Well that went as planned. At least it seems that you recovered well from the loss of the Mandate of Heaven.
Harry has become more whiny lately, hasn't he?
Harry has become more whiny lately, hasn't he?
I picture (hear?) that mournful trumpet sound they like to use for comic effect on tv and radio...
Seems the wrong member of the Imperial household has been taking the 'die' part of the three-step-program to heart.
That's what she gets for hanging around with Astarte all the time... It's just not healthy.
Also liked QM's commentary on the weights and measurements event. Liked it very much.
Okay, so how bad is it/will it be to be at war with Vijayanagar, seeing as they appear to have consolidated their hold on most of the Indian Peninsula?
Good stuff. You never seem to have much luck with the stability events, the years spent without the Mandate of Heaven must have been a right pain in the backside with rebels marauding all over the nation. I do rather like the QM's forthright and simply plan for Jiajing, hopefully he puts off stage three for now though. Hopefully too if he succeeds with stage one once more, the QM refrains from anymore partying!
That temporary loss of the mandate of heaven was rather underwhelming, I was expecting a hail of rebellions... I guess you recovered stability quite fast. Mind you, you are still on time for a succession war
Well that went as planned. At least it seems that you recovered well from the loss of the Mandate of Heaven.
Harry has become more whiny lately, hasn't he?
This is the most balanced you've had the three factions for a while, though the regency will put an end to that.
Are you sparing us any semi-official explanation for the emperor's death this time for fear it would be too implausible? (i.e. He fell in the giant vase and drowned as it happened to be full of peach liquor...)
I do really rather love that the QM's version of tact is to tell a person to begin breeding as quickly as possible before getting himself killed (something Jiajing managed with considerable aplomb) and her version of subtlety is to begin assassinating nobles! A pity Jiajing has passed, he seemed useful for juggling the court factions if for little else. Youxue looks a good prospect but whether he proves one after suffering under the 'care' of Harry or the QM for the next thirteen years is another matter.
I grabbed the chief Eunuch and reminded him that China's destiny is in the West.
[H – but you forgot when you grabbed him that he is a Eunuch ... its not the same effect]
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And just who authorised this?
[H – seemed like a good idea while you off skulking in your palace]
I do not skulk, I withdraw gracefully when it is appropriate
[H – aye right, same way as you dance gracefully]
[H – but you forgot when you grabbed him that he is a Eunuch ... its not the same effect]
Interesting developments with the new Idea. Definitely taking advantage of the Eunuch dominance, let's see how far it can get you in your colonization efforts.
Really liked that first comment - it's unusual for Harry to have his wits about him that much. And that second exchange was lovely, too: the back-and-forth bickering really shows just how petty Harry and Queen Mum are. Not exactly the best advertisement for deities around the world, are they now?
No interest in the other side of the Indian Ocean for now then?
That line is simply brilliant!
Good to see you are getting colonisation underway and have also polished off the Mongols via defecting provinces. Rather more worrying that stability continues to be an issue and the Eunuchs are so entrenched in power. Still, progress is being made.
Ah, colonisation. Enjoy it while it lasts. I gather with the heir taking the reins of the realm it will be the two other faction that will rise to power; so make the most of it now.
Btw is it me or what but somwhow I get the impression that with eunuchs in power China got, hm... hm... so pleasantly, hm... - how to put it - 'revibrated'?
Well it could be worse, at least this bunch know how to erect buildings
You may laugh at her swimwear, but if you think the QM doesn't have the power to send her army of peacocks across time and space to haunt you, you'd be wrong – watch your backyard...
You may laugh at her swimwear, but if you think the QM doesn't have the power to send her army of peacocks across time and space to haunt you, you'd be wrong – watch your backyard...
After that, mysteriously the last peacock disappeared too