Dai Viet
GC, V 1.05
Hard, Aggressive
Missions off
VP's on
Notes:
- try to unite Greater Asian Empire
- do not declare war without CB
- no file editing/cheat codes
- gain colonies/TP in the Americas, Australia, India and Siberia
This is not only my first attempt at an Asian power, but my first AAR as well so please bear with me. Also, my first GC playing hard/aggressive so we'll see how that goes too.
Introduction:
After twenty years of Chinese domination, the people of Dai Viet were ready to unburden themselves from their overlord's suppressive yolk. They found leadership in a fierce warrior, a wealthy landowner by the name of Le Loi. Under his command, they were able to spring forth on the world like a tiger now able to rise to their promised greatness.
Though they were a strong Buddhist society, Le Loi did learn from the Chinese the teachings of Confucius for there was order and power in the message that he taught. However, he did not understand how the Chinese emperor could claim himself ruler of anyone for he could not keep his own people happy and unrebellious. Le Loi thought of himself as the true Son of Heaven and rightful emperor of all the Chinese people. Only in this way could he fulfill his duty, to bring true peace throughout the land, for this was the teaching of Confucius. In this peace he would be able to make this land great so that all may share in such plentiful bounty and his people would be delivered from suffering.
This was no longer to be the kingdom of Annam for they would stand in no one's shadow now. Like a phoenix risen from the ashes, this would be the Great Kingdom of Dai Co Viet.
The Beginning:
The area of Dai Viet is bordered by their overlord China (we are their vassals) to the north, Vientiane to the west and Cambodia and Champa to the southwest and southeast respectively. These last provinces, those that call themselves Champa are traditional lands of Dai Co Viet.
Le Loi is our leader attempting to free us from our vassal state. He is strong militarily, but average in administration and diplomacy. We begin with a stability of -3, no doubt because of the oppressive nature of the Chinese. Le Loi commands 25,000 troops in the capital of Hanoi. They are joined by some 10,000 Chinese troops acting as an occupation force.
Domestically, Dai Viet is a semi-aristocratic society of feudal lords and serfs (Arist. 7, Serf. 7). They are equally addept at both land and sea (Land 5), as well as offensive and defensive battle (Offense 5) but choose quantity over quality in their forces (Quality 2). They are a decentralized people, but what leadership they have is rather narrowminded (Centr. 2, Innov. 3). They have no trade to speak of, but favor mercantilistic policies with other kingdoms (Merc. 9).
Further, they are not wealthy (150 ducats in the till) but their provinces do provide goods that would surely fetch a great price if they could establish a strong trade market for them. This is the position Le Loi finds himself in the year 1419.
With Tet less than a month away, Le Loi burns incense to remember those that have passed and to honor his ancestor's spirit. He asks for guidance in the months ahead so he might be victorious and honorable against the Chinese and gain his people's freedom.
Rebel Leader and later King
Le Loi
GC, V 1.05
Hard, Aggressive
Missions off
VP's on
Notes:
- try to unite Greater Asian Empire
- do not declare war without CB
- no file editing/cheat codes
- gain colonies/TP in the Americas, Australia, India and Siberia
This is not only my first attempt at an Asian power, but my first AAR as well so please bear with me. Also, my first GC playing hard/aggressive so we'll see how that goes too.
Introduction:
After twenty years of Chinese domination, the people of Dai Viet were ready to unburden themselves from their overlord's suppressive yolk. They found leadership in a fierce warrior, a wealthy landowner by the name of Le Loi. Under his command, they were able to spring forth on the world like a tiger now able to rise to their promised greatness.
Though they were a strong Buddhist society, Le Loi did learn from the Chinese the teachings of Confucius for there was order and power in the message that he taught. However, he did not understand how the Chinese emperor could claim himself ruler of anyone for he could not keep his own people happy and unrebellious. Le Loi thought of himself as the true Son of Heaven and rightful emperor of all the Chinese people. Only in this way could he fulfill his duty, to bring true peace throughout the land, for this was the teaching of Confucius. In this peace he would be able to make this land great so that all may share in such plentiful bounty and his people would be delivered from suffering.
This was no longer to be the kingdom of Annam for they would stand in no one's shadow now. Like a phoenix risen from the ashes, this would be the Great Kingdom of Dai Co Viet.
The Beginning:
The area of Dai Viet is bordered by their overlord China (we are their vassals) to the north, Vientiane to the west and Cambodia and Champa to the southwest and southeast respectively. These last provinces, those that call themselves Champa are traditional lands of Dai Co Viet.
Le Loi is our leader attempting to free us from our vassal state. He is strong militarily, but average in administration and diplomacy. We begin with a stability of -3, no doubt because of the oppressive nature of the Chinese. Le Loi commands 25,000 troops in the capital of Hanoi. They are joined by some 10,000 Chinese troops acting as an occupation force.
Domestically, Dai Viet is a semi-aristocratic society of feudal lords and serfs (Arist. 7, Serf. 7). They are equally addept at both land and sea (Land 5), as well as offensive and defensive battle (Offense 5) but choose quantity over quality in their forces (Quality 2). They are a decentralized people, but what leadership they have is rather narrowminded (Centr. 2, Innov. 3). They have no trade to speak of, but favor mercantilistic policies with other kingdoms (Merc. 9).
Further, they are not wealthy (150 ducats in the till) but their provinces do provide goods that would surely fetch a great price if they could establish a strong trade market for them. This is the position Le Loi finds himself in the year 1419.
With Tet less than a month away, Le Loi burns incense to remember those that have passed and to honor his ancestor's spirit. He asks for guidance in the months ahead so he might be victorious and honorable against the Chinese and gain his people's freedom.
Rebel Leader and later King
Le Loi
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