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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">An ornate bamboo scroll snaps out, unraveling as rice-paper revealed bold letters, printed clearly for all within the Jade State to peruse:</span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">By order of the Prosperous Zhu,</span></b></span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#990000;font-size:18pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Chen Wenping</span></b>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A census shall be held within the Jade State, taking count of those who live within our boundaries and taking place every three Dragons months.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Jit: The Jade Census</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">This census will last the duration of three Dragons months before being considered expired.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">To be considered part of the Census, you must hold a permanent address within the Jade State.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">All heads of Household will have one Dragons week to fill out a separate form, detailing who lives in their household.</span></span>
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	<em><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Each individual is required to fill out the census, even those part of a familial household.</span></span></em>
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	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Nug: Citizens Rights</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span></b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">They will be granted the ability to vote in elections brought before the citizenry.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Such as; the Mayor, ie. an individual to represent the citizenry with the ability to speak directly with the Zhu’s Senate Council.</span></span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">They are given citizens rights referred to in the</span> <a href="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208226-the-official-yong-ping-legal-system/" rel="">Official Laws of Yong Ping.</a></span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Jade Census will last three Dragons months, from year SA 63 to SA 75.</span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><a href="https://forms.gle/GzLkA6oecHv3RDVJ8" rel="external nofollow">Individual Census Form</a></span></b>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><a href="https://forms.gle/PGAxzy93sogjnM8s9" rel="external nofollow">Head of Household Census Form</a></span></b>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">209926</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:39:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Formation of the Kid Senate of Yong Ping</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208147-the-formation-of-the-kid-senate-of-yong-ping/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	 
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">Kid Citizens of Yong Ping,</span>
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">Within the last Dragon night a compromise on the junior mayor election has been struck between Chen Alesia and Chen Xue. With both being the only two running for the position, and sharing some of the same points of views of what they hope to accomplish, we have decided that instead of an election as to who will represent the youth of Yong Ping we will join together and form a council to report to the mayor on issues related to the kids. The premise of Junior Mayor still lives within the heart of this new formation except instead of one voice for the kids, there is two.</span>
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">The term limits for the seated council for the Kid Senate of Yong Ping will expire when the representatives reach the age of 16, or until there is a majority outcry among the youth of Yong Ping for an election to hold new representatives is called.</span>
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">More details are to come as this council is established in more details, and an audience with the current Mayor is secured and finalized.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e74c3c;">- Chen Alesia</span>
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	<span style="color:#e74c3c;">- Chen Xue</span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">208147</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:18:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Jade Junior Mayor Position - Vote Xue</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208070-the-jade-junior-mayor-position-vote-xue/</link><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#66ccff;"><strong><em>Letters are scattered around the </em></strong></span><span style="color:#2ecc71;"><strong><em>Jade State of Yong Ping</em></strong></span><span style="color:#66ccff;"><strong><em> as a young boy by the name of CHEN XUE runs for Junior Mayor!</em></strong></span>
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	<strong style="color:rgb(255,255,255);">Li-ho!</strong><font color="#ffffff"> As many of you might know I am Chen Xue, the mighty dragon, the cookie devourer or the average kid down the block.</font>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;">Enough silly talk, as I am here for a very serious reason, as I am running for <strong>JUNIOR MAYOR! </strong>Many of you might be thinking that I will proceed to write a very long paragraph on why I should be the Junior Mayor, but instead I can tell you in one quick sentence...</span>
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	<font color="#66ccff">[!] Scribbles? No, it is a very well written sentence by an eight year old.</font>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>YOU HEARD ME! As you can see, I expressed much in that one sentence above, but to clarify it stated:</strong></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;">First of all that Kids need more of a voice in government meetings and should not be looked down at! We have many good ideas that are never heard!</span>
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	<font color="#ffffff">Second of all, I wish to let adults know that we want more events that are fun for kids! Not everyone likes to listen to someone talking for <em>soooo long.</em></font>
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	<font color="#ffffff">Third of all, I will help Yong Ping and make it a fun place for not only kids... but ALSO ADULTS!</font>
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	<font color="#ffffff">Fourth of all, why not vote for me?</font>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong><em>SO GET UP AND AND SCREAM...</em></strong></span>
