((1647))
An uprising in Athens? Clergy inciting a revolt against the Emperor, attacking his latifundium in the area due to his connection with the man? Burning and pillaging as the please due to some perceived slight? To say that Petros was upset would be saying that the Crown Prince was a overreacted a little in the ball in 1644. That is, a grave understatement. As the thousands of soldiers marched off their ships to liberate the county. He turned to the general in charge and growled at him
No survivors. All those who raised the flag of rebellion pay with their lives.
((1651))
Things had improved over the last three years, the rebellion was a distant memory. His estates had been repaired and were now producing at old levels. And more importantly, his colony in St. Kitts had become self sufficient. Soon Kitts Cotton would be found in every shirt in Hispania, he hoped. He did like the new, light fabric, much better for summer-wear than the woolen garments he usually wore.
His oldest son Demetrios had wed in 1644, spending much time touring the country with Catherine throughout the year. They circled the coasts of Spain and spent much time in Western Italia. When the couple returned to Athens, Catherine was already with child! And from where his granddaughter came so did three more! Demetrios was made an army officer, and participated in the Athens revolt, then following the army to its foes. Petros hoped his son would be made into a general soon.
His other son Andreas, who wanted to join the Church, decided to pursue law after seeing the effects of the revolt. He was working the Imperial Courts in Athens and quickly distinguishing himself. Andreas had yet to be wed, and his House in Byzantium was putting much pressure to arrange a match for Andreas themselves. Petros could only hope that someone would offer an alternative.
((I would like an update on Sophia @Raboude, especially any children.))
Petros looked over the information in front of him, if it was accurate, it would be a great boon to the Empire. At least one man asked him to consider this beforehand, and Petros had to agree that the Grandmaster had a point. Also, finishing his African Ambitions was important, and the remaining pieces of land could be gained without war.
((Chancellor's Plan:
Threaten War on Ovo and Mutupa for the two trade provinces in their possession. This will give us the 50% needed to get the merchants for the West and East African TC and will complete my African Ambitions. Next up will be India, but not until the Maldives are a city.
Call for War on the Mamluks with Morocco as a co-belligerant, if the Cortz allows. I'm feeling squished between the Poles and a Great Muslim Alliance that the Mamluks have. With Byzantium and France with us, they can't stand against us, but we need to grab some clay and force these guys to revoke their alliance in a peace deal. Byzantium needs more Anatolia and we could use Safi ourselves. We still get the Crusade bonus, which is a nice buff to our armies, which will help the war. We may need to raise autonomy to deal with the uprising since we might need to move troops from Africa to Europe, but it shouldn't be a big deal...
))
Petros decided to mae a proposal for all to see.
An uprising in Athens? Clergy inciting a revolt against the Emperor, attacking his latifundium in the area due to his connection with the man? Burning and pillaging as the please due to some perceived slight? To say that Petros was upset would be saying that the Crown Prince was a overreacted a little in the ball in 1644. That is, a grave understatement. As the thousands of soldiers marched off their ships to liberate the county. He turned to the general in charge and growled at him
No survivors. All those who raised the flag of rebellion pay with their lives.
((1651))
Things had improved over the last three years, the rebellion was a distant memory. His estates had been repaired and were now producing at old levels. And more importantly, his colony in St. Kitts had become self sufficient. Soon Kitts Cotton would be found in every shirt in Hispania, he hoped. He did like the new, light fabric, much better for summer-wear than the woolen garments he usually wore.
His oldest son Demetrios had wed in 1644, spending much time touring the country with Catherine throughout the year. They circled the coasts of Spain and spent much time in Western Italia. When the couple returned to Athens, Catherine was already with child! And from where his granddaughter came so did three more! Demetrios was made an army officer, and participated in the Athens revolt, then following the army to its foes. Petros hoped his son would be made into a general soon.
His other son Andreas, who wanted to join the Church, decided to pursue law after seeing the effects of the revolt. He was working the Imperial Courts in Athens and quickly distinguishing himself. Andreas had yet to be wed, and his House in Byzantium was putting much pressure to arrange a match for Andreas themselves. Petros could only hope that someone would offer an alternative.
((I would like an update on Sophia @Raboude, especially any children.))
Petros looked over the information in front of him, if it was accurate, it would be a great boon to the Empire. At least one man asked him to consider this beforehand, and Petros had to agree that the Grandmaster had a point. Also, finishing his African Ambitions was important, and the remaining pieces of land could be gained without war.
((Chancellor's Plan:
Threaten War on Ovo and Mutupa for the two trade provinces in their possession. This will give us the 50% needed to get the merchants for the West and East African TC and will complete my African Ambitions. Next up will be India, but not until the Maldives are a city.
Call for War on the Mamluks with Morocco as a co-belligerant, if the Cortz allows. I'm feeling squished between the Poles and a Great Muslim Alliance that the Mamluks have. With Byzantium and France with us, they can't stand against us, but we need to grab some clay and force these guys to revoke their alliance in a peace deal. Byzantium needs more Anatolia and we could use Safi ourselves. We still get the Crusade bonus, which is a nice buff to our armies, which will help the war. We may need to raise autonomy to deal with the uprising since we might need to move troops from Africa to Europe, but it shouldn't be a big deal...
))
Petros decided to mae a proposal for all to see.
Correction of the Cortz Act:
Should the Nobility of Hispania feel that one of the Cortz no longer represents them, they can remove that member by a majority vote.
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