Constantinople Conference of 1293 (Premysloides Dynasty)

Background
After blood Second Imperial Civil War and improving situation in Roman Empire, Emperor Romanos wanted to expand territory of Empire, but he also wanted to prevent large bloodshed. He ordered Supremus Militaris Concilium to prepare invasion plans, but this was prevented by First Consul of Roman Empire Lucius Marcus and First Emissar Radana Argyros. Both proposed to use economical and social success of Roman Empire to press other countries in joining Roman Empire through conference and meetings.

Despite early skepticism and in spite of strong resist from Imperial Military, Emperor finally accepted this proposal and Constantinople became host city of this conference. Emperor ordered Marcus and Radana to compile list of guests, reasons why they are invited, sent emissars and also write report about situation in this invited countries.

Hosting City
Constantinople Council was ordered to prepare city for arrival of various kings and granddukes. Constantinople, in this time, restored its famous position and was home of 650,000 citizens, hosted restored Amphiteaters, Hippodrome and even Gladiator Arenas, was center of many religions, with stronger military garrison and fortification, clean streets, effective sevage system, large restored shipyards and harbors and expanded to Galata and local provinces.

During feasts, city experienced even 1,000,000 people living here for short period of markets, celebrations and feasts.

Constantinople Council designed Imperial Palace as living space for delegations, while all negotiations will occur in Imperial Senate Building. Some parts of city, especially foreigners quarters, will be fully opened and adapted for delegations.

Invited Countries
According Marcus-Argyros list, invited countries were: To each of this country, Radana wrote internal report about their situation and advantages and disadvantages for negotiations.
 * Templar Kingdom of Jerusalem (Thibaud Gaudin)
 * Armenian Kingdom (Hethum II)
 * Georgian Kingdom (David VIII)
 * Jalairid Sultanate (Hussain I)
 * Zakarid Armenia (Josef II)
 * Kingdom of Bulgaria (Smilets I)
 * Duchy of Moldavia - from Golden Horde remnants (Arciu III)
 * Taurid Grand Duchy - (Mihail II)

Templar Kingdom of Jerusalem.
"While after destruction of Ayyubids and Abbasids and weakening Mamluks it can look that Templars do not have reasons to join Roman Empire, we must remind ourselfs very strong ties with Templar Order, strong support for their bankers and merchants and military expansion of Jerusalem to Tripoli and Antioch, which was supported by Roman Empire. Master Thibaud Gaudin also had Emperor son Alexander as squire. I will not say there is certainity about their joining of Roman Empire, but I do not see any real obstacles. Maybe we can contact Master Thibaud for informal meeting and talks, that they can at first be reluctant, but in crucial moment of negotiations, they will join us. But it is only proposal.

About advantages for Templars: Disadvantages for Templars: Advantages for Empire: Disadvantages for Empire: I am very recommend to achieve union and integration with Templar Kingdom of Jerusalem, without losing of Templar Order independence."
 * Massive enstrenghtment of armed forces in Kingdom of Jerusalem
 * Opening all port cities for Templar merchants
 * Possibility of their participation in Imperial Trade Company
 * Independence lost
 * Conflicted with their Catholic Faith.
 * Restoring imperial rule over Jerusalem
 * Expanding to prosperous and fertile realms
 * Deeper cooperation with highly trained and experienced Templars
 * Financial and trade connections with Templars
 * Bordership with Mamluk Sultanate