Yanzhong

Yanzhong

Primary Culture

Jiangszun

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Religion

High Philosophy

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Traditions
+1 Diplomats
+10% Trade Efficiency

The League of YanszinThe League of Yanszin is an organization of the five city-states at the heart of the region: Yanzhong, Guhe, Yangcheng, Anjiang and Yingzhen. Founded in 276 AA, they are bound together for defense against the surrounding warlords.\n\nOther Yansheni nations do not greatly trust them, yet they always seem to manage to get great deals. They have always gotten themselves out of difficult situations, pulling strings behind the scenes to bring about peace with minimal losses or even gains. Most famously, they would play a central role in the conspiracy that led to the murder of Jaher.
+33% Spy Network Construction

The River FleetOne of the main features of Yanzhong is its large riverport. This is both where they receive river-going cargo and where they house the river fleet that protects their trade interests along the Yan. This fleet does not merely guard against brigands, it also serves to ensure reduced tariffs that their neighbours may seek to unleash upon merchants bound for Yanzhong.
+10% Domestic Trade Power

Stories of Men and DemonMany people visit Yanzhong as they travel up and down the Yan river. And they bring their coin and stories with them. Playwrights and actors have gathered in the middle of this crossroads, to take advantage of this opportunity, and so Yanzhong has become the heart of Yansheni culture. Now, it is not merely a hub for trade, but people come from all corners of Yanshen to witness famous plays and dances depicting the myths and history of their people.
-10% Culture Conversion Cost
+1 Yearly Prestige

The Fishermen of TianhuYanzhong's positioning between the Yan river and the Tianhu lake has left them uniquely reliant upon fishing. And such is clearly reflected in their cuisine.\n\nTheir particular variety of sweetened, grilled or pickled fish are known and beloved by all, both low and highborn. The largest group of fishermen, those that fish the Tianhu, also provide large stocks of pickeled fish for military supply.
-10% Land Attrition

YanszinwangWhile all are equal within the Yanszin in principle. Yanszin has attained a primary position among its peers, partially due to its wealth in trade, and partially due to its cultural importance.\n\nThe has been able to throw around its political weight to sway the other cities into following its advice. In this it is quite often challenged by the more populous Anjiang, who have always come second. And so Yanzhong remains the Yanszinwang, the Lord of the Yanszin.
+1 Diplomatic Reputation

Fraternal LearningWhile independently ruled, Yanzhong and Yangcheng have been brother cities for centuries, with noble families closely intertwined very close diplomatic ties. Of course there are mutual benefits. As one of the weaker members of the Yanszin, Yangcheng's interests are protected by Yanzhong. In turn the Yangcheng send some of their best scholars to aid in the governance of Yanzhong.
-10% Advisor Cost

Secrets of the TradeMerchants from Yanzhong can be found all over Haless, conducting business and sniffing out new opportunities. They have at times been accused of being spies for their home city, but it is never quite clear wether their investigations are of a strictly personal, commercial nature, or whether they have a deeper political background.
-20% Covert Action Relation Impact
+1 Merchants

Ambition
-25% Mercenary Maintenance

History

TBD

Strategy

TBD