Due to moderator action General Maximus can't view or participate in groups until May, so I'll act as his eyes and ears. Post your diplomatic requests as you normally would, and I'll pass them on to him. I'll post his responses here. KINGDOM OF FRANCE Official Name - Kingdom of France Government Type - Absolute Monarchy Head of the State - Roi Henri IV de Bourbon National Capital - Paris National Anthem - Marche Henri IV National Currency - Livre Tournois Official Languages - French, Latin State Religion - Roman Catholicism RGB Colour - 11, 12, 23 Claims Allies: Trade: Norway, Egypt, Genoa, Gandhara Enemies:
Guess what the Merchant Republic of Norway wants... Spoiler Alert, click show to read: Your women and money - I mean, trade! Yes, trade... Most fair and mutually beneficial, yes?
I'll offer him trade
A diplomat of Genoa arrives and wishes to come to terms regarding Corsica as Genoa has strong claims to the region. Maybe we can come to some kind of arrangement?
We seek trade and an alliance if it suits your interests.
High Fist: France wants trade, and it would be good to begin the relationship with Hanseatic League trade post of Norway. We agree on the trade agreement. About the women, though...it depends upon people's own will. Spartan999 Trade agreement signed. Phalanx300 Trade agreement signed.
A german ambassador who appears to be named 'Fabio von Witt', enters the great halls of Versailles. He is impressed by the great architecture that the french are showing on this palace. When he went through the palace, he asked one of the Vieille Garde officers where he could find the french monarch.
You told him about the women?!
Ivan, did you tell him about the Greater Gandharans?
I did
He hasnt replied?
To NobleWoman, "His Majesty agrees and signs the trade agreement." To Rhinelander Monseigneur Fabio von Witt is recieved by an attendant. He leads the ambassador through extremely expensive halls that have the very finest of designs and decorations, into a large room that is so exotic that it would rival the Roman Emperors' many palaces of the old. King Henri IV of France is sitting on a large royal sofa well dressed, discussing affairs of the state with a group of nobles who are sitting in front of him in courtly fashion. The German ambassador is lead in front of the King.
How about an alliance?
"Alliance between France and Gandhar is agreed. Royal Seal is put on the agreement."
Good afternoon,Sir [pronounced Seer]. My lord, Kaiser Wilhelm III. von Rosenberg, has sent me to the beautiful palace of Versailles, to show you an offer. We would like to build an embassy at the Royal Court, here in Versailles. If you wish, you may also build one in Berlin.
The Crown of Aragon would like to establish trade with the Kingdom of France.
George I, King of England, sends Sir Walter Harrford to negotiate terms for a trade agreement between England and France.
Ambassadors, here are the King's responses. German Empire Good afternoon,Sir [pronounced Seer]. My lord, Kaiser Wilhelm III. von Rosenberg, has sent me to the beautiful palace of Versailles, to show you an offer. We would like to build an embassy at the Royal Court, here in Versailles. If you wish, you may also build one in Berlin. His Majesty, Roi Henri IV de Bourbon, replies: "We gladly accept your offer, Monseigneur. A special piece of land shall be set aside in the palace grounds for the embassies. Royal domains shall cover the costs of the construction of the buildings, as well as half-part maintenance. His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser is requested to send his finest architects to design the embassy building. In return, we shall also send a delegation to Berlin next month, for the establishment of French embassy there. On the other note, We would like to request His Imperial Majesty to be allowed us built a grand highway that connects Paris directly to Berlin." As a gift to His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser and the mark of friendship between the two rulers, the Roi de France gives an exotic precious hanging-scroll purchased from China, which once used to be inside the Forbidden City, the Imperial Palace of China. Claimed to be painted by the legendary Ming Dynasty court poet, painter and official Yuan Shi, it is a remarkable piece of artwork that is highly treasured.Crown of Aragon The Crown of Aragon would like to establish trade with the Kingdom of France. The trade agreement is signed. France pursues friendly relations with Aragon, and shall rigorously continue to do so in future. The port of Marseilles is assigned to trade with Aragon, and Aragonese merchants are granted the right of completely free passage in every corner of France.Kingdom of England George I, King of England, sends Sir Walter Harrford to negotiate terms for a trade agreement between England and France. Sir Harrford is welcomed, and the King signs the trade agreement with England. The cross-strait trade across the English Channel will commence as soon as possible, and a special port with merchant quarters and facilities shall be built at Calais for the French and English merchants to trade. The Roi also requests the great King of England to be permitted to start a postal service between France and England, and a special parcel service between London and Paris. And finally, as a symbol of the friendship and alliance between the two Kings, Roi de France gifts the King of England a delicately carved golden flower vase, crafted in the renaissance era by the master craftsman of Italy, Marco di Pitigliano. It was considered envy of the whole century. Many have tried to copy it but could never replicate such a fine craftsmanship, this exotic vase is one of it's kind in the world.
The Swiss ask to establish trade between us.
Sir Walter bows, thanks the French Roi for his acceptance, and returns to England with news of the signing of the agreement, as well as to present the beautiful gift to King George I. His royal highness orders the port of Dover to be renovated for the exclusive use of trading with the French, to ensure the shortest and safest rout possible over the channel for the French and English merchants.
