Huai
The last Man state in China, they have recieved guarantee of independence from the massive Xiyi to the north for now, and sought to differentiate their society by embracing Daoism. Will they conquer the Yueh to the south, capitalize on their mines, invade Xiyi as they contend with barbarians, or become assimilated?
Seoul
First civilized state in Korea, they have good relationship with Xiyi, but like the Huai seek to maintain their independence; however, there is must resistance to changing from Confucionism to Daosim. Their wealth comes form their mines and thus the weapons they export to the war in Japan. Will they conquer the entire Peninsula, or will by get absorbed like so many of Xiyi's neighbors?