turn this is overburdening our diplomatic corps. It is a wonder that the Catholic world does not turn against us again. Perhaps that is why even France and Austria have started to consider the possibility that we are a rogue state like our other neighbours have stated. I believe if we truly want to seek a solution that will normalize relations with the Vatican and show our respect to Catholics worldwide, we must unshackle the Holy See and allow His Holiness to conduct spiritual affairs without fearing our wrath. I thus propose the following:
The Restoration of the Papal State Act said:
It is time we stop with our attempts to shackle an entire faith to our will. We are no longer in a world where the Papacy would spurn us for the creation of the Church of Jesus Christ. Let us show the world that we are willing to make amends and allow the Catholic Church to operate free of our influence, a sign of good faith. We can live in peace with the Papal State, if we choose to take this step forward.
- Crown Prince Pere de Trastámara
((To sum it up gameplay-wise, we'd let the Papal State go free, but in exchange they would give up all claims and cores. RP-wise, they would not interfere with the Church of Jesus Christ and we wouldn't interfere in the Holy See or Papal relations.))
So i see we have almost no colony in the spice isles i would be proud to fund a colony in palembang. 
