One Hundred Years of Reform - A Qing AAR

TigerofMalaysia · 13-11-2006, 02:16

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REFORM
A Qing Dynasty AAR

The Guangxu Emperor
In 1895 the Qing Empire was dealt a shocking defeat in the First Sino-Japanese war. Japan, not China had become the dominant power in East Asia, by modernizing its armed forces, its industry and its government system. In an attempt to overcome the ill-fortune that had come upon China ever since the Opium Wars, the Guangxu Emperor, with the aid of the Reformer's Kang Yowei and Liang Qichao. During these 100 days, the emperor issued edict after edict in an attempt to modernize and reform China. Conservative forces, particularly the Emperess Dowager, were horrified by the drastic changes to China. The Emperesss planned with the aid of the General Yuan Shikai, to lead a coup to depose the Emperor. The Emperor learned of the Plans, and had the Emperess placed under arrest and had Yuan Shikai executed, consolidating his position as emperor.
In 1905 the confucian examination required to enter the Chinese bueracracy were abolished, and in 1907 a constitution was drawn up for the first time. Modelled off the Meiji constitution, the Emperor was the Head of State and Supreme commander of the Armed Forces. A parliment was to be formed by democratic elections, and the parliment would then elect a Prime Minister. The Emperor always held the power to dismiss the parliment and the Prime Minister. Liang Qichao served as the First Prime Minister of China, untill his death in 1929. He was then Replaced by the Military Reformist Yuan Xishan. Under Yuan the military began to play an increasing role in Chinese politics, matching a parrallel build up by Japan. China, with the Aid of German allies has once again grown strong, and is ready to reassert itself as the Great Power in East Asia.

GeneralHannibal · 13-11-2006, 02:18

I guess Japan won't own Manchuria now will

.

Pattons Cavalry · 13-11-2006, 04:42

Interesting, and a good start keep going strong I see potential in this AAR.

flange3 · 13-11-2006, 05:42

Is this carried over from Victoria:Revolutions? Sounds quite interesting.

TigerofMalaysia · 13-11-2006, 10:58

Nope, its created entirely by me mucking about in the event and scenario files

Bonafacio · 13-11-2006, 11:09

sounds really cool, what kind of modding have you done for this AAR, can you give us a brief rundown at all?? oh yeah subscribed for sure

TigerofMalaysia · 13-11-2006, 13:09

I've used Nationalist China as a base for the Qing rather then creating a whole new nation. I've added the obvious minister requirements. Guangxu is head of state, though he's 65 now, and Yan Xishan is Head of Government and Armaments minister. Guangxu is a Weary Stiff-Neck, and Yan Xishan is a Old General and Military Entrepreneur. I've increased all tech teams skill by one to represent China's superior position, and taken away that massive 25% dissent. I know this must seem super-cheatery to everyone who's skilled at playing Nationalist China, but I've always founded my AARs on concepts and writing, mainly because I suck at HoI2 :P As for all my event modding, I'm going to keep that as a secret in order to avoid spoiling the plot.

Bonafacio · 13-11-2006, 13:15

sounds really cool, makes sense to use Nat China as the base for a modded Qing state, look forward to seeing your events (i suck at events

)

Myth · 13-11-2006, 13:48

funky, I'll keep an eye on this

*stnylan* · 13-11-2006, 19:15

Always nice to see Chinese AARs.

lifeless · 13-11-2006, 22:08

interesting...

TigerofMalaysia · 13-11-2006, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonafacio

sounds really cool, makes sense to use Nat China as the base for a modded Qing state, look forward to seeing your events (i suck at events

)

evidently so do I. Is anyone who has experience coding willing to look over one event that I programmed that keeps causing the game to crash?

TigerofMalaysia · 15-11-2006, 02:30

Bugs are worked out. So I will post the first update tommorow.

Bonafacio · 15-11-2006, 10:37

Yipee

son of liberty · 15-11-2006, 10:43

It is tomorrow. Can't wait.

TigerofMalaysia · 15-11-2006, 20:56

By 1936, military figures dominated the cabinet. Yan's position as Prime Minister not only included the role as the head of China's parliment, but also as Chief of Staff to the Emperor who was the Supreme Commander of China's forces. He also was directly involved in coordinating production of arms and the formation of greater industry in China. As 1936 dawned, The emperor addressed the nation, highlight the need for further integration of western technology and practice, as well as a reasertion of China's role in East Asia (Moved one towards interventionalism)

Yan Xishan's immediate goal was to effectively organize the military's labyrinth system of arsenels, in order to more effectively supply his troops. He charged the training of the army and its officers to General Alexander Von Falkenhausen, a German Military advisor. He planned to train and equip the Chinese Army much in the way of the German Army of the Great War.

China's industrial capacity could surpass most European States, what she lacked in intensive industrialization and technology she made up for in shear size and labor.

On March 19th, Yan finalized an agreement with the Mauser company, with the aid of the German embassy, for rights to domestically produce the Karabiner 98k for the Chinese Army.