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	<span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:22px;">VOTE FOR XUE, AS HE IS THE ONE FOR ME AND YOU!</span></em></strong></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;">I wish you all understand that this is for the better of our future, if we want Yong Ping to become a strong nation, we must work together. Children should not be looked down as they have many wonderful ideas that can help the future and present! All you need to do is give us a chance! And to make sure we get that chance, your very own Chen Xue will walk up to the mayor and tell them to listen to your opinions! Overall, what I am trying to say is that... <span style="font-size:16px;"><b><i>Voting for me is voting for a better future for ALL OF US!</i></b></span></span>
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	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><em>Also... I believe cookies should be a very important thing in Yong Ping. And for you adults... I will also agree to healthy cookies! Vote for Xue!</em></span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">208070</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:25:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Jade Junior Mayor Position - Vote Alesia</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208039-the-jade-junior-mayor-position-vote-alesia/</link><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;">
	A letter in neat handwriting yet a little sloppy at the same time is posted around the Tea House, Government Building, Stables, Docks and Market Place..it reads
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">Li-Ho Kid Citizens of Yong Ping,</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">My name is Alesia of Chen and I got a lot to say, so grab a snack while you read this and get ready!</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">I arrived in Yong Ping a few years ago as an orphan, basically no parents or place to live, and I was taken in by the Chen family where I began to adapt to live here. Over the years I've seen a lot of good stuff and some things I wish were different. Now even though I wasn't born here, it doesn't mean I has to be quiet, right? Right! My junior mayor campaign is focused on all the kids here, native to Yong Ping, adopted, ward or even those unfortunate who have no homes but still live here. If you live here and you support where you live, then to me that's what matters!</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">Now, what do i want to accomplish? I will support our new mayor in their agenda as well as making Yong Ping more kid friendly and accessible. If you elect me I will hold meetings often, kids only to hear your concerns and I will tell the Mayor, as well as think of ideas on how to fix your concerns. I won't judge you by race, age or how long you've been here, if you're here that's all that matters.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">One thing myself, I want to fix is the lack of things for us to do. We have the harbor, and get to watch the boats  but the city really lacks stuff for us to get into. I've suggested previously we have a park built and I've been told its in the works, with a swing too! I believe the idea of a park will allow us to feel safe and have fun within our city. This is just one idea I've already tried to get the city to pass and its in the work.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">Another idea I got, is to improve food access for us. The town lacks sweets and baked goods, and that stuff is important. We have the Tea House, but if no one is on duty and you are hungry what can you do? That's why if elected I'll suggest to the mayor to create public food access for kids that are more than just basic ramen dishes. It would include sweets, meats, vegetarian options either for low cost (1-2 mina) or free. I believe none of us should go hungry just cause no one is around to cook.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">Thirdly, I will talk to the mayor about constructing an orphanage, basically a place for people who have no homes to sleep as well as more utilization of our existing school so we can learn stuff more often. Its not right that we have children with no homes and I want to fix it.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">These are just some ideas I got. If you elect me, your voices will be passed to the adults and I will make sure they listen. We may be little now, but one day we will be the big ones running the city and so what we think should matter.</span>
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	<span style="color:#e67e22;">Also, please expect very shortly free candy and sweets around the city as a thanks for reading my letter.</span>
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">Hug your pets and tell your families you loves them! - Chen Alesia</span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">An ornate bamboo scroll snaps out, unraveling as rice-paper revealed bold letters, printed clearly for all within the Jade State to peruse:</span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">By order of the Prosperous Zhu,</span>
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	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:18pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tianrui Ryu</span></b></span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The citizenry votes for the next Mayor shall be conducted and held within the Jade State, allowing those who filled out the Census to vote for their peoples representative and Mayor, lasting a duration of three Dragons days.</span>
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Jit: On Voting</span></b></span>
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			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">In order to vote, an individual must have applied to the most recent Census, otherwise it’d be null and void.</span></span>
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			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">If the Census had not been filled out, the individual must wait until the next Census comes out.</span></span>
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			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A voter must be of the age sixteen and above.</span></span>
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	<em><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Jade Mayoral Campaign voting period will last two Dragons days before being closed.</span></em>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">[!]</span></b>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A</span><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span></b><a href="https://forms.gle/mqukBKniUFoVvTrK8" rel="external nofollow">form</a> is attached below for those wishing to vote.
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">An ornate bamboo scroll snaps out, unraveling as rice-paper revealed bold letters, printed clearly for all within the Jade State to peruse:</span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">By order of the Prosperous Zhu,</span></b>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:18pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tianrui Ryu</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">An election shall be held within the Jade State, allowing those who filled out the Census to campaign for the probability of holding the position of Mayor for the duration of three Dragons months.</span></b>
</p>

