Discovery of the Far East events

These events are mostly for Japanese Daimyo.

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Japan Discovered!

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$MONARCHTITLE$! Word has just reached us of new lands in the Far East. A string of islands known only as 'Japan' has been discovered by $COUNTRY_ADJ$ ships, and it seems we are the first to bring word of this wondrous place to Europe. We must hurry to take advantage of this discovery before other European nations do.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Technology group is Western Religion is Reformed, Catholic, Protestant, Anglican or Hussite Has discovered any province in Japan region	Mean time to happen 12 months
An Age of Wonders! Gain 10 Prestige

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Kyoto Discovered!

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$MONARCHTITLE$! Word has just reached us from the Far East. An explorer from our nation has visited the capital of Japan. We must hurry to take advantage of this before other European nations do.

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Trigger conditions Technology group is Western Owner of Kyoto (1020) has not discovered our country Has discovered any province in Japan region Can only happen once per country	Mean time to happen 1 month
Excellent! Discover province Kyoto (1020)

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Christian Pater

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A Christian Pater from Europe has washed up on our shores and wishes to begin preaching the word of his God in one of our provinces. The Christian Father petitions his majesty for permission to erect a steeple and begin educating our people in the ways of Jesus Christ.

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Trigger conditions Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Event "Japan Discovered!" has occured Any known country: Technology group is Western Is Christian Can only happen once per country	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Has Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.9 Has Innovative idea 6 “Optimism”: ×0.9 Has Innovative idea 7 “Formalized Officer Corps”: ×0.9 Has country modifier “Western Embassy Mission” : ×0.8
I see no harm in that! One random owned province: Religion is not Catholic Does not have province modifier “Christian Mission” Gain province modifier “Christian Mission” for 10 years: +3 Local unrest -15% local development cost I think we can do without strange new creeds. Lose 20 administrative power Gain 2 Prestige

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Christian Converts

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A wave of religious conversion sweeps $PROVINCENAME$, as more and more locals flock to the congregation established there not too long ago by a Western Christian father. The people of the province convert en masse to the new creed.

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Trigger conditions

• Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken
• Owner has enacted "Daimyo" government type
• Event "Japan Discovered!" has occured

Considered province:

• Has province modifier “Christian Mission”

Mean time to happen:

450 months
Modifiers

• Has Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.9
• Has Innovative idea 6 “Optimism”: ×0.9
• Has Innovative idea 7 “Formalized Officer Corps”: ×0.9

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We have little choice but to accept this change.

Considered province:

• Change religion to Catholic
• Remove province modifier "Christian Mission"

We will not tolerate this abandonment of tradition.

Considered province:

• Catholic zealots (size 2) rise in revolt
• Remove province modifier "Christian Mission"

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Kirishitan Tensions

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The local 'kirishitan' community in $PROVINCENAME$, which recently converted to the new European religion and its story of the crucified God, has found itself in conflict with a local Daimyo. The local tensions threaten to erupt into open revolt.

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Trigger conditions

Considered province:

• Is Catholic
• Culture is Japanese
• Province's most likely rebel type is Catholic zealots

The country:

• Is Shinto

Mean time to happen:

2000 months
Modifiers

• Local unrest in considered province:
  • Is at least 2: ×0.9
  • Is at least 4: ×0.8
  • Is at least 8: ×0.8
• Province owner has idea “Deus Vult”: ×0.9
• Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has been taken: ×1.4

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Blast!

Considered province:

• 90% chance: Catholic zealots (size 2) rise in revolt
• 10% chance:
  • Change religion to Shinto
  • Catholic zealots (size 1) rise in revolt

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Red Seal Ship Returns

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The ship's tall mast stretches almost to the sky. Its sails are lowered now, but the ship lying low in the water speaks of a rich cargo. The Red Seal Ship has returned from a trading journey to the South Seas just today, bringing exotic goods from faraway lands.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 700 months Modifiers Has idea “Merchant Adventures”: ×0.8 Has idea “Grand Navy”: ×0.9 Has Trader advisor: ×0.9 Mercantilism is: At least 50: ×0.8 At least 70: ×0.8 At least 90: ×0.8 Less than 50: ×1.2 Less than 30: ×1.2 Less than 10: ×1.2
Excellent! What can we learn from this? 20% chance: Gain 20 diplomatic power Gain 5 army tradition 20% chance: Gain 20 military power Gain 30 administrative power 20% chance: Gain 30 administrative power Gain 10 diplomatic power 20% chance: Gain ducats equal to 0.5 years of income 20% chance: Nothing

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Western Embassy Returns!

