Japan - The Rising Sun: An EU4 AAR

[Grover]

The year is 1444 and Japan is fractured among the many Daimyos, vassals of the true Japanese state. The Lords of the many houses of Japan are constantly at odds with one another, while Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga rules in Kyoto. His ultimate goal is to unify all of the Daimyos of Japan under one flag, one nation.

On mainland Asia, Ming is the ruling force of this world. They are massive and overwhelming in their size and scope. An unmatched military of the East. Off of the Japanese island's immediate west coast is the kingdom of Korea and north of them are the various Manchurian Khanates of Jianzhou, Haixi, Korchin and Yeren. To Japan's south is Ryukyu, who occupy Okinawa. To the north are the Ainu tribe, making up modern day Japan's northernmost island, as well as the Kurils.

Can the Daimyos be brought under one flag? Can there be peace through the island nation so that they may prosper and stand the test of time?

A Dossier on Japan
Shogun: Yoshimasa Ashikaga (1/3/1)
Religion: Shinto
Government: Shogunate (+4 Diplomatic Relations)
Culture: Japanese
Culture Group: Japanese
Technology Group: Chinese (Technologies cost 60.00% extra monarch points.)
Japanese Traditions: Stability Cost Modifier -10.0%, Discipline +10.0%, When we have gained all the Japanese Ideas: Infantry Combat Ability +15%
Military Force Limit: 20
Naval Force Limit: 5

Currently each and every other Daimyo or province of Japan is our vassal.

We currently have provinces in the Nippon trade node.

Provinces
Kyoto (Capital)
Base Tax: 7.0
Production: Grain

Mino
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Grain

Musashi
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Fish

[Grover]

And so we begin...

The main objective is to unify Japan into one nation. Secondary objectives are to begin colonization of the spice islands of southeast Asia. Tertiary objectives are to colonize into Siberia if possible.

November 1444
Current Mission” Create a Proper Fleet

Royal Marriage
We have entered a Royal Marriage with Takeda, Shiba and Hosokawa.

A diplomat has been ordered to Ming to improve relations.

December 1444
A diplomat has been sent to Takeda to improve relations.

March 1445
Herald from Yamana
Yamana has declared war upon their new enemy Hosokawa. They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

And the infighting has begun.

June 1445
Herald from Ouchi
Ouchi has declared war upon their new enemy Hosokawa. They cite 'Reconquest' as their Casus Belli!

Herald from Hatakeyama
Hatakeyama has declared war upon their new enemy Hosokawa! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

January 1446
New Generation of Samurai
A new generation of Samurai has come of age. The relative peace with which we have been blessed during the past few years has caused the young generation to grow up soft, and more disposed to administrative tasks than to the Art of War. We could accept this development, or call for a return to more military virtues.

Shogun Ashikaga has decided that Japan could use more administrators.
+30 Administrative Power

May 1446
Mission Complete: Create a Proper Fleet!
+5.0 Navy Tradition
+5 Prestige (9)

Current Mission: Improve Our Prestige!

October 1446
Unhappiness Among the Artisans
Conflicts and protests over taxes, corporations, trade and customs policies are becoming quite frequent and could result in a sharp drop in our industrial production if we don't handle the situation correctly.

Shogun Ashikaga has decided that abolishing a tax would be the best course of action.
-15.77 ducats (-2.64)

November 1446
Herald from Takeda
Takeda has declared war upon their new enemy Uesugi! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

February 1447
We have maxed our relations with Ming.

Herald from Hatakeyama
Hatakeyama has declared war upon their new enemy Uesugi! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

April 1447
A diplomat heads to Hosokawa to improve relations.

December 1447
Unruly Samurai
The prevailing peace of the past few years has left many within the Samurai caste without work and with idle hands. These idle hands have no found an employment in exploiting and oppressing the local peasant population. These Samurai need to be dealt with, and we are the ones who need to deal with them.

Shogun Ashikaga finds these Samurai useful.
+60 Administrative Power

October 1448
Diplomatic Insult
Conflicts sometimes erupted following diplomatic insults.

Shogun Ashikaga vows that he won't forget this sleight.
Japan gains a Diplomatic Insult Casus Belli on Imagawa.

January 1449
The Japanese - Imagawa War of Honor
Following the incredulous insult of Shogun Ashikaga from Lord Noritada Imagawa, the Japanese leader decided to make an example of his vassal to the other Daimyo lords of Japan. Now, Imagawa had an ally in Lord Hatakeyama, but with the rest of Japan's Lords siding with the Shogun, the battle was going to be an uphill one for Lord Imagawa.



By mid-January the Imperial Army had reached Imagawa's Suruga province.

March 1449
An Heir to the Throne!
Asahito (5/4/4) is the new Heir to the Throne. The succession is safe.

August 1449
Siege Victory!
The Siege of Suruga is over after 205 days!

March 1450
End of the Japanese – Imagawa War of Honor (January 1449 – March 1450)
With the provinces of Hatakeyama and Imagawa fully under Japanese occupation, Shogun Ashikaga and Lord Imagawa have sat down to hash out a peace accord.

Shogun Ashkiaga has demanded Imagawa's full annexation.
The peace will cost Japan 50 diplomatic power.
With the Diplomatic Insult Casus Belli, Japan gains 2.0 prestige (19) and suffers 5.8 aggressive relations expansion penalty.

[Grover]

Post-War Information


Provinces
Suruga
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Fish

The Shogunate has spent 60 Administrative Power to turn Suruga into a core. The process will take 13 months and will be completed in April 1451.

Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Annex Daimyo' Casus Belli against Hatakeyama. They are threatening our rule over Japan! Take the capital Etchu!

May 1450
Royal Marriage
Shogun Ashikaga has entered a royal marriage with Lord Uesugi's family.

A diplomat heads to Hatakeyama to fabricate a claim on Yamato province.

October 1450
A Golden Era for Culture!
With peace in our country, the great musicians, artists and poets are rejoicing in the capabilities of entertaining their betters. This era of cultural enlightenment is definitely improving the mood of Japan.
+5 Prestige (24)

April 1451
Core Province
The province of Suruga is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

May 1451
A diplomat has been dispatched to Hatakeyama to fabricate a claim on Tajima province.

August 1451
A diplomat returns from Hosokawa and is sent to Uesugi to improve relations.

October 1451
Herald from Otomo
Otomo has declared war upon their enemy Shimazu! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

January 1452
Herald from Shiba
Shiba has declared war upon their enemy Date! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

May 1452
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Yamana.

June 1452
A diplomat is sent to Yamana to improve relations.

October 1452
Yoshimasa Embarrasses the Court
Shogun Ashikaga committed an absolute faux pas today in front of the court and a few foreign dignitaries. The repercussions of this will take years to repair.
-1 Stability (-1)

March 1453
National Epic
Our subjects have taken to telling tales and legends about Yoshimochi Ashikaga. The legend says that in Japan's darkest hour, he will return to our nation, and deliver it from evil. Regardless of the truth in that statement, we could use this in our propaganda.

Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga loves a good story, especially those about grandfathers past.
Japan gets 'National Epic' for 20 years, giving the following effects:
Yearly Prestige: +1.00
-10 Administrative Power
-4.44 ducats (60.15)

May 1453
With the opportunity to diplomatically annex Takeda coming in the next 18 months, we have sent a diplomat there to improve relations.

October 1454
Scandal at the Court
Sometimes a scandal would erupt in the royal court and would upset a monarch to the point where most diplomatic activity would come to a standstill until things quietened down a bit.

Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga bribes an advisor to take the blame.
-14.28 ducats (82.31)

November 1454
We have begun the process of diplomatically annexing Hosokawa.

April 1455
Herald from Uesugi
Uesugi has declared war upon their new enemy Takeda! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

June 1455
With Uesugi at war, we have removed our diplomat and sent him to Yamana.

August 1456
Integrating Hosokawa
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (26)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Settsu
Base Tax: 6.0
Production: Chinaware

Awa
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Grain

Tosa
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

It will be easier to improve as a nation if vassals are diplomatically annexed much like Hosokawa was. Taking a province like Suruga from Imagawa makes it more difficult to improve our administrative levels because we have to use valuable administrative points to core the province.

