Government: Absolute Monarchy
Protectorates: Korea, Tibet
Peace Treaty: North Vietnam (Winter 1673 – Winter 1774), Russia, Japan
Trade Rights: Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, Brunei, North Vietnam, Siam, Japan, Russia, Mataram, Sulu-Maguindanao
Diplomatic Relations:
North Vietnam (Very Friendly)
Korea (Very Friendly)
Siam (Friendly)
Brunei (Friendly)
South Vietnam (Friendly)
Japan (Indifferent)
Tibet (Indifferent)
Russia (Indifferent)
Sulu-Maguindanao (Indifferent)
Mataram (Indifferent)
Mongolia (Unfriendly)
Military:
8 Banner (Manchu forces) (yellow, bordered yellow (yellow banner with red border), white, red,
bordered white, bordered red, blue, and bordered blue) - 200,000 troops
-Forbidden 8 Banner (Beijing) - 100,000 troops
-Territorial 8 Banner (Other regions) - 100,000 troops
Green Standard (Han forces) - 600,000 troops
Red Cannon Corps - 4000 troops
Irregular Militia (Governor operated)
Treasury: (1700: 40,000 Fund)
1668: 14,930,000 taels
1692: 27,385,631 taels
1702-1709: 50,000,000 taels
1710: 45,880,000 taels
1718: 44,319,033 taels
1720: 39,317,103 taels
1721: 32,622,421 taels
1730: 60,000,000 taels
1735: 33,950,000 tael
1775: 73,900,000 taels
1796: 0 taels
Important Events:
1620: Queue Order (Required all Chinese people to have queues. Chinese rebellions)
1636: Later Jin Dynasty restyled Qing Dynasty
1645: Made Queue Order law. (Massacred Han Chinese)
1704: Yangtze and Yellow rivers see unprecedented rush of flooding, the livelihood of the people and economy are damaged
1717: Dzungars invade Tibet
1721: Zhu Yigui revolts in Taiwan
1724: Crackdown of illegal exchange rates of coins
1725: A series of political intrigue between all the princes of Kangxi
1727: Kiakhta Peace Treaty (Russia and China)
1729: Qing acquire East Turkestan
1750: Burmese King, Mahadammayaza Dipati, begs for military aid without success
1754: Military sheds brigandine armor in military use (Still used at parades and shows)
1755: Dzungar revolt
1757: Dzungar population massacred
Qing restrict trade with Europeans at Guangzhou
Muslim rebellion
1765: Qing invade Burma, but fail to take the capital. Burma becomes a protectorate
1784: United States enter trade with Qing at Guangzhou
1786: Taiwan rebels
1787: Vietnamese King, Le Chieu Thong flees to Beijing and requests Qianlong Emperor to restore the King to his throne in Vietnam
1788: Qing invade Vietnam, but fail to take capital. Vietnam becomes a protectorate.
1792: Nepal invades Tibet. Qing defeats the Gorkas, and then invades Nepal, making Nepal a protectorate.
1793: Britain tries to ally China and offers gifts of technology and money
1795: Hmong revolt in Hunan and Guizhou
1796: White Lotus Sect Rebellion
Emperor:
Kangxi Emperor (May 4, 1654 - December 20, 1722) (Reigned 1661 - 1722)
-Holds the longest reign in China.
-Ascended the throne at age 7. Did not take official authority until he was 15.
-Defeated the 3 Feudatories, Tibetans, the Dzungars, the Zheng Jing government of Taiwan, and Tzarist Russia.
-Created the Kangxi Dictionary
Traits: A Fascination with Foreigners, Believer in Name Only, Likes Uniforms, Army Enthusiast, Divine Right to Rule, Exceptional
Ancillary: Court Composer
Yongzheng Emperor (December 13, 1678 - October 8, 1735) (Reigned 1722 - 1735)
-Cracked down on corruption and waste, and reformed the financial administration.
-Believed in Confucianism.
-Used military power to rule.
-Suspected of usurpation. A lot of court intrigue. (At odds with other princes)
-Known for his trust in Han officials.
-14th Prince
Traits: Pious, A Fascination with Foreigners, Enlightened Despot, Likes Uniforms, Exceptional, Divine Right to Rule, Tyrant, Promotes on Merit
Ancillary: Historian
Qianlong Emperor (September 25, 1711 – February 7, 1799) (Reigned 1736 - 1796)
-Capable martial artist and passionate poet and essayist.
-Used literary inquisition. (Book burning and banning)
-In latter years, Emperor became complacent and disillusioned with power and glory, giving control to corrupt officials.
-Officially established the Dalai Lama as ruler of Tibet.
-Conquered the Turkestan (Xinjiang), Ili, Burma, Nepal, Gurkha, but failed to restore the Vietnamese Monarchy to power.
Traits: Interested in Foreigners, Promotes Favourites, Corresponds with the Learned, Enlightened Despot
Ancillary: None
Jiaqing Emperor (February 9, 1796 - September 2, 1820) (Reigned 1796 - 1820)
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Minister
Prince Yinreng (June 16, 1674 – January 27, 1725)
-Heir apparent for half his life.
-Favored by Kangxi until insanity arose.
-Considered insane and immoral.
-Imprisoned by Kangxi.
-2nd Prince
Traits: Embezzler
Ancillary: Master of Lunacy
Prince Yinshi (1672 – 1734)
-Heir apparent for half his life.
-Considered insane and immoral.
-Imprisoned by Kangxi.
-1st Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinzhi (1677 – 1732)
-Literary skill
-3rd Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinqi (1679 - 1732)
-5th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinyou (1680 - 1730)
-7th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinsi (1681 - 1726)
-Contended for the crown.
-Target of mistrust by Yongzheng.
-8th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yintang (1683 - 1726)
-Liked by Kangxi, but held no ambition or genius.