<p dir="ltr">
	 
</p>

<hr /><p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Jit: On Campaigning</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">All campaigns must be entirely legal under law of the Jade State.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">In order to campaign, the individual must have applied to the most recent Census, otherwise it’d be null and void.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Census as of this day is closed, no further responses being accepted.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">They may run up to two consecutive terms and no further.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Any of the Senate may not campaign to become Mayor.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">With campaigns, posters can be made and/or speeches, events must be approved by the Ministry of Rites.</span></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">You must announce your intention to campaign within the first two Dragons days, the following three Dragons days dedicated to the campaigns itself and the last two Dragons days the citizenry voting process.</span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Nug: On Privilege and Duties</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the privilege of sitting in on Private Senate Meetings.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the privilege of requesting a Senate meeting.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the privilege of recommending someone with outstanding work for a Ministry.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the duty to take petitions from the citizenry before the Senate.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the duty to host at minimum three events during their three Dragons month period in office.</span></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon becoming Mayor, they have the duty to keep the notice board updated with current events within the Jade State of Yong Ping.</span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="BhWHS8ZuKQ7O2c65242a-JcyPUAFOL3eIuQ0zJcFodsKWNi0NWTlGzlETCLQvCwLcgSdXNa_EEHGkG0XPNlWsJbRqsIpClwQwdJoEGRjX0_5Ncn2h-tfYRS41iLJ9uml2WbORpcA" data-ratio="60.00" height="600" width="600" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BhWHS8ZuKQ7O2c65242a-JcyPUAFOL3eIuQ0zJcFodsKWNi0NWTlGzlETCLQvCwLcgSdXNa_EEHGkG0XPNlWsJbRqsIpClwQwdJoEGRjX0_5Ncn2h-tfYRS41iLJ9uml2WbORpcA" /></span></span></b>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<em><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Jade Campaign period will last one Dragons week, from SA 53 to SA 54 of the Deep Cold. </span></em>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">[!]</span></b>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> A form is attached below for those wishing to declare their intention to <a href="https://forms.gle/sBwvbkntsYCFXGSW9" rel="external nofollow">campaign</a>.</span>
</p>