Uesugi is the next obvious target for annexation. They have four provinces, potentially five when their wars with Takeda and Date end. For now, it is about building relations diplomatically so that we may advance the cause of uniting Japan under one banner.

However, the one problem with annexing multiple Daimyos too quickly is that relations will quickly deteriorate and could lead to some of the Lords trying to declare independence from our rule. It will be a delicate balance.

August 1456
A diplomat heads to Uesugi to improve relations.

October 1456
Non-Enforcement of Ordinances
Monarchs ruled by issuing ordinances but they were almost powerless to enforce them. Enforcement depended upon the local powers (nobles or city government) that would not always be as vigilant as the monarchs would have desired.

Shogun Yoshimasa has decided to let the local nobles handle it.
+10.00 unrest in Mino province.

December 1456
A Beloved Heir Dies
A strange fever has claimed the life of your beloved heir, Asahito. As the court sheds its clothes for blacker garments, it strikes you what a frail and transient thing life can be. Just as your thoughts are about to turn to the eternal, a young maid catches your eye...

“In the arms of the Lord, I find solace.”
Asahito dies.
A Temple is built in Musashi province.

January 1457
Mutsu province, which was Lord Date's lone province has been annexed by Lord Shiba.

July 1458
Royal Marriage
Shogun Yoshimasa has entered a royal marriage with Lord Ouchi's family.

August 1458
An Heir to the Throne!
Ietsugu (5/1/3) is the new heir to the throne. The succession is safe.

September 1458
Uesugi has ended their war with Takeda by taking the province of Kai. Kai is where Mount Fuji is located. The province is also rich with gold.

A diplomat has been sent to Shiba to improve relations.

October 1458
Unhappiness Among the Merchants
Conflict and protests over taxes, corporations, port duties, navy requisitions, trade and customs policies were quite frequent and often had counterproductive effects.

Shogun Yoshimasa has decided to remove the troublemakers.
-2.50 Mercantilism

September 1459
Administrative Technology Advance!
Medieval Administration (3)
With a military elite to govern our society, the next stage of development is to have a literate class of administrators. Usually these will be drawn from the ranks of clergy.

Bonus Effect:
Production Efficiency Increased by 10%
May support rebels.

October 1459
We have begun the diplomatic annexation of Uesugi and Yamana.

November 1460
Peasants Getting Uppity
At times when peasants experienced harsh subjugation, some of them would turn against their landlords demanding better treatment and conditions.

Shogun Yoshimasa shrugs and exclaims, “These things happen!”
-10 Legitimacy (74)

September 1462
Integrating Yamana
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a great realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
Prestige +5.0 (25)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Harima
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

Izumo
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Iron

Aki
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

Uesugi is 51.8% annexed. It will be a slow process, but should finish up in a couple of years. Shiba is our next target to improve relations to the point of integration. We are three years from being able to declare war on Hatakeyama. Once they entered the war with Imagawa way back when, they forfeited their Daimyo status within feudal Japan and became an independent state.

September 1462
A diplomat has been sent to Uesugi to improve relations.

November 1462
Plague!
Epidemics in the early-modern era were far deadlier than wars or even famine. Diseases that with modern medicine are relatively harmless, like smallpox or flu, took a heavy toll whenever they struck, especially among infants.

Shogun Yoshimasa knows that he has to do something.
-5.14 ducats (256.21)

May 1463
A diplomat heads to Shiba to improve relations.

February 1464
Cherry Blossom Festival
The season of the Cherry Blossoms is upon us! In every province of our Domain our people congregate at shrines and altars to pray, eat and enjoy the beauty of the season. Paper lanterns cast a warm nightly glow over our Han as we go to enjoy the festivities.

Shogun Yoshimasa sees this as proof of our good policies these last years.
+25 Administrative Power
+5 Prestige (30)

September 1464
Merchants Suffering
Our focus on mercantilism is making life hard for our merchants who trade in foreign places.

Shogun Yoshimasa decides to give them support.
-10 Diplomatic Power

December 1464
Military Technology Advance!
Earthen Rampart (3)
In 1500, during the siege of Pisa the walls started to crumble under the barrage of French siege artillery. Local residents started to pile up the rubble outside, in form of a sloping rampart. This proved to be less vulnerable to artillery fire, while at the same time still able to resist an escalade.

Bonus Effect:
Land Morale Increased by +0.50
Can now build Earth Rampart

April 1465
Truce Ended
Years of peace are behind us. We can now declare war on Hatakeyama without any penalty, just as they may declare war on us.

May 1465
Diplomatic Technology Advance!
The Early Carrack (3)
The first true ocean-going ship. Unlike galley and and cogs, Carracks can serve the role of proper ocean-going warships.

Bonus Effect:
Max. Colonial Range: 100
Trade Efficiency Increased by +10%
Naval Morale Increased by +0.10
Naval Maintenance Increased by +10%
Settler Growth Increased by +15
Enables Early Carrack

January 1466
Integrating Uesugi
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5 Prestige (34)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Etchu
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Grain

Echigo
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Grain

Kai
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Gold

Kozuke
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Hitachi
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

With Uesugi integrated, our nation doubles in size. Shiba is the next target to integrate, however we need to improve relations with the other two remaining vassals in Ouchi and Shimazu.

January 1466
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Shimazu.

The Japanese Conquest of Hatakeyama
The truce with Hatakeyama ended less than one year ago and Shogun Yoshimasa is still upset that they dared to join Imagawa in a war against his Shogunate. With claims on both Yamato and Tajima, the Shogun has decided it is time to absorb Lord Hatakeyama's lands into his own realm once more.

By the 31st, Tajima and Yamato are under siege, with a small army of 3,000 being utterly destroyed by Japanese troops in Yamato.

November 1466
Sale of Titles
My lord, one of your advisors has suggested selling off titles of nobility to anyone who can afford to pay. It would bring in lots of money if we do, but it would devalue the idea of nobility and perhaps upset the existing aristocratic families. Should we do this?

Shogun Yoshimasa has decreed that nobility cannot be bought!
+1 Stability (0)

April 1467
Siege Victory!
After 436 days we have won the siege of Yamato!

End of the Japanese Conquest of Hatakeyama (January 1466 – April 1467)
Lord Hatakeyama has come to Shogun Yoshimasa with his head bowed, swearing fealty to his Shogun. A peace accord has been accepted.

Japan demands the full annexation of Hatakeyama.
Japan gains 2.0 Prestige (45)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Tajima
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Yamato
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Grain

Now, with Lord Hatakeyama out of the way, we can focus on continuing to improve relations with Shiba and Ouchi. They are the two largest vassals of the three remaining. We must bring them into the fold.

We have named Korea our rival.

April 1467
Work has begun to turn Yamato and Tajima into core provinces.

February 1468
Herald from Ouchi
Ouchi has declared war on Shimazu! They cite 'Sengoku' as their Casus Belli!

April 1468
Cores Gained
The provinces of Tajima and Yamato have become cored and are considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend these provinces to the last drop of peasant blood.

November 1468
Storms
Heavy storms have hit some of our porcelain factories. It will take years until they have recovered to full productivity.

Settsu gets 'Storms' for two years, giving the following effect:
Goods Produced: -50.0%

April 1469
Shimazu is no more, having been annexed by Ouchi in their war.

May 1469
A diplomat has been sent to Ainu to fabricate a claim on Kamikawa province.

May 1470
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Ainu. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

The Japanese Conquest of Kamikawa
Shogun Yoshimasa sees no sense in waiting to go after Ainu. They are heathens to Shinto and backwards by comparison. It is the Shogun's divine imperative to bring Ainu into the realm of Japan to enlighten them.

July 1470
The small Ainu army of 3,000 was easily destroyed by the Japanese Imperial Army of 19,000. Shiba has begun to siege Shiribeshi, while we have taken the siege to Kamikawa province.

September 1470
Mission Complete!
Improve Our Prestige!
+1 Stability (+1)

Current Mission
Dominate Japanese Trade

November 1470
Relations Improved
We have found common grounds with one of our neighbors in the fact that we share the same faith. Our relations have improved, and this can only be good for the future.

Shiba's opinion of Japan changed by +30.

