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With the rising tensions between the Republic of Xian and the western Societatem over Survaekom findings, the Clique government agreed to send a delegation to The Grand Empire of Survaek in June of 1904. Ambassador Shiu Fuhua and his staff set sail upon the Xianese Armored Cruiser 'Tai-Shun' on June 12th, 1904. The reason behind these negotiations remains unknown. The Clique government, however, remains silent on their claim to Soroya's Faresian Colonies.

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[i]The Armored Cruiser 'Tai-Shun', circa 1902.[/i][/center]

In addition to the Survaek delegation, in June of the same year Xianese soldiers began transitioning along the Basai-Xian border, their lines stretching to also meet their northern border with the Kingdom of Soroya. The construction of Xianese trench-lines being seen by civilians on both sides of the border. Major General Lang Shao-Ren, commander of the northern force, said the action was merely for defensive purposes in these tense times.

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Civilians in Changtan were greeted in early July by the marching of soldiers from the capital and the eastern province of Jinqianpo. Defensive perimeter began construction within Changtan and outside the once capital of the revolution. By early August it was confirmed a Southern Army Group had been organized on the Xianese-Soroyan border.

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[i]National Revolutionary Army soldiers marching in Changtan, circa July, 1904.[/i][/center]

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Finally given the order, the NRA marched across the Xian-Basai border in August of 1904 on the orders of Major General Lang Shao-Ren. Half of the Northern Army Group retained their defensive positions along the Soroya-Xian border, while the other half marched onward into Basai. Within hours a official declaration of war was given by the Clique government to the Yamarano Shogunate. Their stated claim being in defense of the Basai nation against Monarchist-Imperialism. NRA Soldiers are expected to arrive on the front lines by mid-August or November at the latest.