-Supported Yinsi, and then Yinti.
-Imprisoned by Yongzheng.
-9th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yineh (1683 - 1731)
-Supported Yinsi.
-All titles removed, and exiled.
-10th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yintao (1685 - 1764)
-12th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinxiang (1686 - April 1730)
-Minister of Navy
-Bad health
-Supported Yongzheng Emperor fully
-13th Prince
Traits: Commissioner,
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinyu (1693 - 1731)
-15th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinlu (1695 - 1768)
-16th Prince
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinli (1697 - 1738)
-Never involved with the power struggles.
-Intelligent and cautious, and abundant in political achievements.
-Good at calligraphy and poetry
-Was passionate at traveling/touring.
-Loyal
-17th Prince
Traits: Economist, Bon Vivant, Tactician, Patron, Stallholder, Honest
Ancillary: None
Li Wei (1687 - 1738)
-Minister of Finance
-Harsh
-Extremely trustworthy
-Born a Beggar
Traits: Harsh Reputation, Capitalist, Industrial Revolutionary, Fiscal Genius, Upright
Ancillary: None
Ertai (1677 - 1745)
-Loyal
-Doctor
-Famous
Traits: Honest, Bon Vivant, Agrarian
Ancillary: None
Li Guangdi (1642 - 1718) (Reigned 1674 - 1718)
-Minister of Army
-Spy
Traits: Strategist
Ancillary: None
Heseri Songzhu (1657 - 1735)
-Grand Councillor
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Shih Shilun (1658 - 1722)
-Member of the bordered yellow banner.
-Minister of Justice
-He was a competent administrator and incorruptible.
-Magistrate, judge of Hunan
Traits: Tactician, Harsh Reputation, Incorruptible
Ancillary: None
Han Tan (1637 - 1704)
-Famous essayist.
-Alcoholic.
-Board of Ceremonies and Board Civil Offices.
Traits:
Ancillary:
Guo Xiu (1638 - 1715)
-Censor
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Li Guangdi (1642 - June 26, 1718)
-Wax Ball Memorial.
-Viewed very favorably by Kangxi.
-Attacked by many political intrigues.
-Skilled in surviving political life.
-Became the confidant of Kangxi.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Wang Yuanqi (1642 - 1715)
-Board of Finance
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Lang Tingchen (1663 - 1715)
-Judicial matters and Infrastructure
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Tulisen (1667 - 1741)
-Travelled through Russia and Mongolia.
-Interested in foreign culture.
Traits:
Ancillary: None
Jiang Tingxi (1669 - 1732)
-Knowledge of literature, industry, and economy
-Grand Secretariat
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Mang Kuli (1672 - 1736)
-Salt Censor
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Agent
Yan Yuan (1635 - 1704)
-Famous philosopher who was skilled in the art of agriculture
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Pan Lei(1646 - 1708)
-Mathematician
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Kong Shangren (1648 - 1718)
-Opera writer
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Wu Linqi (1665 - 1724)
-Qing scholar and official
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Cao Yin (1656 - 1712)
-Man of letters, personal confidante to Kangxi
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Qiang Mingshi (1657 - 1732)
-Famous literature and calligrapher
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Li Gong (1659 - 1733)
-Famous philosopher who learned and mastered facets of military, art, mathematics, science, etc.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Fang Bao (1668 - 1749)
-A literary scholar who never ceased his literary pursuits, even when imprisoned.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Tan Zhuyan (1674 - 1756)
-Scholar
Traits:
Ancillary:
An Qi (1683 - 1742)
-Korean descent, served as bannerman's slave
-Salt trader and painting collector
-Rebuit an entire city's wall with family funds.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Tian Wenjing (1685 - 1736)
-Spy for Emperor
-Trustworthy
-Clever
Traits: Murderous Imbalance, A Cruel Wit, Triple Agent, Expert Petardier, Secret Molly, Trickster, Intelligencer, Good Saboteur
Ancillary: Cunning Monkey
Wu Jingzi (1701 - January 11, 1754)
-Achieved no merit of his own
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Cao Xueqin (1715 - 1764)
-Author
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
General/Admiral:
Longkodo (1649 - 1728)
-Commanded the capital.
-Was trusted completely by Kangxi, but suspected by Yongzheng.
Traits: Great General, Skilled Siege Commander, Soldier from Birth, Steady Under Fire
Ancillary: None
Heseri Dingshou (1650 - 1731)
-One of the greatest military generals during early Qing.
-Vice Governor of the Mongolian Plain Yellow Banner
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Zhang Tingyu (October 29, 1672 - April 30, 1755)
-Trusted by all Three Emperors
-Skilled in literary works
-Han descent
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Prince Yinti (January 16, 1688 - January 13, 1756)
-Considered to be a likely heir to the throne.
-Understood warfare and the frontier.
-14th Prince
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Nian Gengyao (1679 - January 13, 1726)
-Member of the bordered yellow banner.
-Commander of the west, and helped to incorporate Qinghai into the Qing Empire.
-Wanted power equal to the Emperor, and was forced to suicide by the Yongzheng Emperor.
Traits: Courageous Leader, Confident Attacker, Hale and Hearty, The Great Outdoors, Genuphobe
Ancillary: None
Lan Tingzhen (1664 - 1730)
-Commander.
-Fujian/Taiwan
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Shih Shibiao (1666 - 1721)
-Head of city guard for several cities.
-Fujian Admiral.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Ah Kodung (1679 - January 13, 1726)
-Impressive and handsome
-Held many positions and had strong influence in court.
Traits:
Ancillary:
Yue Chungqi (1686 - 1754)
-Loyal and brave, multiple conspirators tried to buy him.
-As a child, bought rank into power.
Traits: None
Ancillary: None
Navy Units: