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 * gridiron (known as "French rules rugby") introduced
 * rugby, archery
 * film industry boom


 * 1929
 * Shanghai Stock Exchange experiences some turbulence but eventually recovers, but it causes financial worries
 * problem of underemployment
 * frequent rallies & strikes protesting working conditions, plus a decline in real wages (due to inflation)
 * bill raising (lobbied by the Progressive–Conservatives) minimum wages + welfare is rejected
 * > Ningbo Riots (led by the Illustrés)
 * criticized by Liberal–Democrats, and Conservatives
 * increased tensions between the three parties
 * under the premise of ensuring socio-political stability, PM removes term limitations (allowing him to run for an indefinite number of terms)
 * Many orthodox members of his Cabinet resign
 * They, however, are replaced w/ younger, radical party members


 * Opposition calls for snap elections, incumbent PM wins
 * both sides spend heavily on campaigning, however, appearances on radio talk shows increase his charisma & appeal to the general public (power base grows from just urban, university-educated youth)
 * previously lukewarm reception + distancing himself from political debate
 * incumbent receives the support of the Shande Empress


 * mid-terms
 * Progressive–Conservatives solidify control over Grand Secretariat in midterms (70% of seats) due to shifting public opinion


 * 1930
 * Progressive–Conservative Party rename themselves into the Nationalists
 * Illustrés become Youth Wing

DOMESTIC POLICY:
 * worker's rights
 * comprehensive welfare system
 * pro-federal system
 * liberal social policies

FOREIGN POLICY:
 * "East Asian financial model" to arrange associated states – State-sponsored capitalism, synthesis of East Asian government structure and European capitalism
 * "Flying Geese Paradigm" – international division of labor based on comparative advantages
 * I – grain, cash crops, raw materials, fossil fuel extraction
 * II – textiles, garments,
 * III – steel, light machinery, advanced petrochemicals (oil distillates)
 * IV – heavy machinery, shipbuilding, cars
 * V – consumer appliances, electronics & hardware, aviation
 * Establishment of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (GEACOPS), plus GEA Development Board + Ministry of GEA (overseeing associated states' affairs)
 * Ministry of Overseas Chinese and Koreans – finance emigration, manages overseas Sino–Korean nationals, manages settlement of Manchurian provinces (50m > 70m by 1940; 60% of Greater Korea region), Sakhalin (400k > 1.5m by 1940), Kurils (20k > 400k), double population of Ryūkyūs (50% Chinese or Korean)


 * military = more focus on technical & qualitative superiority; promotion of strict, virtuous conduct


 * 1931
 * command economy = Five-Year Plan
 * Heavy–Chemical Industry Drive


 * New Community Movement


 * reemergence of qianzu firms


 * political intellectualism + literature thrive
 * increasing calls for the liberation of Asia, "justified" militarization & interventionism in foreign politics to ensure the welfare of Asian peoples
 * Return to the humanistic and rationalistic elements of Confucianism; rejection of European romanticism and mysticism > proliferation of new Confucian denominations,
 * Synthesis of European liberal democracy and Confucian meritocracy (passing civil examinations are needed to be elected to a political position), seen as most conducive to the goal of improving communal welfare
 * "All Under Heaven" & "Mandate of Heaven" – China–Korea is poised to lead the Asia–Pacific region, and by extension, the World
 * 1. The Emperor/Empress of China–Korea has received his/her status through the Mandate of Heaven
 * 2. All subjects of the Sino–Korean Emperor/Empress are, therefore, by extension, under divine protection; and thus, the people and soil of China–Korea and all its institutions are superior to others
 * 3. These attributes give China–Korea the divine mission to bring all nations under its roof, so all of humanity could bask under the glory of Heaven


 * increased animosity towards Russia


 * 1932
 * the emergence of prominent political authors


 * geostrategic goals revived > "China–Korea Neutralization Policy"
 * SEA = raw materials
 * Xinjiang, Mongolia, Manchuria (the "Frontier") = buffer to Russia
 * India, Japan, Uluru (the "Big Three") = consumer market, opportunity to secure both Western Pacific basin and the Indian Ocean


 * cinema & film, art begins to incorporate many nationalistic + socio-political themes


 * proliferation of modernist movement


 * 1933
 * Nationalist ideology codified into "New Confucianism"
 * viewed as a synthesis between European liberalism & democracy, and Confucian humanism & rationalism
 * democracy + meritocracy = "Confucian democracy"; seen as most conducive to promoting communal welfare


 * tensions w/ Burgundy = one-party government
 * 1/3rd of Grand Secretariat = appointed by Prime Minister


 * increased power/autonomy for Navy & Army (separate Ministries)


 * In China—Korea, the Progressive–Conservative Party renames itself into the Nationalist Party. The Illustrés, which have been extremely supportive of the party since its formation, becomes the party's officially-designated youth wing. The party's domestic policy consists of promoting worker's rights, the establishment of a comprehensive system of welfare, federalism, and the maintenace of current liberal social policies. Meanwhile, in the realm of foreign policy, the East Asia Development Board and the Ministry of Greater East Asia are established as cabinet-level agencies to oversee the affairs of China–Korea's associated states–specifically providing insight in the development of their economies. The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (GEACOPS), currently consisting of China–Korea and and its eight associated states, is established. A codified "East Asian financial model" is promoted, which advocates for high government intervention in the economy and financial policy including nationalization of important industries, business-friendly policies to foster the growth of large corporations, and an emphasis on exports. Complementing this is the idea of the "Flying Geese Paradigm"–a system of an international division of labor based on the idea of capitalizing on a country's comparative advantages. It has five stages, of which China–Korea is on the fourth, Dzungaria on the third, Japan on the second, and the rest of China-Korea's associated states being at the first. Due to perceived "overpopulation" and oversaturation within the labour pool leading to chronic issue of underemployment, the government begins to promote emigration overseas and the settlement of China–Korea's frontier territories. This is overseen by the newly-established Ministry of Overseas Sino–Koreans. The Office of the Northern Frontier will oversee the settlement of the uppermost territories of Manchuria, hoping to increase Manchuria's population as a whole from 50 million to 70 million by 1940, through both immigration–incentivized by allotments of land and the establishment/enlargement of communities spurring employment opportunities. It will also manage the settlement of the Mongolia provinces' "Three Northern Cities" of Ulaangom, Sükhbaatar, and Choibalsan. The Office of the Northeast Territories will supervise Sakhalin (which will be separated from the Shendao province) and the Kurils, hoping to increase their respective populations to 1.5 million (from 400k) and 400k (from 20k) by 1940. The Office of the Western Pacific will supervise settlement of the Ryukyu Islands (which will be revoked of its provincial status), and will see the settlement of 150k Hua Chinese by 1940, which by then will constitute a third of its population. In addition, it will oversee settlement of minor Pacific island chains (in a much smaller scale) to solidify China–Korea's territorial legitimacy there–particularly the recently acquired Yidao (Izu) islands off the coast of Japan. Finally, the Office of Laurentian and Arcadian Sino–Koreans is established, hoping to further augment the extensive and long-established Chinese and Korean communities residing within Mapuche, Arcadia, and Brésil; which are estimated to be approximately 15–33%, 10%, and 5% ethnic Chinese or Korean respectively, including those of partial descent. While the outflow of Sino–Korean nationals is only currently at 164k emigrants annually, it is expected to rise to 500k by 1940. Overseas Sino–Korean settlement will also target other countries of the Pacific Rim, namely Uluru, Aztlan, New Granada, and to a lesser extent–Alaska. A light carrier, five each of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines, and ten corvettes are commisioned this year. Research is poured into the development of an improved SJ-25, as well as improvements on Great War-era tanks, and the development of new aircraft (especially naval aviation) models.

