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[hr][hr][h1]IMPERIAL REPUBLIC OF FUSO[/h1]
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[b]Fusan Diplomat Kiname Yushuji, assigned to Tiam[/b]
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	[i]"This backwater kingdom is less then my ideal assignment but it has potential to serve us. The leaders are weak and the government easily swayed through sweet words and "supportive gifts". Its people are no different, unhappy with how it is and yearning for a change. All of the refugees from Fuso have clearly introduced them to an awakening of sorts to what a real Faresian nation in this age should be like; it would be wise for them to follow in our footsteps, with Fuso guiding its every step of course.

	I see a potential for us to perhaps make use of such a backwards nation, they would clearly be a most valuable assist to Fuso in at least manpower and land. Not that it has much else to really give. The food here is either bland or overcooked in some way, the tea is more water and herbs than leaves, and people are fascinated by simple things like my pocket watch. Not too surprising given that the number of factories I'm told are working at the moment can be equated to two glorified workshops and a giant washing machine.

	The senators who are in the right mind will surely see Tiam in its sad state as open to our divine intervention, with our help this little "empire" in our backyard might actual be something of use. The general surely will support this idea even if no one else will. I'll draft up a letter in the morning to send to his holiness, the Emperor would be a fool not to take advantage of this opportunity. But I suppose I'll keep up the facade for a while longer, until I can convince the minister to reassign me else where; if nothing else Tiamese women sure are fine."[/i]

[right]- Yushuji writing in his journal[/right]

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[b]Fusan Diplomat Sekigahara Tosu, assigned to Qingstao[/b][/center][hr][hr]

	[i]"Neogitations have finally reached a climax today; I would have pushed for something more but to be quite honest I might have caught something. I've been coughing all day and it feels like there are stones in my lungs and my throat is rough wood, must be a nasty cold or something close. I've sent for medical requests along with my latest letter, for myself and for the some of the people. I know that at least a few crafty people will come over here and try to set up some sort of shop here with Fusan goods available.

	Of course I've heard the news that once again the warlord leadership has changed and the current one and Great Almighty Lord Whathisface no doubt has blocked attempts to pass through his borders in a sign of strength or whatever. I'll just have to go bug one of the captains or one of the gents at the IRFN command to send stuff over via ships. Nothing too fancy like a proper convoy, just a ship or two to go back and forth to go back and forth for supply runs and stuff, maybe one day I'll be able to get a proper convoy, the treaty seems like a reasonable enough excuse now that's its been signed.

	The Qingstao ambassador, one mister Li Xiu, has given me a picture recently along with a small saying of "It sometimes takes the reminder of a thousand bristling spikes that even the porcupine is no less lethal than the lion.". Clever saying I will admit, but turning away the Soroyan fleet like that is something which I will open applaud for its bravery and gall if nothing else. Seems like they still have the strengths to laugh at lions, a most impressive feat indeed."[/i]

[right]- Tosu writing in his journal[/right]