250 - 275 CE
The Ying seemed to never cease in their developments. Even in the midst of war, and with new innovations on that front springing up in the form of multiple-bolt siege bows, still luxuries were developed in the capitals and the cities of great wealth.
Dim sum had become a common style of preparing food in the last fifteen years, and had spread from the coastal cities of the north all the way to the far south. The food is mostly served in bamboo steamers, and has even become a food that can be delivered to peoples very doors.
A small noble palace in Heiua had garnered widespread acclaim for two innovations in its construction and furniture; the first came in the form of round openings in walls, known as moon gates, which became notable parts of the gardens of the large palace. Along with them, people would sit in the gardens on large couches, relaxing seats that used pillows and fine fabrics to form a mixture of a seat and a bed. Within weeks, the styles had become widely known, and soon every great noble was having them constructed.
Also the wedge, think of a story for that one.
275 - 600 CE
News of the plans of the surrounding nations had caused minor turmoil within the upper echelons of the Qin Realm. Some had feared that the outcome was inevitable, that there was nothing that could be done against such an immense foe. The Heavenly Emperor remained calm, as he spoke with his war advisors, to prepare a stable defence.
The first of his proposals was that of trenches; great ridges, dug out around cities and walls, to trap oncoming invaders as well as provide a fantastic defence for soldiers on the battlefield, without fortifications.
Second came an improvement to already standing fortifications - breach barricades, small mobile defences made of wood and metal that can be placed on wheels and moved to defend against any openings or breaches in the defences of the walls and gates. Hopes are that these will also provide cover for defending soldiers, to ensure that none get through.
Ying Kueng also proposed an overall improvement to the military. By bringing in a number of generals, technicians and smiths, they were able to come up with two fitting additions and reforms that would make the Ying soldiery more capable. First was the newly developed armguard, a cheap sidestep from the use of shoulder pads, gloves, and bracers, providing total defence for the arms of soldiers.
Along with this, many of the military heads had smiths and technicians redesign already common crossbows into more capable formats. Now able to fire up to ten shots at once, the zhang du shí has become the mainstay of the defensive Ying forces.
In private, the Heavenly Emperor and his advisors discussed what might be done if events turn south, and enemy forces do find their way within the cities. They also needed a plan if they were to figure out where enemy camps where; the use of soldiers in such strikes could prove very costly. So, the answer was obvious. After about a week of work, they new devices had been created, the perfect tool against an invader - gas fans. Should the Kui, Tông, Nippon or Nirun enter the cities of the Ying Dynasty, they'd be welcomed by a wave of sulfur, leaving their victories pyrrhic at best.
Ying Kueng ran his hands through his hair, sighing. What a time to come to power.
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