continues to experience a resurgence in wealth and prosperity, with secured control over East Asia providing a source of national pride. Urbanization continues, with agricultural advances resulting in the oversaturation of the agricultural sector and therefore causing the movement of youth to urban areas, due to higher employment opportunities and access to a wider variety of social services. The urban population now is estimated to constitute half of the total population, considerably higher than in 1920 (where it was found to be 30%). The Progressive—Conservative Party continue to consolidate their control over the Grand Secretariat, and continue to cement their popularity within the public as the members of both the Conservative and Liberal—Democratic Parties collapse and become increasingly embroiled in widely-publicized scandals. The midterms last year result in an even higher voter turnout for women, with about 95% of registered voters (representing 70% of women above the age of 18 years) casting their vote. This, along with increased youth activism and the increasing role of college campuses as centers of socio-political movements and discussion, has brought a new dynamic in Sino—Korean politics; however, political dynasties continue to predominate—especially within rural areas. Due to a revival in Confucian thought, the usage of civil examinations to determine one’s eligibility to acquire certain political posts (to be regulated by the Ministry of Examinations) is reestablished, though with modern and more inclusive criteria. Tianjin (due to high-ranking Christian clergymen being based there, and the concentration of historic churches) remains the center of Asian Christianity, with adherents of the Confucian-rite Church constituting 40% of the population, with other Catholics and Protestants comprising another 10%. The Church once again affirms Nestorianism as one of their core tenets, though remains largely Catholic otherwise. Sound films, colloquially referred to as “talkies” soar in popularity. The first of highly elaborate “palace theaters” are constructed—with large expansive screens and comprehensive sound systems, and being capable of seating hundreds or even exceeding a thousand moviegoers. The Tianjin film industry surpasses that of Shanghai’s, due to cheaper land prices and proximity to a wider variety of biomes. The “Tianjin Code” is established, fining films with content deemed “immoral” and also barring them to be shown during daytime hours. However these restrictions do not stall the growth of the film industry. Radio also continues to be in popular usage, with its spread allowing for a revival in music (at the expense of traditional mediums such as the record). R&B begins to shed earlier Russian influences, and becomes more “urban”—being characterized by a more distinctive, prominent beat and quicker tempo. Bubblegum pop, and same-sex vocal groups also become more popular, especially within the youth. Radio also becomes a platform for radio shows and soap operas, receiving moderate popularity, mainly within communities with less movie theaters. The construction boom of high-end shopping streets and indoor markets continue, with increasingly elaborate exterior designs. Comprehensive heat regulation systems are installed to improve comfortability, with many buildings spanning several floors and having elevators instead of just stairs. As a result of new attitudes towards consumption, saving rates decrease but this is offset by lower taxes and government assumption of pensions. As part of this consumption boom, the demand for cosmetics, clothing, and other luxury goods—as well as services offered in dermatological clinics and spas—increases rapidly, providing a source of tax revenue for the government. While commercial aircraft are no longer an uncommon sight, the primary mode of transportation remains railway or via automobile, or via steamship. Seaplanes however, are somewhat popular due to public endearment and the purchase of ex-military seaplanes and conversion for commercial usage. The military is decreased to 2.5 million troops, mainly on the border with Russia and China—Korea’s associated states. The production of 250,000 units of the semi-automatic firearm SL-25 is completed, though reviews are largely unfavorable. Due to this, the standard infantry firearm remains a bolt-action rifle. A new model, the TJ-28, is made however—having an eight-round magazine instead of a five-round one, this increasing the rate of fire. The Emergency Naval Bill of 1927 goes into full swing, with main changes including the construction of 60 or so torpedo boats (with seagoing capabilities), while reducing the number of built light carriers from 20 to 12, and the retention of older ship classes. In addition, many of the newer ships are installed with radar, and anti-aircraft guns. The second Huanglong-class fleet carrier is commissioned. In addition, a light carrier, four cruisers, eleven destroyers, five submarines, and five torpedo boats are commissioned. With increased tensions in South China Sea–especially with Burgundian militarization of its possessions, military forces in Indochina are placed on high alert.

While the exit of Britain from the European Economic Area, China–Korea's European markets stagnate once again. As a result, domestic consumption is emphasized. With the renewed influx of wealth and increases in disposable household income (mostly driven by lower saving rates as households begin to rely more on welfare, and lower taxation), the construction boom in high-end shopping streets and indoor markets, and the demand for luxury goods booms. In particular, the usage (and therefore, demand) of cosmetics surges once again due to its usage by prominent actresses and other celebrities on-screen. As a result, newer lighter and more pigmented formulas for foundation and rouge are created. Newer technologies such as eyebrow pens, mascaras, false eyelashes, and the first eyeshadows (typically coming in small sets consisting of three primary colors) also emerged, being accessible to not only the rich but for the middle-class. Alongside this is the continuing emergence of a distinct fashion culture, centered in Shanghai and Seoul. Dermatological clinics and spas also see a surge in attendance, due to the popularity of experimental facelift procedures and renewed public interest in Chinese traditional medicine. The radio and telephone continue to emerge as the main instrument of public instruction and communication, while cinema continues to boom in popularity at the expense of theatre and the traditional arts. The first major Chinese-language feature film in color (and sound)–A Descent from the Heavens–is released, chronicling a fictional romance between a Jesuit missionary stationed in Korea (played by Andréj Pekarov) and a Hui aristocratic girl (played by Zhen Jimei) during the Korean Liberation of China (1627–1649). It becomes a smashing hit, and the Tianjin Entertainment Corporation (TEC) moves their base of operations to Shanghai. This leads to three more feature films in full color also being released in the same year, both from the TEC and rival companies. The film is also noted by critics for exploring the themes of social justice, discrimination based on a racial and religious basis, and for containing numerous Catholic metaphors and motifs; therefore receiving very warm reception among the left and within the more liberalized youth. The surrealist movement now begins to incorporate nationalistic undertones, and shift from mere interpretations of everyday objects to reimagining of historic events (often with light social commentary). Interest into Greco–Roman art continues to boom–especially in the art of sculpture-making and the creation of the "perfect body". Due to greater engagement of the youth within politics (propelled by higher college or university attendance), several youth groups–most prominently the "Illustrés" (a French term for the Enlightened)–emerge, stressing the detrimental effect of bipartisan politics and seeking to synthesize both sides of the political spectrum into a "progressive conservatism" (as pioneered by popular Prime Minister Shan Yu). While wary of Indian reunification (particularly the persecution and marginalization of Christians and Muslims under a radical Hindu regime), the Sino–Korean government recognizes the event, and also officially recognizes the former British colonies of India, Uluru, and Swahili as full-fledged sovereign nations. Within the members of the Compact of Free Association and territories occupied by China–Korea, Mandarin is promoted as a second language, and instruction in Mandarin is integrated into the curriculum. The usage of various informal currencies are legally abolished, and the Sino–Korean Yuan (¥ / 元) is declared the sole valid medium of financial transactions–though a two-year grace period is in effect. The standing army is set at ~3 million personnel, of which a third are stationed in China–Korea's associated states. The production of 300,000 units (occurring over a three-year period) of experimental semi-automatic firearms commences. Meanwhile, the Imperial Navy is split into a Northern and Southern Command (based in Mokpo and Guangzhou, respectively). The first of the Huanglong-class fleet carriers is commissioned, being 26,900 tons at standard displacement and being moderately-armed with ten 8" guns and six 2 x 5" anti-aircraft guns. It has room for 60 aircraft, of which, half are torpedo bombers while a fourth each are reconnaissance aircraft and fighters respectively. The first of the Fengxiang-class escort carriers is also commissioned, being only 7,470 tons at standard displacement to exploit a loophole in the Malta Naval Treaty not regulating the construction of such vessels. However, to compensate, it is completely unarmored and only has a primary armament of four 5.5" guns. Only a pair of 3" disappearing guns provide anti-aircraft defense. However, due to it being constructed on the hull similar to that of a large cruiser, and its manner of construction (in which the flight deck had been superimposed without any additional supporting structures), it only has a capacity for 15 aircraft (6–9 torpedo bombers, and the remainder being allocated for fighters or reconnaissance aircraft). In addition to these, four cruisers (half being heavy cruisers, the remainder being light cruisers), ten destroyers, and five submarines are also commissioned. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private institutions. China–Korea continues economic development, with increased emphasis on the quality of its heavy industry. China–Korea surpasses Russia as having the second-largest industrial output, with economists estimating that it will surpass Belka by the mid-thirties. '''The Trans-Pacific Cooperation Treaty is proposed to Arcadia ( ARCADIAN RESPONSE ). The purchase of Bali for 90 million kronor is also proposed to Vinland ( VINLANDIC RESPONSE ).'''


