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[mastahcheese]

Hmmm...

Send emissaries to the Mountain-Dwellers
Send more emissaries to all neighboring NPC factions
Send emissary to the Emperor
Begin training of cavalry.

Someone's messing with me, and I'm not pleased.

[Haspen]

Province Han:

"As you ordered, we shall begin creation of bronzeware shops at once." The trade minister left for a while.

The emissary to Emperor returned after some time.

"Great Lord Han, our brilliant Emperor says that he will consider buying the carved jade from you, but that's only if you manage to secure a supply of it before year 281. As for ceramics, I was directed to the Royal Commisioner of Trade, who said that he might be willing to sell you their ceramics as long as the price is right."

Province Qi:

The officers went out to start training a unit of brave cavaliers.

The three emissaries, however, approach Lord Qi. The one in the front bows slowly. "Great Lord Qi," he started, "We, of course, will travel willingly in your name, but for that, we need a clear goal, thusly please, my liege, tell us what we are to ask and accomplish abroad."

[Rolepgeek]

((just realized the second sentence wasn't in teal. Woops!))

"We can easily obtain a supply by that time. Inform the Commisioner of trade that we would like ceramics as part of the payment for Carved Jade, which we should have to export in one year."

Done for actions this season.

[Taricus]

((Whoops. Forgot to do this.))

Done with actions for this turn.

[mastahcheese]

"I need someone sent to the Emperor to let him know that the assassination was the work of an enemy spy.
I need another sent to the Mountain-Dwellers to determine why they didn't show. The fact that it happened at the same time as the assassination leaves them as very questionable.
And I need men sent to the other outsiders to gain support, we need help in case that spy was from another province."

[Haspen]

Qi Province:

The emissary to the Mountain-Dwellers returned after two weeks.

"My liege, the Mountain-Dwellers said they're currently busy and their emissaries had been accosted by bandits and giants of the mountains."

Few days later, the emissary sent to Horse-Nomads, the other neighbouring kingdom, have returned.

"Great Lord Qi, the Horse-Nomads felt insulted that I ever dared to accuse them of using spies, and said that one should not look around, but at his own feet first."

The very same day, the Emissary to the Emperor returned.

"My Lord Qi, I wasn't allowed to see the Emperor, nor even enter the Imperial City. I had to return with nothing."

[mastahcheese]

Qi Province:

The emissary to the Mountain-Dwellers returned after two weeks.

"My liege, the Mountain-Dwellers said they're currently busy and their emissaries had been accosted by bandits and giants of the mountains."

"Hmm, seems reasonable, if we had the men to spare, I would offer to sed them over to clear out the bandits. Very well."

Few days later, the emissary sent to Horse-Nomads, the other neighbouring kingdom, have returned.

"Great Lord Qi, the Horse-Nomads felt insulted that I ever dared to accuse them of using spies, and said that one should not look around, but at his own feet first."

The Lord of Qi facepalms.
"Did you not hear me? I said we need help, and I quote myself, 'we need help in case that spy was from another province', that 'other province' being another neighboring Lord, not the Horse-Nomads! Send me a new emissary, one who will listen to me!"

The very same day, the Emissary to the Emperor returned.

"My Lord Qi, I wasn't allowed to see the Emperor, nor even enter the Imperial City. I had to return with nothing."

"Very well, you are dismissed."

[Haspen]

Province Qi:

"But my great Lord Qi, please listen!" The emissary that was sent to Horse-Nomads bowed his head heavily.

"It's not that I've accused them of being spies - I merely mentioned that there was an incident with a spy in our Province and I believe they've thought you're trying to accuse them."

[mastahcheese]

"Well, then, it is them that should watch their own feet!"

Done with Season.

[Haspen]

~~Zhou 279, Rain Season~~

Event!

White Tiger Appears
During a full moon, one of the wives of Lord Wu sees a white tiger on top of a rock, with a dead, black bird in his jaws. The oracles are baffled and aren't sure what this omen might mean.
Effect: None...?

An emissary from Swampfolk arrives in Province Yen.

An emissary from Emperor Zhou arrives in Province Wu.

Scandal! Royal Guards of Lord Qi capture a spy in the court! After thorough investigation, he admits to be trying to find the truth behind the Royal Advisor's murder on behalf of Lord Qi, not to do any real harm, but captain of the guard is more than doubtful about the last part!