May 1471
Mission Complete!
Dominate Japanese Trade!
+40.00 ducats (620.68)
+40 Diplomatic Power

July 1471
Siege Victory!
After 438 days we have won the siege of Kamikawa!

January 1472
Siege Victory!
After 391 days we have won the siege of Tokachi!

March 1472
End of the Japanese Conquest of Kamikawa (July 1470 – March 1472)
The very venerable Shogun Yoshimasa has broken bread with Chief Kamokutain Saru of Ainu and they have reached a peace accord that will benefit both kingdoms.

Terms:
Ainu will become a vassal of Japan.
Ainu will pay 10 ducats.
This peace will cost Japan 50 Diplomatic Power
Japan gains 2.5 prestige (62)



*Some interesting things have begun to happen in Ming as a number of smaller nations have broken away from the larger Ming Dynasty.
*Our vassal, Ainu, is directly north of Shiba and east of Yeren.

[Grover]

March 1472
Current Mission
Incorporate Ouchi

October 1472
Administrative Technology Advance!
National Ideas (4)
Choosing the direction a country is going to take is perhaps the toughest choice a ruler will ever face. National ideas are the concepts that will shape our country for years to come.

Bonus Effect:
Allows Another Group of Ideas

We have unlocked the Exploration Ideas idea group.

Exploration Ideas Advance!
Colonial Ventures
Enables us to send more colonists to uncharted lands.

Bonus Effect:
Colonists: +1

Diplomats have gone to Shiba and Ouchi to begin the process of annexation. Japan is five years from being united!

November 1472
Local Pretender Rises
In order to ensure the glory of our country we have had to restrict local privileges. The problem with privileges is that people get very attached to them for sentimental reasons. Now, some power hungry idiot has declared himself the true ruler of our country, and many hopefuls flock to his banner because he has promised to restore local privileges.

Shogun Yoshimasa wants the pretender's head!

A Revolt!
Japanese Pretender Rebels have risen up in Settsu!
The rebels are loyal followers of Yoshikatsu Chosokabe, who styles himself Yoshikatsu I and lays claim to the Japanese throne. Should he die, the rebellion dies with him.

December 1472
The Pretender has been defeated in Settsu and his head now sits upon a pike in Kyoto.

March 1473
Death of Shogun Yoshimasa (Reigned from November 1444 – March 1473)
The legacy of Yoshimasa is left incomplete. His ultimate goal of unifying Japan was just a few scant years from being realized. He gained a vassal in Ainu and advanced the Japanese cause, but his ending feels just a bit too early for his ambitions.

Regency!
Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga has decided to die a little too soon. His heir is not quite ready to assume the role of monarch. A Regency Council from the upper nobility is ruling our nation. While we await the ascendancy of our new Shogun, we are limited in our diplomatic choices.

-1 stability (0)

Royal Marriage
Our royal vows with Ouchi and Shiba have been restored.

June 1473
We are sending a colonist to the province of Kelang, which is one of three provinces on what is modern day Taiwan. He will arrive in August.

August 1473
A New Shogun!
Ietsugu I Ashikaga (5/1/3) will now rule our glorious nation!

October 1473
New Rivalry!
Korea has announced Japan as their new rival.

August 1474
Native Assimilation in Kelang
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Kelang.

Gain 100 population in Kelang.

September 1474
Influenza!
Rumors say that sailors came back from a trip sick like hell, and the ones who didn't die onboard infested the whole city with their disease. It is time to act before the whole country dies from coughing and cold sweat.

The Regency Council has made the decision to quarantine the port and let them die.
Yamato gets 'Quarantined Influenza' for one year, giving the following effects:
Local Trade Power: -100.0%
Goods Produced: -50.0%
Local Tax Modifier: -50.0%
Local Manpower Modifier: -50.0%

November 1474
Large Revolt
Although we are well aware that no one likes paying taxes, you would think that people would have the sense to realize that glorious victories on the battlefield require a little more taxation. It seems we will have to explain it to them.

5 Peasant regiments rise up in revolt in Kozuke!

December 1474
Our army has defeated the revolt in Kozuke.

August 1475
We have pulled our diplomat out of the annexation of Shiba. Our Diplomatic Power was struggling and the annexation hit a standstill.

October 1475
We have sent a diplomat to Shiba to maintain positive relations.

November 1475
Higashiyama Culture
A new culture has been spreading throughout the land, based on the ideals and aesthetics of Zen Buddhism and the concept of wabi-sabi, beauty in simplicity. The tea ceremony, ikebana – flower arrangement, Noh drama and sumi-e painting have become increasingly popular.

Shogun Ietsugu is encouraging the growth of Higashiyama Culture.
-61.24 (731.87) ducats
Japan gets 'Higashiyama Culture until the death of Ietsugu, giving the following effects:
Administrative Technology Cost: -5.0%
Diplomatic Technology Cost: -5.0%
-20 Administrative Power

An Heir to the Throne
Tomohito (4/0/3) is the new heir to the throne. The succession is safe.

May 1476
Bringing in Marriageable Women
A pioneer colony is very much a man's place, but as a colony develops we look to switch growth from emigration to new births. The colonial company responsible for Kelang has arranged a number of marriageable women, mostly widows, to travel to the colony to see that families are started.

+200 population in Kelang
+28 manpower in Kelang

June 1476
Tea
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Kelang that the climate in combination with the fertile land makes the province a highly suitable area for tea production.

Tea will now be produced in Kelang.

November 1476
Good Government Policies
Changes of policies when cleverly timed and made, were often well perceived by the people of the time beyond their actual efficiency, as a proof of the government's good will and interest in the welfare of the realm.

Shogun Ietsugu wants to invest the money into the government.
+25 Administrative Power
+25 Diplomatic Power
+25 Military Power

February 1477
Integrating Ouchi
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (54)

Mission Complete!
Incorporate Ouchi
+5 Prestige (59)
+25 Administrative Power

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Suo
Base Tax: 6.0
Production: Chinaware

Chikuzen
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Chinaware

Bungo
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Fish

Satsuma
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Grain

Only Shiba remains on the path to unifying Japan. It is so close that Shogun Ietsugu can taste it. We are almost there.

We have named Jiangzhou as our new rival.

February 1477
Current Mission
Colonize Sakam
Sakam is the southernmost province on the island of Taiwan. We will head there once Kelang is a sustainable province.

July 1477
The process to annex Shiba has once again begun.

Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Trade Dispute' Casus Belli against Korea. They are threatening our trade!

November 1478
Corruption
Corruption is one of the most common and frequent factors of political and economic life. Never in history was this more prominent than in the times of the feudal regimes.

Shogun Ietsugu ignores the problems
+3.00 Inflation (4.25)

August 1479
Integrating Shiba
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (57)

National Decision
JAPAN IS UNITED!
The type of government changes to Feudal Monarchy (National Modifier: +10.0%, Income From Vassals: +25.0%)
Gain 100 Legitimacy (100)
Gain 100 Administrative Power
Gain 100 Diplomatic Power
Gain 100 Military Power

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Echizen
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Chinaware

Owari
Base Tax: 5.0
Production: Grain

Dewa
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

Mutsu
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

Shogun Ietsugu has unified Japan as his father wished. Now the nation can focus on expansion through colonization and the eventual expansion of Ainu.

August 1479
Administrative Technology Advance!
Constables & Temples (5)
Housing the machinery of government is as important as the machinery itself and one should never forget the importance of religion when doing so.

Bonus Effect:
Can now build Temple
Can now build Constable

A diplomat has been sent to Jiangzhou to fabricate a claim on Yaran.

December 1479
Colonial Company Founded
A Colonial Company has decided to expand a colony into an adjacent province!

200 settlers arrive in Middag, which borders Kelang!

March 1480
A Constable is under construction in Kai.

A Temple is under construction in Mino.

May 1480
Cherry Blossom Festival
The season of the Cherry Blossoms is upon us! In every province of our Domain our people congregate at shrines and altars to pray, eat and enjoy the beauty of the season. Paper lanterns cast a warm nightly glow over our Han as we go to enjoy the festivities.

Emperor Ietsugu sees this as proof of our good policies these last years.
+25 Administrative Power
+5 Prestige (60)

August 1480
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Jianzhou. They hold a province we have a claim on.