 * Later
 * Death of PM
 * Revolution (impeachment of Deputy Minister; Watergate-esque Scandal)
 * Dominance of new Progressive Party (progressive conservatism as pioneered by Deputy Minister)
 * Amendment to Constitution – unitary government, abolishment of elect (direct voting for Prime Minister), state capitalism + reintroduction of civil examinations


 * Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
 * Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
 * Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
 * Dai Viet: Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, is practiced. Basic infrastructure is built.
 * Occupied Indochina: Intensive relief efforts continue, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development.

Peace is reached with Burgundy (OOC: terms had been discussed via discord). The colonies of Lan Xang, Champa, and Cambodia is transferred to Sino–Korean control, though Burgundy retains limited resource exploration and extraction rights. Burgundy will also give thirty tonnes of gold to China–Korea over a time span of fifteen years; a reversal of the peace agreement concluding the 1864 Anglo–Burgundian Intervention (referred to as the "Unequal Treaty of 1864"). Victory in Indochina, the subsequent acquisition of Burgundy's Indochinese colonies, and the symbolic reversal of the aforementioned treaty cause a surge in national pride. The standing army is reduced to ~4.3 million from ~6.5 million, with the number of troops in offensive positions in Japan reduced to a more manageable ~800,000. The Kanto plain region is attacked by 800,000 troops, 800 aircraft, and 200 tanks. To further alleviate government debt, six battleships and battlecruisers each, eight destroyers, and over sixty submarines are decommissioned. Several measures are undertaken to address the recession. The currency is removed from the gold standard to combat deflation, while provincial and rural communities are encouraged to participate within the consumer market. Unemployment has peaked at ~10%, though rates of underemployment are much higher. The development of smaller inland cities is prioritized, to deter further migration to oversaturated coastal cities. With renewed nationalistic sentiment, there is also an accompanying renewed interest in traditional Chinese and Korean arts. The film industry experiences rapid growth under numerous competing private firms. Historical films and epics–mainly set during the transition from the Bao and Jin dynasties, or during the turmoil of the mid-to-late 19th century–are especially popular. The Confucian-rite Church moves its headquarters from Guangzhou to Tianjin. The Prime Minister agrees to dismantle the city's military fortresses and garrisons and reassemble them in neighboring Beijing, in recognition of the city's important religious heritage. This move receives public praise. With the end of the Sino–Burgundian conflict, civil administration resumes in the Papua Territory. The population is estimated to be currently at ~5 million people, of which half are ethnic Chinese or Korean. A majority of the population remains farmers, however. To satisfy a higher demand for agricultural products, many farmers clear vast tracts of forested land–amidst criticism from pro-aborigines rights activists and from autonomous tribal communities. To counter this, the Papuan Commision and enacts the Papuan Separation Act, which designates the mountainous interior as "Native Reservations" and bars them from further Chinese or Korean settlement (with special exceptions). They are to be managed under the Office of Native Affairs.
 * Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which has 450,000 residents as of 1922 estimates. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
 * Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
 * Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
 * Dai Viet: Martial law is lifted. The northernmost Cham province–due to its Vietnamese plurality–is incorporated into Dai Viet. Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, continues.
 * Occupied Indochina: A five-year provisional government is established over Lan Xang, Cambodia, and Champa. Immediately, intensive relief efforts commence, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development. Due to a perceived "betrayal" of the Cham people, the Cham monarchy is overthrown and the Cham Nationalist Front (CNF) pushes for the establishment of a republican government under Sino–Korean protection. In order to retain their status, the Laotian and Cambodian monarchs agree to relinquish their power though will retain their figurehead role and the right to exercise actions associated with the royal prerogative.

The number of active military personnel is reduced slightly to ~6.5 million. The captured territories of Champa and Kyushu are occupied with 500,000 troops each. In regards to Japan, a multi-pronged offensive is launched. Shikoku is invaded (from Kyushu) by 500,000 troops supported by 500 aircraft. Meanwhile, the Osaka Bay Area is invaded by 1.5 million troops supported by 1,000 aircraft and 150 tanks. To divert attention from these areas, and to open a third front, Hokkaido is invaded (from Hwatae or Sakhalin island) by 200,000 men supported by 200 aircraft. Exploiting the breach in border fortifications, socio-political instability and anti-Burgundian elements within the populace, and the inability of the Burgundian government to respond directly, the successful Indochina Campaign continues with vigour and intensity. Cambodia is invaded by 1.2 million troops–receiving support from 200 tanks and 1,000 aircraft. Hundreds of riverine vessels are used to transport military supplies as well as to serve as troop carriers, exploiting the navigability of the Mekong River basin. With defending troops isolated from supply lines, another offensive against Lan Xang is launched with 300,000 troops, receiving support from 150 tanks and 200 aircraft. From French Siam, Burgundian-occupied Siam is invaded by 800,000 troops backed by 1,000 planes and 200 tanks. There is the extensive use of chemical warfare as a psychological weapon and to demoralize defending troops into surrender or defection. Arms production increases exponentially. A total of six capital ships (divided equally into battleships and battlecruisers), six heavy cruisers, six light cruisers, twenty destroyers, and thirty submarines are commisioned this year, bringing the total of ships in the Sino–Korean Imperial Navy to ~360. In addition, the number of military aircraft rises to 4,000 biplanes. A limited number of tanks are manufactured. The production of new military technologies such as machine guns, sub-machine guns, howitzers, and railway guns continues. Airports and other aircraft facilities are constructed in major cities and military installations. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrollment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private educational institutions. Rapid economic modernization continues, with the government aiming to be recognized as a fully-industrialized nation by 1920. Aided by the war effort, China–Korea continues its transitions into heavy industries including but not limited to: steel, heavy machinery, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, and automobile production–a shift from the production of textiles and synthetic dyes in which China-Korea still remains a global leader in. The electrification of the production process and lighting continues. Infrastructural development (including the development of railway and telecommunications) continues.
 * Tibet (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which is now inhabited by ~100,000 residents. Sedentary living is heavily encouraged, with the little available arable land being intensively cultivated. Agricultural machinery is utilized to maximize the production of wheat and rye, in order to achieve self-sufficiency. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Tibet.
 * Altishahria (protectorate): More mines are opened in the region surrounding Aksu, in order to harness the Tarim basin's abundance in minerals such as salt, soda, borax, gold, jade, and coal–most of which is exported to China–Korea. Large reserves of natural gas are discovered near Aksu, and as a result, the state-owned Altishahr Gas Company (AGC) begins the construction of multiple gas extraction facilities to exploit these resources. As an indirect result of this discovery, Aksu receives heavy immigration and becomes an increasingly urbanized area, with 150,000 residents. Lucrative minerals such as soda, borax, and jade are the country's main exports to China–Korea. In addition to grains, cash crops are grown, specifically grapes, melons, pears, and walnuts. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point. Various civic buildings are constructed there. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Altishahria.
 * Dzungaria (protectorate): In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many chemicals via distillation. 150,000 Sino–Korean troops are stationed in Dzungaria, two-thirds of which are in the Dzungarian Gate.
 * Dai Viet (protectorate): The entire population is placed under martial law. Grain stocks are increased. Fortifications are reinforced, while several arsenals and munition plants are built on major cities. The economy is reoriented to suit the demands of the Sino–Korean military, with the establishment of rubber plantations and mines to harness the rich mineral wealth of the mountains.