Spoiler: Province Wu (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 1 - Game Meat/Rice
Crafts Production: 2 - Ceramics/Silk
Population: 3/6

Food:
Production: (1x2)x(0.8+2.0) = 2x2.8 = 5.6
Consumed: 3 population + 1 army = 4
Surplus: 1.6

Gold:
Taxes: 3 population /2 = 1.5 Gold
Passive Selling: 2 Ceramics + 4 Silk = 6
Expenses: 1 for Army payment
Surplus: 6.5

Armies:
1 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Wu

Recruitment: Crossbowmen (2/4)
Construction: Food Production lvl.2 (2/4)

Buildings:
6 Housing
Marketplace

Spoiler: Province Shu (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 1 - Game Meat/Rice
Crafts Production: 1 - Building Materials
Population: 3/6

Food:
Production: (1x2)x(0.8+2.0) = 2x2.8 = 5.6
Consumed: 3 population + 1 army = 4
Surplus: 1.6

Gold:
Taxes: 3 population /2 = 1.5 Gold
Passive Selling: 1 Building Materials = 1
Expenses: 1 for Army payment
Surplus: 1.5

Armies:
1 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Shu

Recruitment: Crossbowmen (2/4)
Construction: Food Production lvl.2 (2/4)

Buildings:
6 Housing

Spoiler: Province Yen (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 1 - Game Meat/Wheat
Crafts Production: 1 - Bronzeware
Population: 3/6

Food:
Production: (1x2)x(0.8+1. = 2x2.6 = 5.2
Consumed: 3 population + 1 army = 4
Surplus: 1.2

Gold:
Taxes: 3 population /2 = 1.5 Gold
Passive Selling: 3 Bronzeware = 3
Mint: 2
Expenses: 1 for Army payment
Surplus: 5.5

Armies:
1 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Yen

Recruitment: Crossbowmen (2/4)
Construction: Fortifications (2/3)

Buildings:
6 Housing
Marketplace
Mint

Spoiler: Province Qi (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 1 - Game Meat/Millet
Crafts Production: 1 - Ceramics
Population: 3/6

Food:
Production: (1x2)x(0.8+1.6) = 2x2.4 = 4.8
Consumed: 3 population + 1 army = 4
Importing from Han: 2 Food
Surplus: 2.8

Gold:
Taxes: 3 population /2 = 1.5 Gold
Passive Selling: 2 Ceramics = 2
Mint: 2 Gold
Expenses: 1 for Army payment, 1 for Food from Han
Surplus: 3.5

Armies:
1 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Qi

Recruitment: Cavalry (1/4)
Construction: nothing

Buildings:
6 Housing
Mint

Spoiler: Province Han (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 2 - Wheat/Cabbage
Crafts Production: 1 - Weapons (in use)
Population: 3/6

Food:
Production: (2x2)x(1.8+1.2) = 4x3 = 12
Consumed: 3 population + 1 army = 4
Exporting to Qi: -2 Food
Surplus: 6

Gold:
Taxes: 3 population /2 = 1.5 Gold
Expenses: 1 for Army payment
Trade: 1 Gold from selling Food to Han
Surplus: 1.5

Armies:
1 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Han

Recruitment: Crossbowmen (2/3)
Construction: Crafts - Bronzeware (1/4)

Buildings:
6 Housing
Marketplace

Spoiler: Imperial Province Zhou (click to show/hide)

Food Production: 3 - Game Meat/Rice
Crafts Production: 3 - Building Materials/Ceramics/Weapons
Population: 6/9

Food:
Production: (3x2)x(0.8+2.0) = 6x2.8 = 16.8
Consumed: 6 population + 4 army = 10
Surplus: 6.8

Gold:
Taxes: 6 population /2 = 3 Gold
Passive Selling: 1 Building Materials + 2 Ceramics + 2 Weapons = 5
Mint: 2 Gold
Gold Mine: 10 Gold
Expenses: 4 for Army payment
Surplus: 16.0

Armies:
3 Spearmen unit, Capital City of Zhou
1 Spearmen unit, Shu Province, near Zhou Border

Recruitment: Crossbowmen (2/4)
Construction: nothing

Buildings:
9 Housing
Marketplace
Mint
Stone Castle

[scapheap]

Talk to Swampfolk's emissary.
Send a emissary to Qi about the spy.

[Haspen]

Province Yen:

The emissary of the swampfolk bows deeply. "My lords ask if you have interest in buying our spices in exchange for your beautiful bronzewares. They would also pay you three units of Gold."

Province Qi:

The emissary from Lord Yen arrives, his head almost touching the floor.

"Great Lord Qi, I'm envoy from Lord Yen. He asks you that you do not do anything harsh about the spy situation, as my Lord was merely investigating the whole murder affair in fear that stability in the region might be endangered."

[scapheap]

We agree to these terms

[Taricus]

Meet with the royal emmisary.

[Haspen]

Province Yen:

The emissary bowed and left the court happily. The trade minister furrowed his eyebrows and leaned toward his liege.

"Great Lord Yen," he began, "May I inquire what are you planning to do with the spices? We're not in real need for excessive foodstuffs. When your father was on the provincial seat, he would sell the bronzeware for 6 gold, but you agreed to sell them for 5; three units from trade alone and two from the value of the spices..."

Province Wu:

"I bring the message from the benevolent and merciful Emperor of Zhou." The emissary bowed softly.

"The Emperor asks once more that you agree to a trading contract between your province and Central Province Zhou."