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</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">207755</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:17:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Ministry of Rites Recruitment Drive</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/207695-the-ministry-of-rites-recruitment-drive/</link><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;">
	OOC; Hello friends! my name is Mamimiux and I am currently looking for members of our Ministry of Rites. For those unfamiliar with Yong-Pings ministry of rites, I as Minister shall explain! The Ministry of Rites is the body within the government that runs and organizes various events within the Jade State. Some examples are the Halloween Festival, The Pirate Event-Line or the Year of The Rat event. The ministries two main priorities of the Ministry is to recruit more members and to bring in ideas from members of the community. With that being said, for those interested in joining the Ministry of Rites, can contact me at Mamimiux#2323. Now, for the roleplay aspect of joining the Ministry...<br /><br /><em><font color="#8e44ad">Papers advertising the recruitment of members to the Ministry of Rites would be hung around the city. The fine print of the poster, along with the signature of Chen Wenqian decorated the walls of the city... It read the following; "To those it may interest, I wish to invite any capable individuals to meet with me personally to be instated within the Ministry. Whoever wishes to met with me, can write me via bird or other means of communication. Thank you." </font></em>
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">207695</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:15:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Jade Census | SA 52 to SA 63</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/207523-the-jade-census-sa-52-to-sa-63/</link><description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="JbBT4GiA6m0NvTUfDV2OaX2NNJpLGjOO9czHKI9G8qbj-J0DnFCvWtplq1-64mSGuJPTf8IfX4MZXYa-xY2mtaWlAKOoCuFLIK6th4xK4JXQ43Ql7KZeAo3YQ2O9knhWvOODkBIs" data-ratio="56.25" height="251" width="624" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JbBT4GiA6m0NvTUfDV2OaX2NNJpLGjOO9czHKI9G8qbj-J0DnFCvWtplq1-64mSGuJPTf8IfX4MZXYa-xY2mtaWlAKOoCuFLIK6th4xK4JXQ43Ql7KZeAo3YQ2O9knhWvOODkBIs" /></span></span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<em><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">An ornate bamboo scroll snaps out, unraveling as rice-paper revealed bold letters, printed clearly for all within the Jade State to peruse:</span></span></em>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">By order of the Prosperous Zhu,</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:18pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tianrui Ryu</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A census shall be held within the Jade State, taking count of those who live within our boundaries and taking place every three Dragons months.</span></b></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Jit: The Jade Census</span></b></span>
</p>

<ol><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">This census will last the duration of three Dragons months before being considered expired.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Once the census is posted, those have one Dragons week to fill it out to be considered valid.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">To be considered part of the Census, you must hold a permanent address within the Jade State.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">All heads of Household will have one Dragons week to fill out a separate form, detailing who lives in their household.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ol><ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Each individual is required to fill out the census, even those part of a familial household.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ul><p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#27ae60;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Section Nug: Citizens Rights</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A. They will be granted the ability to vote in elections brought before the citizenry.</span></span>
</p>

<ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:8pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Such as; the Mayor, ie. an individual to represent the citizenry with the ability to speak directly with the Zhu’s Senate Council.</span></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">B.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> They are given citizens rights referred to in the Jade State of Yong Pings <a href="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/199609-the-official-laws-of-the-city-state-of-yong-ping/?tab=comments#comment-1874499.%C2%A0" rel="">laws.</a></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="V4CkR9TXKSVGoyR2G5Wk8_ynKLRNnMxC6VCJ9L2Wen206ZnBzo0L4mvhJbPVOo50cJLhGMlz5a1NU_OzIdBLhADqV82bSieObB8Ne_bBDMhcvbGSeDZzSCCKD77J0bnYrwAnD7Qi" data-ratio="56.25" height="337" width="624" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V4CkR9TXKSVGoyR2G5Wk8_ynKLRNnMxC6VCJ9L2Wen206ZnBzo0L4mvhJbPVOo50cJLhGMlz5a1NU_OzIdBLhADqV82bSieObB8Ne_bBDMhcvbGSeDZzSCCKD77J0bnYrwAnD7Qi" /></span></span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Jade Census will last three Dragons months, from SA 52 to SA 63 of the Deep cold.</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><a href="https://forms.gle/pGjf33hVoi8gTDLr5" rel="external nofollow">Individual Census Form</a></span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ffffff;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><a href="https://forms.gle/XZSBT5CfBRW8mWPU7" rel="external nofollow">Head of Household Census Form</a></span></b></span>
</p>
]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">207523</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:02:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Call of the Dragon [Yong Ping Election]</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/206630-the-call-of-the-dragon-yong-ping-election/</link><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">The Call of the Dragon<br />
	From Chancellor Candidate Wen Zi Shu </span></span></span>
</p>