Basic

 * There is extensive infrastructural development with both the telegraph and railway networks being intensively developed. The construction of the latter in particular spurs demand for iron, machinery and locomotives. In addition to a boom in the arms industry, there is rapid growth in light industries: particularly in the production of textiles and synthetic dyes (which can be attributed to the usage of steam power)


 * The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclad battleships. The number of active troops is decreased to its previous level of ~800,000 troops. A defence-oriented military policy is emphasized, with the continued fortification of four strategic forts in strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. While there is sporadic border activity, the Amur River remains highly militarized and is fortified with medium trench lines. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with China's Military–Industrial Zones producing: muzzle-loading rifles, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), rapid-fire guns, and their respective ammunitions. These facilities also provide storage for imported bolt-action rifles, which are utilized by the army's elite corps.

A defence-oriented military policy is promoted, with the continued fortification of four strategically-located cities corresponding to major choke-points: Busan, Dongying, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The Amur River is fortified with medium trench lines to provide a solidified border with Russia. The standing army remains at ~850,000 active troops. Arms production (and therefore the industrial capacity of China to wage war) continues to increase rapidly, with Military–Industrial Zones producing rifled muskets, carbines, breechloading rifled artillery (utilizing imported Belkan steel), as well as their respective ammunitions; as well as providing storage for imported bolt-action needle rifles. The navy remains at 20 steam-powered wooden-hulled corvettes, and two first-generation ironclads.


 * Levels of educational attainment, literacy and numeracy levels continue to see rapid improvement due to the enforcement of compulsory nine-year education. The construction of educational facilities continues, including vocational establishments and basic schools aimed at educating adults falling outside the compulsory schooling range.

OM

 * 1st stage
 * unification of three cities
 * abolition of feudal institutions, redistribution of land among the peasantry


 * institution of tenant farmer-system on outskirts
 * heighten productivity – iron tools


 * road system to connect major settlements
 * household registry to facilitate conscription
 * iron = standardized currency


 * construction of an imperial palace


 * consolidation of loosely-claimed terrtories


 * economic recovery
 * spurred by boom in agricultural production, clearing of land caused by population growth
 * silk, porcelain, tea – three most lucrative exports, provides revenue
 * implementation of tariffs to incur a trading surplus


 * 2nd stage
 * reformation of classes system
 * fusion of two upper classes into military nobility
 * women = mainly bureaucrats, civil servants


 * Eight Regiments system
 * all nobles 15–45 serve at least 3 months annually
 * Standard Army – consisting of infantry (1:3 ratio)


 * elaboration of equine culture


 * elaboration of military examinations, emphasis on meritocracy
 * equipment
 * elite calvarymen
 * had iron lamellar / steel brigandine armor in the battlefield, embroidered ceremonial armor (peacetime)
 * bow & arrow, saber (ranged/open terrain)
 * lance (close combat/forested terrain)
 * infantry
 * had light leather armor
 * arrive on horseback similar to dragoons (in open terrain), used spears or double-bladed long axes (for both open & forested terrain)
 * used pikes on the defensive formation
 * elaboration of military examinations, emphasis on meritocracy
 * equipment
 * elite calvarymen
 * had iron lamellar / steel brigandine armor in the battlefield, embroidered ceremonial armor (peacetime)
 * bow & arrow, saber (ranged/open terrain)
 * lance (close combat/forested terrain)
 * infantry
 * had light leather armor
 * arrive on horseback similar to dragoons (in open terrain), used spears (for both open & forested terrain)
 * used pikes on the defensive formation


 * methods of war
 * Open Terrain – non-phalanx position
 * cavalrymen inflict attrition on enemy forces (w/ bow and arrow) as they approach enemy infantry
 * cavalrymen split into two groups:
 * one use sabers or longswords to break through enemy lines and directly engage w/ enemy infantry (thus disorienting them)
 * one encircles the enemy and uses a lance to push them back
 * infantry arrive (on horseback, as dragoons) and are organized into phalanx position to deliver a "final blow"
 * auxiliaries also provide supplies + protect rear and flanks
 * Open–Terrain – enemies using phalanx position
 * cavalrymen encircle phalanxes (thus breaking the formation)
 * cavalrymen inflict gradual attrition on phalanxes using bow and arrow (especially on vulnerable rear and flank, any skirmishers are killed)
 * infantry arrive (on horseback, as dragoons) and are organized into phalanx position to deliver a "final blow"
 * auxiliaries also provide supplies + protect rear and flanks
 * (heavily) Forested Area
 * archers (either mounted or on-foot) use guerilla tactics to remain hidden and pursue a strategy of killing commanders & important officials
 * cavalry lure the remaining army to a more open area
 * infantry organized into phalanx position, and kill enemies w/ pikes


 * dissolution of clans


 * rapid expansion for labor & resources
 * justified by a divine vision


 * creation of "colonies" within conquered territories, assimilation


 * agriculture
 * idle land converted
 * intercropping – paddy rice w/ aquatic plants (vegetables, fruits) } increase food security
 * grain banks
 * better infrastructure > less disease > less deaths + more births = population boom


 * 3rd stage
 * entrenchment of militarist–equine culture
 * polos = main sport
 * contact sports popular


 * codification of society
 * everyone could vote (with a tax) out of a pre-selected group of candidates, are all endowed equal w/ basic rights
 * rights of men in relation to women are codified


 * establishment of centralized bureaucracy & administrative system to control territories
 * three-rank
 * creation of an elaborate pantheon } for political control
 * codification of imperial cult & practices


 * division of labor between the three cities
 * 1 – commerce, mercantile activities
 * 2 – political center, religious center
 * 3 – arms production, military center


 * 351–360

* All first-born children = literate (to read taxes, orders) * Proto-writing > full script * Formerly all ideograms * Grammatical markers – made by rubus
 * Literacy Edict

* Elite is Sillanized (either via assimilation or settlement) + language acquisition – Stage I   * Displacement of native language – Stage II    * Complete assimilation – Stage III
 * The Assimilation of the Barbarians in Three Stages (each generation = ~22 years) – “compassionate assimilation” policy

* Anyone w/ Sillan blood = Sillan
 * One-drop rule (to incentivize intermarriage)

* Licenses * Monopoly over iron, bronze, arms (military only), salt, sugarcane, cocoa, charcoal production * 5% tax levied on consumer goods (^ revenue)
 * Greater power granted to Ministry of Finance

* calculated sun is 2,000km across, and is 30,000km away from Earth * Concluded Earth too is a sphere * Constructs sun dials & water-clocks in all major settlements * Creates the “Sanzian Calendar” to establish a standard timekeeping system
 * Ministry of Rites (in-conjuction w/ the Ministry of Public Works) creates a national observatory to better observe movements

* Based on philosophy of “purification” – sickness is caused by an over-concentration of toxins within the body, and to maintain health, one must purge of those toxins * Bathing – maintain cleanliness * Acupressure, incense, green tea, red bean-paste soup – facilitate process of “purification” * Consumption of meat, alcohol, sugar > limited, as it was seen to stifle process of purification if eaten excessively * Believed that one’s health (concentration of toxins) can be assessed from waste (excrements & urine) * Believed disease could be transmitted via body fluids or via airborne elements, hence necessitating proper disposal of waste and avoidance of/protection against “foul air” * Ailments treated w/ replacement of body fluids * Sweating or blood-letting (in serious sicknesses) + drinking water or ideally, green tea to provide “fresh” fluid * Honey + alcohol (applied topically) = anti-septic for wounds
 * Ministry of Rites begins to codify Sillan medical practices