September 1480
Colony Damaged!
The savages of Middag have damaged our colony! Several colonists were killed and a number of buildings burned. Middag has been reduced to rubble.

Until we would be able to get an army there, it was never going to survive.

November 1480
Merchants Suffering
Our focus on mercantilism is making life hard for our merchants who trade in foreign places.

Emperor Ietsugu offers to give them support.
-10 Diplomatic Power

February 1481
We have sent a diplomat to Wu to improve relations.

May 1481
Colonial Company Goes Bankrupt
One of our colonial ventures has run into serious financial trouble, if no action is taken the colonists could suffer.

Emperor Ietsugu knows when it is time to step in.
-50.00 ducats (743.98)

December 1481
We have maxed relations with Ainu. Our diplomat will remain there however, hoping to coax the requisite 190 out of them so they can be annexed. Certain modifiers will expire over time, so we should get there in a year or two.

January 1482
Military Technology Advance!
Pike Square (4)
Throughout the middle ages cavalry's dominance was being challenged by disciplined pikemen, In battles such as Bannockburn or the Golden Spurs, cavalry was defeated by pikes, A combination of improved training and disciplined, and the addition of swordsmen to provide close combat support has raised this formation to the peak of its efficiency.

Bonus Effect:
Military Tactics: +0.25
Land Morale Increased by +0.50
Can now build Armory.

March 1482
It will take slightly over a year, but we have begun the annexation of Ainu.

July 1482
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Kelang has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
Prestige +3.2 (57)

We have begun work to turn Kelang into a core.

Our intrepid colonist heads to Sakam to satisfy our mission.

September 1482
Mission Complete!
Colonize Sakam!
Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

Current Mission
Turn Sakam into a city.

November 1482
Exceptional Year
Excellent business environment combined with good harvests were once in a while a blessing for the nation's tax base, generating higher income for the realm.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to collect the benefits over time.
Japan gets 'Exceptional Year' for one year, giving the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: +50.0%

March 1483
Core Province
The province of Kelang is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

An Earth Rampart is under construction in Kelang.

June 1483
Alliance!
We have entered a military alliance with Wu.

July 1483
We have maxed relations with Wu.

Royal Marriage
A royal marriage has been arranged between the families of Emperor Ietsugu and Wu's King Jianpei.

September 1483
Integrating Ainu
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (59)



East Asia. Jiangzhou is currently embroiled in a war with Korea and their allies.



The main island.



Annexed Ainu. Another five provinces for Japan.

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Shiribeshi
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Tokachi
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Kamikawa
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Sakhalin
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

The Kurils
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

September 1483
A diplomat heads to Yeren to fabricate a claim on Bohori.

A missionary has been sent to Shiribeshi.

Earth Ramparts are under construction in Kamikawa, Tokachi, Sakhalan and The Kurils.

Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Dai Viet.

Temples are under construction in Tosa, Awa, Aki, Tajima,Harima, Settsu, Yamato, Suruga, Kai, Etchu and Echigo.

November 1483
Alliance!
We have entered a military alliance with Dai Viet.

January 1484
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Oirat.

February 1484
Alliance!
Oirat has asked us to join them in a military alliance. The Emperor has agreed.

April 1484
We have sent a diplomat to Oirat to improve relations.

September 1484
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Yeren. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

A diplomat heads to Yeren to fabricate a claim on Deren.

October 1484
Native Assimilation in Sakam
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Sakam.

Gain 100 population in Sakam.

Chinaware
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Sakam that the area has perfect conditions for production of high value luxuries like chinaware.

Chinaware will now be produced in Sakam.

November 1484
Visit From Some Shady People
A few slightly shady looking characters have appeared at our court, offering their service to our Emperor. They claim to be willing and able to do things that any proper ruler would never deign to do – publicly.

Emperor Ietsugu refuses the offer.
+5 prestige (61)

January 1485
New Rivalry!
Ming has announced Japan as their new rival.

July 1485
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Quest for the New World
Allows us to join the number of nations set to explore the world outside of their borders or strive to be the first nation to circumnavigate the world bu commencing a quest for the new world.

Bonus Effect:
Allows recruitment of explorers and conquistadors.

October 1485
The Japanese Conquest of Bohori
Emperor Ietsugu has declared war on Yeren. He has visions of expanding into Siberia and the Asian continent. This is merely the first step of a much grander plan for Japan.

December 1485
The main army arrives in Deren and begins their siege.

May 1486
Colonial Company Goes Bankrupt
One of our colonial ventures has run into serious financial trouble, if no action is taken the colonists could suffer.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to step in.
-50.00 ducats (95.08)

November 1486
Scandal at the Court
Sometimes a scandal would erupt in the royal court and would upset the monarch to the point where most diplomatic activity would come to a standstill until things quietened down a bit.

Emperor Ietsugu bribes an advisor to take the blame.
-58.94 ducats (62.01)

March 1487
Siege Victory!
After 280 days we have won the siege of Kuru.

May 1487
Siege Victory!
After 528 days we have won the siege of Deren.

Siege Victory!
After 466 days we have won the siege of Miyoo Gasan!

June 1487
Siege Victory!
After 435 days we have won the siege of Haiilanboo.

Visiting a Shrine
It has been a long time since last we visited the principal shrines of one of our provinces. The Shrine is located off the beaten track, on top of a mountain said to be the abode of a very powerful kami. Normally, we've gone there at least once every year, but it has been awhile now. The attendants are expecting us, should we go visit the shrine?

Emperor Ietsugu decides to visit the shrine.
-17.95 ducats (75.27)
+10 Prestige (77)

October 1487
We have maxed relations with Oirat.

February 1488
Siege Victory!
After 621 days we have won the siege of Birija!

May 1488
Siege Victory!
After 679 days we have won the siege of Bohori!

End of the Japanese Conquest of Bohori (October 1485 – May 1488)
Emperor Ietsugu and Khan Dudu of Yeren have come to a peace accord to end their bloody conflict.

Terms
Yeren will cede Deren and Bohori to Japan.
Yeren will become a vassal of Japan.
Yeren will pay 13 ducats.
Japan gains 7.5 prestige (86) and suffers 15.0 aggressive expansion relations penalty.

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Bohori
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Fish

Deren
Base Tax: 4.0
Production: Furs

We have begun work on cores for Bohori and Deren.

May 1488
We have sent a diplomat to Shu to improve relations.

June 1488
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with our vassal, Yeren.

August 1488
A diplomat has been sent to Yeren to improve relations.

November 1488
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Shiribeshi to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Tokachi.

December 1488
Disagreeing Advisor
He's been a faithful servant so far, but now he seems to have grown too insolent. He dares to denounce our great Emperor's policies and he recently did so in public in front of foreign ambassadors. Even if he's right, we shouldn't let that become a habit of his.

Emperor Ietsugu concedes the advisor has a point.
-5 Prestige (79)
+33 Diplomatic Power

A Revolt!
Ainu Nationalists have risen up in Tokachi and Sakhalin!

March 1489
The Nationalists in Sakhalan have been defeated.

April 1489
The Nationalists in Tokachi have been defeated.

December 1489
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Sakam has grown enough to become self-sustaining.
+5.2 Prestige (80)

Mission Complete!
Turn Sakam into a City
+1 Base Tax in Sakam
+15 Manpower in Sakam.

Current Mission
Make Sakam a Core

Work has begun to turn Sakam into a core.

Our colonist heads to Middag.

May 1490
We have maxed our relations with Shu.

Core Provinces
The provinces of Bohori and Deren are now considered part of our patrimony. We will defend them to the last drop of peasant blood.

June 1490
Core Province
The province of Sakam is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

Mission Complete!
Make Sakam a Core!
+10 Administrative Power

Current Mission
Fortify Sakam

An Earth Rampart is under construction in Sakam.

July 1490
Ginkakuji
In the wake of the Higashiyama culture, people were looking for some kind of inspiration. A man in our employment suggested that we build a new temple, called Ginkaku-ji – the Temple of the Silver Pavilion – as it would be covered in silver foil. A rock garden with Zen and wabi-sabi aesthetics should be planned and added beside the temple. The simple beauty of the plans seem to be overshadowed by the inlay of silver and that suggestion was removed.

