To the Generals, Warlords, Government Officials, Tributary States and People of China
From His Imperial Majesty Emperor Tza Ba Quai, First Emperor of Kou
The Jiajing Emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven. He has abandoned the Imperial City, as well as, his wives and household. The dynasty of the Ming is dead. But fear not people of China. The wind is under heaven and the day of the Kou is breaking with the sunrise. Emperor Tza Ba Quai shall wear the yellow and lead China to her promised destiny of harmony with Heaven. The warlike and corrupted practices of the Ming will be cleansed from government and the ways of Confucius restored. Harmony with heaven will be reestablished and prosperity returned to the people.
By proclamation I declare the following:
• All overseas Chinese officials shall come home from the colonies on the first available ships
• All Colonial lands are immediately released from the hand of Imperial China and free to chart their own destiny free of tribute and homage
• Once order has been restored, Japanese holdings in mainland China shall be reduced to small territories around Tainjin, Shanghai, Macau /Canton, and Fukien
• Hawaii, Formosa and the Ryukyu island chain are given in thanks to the Emperor of Japan
• The Chinese navy will be given over to the Imperial navy of Japan
• The Emperor of Japan will restore the capital of Peking to its former glory (pay 2 IC)
• I will take the granddaughter of Emperor Tomhito as my first wife to bind our nations together in everlasting peace
• The Imperial coffers will support any efforts required by Emperor Tomhito to help us restore order throughout the land (up to 10 IC per year)
• I will make peace with the Mughals and the Mongols alike
Diplomatic note: the family and household of the former Emperor are being safely protected by our Japanese friends pending a peaceful transition to the new dynasty.
OOC: Arian, you may accept the role of playing Emperor Tza Ba Quai under these conditions.