 * 361–371
 * Sillan Empire: In 1870, Cabeza Sanza dies at the age of 65, with her grand-niece Canxi–aged 20–being elected into power. Due to her achievements in vastly enlarging Silla's territory, overseeing massive structural reform, and reviving Silla's economy, she is given an elaborate funeral in Da Qing (being visited by 100,000 people over a seven-day period) and her date of birth (May 30, 665 BCE) is turned into a public holiday. Following in her grand-aunt's footsteps, Canxi continues the consolidation of Silla's outlying territories and forcibly centralizes conquered populations into villages at the river bank–to ease the collection of tax and facilitate administration; this system becomes known as the "Reduction" system. She also patronizes the establishment of merchant guilds, due to her interest in the arts. Due to the spread of high-temperature kilns, and the durability of the material, porcelaneous wares replace earthenware as the main form of ceramic. However, earthenware remains in-use as tea canisters (since they are believed to enhance the flavor over time), while stoneware is used for culinary purposes. Porcelaneous wares begin to diversify into a multitude of forms; with many either using white or celadon lacquer as the main glaze. The Da Qing Arsenal produces a high quantity of reflex bows, iron-tipped and incendiary arrows, polearms (halberds, lances, and pikes), and swords. A law is passed mandating all recreational weapons are to be licensed, and also painted in white (as white is seen as the color of beauty, and by-extension, athleticism). A moderate number of lamellar armor is produced for cavalrymen. In addition, its bloomeries also produce a high volume of wrought iron, bronze. Latrines, drainage, and communal baths are built. An increasingly quantity of silk, porcelaneous wares, jewelry is manufactured both for export and domestic consumption. In addition, cash crops such as tea, sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, honey, spices, and exotic fruits are cultivated; while alcoholic beverages (such as rice-wine, bread-wine, and mead) and condiments (various oils, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce etc.) are produced. Large-scale deforestation continues, yielding land for rice paddies. Agricultural production increases due to the utilization of more land; as well as the utilization of fertilizer (in the form of manure), and more iron tools and machinery. Intercropping of rice, aquatic plants, and perennial fruit-bearing plants (namely coconuts and plantains) is done to boost crop yield, and combat soil erosion–thus maintaining soil quality. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition, facilitating relatively early marriage (but still considerably later than in most societies) and curbing the effects of disease. To better analyze the extent of potential human resources to be used in a future conquest and to simplify population counts and household registration, a law is ratified mandating all households keep a tablet outside of their residence displaying all of their family members and their year of birth.


 * 381–390

* Religious service & offerings in temples * Grand Pantheon expanded to include deities of conquered peoples
 * Declaration of Sunday as a day free of work

* To eliminate loopholes (and thus, crack down on tax evasion), ease tax collection * Simplified ~5% tax on commercial transactions (“sales tax”) * Landed gentry (landlords) – 25% of income to state AND 25% of grain * Lesser property holders – 15% income to state * Tenant farmers – 5% of income (in coinage) OR 7.5% of grain (each harvest) to state * 5% of income (in coinage) OR 7.5% of grain (each harvest) to landlords * As a result, a peasant would either pay either a total of 10% (in coinage) OR 15–30% of grain
 * Elaboration of Sanza-era tax system

* MENTHOL * COLD WATER OR COMPRESS
 * C-SECTION
 * SINUS INFECTIONS
 * HERBAL TEA AS MEDICINE
 * GINSENG AS OTHER CASH CROP
 * USAGE OF CHIHUAHUAS AS “LIVING” HEAT PADS
 * HEAT TRANSFER TO RELIEVE PAIN (CHRONIC PAIN WAS THOUGHT TO BE TENSION, WHICH IS CAUSED BY “OVERHEATING”)

* Aquaculture * Fish * Mollusks (snails, oysters, mussels, clams), crustaceans (shrimp, prawns, crabs) * Seaweed * Champas (on marshes) * Irrigation projects (to deliver silt + water to rice paddies) * PLUS – citrus fruits, mangoes * PLUS ALREADY * Iron tools & machinery, manure (as fertilizer), large-scale deforestation & utilization of all idle land (conversion to rice paddies), draft animals, intercropping * Plantations
 * More food sources:


 * More imports of copper (to make bronze or brass) for jewelry, mirrors, statues
 * restrictions on iron

* Prohibits sex prior to obvious signs of puberty
 * Age of consent laws


 * Olmacs turned into Commandery

* Merchants note them to be a “hard-working and honest” people * “The Olmac people are perhaps the closest to the SIllans in regards to their level of socio-cultural complexity, industriousness, and capacity to learn – wielding skills far exceeding those of the barbarians to our North. ’Tis perhaps is the reason why the Olmacs have readily accepted Sillan culture as their own, for they are the only barbarian group who not only have ecognized their flaws but also have been active in the pursuit of civility.” * SIllanization of elite + spread of Sillan language as a lingua franca/language of literacy occurs – in-accompliance w/ first stage of “Assimilation in Three Generations” policy * Olmac provinces – 20% Olmaco–Sillan * Combination of Sillan settlement, intermarriage, and acculturation (due to a lax definitions on what it means to be “Sillan”) * Many Olmaco–Sillans also identify w/ their Olmac tribal affiliations in addition to being a “Sillan” * Wet-rice cultivation is encouraged, though most rice is imported * Large-scale cultivation of: * Cacao (for chocolate) * Avocado (becomes valuable as meat substitute) * Maize (as staple & for export as animal feed) * Beans, squash } vegetables for export * Manioc & Sweet Potatoes } subsistence crops * Turkeys as source of meat
 * 391–400
 * In Olmac provinces:

* Cabeza Canxi reminds that they lack a tradition in cavalry and a well-established equestrian culture, plus lack the ability to self-manufacture (due to lack of skilled artisans) even basic longbows or spears – let alone crossbows, reflex bows, or even halberds * Advantage even if they acquire those arms (since they can’t readily reverse-engineer them) * Three Cities (each w/ 1,000 military nobility + 4,000 commoners ~ total of 5k) along Makuku nations * To consolidate northern border * Centers of trade w/ Makuku * Transfer of certain goods is strictly-prohibited (bullion, arms) * Offers Non-Aggression Pact in-exchange for any slaves (or serfs, or indentured servants, etc.)
 * Military advisors worried over Teninkual and the Makuku polity’s attempts at Sillanization

* 2,500 sent to aid Exhulans w/ Kalomans * Despite numerical superiority of Kalomano–Teninkual Alliance; tactical superiority for * 16,000 (4 army divisions) to invade Teninkual * Usage of rams to tear down fortifications & settlements * Settlements given ultimatum: * Either provide resources & allow military garrison (to incentivize > show progress in Olmacs, w/ testimonies from Olmacs) * If refused – settlement and surrounding farmland is evacuated (and refugees sent to other cities), raided and then burnt * Increased usage of crossbows to provide cover * Advantages * Superior reflex bows, usage of incendiary arrows (impossible to replicate) * Better training, knowledge in military tactics * Better command
 * Conquest of Teninkual


 * other
 * development
 * sewagery
 * latrines
 * communal baths
 * grammar schools
 * canals
 * iron foundries, workshops (producing weapons)
 * porcelain, silk, tea, jewelry,
 * indigo, exotic fruit, fiber crops