Emperor Ietsugu demands his temple be built.
-30.00 ducats

September 1490
A diplomat has been sent to Ayutthaya to improve relations.

December 1490
Ietsugu Embarrasses the Court
The Emperor committed an absolute faux pas today in front of the court and a few foreign dignitaries. The reprecussions of this will take years to repair.

-1 Stability (-1)

Administrative Technology Advance
Three Field Rotation (6)
Since the time of Charlemagne, people have been experimenting with switching from classic two field rotation systems to a three field system. It is time to promote this, as it will increase the amount of land devoted to growing food crops.

Bonus Effect:
Production Efficiency Increased by +10%
Can now build Farm Estate

May 1491
Colonial Company Goes Bankrupt
In what seems like a recurring trend with every expedition, one of our colonial ventures has run into serious financial trouble. If no action is taken, the colonists could suffer.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to step in.
-50.00 ducats (24.73)

June 1491
Mission Complete!
Fortify Sakam
+30 Manpower in Sakam
+1.0 Army Tradition

Current Mission
Recover Negative Stability

March 1492
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Trade Dispute' Casus Belli against Ming. They are threatening our trade!

Mission Complete!
Recover Negative Stability
+5 Prestige (76)

Current Mission
Colonize Manila

November 1492
We have maxed relations with Ayutthaya.

December 1492
Corruption
Corruption is one of the most common and frequent factors of political and economic life. Never in history was this more prominent than in the times of the feudal regimes.

Shogun Ietsugu tries to eradicate the problems.
-1 Stability (-1)

February 1493
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Overseas Exploration
Setting up colonies in distant lands is pretty much a one way trip. If strange new diseases don't get you, the amount of time it takes to sail back means you won't be coming home. If we remind people of the potential riches, we can encourage them to seek lands further afield.

Bonus Effect:
Colonial Range: +50%

Japanese Ideas Advance!
Tosen-bugyo
Tosen-bugyo was a system established to help mediate overseas trade. It was developed to not only help trade, but also ensure that we know where the trade is going. This will not only encourage trade but ensure we get our fair share.

Bonus Effect:
Domestic Trade Power: +25%

We have sent a diplomat to Dai Viet to improve relations.

March 1493
Ginkakuji
In the wake of the Higashiyama culture, people were looking for some kind of inspiration. A man in our employment suggested that we build a new temple, called Ginkaku-ji – the Temple of the Silver Pavilion – as it would be covered in silver foil. A rock garden with Zen and wabi-sabi aesthetics should be planned and added beside the temple. The simple beauty of the plans seem to be overshadowed by the inlay of silver and that suggestion was removed.

Emperor Ietsugu demands his temple be built.
-30.00 ducats
Middag gains a Temple

October 1493
A Temple is under construction in Sakam.

May 1494
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Tokachi to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Sakhalin.

July 1494
A Temple is under construction in Kelang.

December 1494
Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Ietsugu has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

Emperor Ietsugu ignores their demands.
Japan gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving the following effects:
Nation Unrest: +2.00


The whole of Asia.


Japan's allies in blue, the vassal of Yeren in light green.


The big island


Northern holdings and Yeren.


Taiwan colonies

[Grover]

January 1495
Military Technology Advance!
Standardized Pikes (5)
A pike is a remarkably simple weapon to make, but to get the full benefit from the use of pikes, it's required for the whole formation to be wielding weapons of similar length and blade.

Bonus Effect:
Combat width increased by 2.
Infantry Shock: +0.15
Enables Offensive Asian Foot Soldier
Enables Defensive Asian Foot Soldier

All infantry (Asian Longbow) has been upgraded to Offensive Asian Foot Soldier

March 1495
Relations with Yeren have been maxed.

A Revolt!
Manchu Patriots have risen in Deren and Bohori!

April 1495
We have won the siege against the Patriots in Deren.

September 1495
We have won the siege against the Patriots in Bohori.

May 1496
Colonist Rush
Rumors of our Quest for the New World have led to more people readying themselves for a new life as a colonial settler.

Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

June 1496
We have maxed relations with Dai Viet.

A diplomat has been sent to Khmer to improve relations.

October 1496
Ainu Revolt
The ongoing oppression and exploitation of the Ainu minority has finally reached its boiling point. The citizens of Kamikawa have decided to take up arms against the oppressors.

Emperor Ietsugu attempts to negotiate with the rebels.
Japan gets 'Rebel Negotiation' for one year, giving the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: -5.0%
Stability Cost Modifier: +10.0%
-30 ducats (38.55)

November 1496
We have sent a diplomat to Ming to improve relations.

December 1496
Build a Great Palace
Monarchs were often struggling with ways to subdue the nobility. The rise of firearms reduced the nobles' role as warriors but left them with, in the eyes of the monarchs, too much idle time. Some monarchs created great new palaces with elaborate court rituals to dazzle the nobles and keep them occupied. Versailles is the greatest expression of this movement.

Emperor Ietsugu demands that the palace be built.
+10 Prestige (70)
+20 Legitimacy (100)
-57.31 ducats (-5.18)

January 1497
Tea
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Middag that the climate in combination with the fertile land makes the province a highly suitable area for tea production.

Tea will now be produced in Middag.

October 1497
We have discovered the Kamchadals hanging out on the Kamchatka peninsula of Siberia.

June 1498
We have maxed relations with Khmer.

July 1498
A diplomat has been sent to Kamchatka to fabricate a claim on the Kamchadals province.

December 1498
Investments in Trade Technology
Our merchants have picked up a few new concepts when it comes to handling trade, when they encountered some foreign merchants. They think that with some investment to try it out, it will be very beneficial for Japan in the long run.

Emperor Ietsugu wants to spare no expenses.
+50 Diplomatic Power
+0.50 inflation (5.56%)

May 1499
New Generation of Samurai
A new generation of Samurai has come of age. The relative peace with which we have been blessed during the past few years has caused the young generation to grow up soft, and more disposed to administrative tasks than to the Art of War. We could accept this development, or call for a return to more military virtues.

Emperor Ietsugu admits that we could use more administrators.
+30 Administrative Power

July 1499
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Sakhalin to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to The Kurils.

August 1499
We have maxed relations with Ming.

Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Kamchadals. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

The Japanese Conquest of Kamchatka
Emperor Ietsugu sees the Kamchatka peninsula as the perfect stepping stone from The Kuril Islands. They are backwards, weak and defenseless. An easy target for more land, especially with the expansion into Siberia.

The great Ietsugu declares war on the Siberian people.

November 1499
The siege of Kamchatka has begun.

September 1500
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Land of Opportunity
By portraying colonial lands and new virgin territory where any man can make his fortune, possibly some women too, people will emigrate quicker to the colonies. Meaning the nation will have spent less money encouraging people to go there.

Bonus Effect:
Global Settler Increase: +20.00

November 1500
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Middag has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+3.2 Prestige (65)

January 1501
Siege Victory!
After 430 days we have won the siege of Kamchatka!

End of the Japanese Conquest of Kamchatka (August 1499 – January 1501)
We have made peace with the backwards Kamchadals.

Terms:
We demand their full annexation.
Japan gains 0.5 prestige.


That's Kamchatka way up north there.

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Kamchatka
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish

Work to turn Kamchatka and Middag into cores is underway.

February 1501
A colonist is on its way to Manila.

May 1501
Mission Complete!
Colonize Manila
Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

Current Mission
Turn Manila into a city.

August 1501
Core Province
The province of Middag is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

October 1501
Alliance!
We have entered a military alliance with Khmer.

We have also begun the annexation of Yeren.

January 1502
Administrative Technology Advance!
Noble Republic
The notion of a noble oligarchy ruling the society has existed, since well, at least Roman times, and remained popular in some parts of the world. Now this idea is once more gaining popularity amongst those who matter.

Bonus Effect:
Allows Another Group of Ideas
Allows Noble Republic.

We have unlocked the Expansion Ideas idea group.

June 1502
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Khmer.

