Molgark,

I regretfully must write you some bad news on this day. In the bright of day the whole of the army of Theos lay siege to the border city of Shen. The civilians were safely evacuated, along with most of the garrison. However, it came at a heavy price of a thousand Xianese troops and the loss of the city.

As I must prepare Nanking for the inevitable attack on Nanking I feel compelled to request assistance in dispelling these barbarians and regain my citizen's homes in Shen. 

Wishing you well,

Emperor Ling