You reply with a letter in which you reject their offer and decline to support their faction.
830 AD, Autumn
A delegation from the Hurthlings arrives.
"Noble hew-mon sirreh!" They bow in respect. "We come to yoo to say that our good Chiiftain believes it is time for him to step down, now that your people and ours are living in harmony. He believes that our people won't find a better home and better Chiiftain than you!" They talk between themselves.
"He also expresses his gratitude for your support all these times and along with heads of large familiis, he have decided that there will be an eleet troop of Hurthling Slingers, ready to fight and die for yoo, hew-mon King!" Then they throw you and your courtiers a feast, full of fruit wine and dishes made from fresh produce.
830 AD, Winter
A report comes from the advisor; many a peasant enjoyed the numerous festivals sponsored by the Crown.
5
The Marshal congratulates you on your shrewd buying of mercenaries, as many have joined the Army this year, enticed by Crown-sponsored payment.
1to2
The trade advisor brings you a report; the trade with Gubta had increased the variety of goods, but there has been hardly any extra revenues from the trade.
830 AD, Midwinter
While having an afternoon goblet of wine, you receive news from the border; apparently, the 'northern' faction was ultimately destroyed. The new ruler of Lametania is the sister of previous King, a certain lady named
Alexandra. She has a penchant for wearing a cloak made of deerskins, which gained her nickname 'Doe' amongst her subjects and soldiers.
You choke on and spit out your wine a little before servants clear your chin.
830 AD, End of the Year
As every other year, the advisor does not forget to bring you the Scrolls of Kingdom Status.
Happiness: 3
Population: 5
Economy: 3
Army: 7
He sets the scrolls aside and then places his hands behind his back. "Sire, I can't help but notice that you're paying much interest in having a strong army, that's a good thing, but I cannot help but point that both the mood of the populace and the Kingdom's finances are getting worse because of that. We should disband some army, at least this year, and perhaps invest in something... or just keep the money in the Treasury?"
A) Disband part of the army to recover money and supplies.
B) Disband some of the army, spend regained money on festivals and venues for the peasants.
C) Tell him about the talking stag and the cunning doe prophecy and the impending doom of the kingdom.
D) Dismiss him.