December 1502
GOLD RUSH!
Our miners have hit a massive deposit of gold. Massive amounts of money are flowing into the treasury.
+244.63 ducats (346.10)
+1.00 inflation (6.66%)

January 1503
Core Province
The province of Kamchatka is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

Earth Ramparts are now under construction in Middag and Kamchatka.

April 1503
We have sent diplomat to Wu to improve relations.

October 1503
Integrating Yeren
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (63)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Haiilanboo
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Furs

Udi
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Furs

Birija
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Furs

Kuru
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Naval Supplies

Miyoo Gasan
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Furs

October 1503
An Earth Rampart is under construction in Miyoo Gasan.

A diplomat heads to Haixi to fabricate a claim on the province of Urkan.

January 1504
Cloth
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Manila that the area has perfect conditions for cloth production.

Cloth will now be produced in Manila.

Hunting Accident
His body has been draped, by whom you do not know, in a white cloth now stained red by his lost vitae. They say he was found by his horse, in a clearing in the woods. You know the place they speak of. His face is calm, almost serene. You reach out to touch him. The terrible reality of the situation dawns on you. The cold you feel is that of death.

Tomohito, the heir to the throne, has died.
-25 Prestige (37)

An Heir to the Throne!
Ina (5/2/1) is the new heir to the throne. The succession is safe.

September 1504
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of The Kurils to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads for Kamikawa.

October 1504
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Haixi. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

A diplomat heads for Haixi to fabricate a claim on Hinggan province.

December 1504
Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to spend the gift generously.
+10 Prestige (46)

January 1505
Losing Face
The relative instability of our realm has led others to begin questioning my ability to maintain national cohesion. Admitting that the situation is somewhat out of our control will be a severe blow to my authority and influence.

Emperor Ietsugu insists that everything is fine!
-5 Prestige (40)

September 1505
We have lost our claim on the Jianzhou province of Yaran.

October 1505
With an army and conquistador exploring provinces in Siberia, we have come across the Chukchi tribe.

A diplomat has been sent to Chukchi to fabricate a claim on Gizhiga province.

January 1506
A diplomat has been sent to Oirat to improve relations.

Expansion Ideas Advance!
Additional Colonists
The new world is many things, most important of all, empty! Well no one important lives there at any rate. By letting people know of the boundless opportunities we have in the new world we will encourage more people to go forth and settle there.

Bonus Effect:
Colonists +1

Our new colonist has been dispatched to Jugjur province, directly north of Udi province on the Asian mainland.

June 1506
Colonial Disaster
A disaster has struck one of our colonies, many settlers have died and yet more have returned home. This is a disaster and we may even lose our colony.

Emperor Ietsugu demands that no effort be spared.
-50 Diplomatic Power

October 1506
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Chukchi. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

December 1506
The Japanese Subjugation of Chukchi
Continuing his expansion into Siberia, Emperor Ietsugu sees that the Chukchi tribe holds three provinces. Gizhiga, which Japan has a claim on, north of that is Yarmanka and Kolmya. He wishes to expand his territory for the glory of Japan, but would prefer to vassalize these backwards dogs first.

Warriors Do Not Read Books
With the war taking the focus of every capable and productive person in the nation, there is a lot less time for frivolous activities of musicians and poets. And even the best of poets is no better a soldier than a common farmer.
-1 Stability (-2)

April 1507
We have taken an absolutely brutal beating by the Chukchi military in Gizhiga.

August 1507
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Manila has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+6.4 Prestige (43)

Mission Complete!
Turn Manila into a city!
+1 base tax in Manila
+15 manpower in Manila.

A colonist has been sent to Tondo.

Current Mission
Colonize Tondo

October 1507
Mission Complete!
Colonize Tondo
Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

We have spent 103 Administrative Power to increase Stability by 1 (-1)

Work has begun to turn Manila into a core.

Current Mission
Show them the Shinto Way
We must convert Kamikawa to the Shinto faith.

May 1508
Core Province
The province of Manila is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

An Earth Rampart is now under construction in Manila.

Korea has annexed Jianzhou.

June 1508
We have maxed relations with Oirat.

November 1508
Siege Victory!
After 316 days we have won the siege of Gizhiga!

December 1508
Merchants Suffering
Our focus on mercantilism is making life hard for our merchants who trade in foreign places.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to give them support.
-10 Diplomatic Power

July 1509
The Death of Emperor Ietsugu! (Reigned from August 1473 – July 1509)
The reign of Emperor Ietsugu was a fantastic one. It led to the unification of Japan started by Shogun Yoshimasa, the colonization of Taiwan and now the Philippines. He vassalized Yeren and started colonizing in Siberia. His reign will long be remembered.

-2 Stability (-3)

A New Empress!
Empress Ina I Ashikaga (5/2/1) will now rule our kingdom. May she live long and prosper.

We spend 206 stability to get our Stability back to -1.

Royal Marriages
We have entered royal marriages with Oirat, Dai Viet and Khmer.

October 1509
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Viceroys
Makes it possible for us to establish Viceroys and thereby improve the administration of our Colonies and increase the amount of money they generate.

Bonus Effect:
Global Tariffs: +20.0%

Japanese Ideas Advance!
Higashyama Culture
Built around the ascetics of Zen Buddhism Higashyama culture saw beauty in simplicity. It saw the development of the tea ceremony, flower arranging, theater and art. This flowering culture brought great prestige to those who practiced it and would reflect greatly upon us.

Bonus Effect:
Yearly Prestige: +1.00

December 1509
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kamikawa to the one and only true faith!

Mission Complete!
Show them the Shinto Way!
+1 Stability (0)

A missionary heads to Birija.

January 1510
Siege Victory!
After 510 days we have won the siege of Yarmanka!

Iron
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Jugjur that the area is very rich in various metals but iron in particular. Iron forming the basis of the metallurgical industry, this is truly a valuable find.

Iron will now be produced in Jugjur.

July 1510
Cloth
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Tondo that the area has perfect conditions for cloth production.

Cloth will now be produced in Tondo.

September 1510
Siege Victory!
After 386 days we have won the siege of Kolyma!

October 1510
End of the Japanese Subjugation of Chukchi (December 1506 – October 1510)
Empress Ina has reached a peace accord with Chief Tygyn of the Chukchi.

Terms:
Chuckchi will become a vassal of Japan.
Chukchi will pay 11 ducats.
Japan gains 1.5 prestige (56)


You will see our new vassal waaaay up at the top.

[Grover]

October 1510
Current Mission
Turn Tondo into a city

December 1510
Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Empress Ina has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

Empress Ina ignores their demands.
Japan gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving the following effects:
National Unrest: +2.00

June 1511
Trade Failure
Our merchants have been performing poorly as of late, our great emporiums are empty of the goods of the world and more importantly our revenues are down.

Japan gets 'Trade Failure' for five years, giving the following effects:
National Trade Income Modifier: -10.0%

September 1511
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Diplomatic Insult' Casus Belli against Haixi! They have insulted us! We must show these insulting dogs superiority.

A diplomat has been sent to Haixi to fabricate a claim on Aigun.

A diplomat has been sent to Chukchi to improve relations.

January 1512
A Temple is under construction in Manila.

November 1512
Colony Self-Sustaining!
Our colony in Jugjur has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+1.2 Prestige

We have begun work to core Jugjur immediately.

A colonist heads for Okhotsk.

December 1512
An Heir to the Throne!
Yoshiaki (4/5/2) is the new heir to the throne! The succession is safe!

May 1513
Core Province
The province of Jugjur is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood!

An Earth Rampart is under construction in Jugjur.

January 1514
Visiting a Shrine
It has been a long time since last we visited the principal shrines of one of our provinces. The Shrine is located off the beaten track, on top of a mountain said to be the abode of a very powerful kami. Normally, we've gone there at least once every year, but it has been awhile now. The attendants are expecting us, should we go visit the shrine?

Empress Ina vows that this is not the year. We must work on our Han!
+50 Administrative Power
-10 Prestige (42)
-10 Legitimacy (81)

Expansion Ideas Advance!
Additional Merchants
Colonies are no good unless we got the produce home to the mother country. We must expand our merchant class to ensure that this happens.

Bonus Effect:
Merchants: +1

May 1514
A Revolt!
Yeren Nationalists have risen up in Deren and Miyoo Gasan!