The Emperor had commisioned the design of a New Class of Battleships to be the cornerstone of the Chinese navy.The Navy had been neglected in favor of the Army since the Sino-Japanese war, as China was concerned with maintaining her own territory rather then projecting it in to the pacific. On March 29th, Naval engineers presented the imperial court with their designs. They however were antiquated. They would be a match only for the most outdated ships in opposing navies, and the Emperor (under Yan's council) demanded further refinement of the design to match the Most powerful warships of the day.

On April 21st, the first line of domestically produced Chinese Aircraft were completed by the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company (CAMCO) in Hangzhou. The Aircraft performed aerial manuevers for the Emperor, but these were severely limited in their technical skill due to the poor quality of Chinese Pilots. The company also unveiled domestically produced Caproni CA.101 bombers.

1936 was a year of rapid improvement for both Industry and the Army, preparing China against any foreign power.

Myth · 15-11-2006, 21:00

oi, that yan xishan guy seems pretty powerful. I already smell something along the lines of a coup!

GeneralHannibal · 15-11-2006, 21:15

Do you also own Manchuria?

soonerborn0524 · 15-11-2006, 21:56

Wait, are there the warlord's states?

*stnylan* · 15-11-2006, 22:15

Mmm, an Asian power suffering from a military coup...

An interesting possibility, considering what happened over the water.

13-11-2006, 02:16	#1
TigerofMalaysia Major Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 505	One Hundred Years of Reform - A Qing AAR ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REFORM A Qing Dynasty AAR The Guangxu Emperor In 1895 the Qing Empire was dealt a shocking defeat in the First Sino-Japanese war. Japan, not China had become the dominant power in East Asia, by modernizing its armed forces, its industry and its government system. In an attempt to overcome the ill-fortune that had come upon China ever since the Opium Wars, the Guangxu Emperor, with the aid of the Reformer's Kang Yowei and Liang Qichao. During these 100 days, the emperor issued edict after edict in an attempt to modernize and reform China. Conservative forces, particularly the Emperess Dowager, were horrified by the drastic changes to China. The Emperesss planned with the aid of the General Yuan Shikai, to lead a coup to depose the Emperor. The Emperor learned of the Plans, and had the Emperess placed under arrest and had Yuan Shikai executed, consolidating his position as emperor. In 1905 the confucian examination required to enter the Chinese bueracracy were abolished, and in 1907 a constitution was drawn up for the first time. Modelled off the Meiji constitution, the Emperor was the Head of State and Supreme commander of the Armed Forces. A parliment was to be formed by democratic elections, and the parliment would then elect a Prime Minister. The Emperor always held the power to dismiss the parliment and the Prime Minister. Liang Qichao served as the First Prime Minister of China, untill his death in 1929. He was then Replaced by the Military Reformist Yuan Xishan. Under Yuan the military began to play an increasing role in Chinese politics, matching a parrallel build up by Japan. China, with the Aid of German allies has once again grown strong, and is ready to reassert itself as the Great Power in East Asia. __________________ Attack of the Gay Communazi Militias!

13-11-2006, 02:18	#2
GeneralHannibal Field Marshal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,883	I guess Japan won't own Manchuria now will . __________________ "How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct." - Benjamin Disraeli "Morality may consist solely in the courage of making a choice." - Leon Blum

13-11-2006, 10:58	#5
TigerofMalaysia Major Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 505	Nope, its created entirely by me mucking about in the event and scenario files __________________ Attack of the Gay Communazi Militias!

13-11-2006, 11:09	#6
Bonafacio Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Brent East Posts: 302	sounds really cool, what kind of modding have you done for this AAR, can you give us a brief rundown at all?? oh yeah subscribed for sure __________________ Rebolusyon!, a Philippines DD AAR. 1936-1945 (Abandoned) Under the banner of the Snow Leopard - Alania CK AAR (Well and truly abandoned) Chronicle of Patzinakia, A Pecheneg AAR.Ongoing!!!

13-11-2006, 13:09	#7
TigerofMalaysia Major Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 505	I've used Nationalist China as a base for the Qing rather then creating a whole new nation. I've added the obvious minister requirements. Guangxu is head of state, though he's 65 now, and Yan Xishan is Head of Government and Armaments minister. Guangxu is a Weary Stiff-Neck, and Yan Xishan is a Old General and Military Entrepreneur. I've increased all tech teams skill by one to represent China's superior position, and taken away that massive 25% dissent. I know this must seem super-cheatery to everyone who's skilled at playing Nationalist China, but I've always founded my AARs on concepts and writing, mainly because I suck at HoI2 :P As for all my event modding, I'm going to keep that as a secret in order to avoid spoiling the plot. __________________ Attack of the Gay Communazi Militias!

13-11-2006, 04:42	#3
Pattons Cavalry Sock Puppet Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 43	Interesting, and a good start keep going strong I see potential in this AAR.

13-11-2006, 05:42	#4
flange3 Sergeant Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 93	Is this carried over from Victoria:Revolutions? Sounds quite interesting.

