Your Majesty,
From my humble position as courtier and furnisher of the Royal house,
I would like to give my personal opinions over the recent proposals you made.
The Alhambra Decree: No
I am a pious Christian, but as a merchant I believe the Jews will not cause harm to the crown lands of Aragon always if they respect your laws of course. Also they are a viable source of income for the Aragonese trade.
Extraordinary Court: Yes
I talk for past family experience - if my grandfather would have similar powers to rule in Lucca to keep at bay the upper class, his dynasty would have continued to guide the city in peace. My homeland just conquered Mantua, but the repubblican assets risks to be... strained and I am rather worried for the development of the Italian situation. I hope Aragon will never face those risks.
De Heretico Comburendo Act: Yes
I am not a theologian, but if the implementation of such rule will keep straight the population while allowing the royal treasure to be easily refilled... well, I am sure God will support this act!
Advancement of Religious Act: Abstain
This is something I can't really express - I guess this is more a matter for the Church, but I am not able to judge.
Respectfully,
Francesco Guinigi,
Merchant of the Repubblica di Lucca and furnisher of the Royal House of Aragon.
((At least I hope to have enough rights to express my vote now as courtier, otherwise it's fine if not accepted.))
From my humble position as courtier and furnisher of the Royal house,
I would like to give my personal opinions over the recent proposals you made.
The Alhambra Decree: No
I am a pious Christian, but as a merchant I believe the Jews will not cause harm to the crown lands of Aragon always if they respect your laws of course. Also they are a viable source of income for the Aragonese trade.
Extraordinary Court: Yes
I talk for past family experience - if my grandfather would have similar powers to rule in Lucca to keep at bay the upper class, his dynasty would have continued to guide the city in peace. My homeland just conquered Mantua, but the repubblican assets risks to be... strained and I am rather worried for the development of the Italian situation. I hope Aragon will never face those risks.
De Heretico Comburendo Act: Yes
I am not a theologian, but if the implementation of such rule will keep straight the population while allowing the royal treasure to be easily refilled... well, I am sure God will support this act!
Advancement of Religious Act: Abstain
This is something I can't really express - I guess this is more a matter for the Church, but I am not able to judge.
Respectfully,
Francesco Guinigi,
Merchant of the Repubblica di Lucca and furnisher of the Royal House of Aragon.
((At least I hope to have enough rights to express my vote now as courtier, otherwise it's fine if not accepted.))