Great Jing (Jing)



Summary & Early Years Great Jing, shortened to "Jing" Is a East-Artopaian Hybrid Meritocracy and Monarchy. Great Jing was founded in 1354 by Xi Jing I following the collapse of the Luan Dynasty, a steppe-led minority government originally set up following the Great-Steppe invasion of 1193. Jing since then has fanatically repressed the northern steppe tribes, keeping them from becoming too powerful. Projects such as the Northern Wall were undertaken to prevent any steppe invasions from occurring. The Northern Wall was later completed in 1415, spanning hundred of miles. Jing would continue with similar, but smaller border projects until 1483. Great Jing, after walling itself in, would take to the seas in 1402, becoming a sprawling colonial empire for more than 3 centuries. After internal disasters however, Jing now must look inwards in deciding the future of the nation.

Colonization Period After Taming the Northern Tribes, Great Jing began a large exploration campaign during the reign of Lu Jing in 1402, His reign would lead to great discoveries in the Dunic and Rhoddic Seas. In his final years, he would set about mapping much of the coast in the Vercassian Sea. In 1444, Bauo Jing, the next emperor would follow in Lu Jing's footsteps, setting up colonies south of the Al Adam Pass (1467), and the Aepwan Islands (1488). This would occupy much of the Emperor's time, often working closely with colonial governors to ascertain the success of the colonies. These colonies would become centers of trade and commerce, and after the discovery of copper on the Aepwan islands, would cause a small rush of companies to quickly develop the islands. Jing Explorers, setting to find areas south of Dalteug Bay, would discover the continent of Kanta, along with the Ecric Islands. Small colonies would be attempted on the islands and Kanta itself, though due to disease and distance, Kanta and South Ecric was abandoned In 1494. Bauo Jing would die in late 1493. His heir, Zhao Jing I, was unlike his father, he was a staunch militarist and seeked glory, and as his father lay on his deathbed, he readied Jing against the many Maritime kingdoms of Simunwan. Zhao lead an ultimately victorious, but bloody war with those on the north-eastern most island. Though the Jing had never fought large, protracted naval engagements, nearly a century of exploration had lead to the creation of much larger ships, those capable of deep-sea navigation. These ship designs would be quickly upgraded into warships, and in 1501, Zhao, wielding a fleet of 255 war galleons would finish the Simunwan Kingdoms in a decisive campaign lasting 6 years. Following this victory Zhao would find himself occupied with the occupation and integration of the many peoples into the state. In 1704, following the collapse of Vatan, Emperor Ji Swiftly began a campaign across the squabbling coastal states. The Siege of Guruahati in particular being a decisive Victory in 1711, quickly led to most remaining coastal states becoming vassals, with the last holdouts of Independent Resistance being routed west of Thiruvanantha in the bloody Battle of Eastern Pass. Many Jing historians contribute the decisive victory to Jing Experience in shore bombardment following the Simunwan campaigns. The Declaration of the Jing Bharat followed suit in 1713. Western Influence (WIP) Trading with West Artopa, which had for centuries had been over land, was radically changed when the first western ships docked in south Jing. At first only a few in number in 1509, by 1532 mass trade had begun with the western world, Jing trading porcelain, Silk, and Tea for rare metals such as gold and silver. The government however heavily resisted any western influence, leading to the social stagnation of the country. Though never outright invaded, Jing was pressed into the backline of world powers. This led to many revolts occurring throughout the offshore colonies of Jing between 1733-1802, this disaster would be known as The Great Collapse. Following this, Jing Bharat saw a popular revolt in 1836. These geopolitical disasters left Jing's GDP to drop an estimated 65% conservatively, and it's population by 48%, though no confirmed report has been sent out by the Jing Treasury or Census Bureau. Modern Day (WIP) Great Jing is still resistant to western influences, but the meritocracy could change in the next few years preferring a westernized Jing, or on the other hand harden into an oligarchy. Jing's rural landscape has seen the beginning of a dramatic shift as new companies form and begin embracing industrial values.