13-11-2006, 13:15	#8
Bonafacio Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Brent East Posts: 302	sounds really cool, makes sense to use Nat China as the base for a modded Qing state, look forward to seeing your events (i suck at events ) __________________ Rebolusyon!, a Philippines DD AAR. 1936-1945 (Abandoned) Under the banner of the Snow Leopard - Alania CK AAR (Well and truly abandoned) Chronicle of Patzinakia, A Pecheneg AAR.Ongoing!!!

13-11-2006, 13:48	#9
Myth Nascent Strategic TheAARist Demi Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Reading, England Posts: 6,903	funky, I'll keep an eye on this __________________ Current AAR: Explorations in Strategy - Italy at War WritAAR of the Week 06/10/09 Favorite HoI3 History Book AAR Q3 2009 \| Favorite HoI3 Gameplay AAR Q4 2009 Read about my full body of AAR works here! Fan of the Week 13/08/09

13-11-2006, 19:15	#10
stnylan Compulsive CommentatAAR Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Taunton, UK Posts: 17,025 Blog Entries: 7	Always nice to see Chinese AARs. __________________ To view is human, to comment is divine. "Be not afraid" - John Paul II "The Christian way has not been tried and found wanting, it has been found to be hard and left untried" - GK Chesterton. Completed AAR: In Memory of France EU2 View my full AAR list at The Inkwell My blog From Across the Pond and My library, and my Paradox blog Ask not what AARland can do for you, but what you can do for AARland. If you are writing a HoI3 AAR, remember to report it in the LibrAARy update thread for inclusion in the HoI3 LibrAARy.

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15-11-2006, 02:30	#13
TigerofMalaysia Major Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 505	Bugs are worked out. So I will post the first update tommorow. __________________ Attack of the Gay Communazi Militias!

15-11-2006, 10:37	#14
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15-11-2006, 10:43	#15
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15-11-2006, 20:56	#16
TigerofMalaysia Major Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 505	By 1936, military figures dominated the cabinet. Yan's position as Prime Minister not only included the role as the head of China's parliment, but also as Chief of Staff to the Emperor who was the Supreme Commander of China's forces. He also was directly involved in coordinating production of arms and the formation of greater industry in China. As 1936 dawned, The emperor addressed the nation, highlight the need for further integration of western technology and practice, as well as a reasertion of China's role in East Asia (Moved one towards interventionalism) Yan Xishan's immediate goal was to effectively organize the military's labyrinth system of arsenels, in order to more effectively supply his troops. He charged the training of the army and its officers to General Alexander Von Falkenhausen, a German Military advisor. He planned to train and equip the Chinese Army much in the way of the German Army of the Great War. China's industrial capacity could surpass most European States, what she lacked in intensive industrialization and technology she made up for in shear size and labor. On March 19th, Yan finalized an agreement with the Mauser company, with the aid of the German embassy, for rights to domestically produce the Karabiner 98k for the Chinese Army. The Emperor had commisioned the design of a New Class of Battleships to be the cornerstone of the Chinese navy.The Navy had been neglected in favor of the Army since the Sino-Japanese war, as China was concerned with maintaining her own territory rather then projecting it in to the pacific. On March 29th, Naval engineers presented the imperial court with their designs. They however were antiquated. They would be a match only for the most outdated ships in opposing navies, and the Emperor (under Yan's council) demanded further refinement of the design to match the Most powerful warships of the day. On April 21st, the first line of domestically produced Chinese Aircraft were completed by the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company (CAMCO) in Hangzhou. The Aircraft performed aerial manuevers for the Emperor, but these were severely limited in their technical skill due to the poor quality of Chinese Pilots. The company also unveiled domestically produced Caproni CA.101 bombers. 1936 was a year of rapid improvement for both Industry and the Army, preparing China against any foreign power. __________________ Attack of the Gay Communazi Militias!

15-11-2006, 21:00	#17
Myth Nascent Strategic TheAARist Demi Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Reading, England Posts: 6,903	oi, that yan xishan guy seems pretty powerful. I already smell something along the lines of a coup! __________________ Current AAR: Explorations in Strategy - Italy at War WritAAR of the Week 06/10/09 Favorite HoI3 History Book AAR Q3 2009 \| Favorite HoI3 Gameplay AAR Q4 2009 Read about my full body of AAR works here! Fan of the Week 13/08/09

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15-11-2006, 22:15	#20
stnylan Compulsive CommentatAAR Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Taunton, UK Posts: 17,025 Blog Entries: 7	Mmm, an Asian power suffering from a military coup... An interesting possibility, considering what happened over the water. __________________ To view is human, to comment is divine. "Be not afraid" - John Paul II "The Christian way has not been tried and found wanting, it has been found to be hard and left untried" - GK Chesterton. Completed AAR: In Memory of France EU2 View my full AAR list at The Inkwell My blog From Across the Pond and My library, and my Paradox blog Ask not what AARland can do for you, but what you can do for AARland. If you are writing a HoI3 AAR, remember to report it in the LibrAARy update thread for inclusion in the HoI3 LibrAARy.