Grief-stricken by the death of the Gell-Knight, Yanis is too grief-stricken to give the Empire all the attention it deserves, delegating matters of government to his cabinet.

The Foreign Secretary has decided to make further entreaties to the Republic of Trakya, hoping that the retreat of Eurasia will significantly temper their arrogance.

The Chancellor has decided to invest heavily into Roman science, particularly focusing on developing the country's intellectual base to attempt to foster the creation of new ideas that will facilitate and improve national administration. He hopes that renewed research funding will also lead to a growth in culture.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social care has decided it is time to significantly reform the nation's cities, initiating slum clearances and attempting to improve hygiene, which he hopes will pacify the masses by allowing them to share in national prosperity.

The Secretary of State for War, at the Emperor's personal request, has decided to cooperate closely with King Rothenfeld. The Emperor wishes to reward his loyal subject for his courageous actions and has heaped lavish praise on the good man.

Finally, the Secretary of State for Public Enlightenment has pushed the Chancellor to recognise Ben Separa's status officially as a public servant, granting him his own budget, staff, and offices.

I was given an extension but I feel to ill to use it properly.

1 AP to diplo trakya - 6

1 AP to invest in universities (specifically history, economics, politics, etc) - 5 from prosperity

1 AP to improve living conditions (stab pls)

2 AP for Rothenfeld

1 AP for my dear Ben