There is no such alliance with strong neighbours, you have to first win some wars until you can ally with Milan, but not anyone stronger.
But that is fine, i don't mind. I just find it pointless to have to fight even more difficult wars when there is no historical basis (?) for them, such as Algiers declaring war on me just because i attacked Candar, and then the ottomans being allied with Algiers.
But i guess reviving the empire is still doable, just not crippling the ottomans in 1408, like i ussually do.
But that is fine, i don't mind. I just find it pointless to have to fight even more difficult wars when there is no historical basis (?) for them, such as Algiers declaring war on me just because i attacked Candar, and then the ottomans being allied with Algiers.
But i guess reviving the empire is still doable, just not crippling the ottomans in 1408, like i ussually do.