<p style="text-align:center;">
	 
</p>

<hr /><p style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="font-size:16px;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="qYEoWpRYlvAcAi5uuiD52RNy0NjKsfQXb5eD4pDDm6PUp-cN_VID6a4q1vxExkoR2oO7f-jc3S_dgwX1ul83k6c4pJUxVocvotGQQyLUa3I5iSpN9ErfDeNHxe4j4VgfN1hhhjP9" data-ratio="72.00" height="188" width="188" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qYEoWpRYlvAcAi5uuiD52RNy0NjKsfQXb5eD4pDDm6PUp-cN_VID6a4q1vxExkoR2oO7f-jc3S_dgwX1ul83k6c4pJUxVocvotGQQyLUa3I5iSpN9ErfDeNHxe4j4VgfN1hhhjP9" /></span></span></b><br /><span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><em>Soaring High, to New Horizons</em></span></span></span>
</p>

<hr /><p>
	<br /><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span style="color:#c0392b;">To the people of the Jade </span></span></span><span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">State, </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">The time has come for an embarkment on new horizons. The Jade State of Yong Ping, has once again, been challenged by world happenings. And with a recent vacancy in the position of Chancellor, I, Wen Zi Shu, declare my intent to run. </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Most know me as the eldest son of the Wen family. A brother, a father, and husband. But must do not know, that above all, I am a servant. For the past thirty years, I have worked tirelessly to give my people the future they deserve. From my first year on this continent, I have worked as a representative of the Ministry of Rites in planning numerous cultural events. As well with the Ministry of Education, in teaching our people our ways in art and medicine. And in my most recent years, I have established connections with various foreign entities, all for the betterment of the state. </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">The Jade State has long prospered in keeping its distance from worldly affairs. Though above all, the State would benefit more in establishing itself as a friend to all. An entity that can be trusted through and through. Who will not only do good to serve in the worst of times, but do better in the best. </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">As a nation, we must turn any sign of hostility into friendship. We must not antagonize those who wish us harm, but take the initiative in extending the everlasting olive branch. </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><em><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">As Chancellor, in terms of foreign policy and militarist action, I vow to  </span></span></em></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<ol><li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Join with foreign military in trainings that will assert the Yong Ping military as an unstoppable force. </span></span></span>
	</li>
	<li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Reigniting conscriptions with the added incentives of tax exemptions and annual pay for all soldiers.</span></span></span>
	</li>
	<li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Extend aid to those nations in need.</span></span></span>
	</li>
</ol><p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span style="color:#c0392b;">Though in securing a state, one must take to the importance of culture. The Li-Ren. The Oyashima. And the Hyeol-yeon. For that, I not only propose reformation to our education systems. But to place a strong emphasis on who we are as a collective people in presenting such to the world as we know it. <br />
	    </span><br /><span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><em>As Chancellor, I will see to the reformation of our Education system</em><br />
	 </span></span></span>
</p>

<ol><li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Refurbishing and replenishing the state library with content meant to supplement the knowledge of the people.</span></span></span>
	</li>
	<li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Introducing a system for the elder generations so that they may enter the workforce as fully learned doctors, ministers, teachers, and professionals. </span></span></span>
	</li>
	<li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Introducing a system for the younger generations so that they may be learned in their respective cultures.</span></span></span>
	</li>
</ol><p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">To ensure the longevity of the Jade State, one must stress the importance of establishing a bridge between the state and the people. To not only see to the functions of the central government but open it to those most willing to cooperate. I believe in utmost transparency. </span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><em><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">As Chancellor, I will see to</span></span></em></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<ol><li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Establishing annual forums so that the citizenry can voice their opinions to the ministries.</span></span></span>
	</li>
	<li>
		<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Opening positions with the ministries so that the citizens can work directly with their government.</span></span></span>
	</li>
</ol><p>
	 