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The Western Embassy that we dispatched to Europe some time ago has now returned with rich spoils. You receive the leader of the expedition in your study. What would you like to hear about the far off lands and peoples he has seen?

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Western Embassy Mission” Any owned province has Shinto religion Is not Catholic Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken

Mean time to happen 500 months Modifiers Ruler's diplomatic skill is: At least 1: ×0.9 At least 2: ×0.9 At least 3: ×0.9

Tell me more of their ideas! Gain 20 administrative power Gain 20 diplomatic power One random owned province with Shinto religion: Change religion to Catholic Remove country modifier "Western Embassy Mission" Tell me more of their people! Gain 5 Prestige Gain 20 diplomatic power Remove country modifier "Western Embassy Mission" Every country in the world: Had event "Kyoto Discovered!" Technology group is Western Gain opinion modifier “Discovered Japan” for 5 years towards us, worth: +20 opinion with a yearly decay of 2

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Fumi-e in $PROVINCENAME$

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Fumi-e (literally 'stepping-on-pictures') were objects produced during the Edo period to reveal hidden Christians. The practice consisted in forcing suspected Christians of trampling on Christian iconography to prove their 'innocence' with regards to secret Christian worship. A local Daimyo has had success in combating the local Kirishitan community by applying this innovative method.

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Trigger conditions

Considered province:

• Religion is Catholic
• Province owner has Shinto religion

Province owner did not had this event in the last 5 years

Mean time to happen:

600 months
Modifiers

• Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has been taken: ×0.5

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Interesting development.

Considered province:

• Catholic zealots (size 1) rise in revolt
• Change religion to Shinto

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Tempura Introduced

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A new delicacy has spread to one of our provinces where it has been given approval by local connoisseurs. The dish consists of battered and deep-fried vegetables and fish, and has become known as 'Tempura'. The dish has apparently been introduced by Portuguese missionaries!

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Event "Japan Discovered!" has occured Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 400 months Modifiers Has Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.8 Has Innovative idea 6 “Optimism”: ×0.8 Does not have Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×1.5
Let us make it a tradition! Gain 5 Prestige Let us sell it far and wide! Gain ducats equal to 0.1 years of income

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A Batch of Western Arquebuses

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Traders in one of our provinces have brought in a party of Western Arquebuses for our armed forces. We could buy this state-of-the-art technology, but it will not be cheap, and the muskets will not last forever.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Event "Japan Discovered!" has occured Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken Any known country has Technology group Western Does not have country modifier “A Batch of Western Arquebuses”	Mean time to happen 500 months Modifiers Has Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.9 Has Innovative idea 6 “Optimism”: ×0.9
Naturally we want the weapons. Gain country modifier “A Batch of Western Arquebuses” for 20 years: 5% Discipline -10% Military technology cost Lose ducats equal to 0.5 years of income The old ways are better. Gain 5 Prestige

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Kabuki Theater

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A play in the new Kabuki style of drama has been performed in capital, and we are set to gain. The performers are excellent, and one of them could potentially become a highly productive court playwright. On the other hand, having this troupe out on the road is bound to improve our standing in the eyes of others.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years Year is 1600 or later	Mean time to happen 400 months Modifiers Has idea “Patron of the Arts”: ×0.6
Send them far afield! Gain ducats equal to 0.2 years of income Gain 5 Prestige Gain 5 Legitimacy This man is needed in the court! Gain skill 2 Artist advisor (50% cheaper to employ)

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Ronin Offers His Service

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A 'Ronin', a masterless Samurai, has offered his services at our court. The man is young, and his talents are not yet fully developed. We could either give the man a chance to develop these talents, or send him off to less prestigious posts.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Army tradition is: At least 10: ×0.9 At least 20: ×0.9 At least 30: ×0.9 War exhaustion is at least 8: ×1.5
His talents will blossom at our court! Lose ducats equal to 0.2 years of income One of the following at random: 10% chance: Gain Statesman advisor 10% chance: Gain Army Reformer advisor 10% chance: Gain Spymaster advisor We do have a garrison somewhere in need of a captain. Gain 5 Army tradition We have no need of brigands and wayfarers. Gain ducats equal to 0.1 years of income

