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Essentially, after a brief read on the web in order to respond to another thread, I came across an interesting idea.

Manuel I only went to war over the Danishmend territory that was captured, and the Egyptian campaign seems to have largely fallen apart over disunity.

So what if, in a small way, Manuel was a more co-operative, and more agreeable Emperor?

Mainly so that

a) He works to ensure co-operation between Latin and Roman forces in the first invasion of Egypt so that it fails, but leaves both parties on good terms.

b) He convinces the Latin nobles to partake in the Second invasion of Egypt, after they appreciate their dependence on the Emperor.

c) Doesn't alienate the Venetians (Seriously, anyone know what happened there? I'm curious)

d) Negotiates with Killij Aslan to prevent war - either to accept less territory in exchange for concessions (perhaps some powers) or to make some concessions/purchases of the territory.

What would be the effects of this willingness to negotiate by Manuel on Europe and the Middle East?
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