June 1514
The Yeren Nationalists in Deren have been beaten back.

December 1514
Excellent Supplies
Our naval supply production has been unusually good. Giving us a boost in ship production.
Japan gets 'Good Supplies' for two years, giving the following effects:
Heavy Ship Cost: -10.0%
Light Ship Cost: -10.0%

February 1515
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Birija to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Udi.

Colony Self-Sustaining!
Our colony in Tondo has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+5.4 Prestige (46)

Mission Complete!
Turn Tondo into a city
+1 base tax in Tondo
+15 manpower in Tondo

Current Mission
Make Tondo a Core

Work has begun to make Tondo a core.

A colonist heads for Pangasinan, just north of Tondo and Manila.

A Call to Arms!
The nation of Dai Viet, our faithful ally, is requesting that we come to their aid in the Dai Vietan conquest of Limchow against Yue, Korea and Lanxang.

We decline the offer.
-25 Prestige (21)

April 1515
Rebels Successful!
Yeren Nationalists have taken control of Miyoo Gasan! Gain 10 years of nationalism in the province.

July 1515
Naval Supplies
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Okhotsk that the area would be very well suited for production of naval supplies, everything from basic wood to tar, ropes, linen and sails!

Okhotsk will now produce Naval Supplies.

Traveling Monk
The heavens have opened themselves and the rain outside falls a rattling tattoo on far off rooftops. A traveling monk has arrived at our doorsteps in Kyoto, asking for food and lodgings. The monk has given a vow of poverty, and by tradition we are obliged to aid him.

Empress Ina will naturally aid the traveler!
-71.87 ducats (80.94)
+10 prestige (30)

August 1510
Core Province
The province of Tondo is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

Mission Complete!
Make Tondo a Core!
+10 Administrative Power

We have defeated the Yeren Nationalists in Miyoo Gasan. We will now try and take back the province through a siege.

Current Mission
Fortify Tondo

An Earth Rampart is now under construction in Tondo.

June 1516
Ship Building Boom
Our ship building industry had experienced a boom in orders for merchant ships. This boom has ended and now there is surplus yard capacity. This will not last long but our navy could profit from it.

Japan gets 'Ship Building Boom' for five years, giving the following effects:
Shipbuilding Time: -20.0%

September 1516
Mission Complete!
Fortify Tondo!
+31 manpower in Tondo
+1.0 army tradition

Current Mission
Our Manpower Reserves Need to Recover

December 1516
Nobles Demand Privileges
The privileges of the nobility have been under continuous assault as Ietsugu has attempted to centralize more and more control. The nobles have finally lost their patience and are demanding that they are given back what they believe is rightfully theirs.

Empress Ina ignores their ridiculous demands.
Japan gets 'Disorder' for one year, giving the following effect:
National Unrest: +2.00

March 1517
Siege Victory!
It took 552 days, but we have taken Miyoo Gasan back from the Yeren Nationalists!

October 1517
Rivalry Ended!
Excellent news as Korea no longer considers us their rival!

[Grover]

March 1518
We have sent a diplomat to Korea to improve relations. They could still yet prove to be an ally in the future.

May 1518
Expansion Ideas Advance!
Faster Colonists
You cannot simply send colonists out and expect them to build a colony. There is a time consuming process of preparing the expedition with all the items they will need to survive in their new home. Using passed experience we can speed this process up.

Bonus Effect:
Global Settler Increase: +10.00

June 1518
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Free Colonies
Only so many people are willing to move abroad to expand our great colonial empire. However the promise of a plot of land to farm, in free hold, will encourage many more people to seek their fortune abroad. The nice thing about it is that there is plenty of land for everyone.

Bonus Effect:
Colonists: +1

Japanese Ideas Advance!
Reformed Land Holding
Traditionally land was assessed by size, but this failed to take into account that not all land is the same. From now on land will be valued according to the value of rice that can be grown on it. This will make it easier to ensure our vassals give us the troops they are supposed to provide.

Bonus Effect:
National Manpower Modifier: +20.0%

A colonist has been sent to Tauisk province.

July 1518
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Pangasinan that the surrounding waters have a very rich supply of fish. Fish may be one of the most basic foods available, but it's nonetheless an important resource.

Fish will now be produced in Pangasinan.

August 1518
Military Technology Advance!
Arquebus (6)
Although hand cannons had been developed in China in the 12th century and had spread to Europe by the 14th, the weakness of these weapons reduced their battlefield utility. Light and reliable Arquebus was able to displace bow due to three main factors. It had better armor penetration, it was easier to train men to use it, and it did not rely on the strength of the user.

Bonus Effect:
Military Tactics: +0.25
Combat width increased by 2.
Infantry Shock: +0.30
Enables Asian Steppe Cavalry
Enables Samurai Cavalry

All cavalry units have been updated to Samurai Cavalry

December 1518
Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions.

Empress Ina decides to spend the gift generously.
+10 Prestige (38)

January 1519
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Okhotsk has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+1.2 Prestige (39)

Work on a core in Okhotsk is underway.

A colonist is on their way to Penzhina.

July 1519
Core Province
The province of Okhotsk is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

November 1519
A diplomat has been sent to Oirat to improve relations.

February 1520
We have maxed relations with Korea.

April 1520
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Udi to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Kamchatka.

January 1521
Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions.

Emperor Ietsugu decides to spend the gift generously.
+10 Prestige (48)

A diplomat has been sent to Chukchi to diplomatically annex our vassal.

April 1521
We have maxed relations with Oirat.

June 1521
Colonial Enthusiasm
'A new life awaits you in the colonies! A chance to start over in a golden land of opportunity and adventure!' Colonial life isn't like this, but people believe it and are racing to get to the colonies before the opportunities disappear.

Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

July 1521
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Tauisk that surrounding waters have a very rich supply of fish. Fish may be one of the most basic foods available but it's nonetheless an important resource.

Fish will now be produced in Tauisk.

October 1521
Integrating Chukchi
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.

Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (52)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Gizhiga
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Furs

Kolyma
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Gold

Yarmanka
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Bronze

October 1521
A Constable is under construction in Kolyma.

An Earth Rampart is under construction in Okhotsk.

Native Assimilation in Pangasinan
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Pangasinan.

+100 population in Pangasinan.

December 1521
Iron
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Penzhina that the area is very rich in various metals but iron in particular. Iron forming the basis of the metallurgical industry, this is truly a valuable find.

Iron will now be produced in Penzhina.

Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with our former enemies, Korea.

April 1522
Rivals
We have removed Korea as our rival and appointed Ming as our chief rival.

A diplomat has been sent to Korea to improve relations.

May 1522
Royal Marriage
We have entered a new royal marriage with Wu.

Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Pangasinan has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+3.4 Prestige (55)

Work has begun on turning Pangasinan into a core.

Our colonist is traveling to Cagayan.

December 1522
Core Province
Pangasinan is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

We have sent a diplomat to Timurids to improve relations.

January 1523
Nobles Demand Increased Pensions
Kings had to keep their unruly nobles in line through many methods. One of the most common was cold hard cash. Nobles would demand increased pensions in exchange for relinquishing certain rights to the King.

Empress Ina accepts their demands.
Japan gets 'Tax Income Loss' for 20 years, giving the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: -10.0%

May 1523
Expansion Ideas Advance!
Organized Recruitment
In days of yore when a captain sought to recruit men to fill his regiment, the process was time-consuming as not many people wished to embrace certain death in our armies. However, by applying the principals of reason to this problem we will be able to come up with a system that will get men into uniform much quicker.

Bonus Effect:
Recruitment Time: -10.0%

July 1523
Native Assimilation in Cagayan
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Cagayan.

Gain 100 population in Cagayan (299)

August 1523
Tropical Wood
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Cagayan that the dense forests of the province are full of a rare and exceptionally beautiful type of wood.

Tropical Wood will now be produced in Cagayan.

January 1524
The House of Ashikaga is Shaken
There seems to have been a misunderstanding regarding the heritage of the great grandmother of Ina I. It seems that she was the daughter of a lowly farmer from outside Kyoto.

Empress Ina denies this story fervently.
-5 Legitimacy (81)

March 1524
An Earth Rampart is under construction in Gizhiga.