 * Sillan Empire: Cabeza Canxi sees the rapid conquest and capitulation of the Olmacs as proof of the superiority of Silla – and its inhabitants and institutions – and designates the Sillan God of War as the patron god of the Sillan people. She continues the "compassionate assimilation" policy, declaring that the Olmac people could free themselves from the vestiges of barbarity through adopting Sillan culture. The Olmacs are converted into two military provinces (Northern and Southern Olmac), with the local sovereign being referred to as a "Viceroy" and continuing to exercise de jure power; however, real political power is exercised by the Governor–General (appointed by Silla), who oversees administrative, educational and military affairs as well as enforce tax collection. These two military provinces are further divided into several fiefdoms (nominally under the control of the Olmac aristocracy) and a single provincial capital; which are both under divided into districts. Olmac deities are added to the Grand Pantheon, and several academies are built within major Olmac settlements. Sunday is declared as a work-free day, thus allowing all the subjects of the Sillan Empire to participate in religious services and leave offerings to their respective deities on a regular basis. The recently-purchased colonies of Exhla are integrated as an imperial province, and settled with 5,000 Sillans. Meanwhile, the Sanza-era tax system is further elaborated upon to eliminate loopholes, ease the process of tax collection, and to crack down on tax evasion. A "sales tax" of ~5% is applied to all commercial transactions. Landed gentry will be required to give 25% of their household income, and 25% of their grain, to the state. Lesser property holders will be required to give 15% of their household income to the state. Finally, tenants will be required to give 5% of their household income, or 7.5–15% of their grain (depending on the number of harvests annually) to the state; in addition to providing rent to their landlords. Collectively, tenants would thus allocate either 10% of their household income or 15–30% to their grain to fulfilling tax duties and paying for rent. These strict provisions in-regards to tax collection and the relationship between landlords and their tenants facilitates heightened government expenditure–thus allowing the Sillan government to continue their military campaigns and infrastructural projects. Relatively low levels of grain collection allow for the peasantry to not only attain enough grain for subsistence but also allow them to use excess grain for animal feed or as a source of additional income. Meanwhile, famed physician Go Natano – during his travels to the newly-conquered Olmac provinces – performs a Caesarian-section on a live patient (as it is usually done on already deceased or mortally-wounded mothers) going through obstructed labor. The operation is a success, and both the mother (whose wound was tightly bound with wine-soaked wrappings) and the infant survive. He starts to spread knowledge of this technique, reducing the procedure's mortality rate from near-universal to ~85% (as it is only done once obstructed labor is clearly established as the root cause of the difficulty of labor). In addition, his colleague Han Zima starts prescribing menthol to treat sinus infections and nasal congestion and starts promoting various types of herbal tea (originally used for religious or divination purposes) to treat various minor sicknesses. Ginseng tea is particularly in-demand, with small-scale plantations dedicated to the cultivation of ginseng being established. Together with Go Natano, he and Han Zima conclude that most pain is caused by tension; which could be relieved by either cooling the area (with cold water) or applying heat, depending on the type of pain. This is partially due to observations of the Olmac people applying small dogs referred to as "chihuahuas" as living heat pads, a practice that becomes widely-adopted within settlements along the Olmac provinces.

The Da Qing Arsenal produces a high quantity of reflex bows, iron-tipped and incendiary arrows, polearms (halberds, lances, and pikes), and swords. Meanwhile, its bloomeries also produce a high volume of wrought iron, bronze. Massive quantities of copper and tin are imported overseas, in order to produce bronze for mirrors, jewelry, and statues. Lamellar armor is produced for cavalrymen. Latrines, drainage, as well as communal baths and grammar schools are built. An increasing quantity of silk textiles, porcelaneous wares, jewelry is manufactured both for export and domestic consumption. In addition, cash crops such as hemp, tea, sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, honey, spices, and exotic fruits are cultivated; while alcoholic beverages and condiments are produced. Large-scale deforestation continues, yielding land for rice paddies. Agricultural production increases due to the utilization of more land, the utilization of fertilizer (in the form of bovine manure), and the construction of canals for irrigation and to deliver nutrients (from silt) to rice paddies. Intercropping of rice, aquatic plants (water spinach, lilies, and water caltrops), and perennial fruit-bearing plants (namely coconuts and plantains) are done to boost crop yield, and combat soil erosion–thus maintaining soil quality. In addition, subsidies are given to farmers to establish large-scale fish farms. The large-scale raising of mollusks (snails, oysters, mussels, clams) and crustaceans (shrimp, prawns, crabs), and the cultivation of seaweed in littoral areas also begins. In marshes or wet areas, deep-water rice is cultivated or small, rectangular artificial islands are built to provide cultivateable land. The population grows immensely due to increased wealth and nutrition.

Meanwhile, reflecting an increasingly militaristic culture horseback-riding, polo, archery (both on foot and horses), and hunting continue to gain popularity. Contact sports–mean to mimic cooperation in the battlefield–also gain popularity. In these activities, the beauty of the human form becomes increasingly emphasized–prompting off-duty military nobility to participate in rigorous exercise regimens to maintain their physique. A systematic and highly formalized form of concert dance known as "ballet" also emerges, being increasingly used in Sillan theatre. Accompanying these cultural developments is the increase in interest in the arts–particularly sculpturing-making (made of bronze) and the manufacture of intricately-decorated containers (usually made of porcelain). L


 * BASIC FORMAT
 * NEW SHIT
 * CULTURAL SHIT
 * BASIC DEVELOPMENT (MILITARY, ECONOMIC, DEMOGRAPHIC SHIT).

National war timer

 * China-Korea - +110 (5-7 years)
 * initial positions - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +65 (exceeds 100m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +5 (absolute monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +10 (large army w/ mass conscription)
 * naval power - +5 (small navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +5 (supportive, ill-supplied)
 * army condition - +0 (strong morale, ill-supplied)


 * Japan - +105 (5-7 years)
 * initial position - +15 (rushed in organized fashion)
 * population - +35 (21-45m; Japanese pop rn around 35m)
 * industry - -10 (pre-industrial)
 * national power - +15 (middle power)
 * government - +10 (constitutional monarchy, supported by people)
 * military structure - +5 (professional army)
 * naval power - +10 (medium navy)
 * fronts - +0 (beginning of war)
 * population weariness - +10 (supportive, well-supplied)
 * army condition - +15 (strong morale, well-supplied)

Defense of Busan

 * China-Korea (defending) - +92
 * troop morale - +8 (defending heartland from possibly fatal attack)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * defensive fortifications - +25 (strategic fortress)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * location - +12 (defending well-fortified city)
 * chance -


 * Japan (attacking) - +41
 * troop morale - +5 (pre-emptive attack)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * support - +5 (light naval fleet support?)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Japanese invasion of Busan repelled.

Recapture of Jeju

 * China-Korea (counter-offensive) - +67
 * troop morale - +10 (taking back recently lost territory)
 * military quality - +15 (medium)
 * military quantity - +30 (huge)
 * support - +10 (light naval + artillery support)
 * troops - +2 (20k)
 * chance -


 * Japan (defending) - +34
 * troop morale - +3 (defending territory shortly-held)
 * military quality - +20 (sub-top quality)
 * military quantity - +10 (small?)
 * defensive fortifications - +0 (N/A)
 * troops - +1 (10k)
 * chance -

Jeju (re)captured by China-Korea.

TL plan

 * Revolt of the Three Feudatories succeeds
 * Ming royalists re-instate the House of Zhu


 * Korea reconquers Gando and Liaoning


 * Manchuria fragments into four states once again
 * Later all subjugated a tributaries


 * 1700s
 * China never reinstates Haijin and the Canton system
 * no isolationism


 * Japan ends sakoku and submits as a Chinese tributary (albeit not a frequent sender of tributary missions)


 * China rediscovers steam engine
 * causes a boom in textiles production


 * later Ming Emperors begins promoting heterodox Confucianism
 * caste-system and imperial examination (which is less oriented to philosophy) becomes increasingly irrelevant (social stratification weakens)


 * China begins planting New World crops (ala otl)
 * causes a boom in population and food supply


 * China momentarily lapses due to reaching Malthusian constraints
 * causes the tributary system to collapse


 * Chinese monarchy abolishes caste-system and imperial examination
 * paid servitude
 * begins promoting a relaxed form of Confucianism
 * more technological/social progress


 * China undergoes an Industrial Revolution


 * imperial tributary system becomes more ceremonial


 * Korea pursues domination over northern Manchurian states

Tests

 * BATTLE I
 * X1 –
 * Troops –
 * Infantry equipment –
 * Armored equipment –
 * Support –
 * Morale –
 * Experience –
 * Terrain –


 * X2 –
 * Troops –
 * Infantry equipment –
 * Armored equipment –
 * Support –
 * Morale –
 * Experience –
 * Terrain –
 * Defenses –


 * Result


 * Battle of the Kantō Plain (1924)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – ~10,200 (rounded down)
 * Troops – +800 (800,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 2.45x (modern bolt-action rifle, fully motorized, squad-level radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.3x (heavy field artillery, full heavy + naval artillery, minimal armor, full aerial supremacy)
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only army)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced officers, extensive training)
 * Terrain – 1.1x (plains)


 * Japan (defending) – ~2,218 (rounded up)
 * Troops – +1,000 (1,000,000; 40% of total since 60% of Japan is occupied)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.4x (full field artillery, minimal armor)
 * Morale – 0.55x (out of supply + limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced officers, basic training)
 * Terrain – 1x (plains)
 * Defenses – 1.2x (heavy entrenchments?)


