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New Capitol at Luoyang

Disastrous flooding of the Yellow River, and subsequent famine during the reign of the now-deposed usurper Wang Mang, caused upheavel throughout the empire. The royal tumuli at Chang-an were sacked and the city left in ruins. Guang Wu Di, the new emperor and legitimate heir to the Han throne, has decreed that a new Han capital must be established further east at Luoyand.
In the early days of Chang-an, your ancestor nobly served the renowned Emperor Wu Di as city administrator. Our sagacious new emperor now calls upon you, to see if you possess the same shrewd administrative and planning skills as your esteemed ancestor.
Furthermore, trade along the Silk Road must be resumed forthwith, as a distant empire's thirst for our luxurious silk is hard to quench. Meanwhile, our northern border remains a problem, as the wily Xiongnu are quick to take advantage of our recent internal strife. Trusted generals predice that barbarian raids targeting border cities should not be unexpected.
Any spare hours the citizens might have can now be spent relaxing in lovely Tai Chi parks. Paying homage to Zao Jun, a respected Daoist deity, could provide important benefits to the growing city. Lastly, remain cautious of the dangerous and unpredictable waters.

City - Luoyang
Starts Feb 25 CE
21000 starting cash on Normal

Requirements:
  • Population of 4000
  • 120 people in Impressive Compound or better
  • 2500 people in Ornate Apartment or better

Food : Soybeans, Wheat
Resources : Hemp, Raw Silk, Clay, Wood
Products : Ceramics, Lacquerware, Silk, Carved Jade, Weapons

Housing Limits : Ornate Apt (no tea), Impressive Compounds (no drama or tea)

This one is going to take a little bit more housing than our previous missions. The 4000 population goal is roughly 60 ornate apartments and 120 people in impressive compound means you need at least six of them. I decided on one block of all common housing and a second mixed housing block, both off the same grand market. I started the same way I always do with hemp and food farms the first year and adding mulberry sheds as workers became available. With silk and ceramics, evolving the housing is easy. Put those people to work making things for trade and weapons for a couple of defensive forts. Looking ahead to the final episode, you can start gathering animals for the menagerie and set aside a place for the Temple Complex.

Sample Events

  • Mar 25 Loulan becomes Ally
  • May 25 Trade with Chengdu, and Yen Open up
  • Aug 25 Trade with Guangzhou opens up
  • Apr 28 Loulan under attack by Xiongnu. Request troops
  • Jul 28 Lo-lang launches invasion in 6 months - bribed them off
  • Feb 29 Finished with Perfect Harmony

Pop 4129
160 in Impressive Compound or better

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