December 1524
Mission Complete!
Our Manpower Reserves Need to Recover!
+5 Prestige (56)
+10.0 Army Tradition

Current Mission
Conquer Okinawa!

Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Ryukyu. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

February 1525
The Japanese Conquest of Okinawa
Empress Ina has realized that the tiny island nation of Ryukyu and their province of Okinawa lies in direct conflict with trade lines between the main island and Taiwan. They must become part of Japanese patrimony.

April 1525
Colony Self-Sustaining!
Our colony in Tauisk has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
Prestige +1.2 (56)

Work has begun to turn Tauisk into a province.

A colonist has been sent to Ilocos.

We have maxed our relations with Timurids.

June 1525
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kamchatka to the one and only true faith!

A missionary has been sent to Gizhiga.

August 1525
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Penzhina has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+1.1 Prestige (62)

Work has begun to turn Penzhina into a core.

A colonist heads to Omolon.

A diplomat has been sent to Wu to improve relations.

October 1525
Core Province
The province of Tauisk is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

December 1525
Losing Face
The relative instability of our realm has led others to begin questioning my ability to maintain national cohesion. Admitting that the situation is somewhat out of our control will be a severe blow to my authority and influence.

Empress Ina insists that everything is fine!
-5 Prestige (56)

January 1526
Nobles Demand Increased Pensions
Kings had to keep their unruly nobles in line through many methods. One of the most common was cold hard cash. Nobles would demand increased pensions in exchange for relinquishing certain rights to the King.

Empress Ina accepts their demands.
Japan gets 'Tax Income Loss' for 20 years, giving the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: -10.0%

Siege Victory!
After 291 days we have won the siege of Okinawa!

End of the Japanese Conquest of Okinawa (February 1525 – January 1526)
The Chief of Ryukyu has accepted the full annexation of his nation to Japan.

Mission Complete!
Conquer Okinawa!
+5 Prestige (64)

[Grover]

Post-Integration Information


Provinces
Okinawa
Base Tax: 2.0
Production: Chinaware

Work has begun to turn Okinawa into a core.

February 1526
Core Province
The province of Penzhina is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

March 1526
A Revolt!
Kamchadese Nationalists have risen up in Gizhiga!

June 1526
Colonial Disaster
A disaster has struck one of our colonies, many settlers have died and yet more have returned home. This is a disaster and we may even lose our colony.

Empress Ina decides to spare no effort.
-50 Diplomatic Power

July 1526
The Nationalists in Gizhiga have been defeated.

November 1526
Current Mission
Colonize Lanao

February 1527
Core Province
The province of Okinawa is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

May 1527
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Cagayan has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+3.0 Prestige (64)

Work to turn Cagayan into a core has begun.

A colonist heads for Lanao.

Chinaware
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Ilocos that the area has perfect conditions for production of high value luxuries like chinaware.

Chinaware will now be produced in Ilocos

June 1527
Native Assimilation in Ilocos
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Ilocos.

Gain 100 population in Ilocos (477)

August 1527
Mission Complete!
Colonize Lanao!
Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00

Current Mission
Turn Lanao Into a City

November 1527
Core Province
The province of Cagayan is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

January 1528
Agricultural Revolution
We have managed to increase our agricultural production by implementing new farming techniques for plantations, irrigation and land properties organizations and thereby bring higher tax income to our state.

Empress Ina decides to raise taxes.
Gain 1 base tax in Owari.

February 1528
We have maxed relations with Wu.

A diplomat has been sent to Dai Viet to improve relations after breaking our alliance by refusing their Call to Arms.

March 1528
New Generation of Samurai
A new generation of Samurai has come of age. The relative peace with which we have been blessed during the past few years has caused the young generation to grow up soft, and more disposed to administrative tasks than to the Art of War. We could accept this development, or call for a return to more military virtues.

Empress Ina has decided that Japan could use more administrators.
+30 Administrative Power

Expansion Ideas Advance!
Additional Diplomats
The drive to expand our country means we must also expand our diplomatic reach. We must ensure that our diplomatic service is properly staffed.

Bonus Effect:
Diplomatic Relations: +1

We have sent a diplomat to Khmer to improve relations.

July 1528
Fur
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Omolon that the area has a very rich supply of wildlife and perfect conditions for fur trade.

Fur will now be produced in Omolon.

February 1529
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Yeren. They hold provinces that we have claims on.

Yeren has popped out of the war between Oirat and Buryatia against Haixi.

June 1529
Tropical Wood
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Lanao that the dense forests of the province are full of a rare and exceptionally beautiful type of wood.

Tropical Wood will now be produced in Lanao.

Military Technology Advance!
The Limber (7)
Artillery had been documented in Europe since the 13th century, but due to its lack of mobility, it had very limited battlefield use. The development of the Limber in the 1470s allowed guns to become more mobile and thus useful.

Bonus Effect:
Military Tactics: +0.25
Infantry Fire: +0.10
Artillery Fire: +1.00
Enables Large Cast Bronze Mortar
Enables Houfnice

September 1529
Wokou
The south coast of Goreyo Korea was the first to be raided by Wokou in the summer of 1223 according to the history book Goryeosa that states that 'Japanese (pirates) attacked Gurnju'. The earliest record of Japanese pirates in China is from 1302. Because of the economic embargo forced upon Japan by the Ming Dynasty and later the Qing Dynasty, pirate trade was the only way to secure Chinese goods. Bahan, often written as afan or pofan which means 'tattered sails' was the term often used for Japanese pirates. The Ming and Regent Toyotomi Hideyoshi of Japan worked successfully together to stop the Wokou raids. Most of the Wokou began returning to more traditional seafaring activities as enforcement of the bans on maritime trade subsided.

Empress Ina tells the Wokou to cease and desist.
Korea's opinion of Japan changed by +20
Ming's opinion of Japan changed by +20

January 1530
New Trade Research is Heretical
We have had complaints from several dignitaries in our country that the new practicies of our merchants are clearly heretical, and that we should put a stop to them.

Empress Ina ignores the demands.
-10 Prestige (49)

February 1530
We have maxed relations with Dai Viet.

March 1530
A diplomat has been sent to Yeren to fabricate a claim on Urkan.

May 1530
Colony Self-Sustaining!
Our colony in Ilocos has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+2.8 Prestige (51)

Work has begun to turn Ilocos into a core.

Our colonist heads for Panay.

November 1530
Core Province
The province of Ilocos is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

December 1530
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Gizhiga to the one and only true faith!

A missionary heads to Okinawa.

March 1531
Casus Belli
We have re-gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Yeren. They hold provinces that we have claims on!

April 1531
The Japanese Subjugation of Yeren
Empress Ina sees a weak Yeren to her west. They have recently been reformed and hold just two provinces. She wishes to make them a vassal once more.

Empress Ina has declared war.

June 1531
Both Yeren provinces are now under siege.

Diplomatic Faux Pas
In the middle of a very important state event at the court of one of our neighbors, our ambassador committed the most terrible faux pas. Word of this has spread and our diplomats are finding life more difficult as our neighbors devote a large amount of time to laughing at them.

Japan gets 'Diplomatic Faux Pas' for five years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -1.00

July 1531
We have maxed relations with Khmer.

A diplomat heads for Korea to improve relations.

August 1531
Colony Self-Sustaining!
Our colony in Omolon has grown enough to become self-sustaining.
+1.2 Prestige (55)

Work on turning Omolon into a core has begun.

A colonist heads for Karalveyem.

January 1532
Great Economy Policy
With the great administrative leadership of Empress Ina, we've been able to reduce the accumulated inflation of our country quite dramatically this last year.

Lose 1.00 inflation (5.85%)

February 1532
Core Province
The province of Omolon is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.

Siege Victory!
After 280 days we have won the siege of Hinggan.

April 1532
Siege Victory
After 291 days we have won the siege of Urkan!

End of the Japanese Subjugation of Yeren (April 1531 – April 1532)
Empress Ina has reached a peace accord with Khan Min Ning I Aisin Gioro of Yeren.

Terms:
Yeren will convert to Shinto.
Yeren will become a vassal of Japan.
Yeren will pay 48 ducats.
Japan gains 7.0 prestige (61)