 * Result – Kantō plain falls (459.9%)


 * BATTLE I
 * X1 – 5,231
 * Troops – 800 (800,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.2x (full field & naval artillery, light heavy & infantry mortars, full aerial supremacy),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – 0.85x (hilly)


 * X2 – 473
 * Troops – 100 (100,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.55x (full field artillery, mod. naval artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – 1.1x (hilly)
 * Defenses – 1.1x (light entrechments)


 * Result – 1,105% (victory)


 * BATTLE II
 * X1 – 443.4705
 * Troops – 200 (200,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – N/A
 * Support – 1.55x (mod. field & naval artillery, minimal aerial support),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – 0.45x


 * X2 – 182.952
 * Troops – 50 (50,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.1x (light field artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – 1.2x (jungle)
 * Defenses – 1.1x (light)


 * Result – 242% (victory)


 * BATTLE III
 * X1 – 2,867
 * Troops – 400 (400,000)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.7x (modern bolt-action rifle, lightly motorized, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1.1x (early light tank)
 * Support – 2.05x (full field & naval artillery, light heavy & infantry mortars, partial aerial supremacy),
 * Morale – 1.1x (volunteer-only)
 * Experience – 1.7x (experienced + extensive training)
 * Terrain – N/A


 * X2 – 546.84
 * Troops – 100 (100,000?)
 * Infantry equipment – 1.6x (modern bolt-action rifle, foot & horse, scarce radio)
 * Armored equipment – 1x (N/A)
 * Support – 1.55x (full field artillery, mod. naval artillery),
 * Morale – 1.05 (limited conscription)
 * Experience – 1.5x (experienced + basic training)
 * Terrain – N/A
 * Defenses – 1.4x (fortress + heavy entrenchments)


 * Result – 542.8% (victory)

War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +205 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +15 (rushed in organized manner)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +0 (beggining of war)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +110 (5–7 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +10 (surprise engagement)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +0 (beggining of war)
 * Public morale – +5 (supportive + poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +5 (above average morale, sufficiently supplied)

Northern Front

 * Battle of Korea Strait
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +489 (assumes 2/3s of Northern Fleet is engaged)
 * Battleships – +100 (4, Belkan-built)
 * Cruisers – +104 (8, domestically-built)
 * Destroyers – +135 (15, domestically-built)
 * Frigates – +150 (25, domestically-built)


 * Japan (defending) – +247 (assumes Western Fleet, or half of total IJN is engaged)
 * Battleships – +50 (2, Burgundian-built)
 * Cruisers – +65 (5, domestically-built)
 * Corvettes – +72 (8, domestically-built)
 * Gunboats (torpedo boats) – +60 (20, domestically-built)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (>200%)
 * Korea Strait is decisively under Sino–Korean Control, Japanese regional fleet joins Eastern Fleet


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +108
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval support)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +16 (medium calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +0 (N/A)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (154.3%)


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +118
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +94.5
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +12.5 (125k, half of max. force)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (154.3% + (124.8 - 100)% = 179.1%)


 * Siege of Fukuoka (Part III)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +118
 * Morale – +7 (enforce political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Japan (defending) – +94.5
 * Morale – +8 (defending heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +12.5 (125k, half of max. force)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Decisive Sino–Korean victory (179.1% + (124.9 - 100)% ≥ 200%)
 * Port of Fukuoka is occupied by China–Korea

War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +85 (2–4 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +5 (on defensive)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +5 (supportive + poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – -5 (wavering morale)

Northern Front

 * Battle of Fukuoka
 * Japan (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary and naval, medium artillery)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * China–Korea (defending) – +138
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k, reinforcements from Daemado)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Result: Japanese counteroffensive fails, China–Korea retains control over Fukuoka while Japanese forces retreat north to regroup (104/138 < 100%)


 * Conquest of Kyushu Island (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +79
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (150.6%)


 * Conquest of Kyushu Island (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (enforcing political hegemony)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy cavalry, artillery, naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +79
 * Morale – +10 (retaking territory part of the heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top?)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (populated coast)


 * Result: Kyushu is occupied by China–Korea (150.6% + (150.6 - 100)% ≥ 200%)

Southern Front

 * Capture of Taiwan (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +102
 * Morale – +6 (aiding ethnic Hakka)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy cavalry and artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – +1 (near populated coast)


 * Japan (defending) – +68
 * Morale – +4 (defending territory, not part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (20k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – -1 (near populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean victory (148.9%)


 * Capture of Taiwan (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +102
 * Morale – +6 (aiding ethnic Hakka)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy cavalry and artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – +1 (near populated coast)


 * Japan (defending) – +68
 * Morale – +4 (defending territory, not part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – -1 (near populated coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean victory, Taiwan is occupied by China–Korea (150% + (150 - 100)% ≥ 200%)

National War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared / allies sending support)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – +95 (2–4 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +5 (on defensive)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +5 (nationalistic but poorly-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +5 (high morale and sufficiently-supplied)


 * Japan's war effort will collapse next turn (3rd year)

First Front

 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (120%)


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 40% of Shikoku occupied (120 + [120 - 100])% = 140%


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part III)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 60% of Shikoku occupied (140 + [120 - 100])% = 160%

Second Front

 * Capture of Tōhoku Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +129
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +30 (300k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +81
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (159.25%)


 * Capture of Tōhoku Region (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +129
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +30 (300k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +88
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +23 (heavy calvary, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory, Tōhoku is occupied – (159.25 + [146.5 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Capture of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy calvary + artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +13 (medium calvary, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Sino–Korean Victory (155.2%); half (~55.2%) of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol is occupied

National War Effort Timer

 * China–Korea – +215 (8–10 years)
 * Initial positions and allied support – +20 (well-positioned and prepared / allies sending support)
 * Population – +65 (~360 million, max.)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +30 (great power)
 * Government – +15 (democracy supported by people)
 * Military structure – +20 (large conscription pool + large professional army)
 * Naval power – +15 (large navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – +5 (winning on two fronts)
 * Public morale – +10 (support + well-supplied)
 * Army morale and condition – +15 (high morale, well-supplied)


 * Japan – -10 (collapse)
 * Initial positions and allied support – -20 (against two enemies in a single front)
 * Population – +35 (40m)
 * Industry – +20 (medium)
 * National power – +15 (middle power)
 * Government – +10 (constitutional monarchy w/ limited democracy)
 * Military structure – +10 (small professional army + large conscription pool)
 * Naval power – +10 (medium-sized navy)
 * Blockade – +0 (N/A)
 * Fronts – -20 (losing on two fronts)
 * Public morale – -30 (population is suffering)
 * Army morale and condition – -50 (Kantō Region breached)


 * Japan's war effort collapses

First Front

 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part IV)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory; 80% of Shikoku occupied (160 + [120 - 100])% = 180%


 * Conquest of Shikoku Island (Part V)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +99
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy cavalry + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: All of Shikoku occupied (180 + [120 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Conquest of Chugoku Region
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +119
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (mountains)


 * Japan (defending) – +74
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +15 (medium cavalry, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 N/A
 * Location – +9 (coastal mountains)


 * Result: Moderate Sino–Korean Victory; 60.8% of region conquered (160.8%)

Second Front

 * Capture of Hokkaido and Cheondoryeol (Part II)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +104
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +10 (100k)
 * Support – +40 (heavy calvary + artillery, medium naval)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +67
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +13 (medium calvary, light artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Moderate Sino–Korean Victory (155.2%); all of region conquered (155.2 + [155.2 - 100])% ≥ 200%


 * Conquest of Kantō Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +139
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +114
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light fortifications)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (121.9%); a fifth of the region conquered


 * Conquest of Kantō Region (Part I)
 * China–Korea (attacking) – +139
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive strike)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – -3 (coast w/ naval superiority)