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Nogaku Performance

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The Noh, or Nogaku, is a traditional Japanese form of musical drama, and the performance tonight of a newly written piece at our court in capital has been hailed as the most beautiful play in several years.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 350 months Modifiers Stability is: At least +1: ×0.9 Less than 0: ×1.5
Option conditions  Enabled if: Always Make it a part of our cultural heritage! Gain 10 Prestige  Enabled if: Is not a lesser partner in a personal union We are truly a patron of the arts. Gain 10 Legitimacy

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Karesansui Garden

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One of your retainers has suggested that we build a 'Karesansui' (dry landscape) garden at a palace in one of our provinces. An impressive rock garden could be a cultural beacon for our clan for years to come, but, of course, there are costs associated with planning and building one.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Does not own any province with modifier “Karesansui' Garden”	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Has Artist advisor: ×0.8 Has idea “Patron of the Arts”: ×0.8
Of course we must have one! One random owned province: Gain province modifier “Karesansui' Garden” for 50 years: +0.5 yearly prestige -1 Local unrest Lose ducats equal to 0.5 years of income I do not think that this is the time. Lose 5 Prestige

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Loyal Samurai

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Several of the Samurai in our service have served us long and faithfully. Tradition dictates that this caste of our most loyal warriors must be rewarded by their master for their service. Our people expect us to reward these Samurai, and not doing so will mean destabilizing our realm.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Army tradition is at least 10 Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Stability is: At least +1: ×0.9 At least +2: ×0.9 Less than 0: ×1.5 Army tradition is at least 20: ×0.9
Naturally we shall reward them! Gain 5 Legitimacy Gain 5 Prestige Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income We have nothing to spare at the moment. Lose 5 Legitimacy Lose 5 Prestige

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Traveling Monk

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The heavens have opened themselves and the rain outside falls a rattling tattoo on far off rooftops. A traveling monk has arrived at our doorsteps in capital, asking for food and lodgings. The monk has given a vow of poverty, and by tradition we are obliged to aid him.

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Trigger conditions Owns only 1 province Religion is Shinto Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Does not have Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.8 Does not have Innovative idea 2 “Pragmatism”: ×0.8
Naturally we shall aid this traveler! Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income Gain 10 Prestige Off with you, beggar! Lose 25 Administrative power

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Visiting a Shrine

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It has been a long time since last we visited the principal shrines of one of our provinces. The Shrine is located off the beaten track, on top of a mountain said to be the abode of a very powerful kami. Normally we've gone there at least once every year, but it has been a while now. The attendants are expecting us, should we go visit the shrine?

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Trigger conditions Religion is Shinto Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Does not have Innovative idea 2 “Pragmatism”: ×0.8 Stability less than 0: ×1.5
No, not this year. We must work on our Han! Gain 50 Administrative power Lose 10 Prestige Lose 10 Legitimacy Yes, it is time. Lose ducats equal to 0.1 years of income Gain 10 Prestige

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Cherry Blossom Festival

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The season of the Cherry Blossoms is upon us! In every province of our Domain our people congregate at shrines and altars to pray, eat and enjoy the beauty of the season. Paper lanterns cast a warm nightly glow over our Han as we go to enjoy the festivities.

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Trigger conditions Religion is Shinto Month is between January and May Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Stability less than 0: ×1.5
A proof of our good policies these last years. Gain 25 Administrative power Gain 5 Prestige An omen of good things to come! Gain ducats equal to 0.5 years of income

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1000 Koku Tax

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One of the personal domains under our rulership still owes us outstanding taxes to the tune of 1000 koku of rice. Through communications with our tax collectors, the debtor has argued that his domain is overvalued and that he cannot afford to pay the taxes. We could forgive all or a part of the debt, but we could use the money.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Stability is: At least +1: ×0.8 At least +2: ×0.9 At least +3: ×0.9 Less than 0: ×1.5
We insist that he pay! Gain ducats equal to 1 year of income Lose 50 Administrative power Lose 5 Prestige We shall forgive part of the debt. Gain ducats equal to 0.5 years of income Lose 50 Administrative power Gain 5 Prestige Forget the money. Lose 5 Prestige

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Death of a Geisha

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The Geisha is the archetypal, female, Japanese entertainer, and in the last year one of the most well-known and well-liked Geishas in our domain died young after a short time of illness. The funeral has turned into a national day of sorrow as our Han mourns the passing of this beloved example of beauty.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Stability is: Less than 0: ×0.9 Less than -1: ×0.9 Less than -2: ×0.9 At least +1: ×1.5 Has idea “Patron of the Arts”: ×1.5
We mourn her passing. Lose 25 Administrative power Gain 5 Prestige A dead courtesan? I can't be bothered. Lose 10 Prestige