 * Japan (defending) – +114
 * Morale – +8 (defending territory, part of heartland)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +20 (moderate)
 * Troops – +20 (200k)
 * Support – +38 (heavy calvary + naval, medium artillery)
 * Fortifications – +7 (light fortifications)
 * Location – +1 (near coast)


 * Result: Slight Sino–Korean Victory (121.9%); 43.8% of region conquered (121.9 - [121.9 - 100])% = 143.8%
 * China–Korea inches nearer to Tokyō

Capture of Amur Basin

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +172
 * Morale – +10 (regain former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +80 (800k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – +2 (populated border)


 * Russia (defending) – +132
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – -2 (populated border)


 * Sino–Korean Victory
 * Khabarovsk isolated

Siege of Okhokst

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +107
 * Morale – +7 (pre-emptive attack)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k)
 * Support – +45 (heavy all)
 * Location – +0 (far from centralized location)


 * Russia (defending) – +82
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +2 (20k)
 * Support – +16 (medium calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +0 (far from centralized location)


 * Okhost occupied

Siege of Khabarovsk

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +151
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +60 (600k)
 * Support – +35 (heavy calvary + artillery, light naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Russia (defending) – +137
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +25 (250k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Slim Sino–Korean Victory in Khabarovsk, fighting continues but Russians left weakened due to isolation from supply lines

Russian counter-offensive on Amur Basin

 * China–Korea (defending) – +155
 * Morale – +3 (defending territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +40 (400k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +20 (trenches + forts)
 * Location – +12 (defending mountains; standard fort)


 * Russia (attacking) – +109.5
 * Morale – +4 (regaining non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k?)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – -4.5 (attacking mountains; standard fort)


 * Russian counter-offensive repelled

Siege of Khabarovsk (continued)

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +151
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +60 (600k)
 * Support – +35 (heavy calvary + artillery, light naval)
 * Location – -4 (major city)


 * Russia (defending) – +133
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +20 (200k due to casualties)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – +15 (trenches)
 * Location – +4 (major city)


 * Sino-Korean Victory, local garrison runs out of supplies

Siege of Irkutsk

 * China–Korea (attacking) – +106
 * Morale – +10 (taking former territory)
 * Quality – +20 (sub-top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +15 (150k)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Location – - +1 (near river)


 * Russia (defending) – +100
 * Morale – +4 (defending non-core territory)
 * Quality – +30 (top)
 * Quantity – +30 (huge)
 * Troops – +5 (50k?)
 * Support – +30 (heavy calvary + artillery)
 * Fortifications – -0 (N/A)
 * Location – +1 (near river)


 * Slight Sino–Korean Victory, stalemate

Korean Nestorian Church

 * believes in the Four Marks of Church


 * believes in the Trinity, but emphasizes the human and divine personas of Jesus


 * Confucius is considered a Saint


 * Bible is joined by the Four Books and Five Classics as the main canonical books


 * incorporates Confucianist teachings and rites (such as filial piety)

Terms

 * 1) Arcadia shall cede Bathurst Island to China–Korea; as compensation, the latter would give a single Gaya-class battleship (currently in reserve) of 31,260 tons displacement and with a primary armament of 6 x twin 14" guns.
 * 2) Arcadia shall recognize China–Korea's interests in the Western Pacific and East Asia; while China–Korea shall recognize Arcadian primacy over its continent.
 * 3) China–Korea will agree to construct ships and export firearms to the Arcadian government as it desires for a discounted price (-15%).
 * 4) Both nations shall enter a military alliance lasting at least 10 years–from then, it could be renewed, and if not, there would be a minimum five-year period in which neither could declare war upon each other.
 * 5) Arcadia will promise to uphold the rights of its ethnic Chinese and Korean citizens, and ensure that they are provided the same privileges and services as do European Arcadians.

Wank Korea TL

 * Matthew C. Perry lands in Korea (Busan), rather than Japan (which remains isolated)
 * due to weak government, there is no resistance to gunboat diplomacy
 * Korea is opened to foreign trade and missionary activitiy


 * Patriotic Duke Heungseon Daewongun still acquires power
 * instates a harshly isolationist policy, shuts down all trade apart from Mokpo and Ganghwa (similar to the Canton system), bans and persecutes Christianity


 * The French Expedition to Korea is a success (unlike OTL), as French place more effort into subjugating Korea (to


 * French Expedition to Korea is success (unlike otl)
 * forcibly opening ports and lifting ban on Christianity


 * Britain intervenes in Korea, seeking to contain Russian and French influence in Northeast Asia (where it lacks any significant power projection)


 * instead of Japan (which is initially subjected to American influence, which is weakened following American Civil War), France and Britain compete for influence in Korea
 * conservative court is split; more conservative seeks Chinese intervention and assistance, less conservative seek French intervention and assistance
 * reformist Kim Ok-gyun (more influenced by Britain than Japan) and his "Independence Party" is supported by the British


 * after being thwarted by French and British interests in Korea, Russia establishes influence over Japan to seek a warm water port (Sapporo, Hokkaido?), annexing Karafuto province and the rest of the Kurils
 * failed Meiji Restoration, and feudal lords maintain power (albeit under Russian influence)


 * The Tongzhi Restoration and the Self-strengthening Movement stays relatively the same, except it doesn't lose momentum in the 1880s/1890s (when the reactionary faction under Cixi begins growing in power)
 * Sino–French War ends in Chinese victory, Tonkin remains under Chinese suzerainty
 * all French concessions are ceded back to China


 * Due to Chinese victory in the Sino–French War, there won't be extra concessions (sans British ones)


 * late 1870s - Gapsin Coup occurs, with success (w/ British support)
 * Britain seeks a powerful Korea to counter Russia and China (just in-case it drifts from British influence)
 * British-derived single-party constitutional monarchy (with Gojong being Emperor) is established, with "Independence Party" being ruling party with Kim Ok-gyun as the leader
 * China (under reformist atl Prince Gong) does not intervene in the loss of its tributary


 * following the Gapsin Coup, Korea rapidly industrializes (due to more ample resources, more geographic connectivity and possibility for telecommunications and railway development)
 * Korea establishes unequal treaty w/ Japan (utilizing gunboat diplomacy) - in-line with the 1876 Treaty of Ganghwa; annexes Tsushima daimyo and settles Liaoncourt islands disputes


 * eventually Korea colonizes the Ryukyus, in response to Russian encroachment in the Sea of Korea and Japanese politics (as well as to gain prestige as first non-white state to participate in colonialism)


 * Russo–Chinese/Sino–Russian War – Russian defeat (atl First Sino–Japanese War)
 * to oust the Russian influence from Mongolia and Xinjiang
 * supported by the British


 * following success in Self-strengthening movement, China begins requesting the revision of unequal treaties (and lessening of payment of indemnities; though atl it wouldn't be as demanding as otl due to extra prestige) and trying to gain prestige among European powers (especially after victories with Russians and French)
 * British concessions are recognized
 * Macau is retained by the Portuguese


 * atl Prince Gong dies in 1898; Tongzhi Emperor comes to power (who doesn't die)
 * establishes a more independent foreign policy - meaning the renouncement of British support (who re-orient themselves to support a burgeoning Korea)


 * in response to Chinese victory in the Sino-Russian War, the Russians subjugate Japan as a protectorate, and forcing Japan to cede several ports under direct Russian administration
 * growing naval presence of the Russians in the Sea of Korea is particularly disturbing to the Koreans


 * 20th century
 * due to withdrawal of British support, the Russians begin reinvigorating their efforts to establish a sphere of influence over China (the frontier regions of Mongolia and Xinjiang) - much to the dismay of the Koreans


 * Anglo-Korean Friendship Treaty is ratified (similar to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty)

Syntax

 * SVO / SOV
 * null-subject

Interrogative

 * Who / Whom? – Chi?
 * What's / What? – Cīe?
 * Whose? – Chiy?
 * Where? – Deloú?
 * When? – Deten?
 * Why? – Derazon?
 * How? – Dehaú?