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The Sharpness of The Tanto

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Disgrace! Ruler, our Han is in a state of collapse, and the name of our family is quickly becoming a Japanese byword for failure and disgrace. While no one has dared suggest it to your face, the precedents of the ancestors are clear. Either we manage to turn the situation around quickly, or we should consider Seppuku, ritual suicide. The blade of the Tanto gleams sharp and cold on your nightstand.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Has an heir Stability is -3 Prestige is negative	Mean time to happen 650 months Modifiers Prestige is less than -10: ×0.8 Legitimacy is: Less than 70: ×0.8 Less than 50: ×0.8
Compose a beautiful death poem. Ruler dies Gain 3 Stability Gain 10 Prestige Gain 10 Legitimacy We just need some more time. Lose 10 Legitimacy Lose 10 Prestige

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Unruly Daimyo

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Several local Daimyo swearing fealty to our realm have been conspiring against us for some time. The reason for these conspiracies among our own seems to be that many consider our rule to be illegitimate. The unruly Daimyo demand that we divest more power to them, or face an open rebellion.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Legitimacy is Less than 60 Has a vassal Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 650 months Modifiers Legitimacy is: Less than 50: ×0.8 Less than 40: ×0.8 Stability is at least +1: ×1.5
Accept their demands. Lose 5 Prestige Gain country modifier “Increased Decentralization” for 10 years: +0.05 Monthly autonomy change -1 National unrest Hang them high. Noble rebels (size 2) rise in revolt in random owned province Noble rebels (size 1) rise in revolt in random owned province Gain 5 Legitimacy Gain 5 Prestige

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Koku Reform

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The wealth of our lands is measured in 'Koku', with one Koku being the volume of rice required to feed one person for a year. While this is fairly easy to measure as such, several of the Provinces within our Domain have been consistently misvalued, since the Koku records have not been updated for several years. The outdated records, used among other things for tax collections, are becoming a source of growing discontent within our realm.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Inflation is at least 10% Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Inflation is: At least 15%: ×0.9 At least 20%: ×0.9 At least 25%: ×0.9 Stability is: At least +1: ×1.5 At least +2: ×1.5
Appoint a special commissioner. Gain Master of Mint advisor Gain ducats equal to 0.4 years of income Order provinces to submit updated records. Lose 4% Inflation Gain country modifier “Increased Decentralization” for 10 years: +0.05 Monthly autonomy change -1 National unrest

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Rangaku Books

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A European trader trafficking the waters around Japan has landed in our Han and offered to sell us a collection of treatises on western medicine, politics and astronomy. Buying these books would doubtless mean a shift in policy with regard to our Han's openness to trade, and such subversive tomes could destabilize the realm. Not buying the books might be a missed opportunity, but it will on the other hand force us to learn and discover for ourselves.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Event "Japan Discovered!" has occured Any known country: Technology group is Western Is Christian Decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" has not been taken Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 550 months Modifiers Year is 1700 or later: ×0.5 Has Innovative idea 4 “Dynamic Court”: ×0.8 Has Innovative idea 6 “Optimism”: ×0.8 Mercantilism is: Less than 50: ×1.5 Less than 30: ×1.5
Sold! Gain country modifier “Increased Free Trade” for 10 years: +10% Trade efficiency -10% Foreign spy detection +20% Institution spread Lose 1 Stability Gain 40 Military power Gain 40 Administrative power Lose ducats equal to 0.3 years of income Just window-shopping, thank you! Gain 25 Diplomatic power Gain 10 Administrative power Gain 5 Prestige

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Rice Crop Fails

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The rice planted a few months ago has not come out of the ground, and the rice pads lie dead and dormant. Without rice to harvest, our people, especially the poorest among them, are facing famine and starvation. Amending this failed harvest will cost us, but the alternative might be worse.

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Trigger conditions Has enacted "Daimyo" government type Did not had this event in the last 5 years	Mean time to happen 450 months Modifiers Stability is: Less than -2: ×0.8 Less than -1: ×0.8 At least +1: ×1.5
We have nothing to spare! Lose 1 Stability We must avert this catastrophe! Lose ducats equal to 1 years of income