</p>

<p>
	<span style="color:#c0392b;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">We must secure the fortune we have amassed since the destruction of the first city. Trust ourselves to make the right decisions in not only guaranteeing a future for ourselves but for those we care for - For the Jade State we call home.</span></span></span>
</p>

<p>
	 
</p>

<hr /><p style="text-align:right;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Signed, </span></span></strong></span>
</p>

<p style="text-align:right;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Wen Zi Shu (文子舒)</span></span></strong></span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">206630</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:46:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Campaign for a New Beginning [Yong Ping Election]</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/206490-campaign-for-a-new-beginning-yong-ping-election/</link><description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;">
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">the following parchment may be found within the Jade State of Yong Ping’s border</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">“Honor and Service”</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">To the Jade State of Yong Ping and her citizens,</span></span>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">As the twin dragon finds itself once more with only one grand head to govern our Jade State, I wish to first of all pay my humble respects to the former Chancellor Hirano Nanako for her service to our nation and the nation’s citizens. She has not only molded our homeland into a place of prosperity, but also peace. </span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Having served as a member of the Yong Ping Army for over 30 years, as well as being Protector General of the Yong Ping Army for 10 years, I wish to offer you, the citizens of the Jade State as well as the Council of our nation, my continuous service to the people of Yong Ping as Chancellor of our nation in order to preserve the core values of our homeland, as well as secure a stable and prospering future for every single citizen.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">While the duties of the Chancellor are varied and demanding, requiring utmost loyalty and focus from each and every individual who has and shall be ready to serve in such a position, I wish to lay greatest focus, without negligence, upon these essential duties:</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-The defense against aggression towards the Jade State and her Citizens</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-Acting as the voice of the people as well as their servant in respect to their wishes</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-Staffing of ministries with competent and diligent citizens of our nation</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-Expanding and provisioning the Yong Ping Army in both times of peace and war</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-Reforming conscription laws</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-The economic growth of the Jade State of Yong Ping</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-A stable diplomatic relationship with foreign nations</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-An increase upon border patrols by the Yong Ping Army.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">-A new form for citizens of the Jade State to directly petition to the Office of the Chancellor.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">With the prosperity of Yong Ping and her citizens at my heart and mind, I shall also be seeking to unburden those of lower-income via a more open job market, potential reductions of costs in respect of health care depending upon the income of an individual, as well as improved and fair education for those willing to educate themselves into a different field of career.</span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Furthermore, as Chancellor, I would invest into agricultural growth for our farmland, providing the Jade State of Yong Ping and her citizens with additional crops for the evermore growing population. </span></span>
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	<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">It shall be through the sweat of our government, and the sweat of our citizens that our nation shall stand tall in the face of adversity. </span></span>
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		<span style="color:#dddddd;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">No Mud, No Lotus.</span></span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">206490</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:09:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Hirano Initiative comes to an end</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/206472-the-hirano-initiative-comes-to-an-end/</link><description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:26pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:26pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img data-ratio="84.11" height="193" width="210" alt="mQw_Sklbqbd71KQziTqxGb7a1ZZ8yJDD7j4nq6y1ucwtIPIclVqtLisHqwaUaa2BHO9GxvlkilbtgZKCT9bi6AkT15xlF598i93HchmQxQ-FU6x0S3RRZLUmjTz9Vuyhewi09PrB=s1600" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mQw_Sklbqbd71KQziTqxGb7a1ZZ8yJDD7j4nq6y1ucwtIPIclVqtLisHqwaUaa2BHO9GxvlkilbtgZKCT9bi6AkT15xlF598i93HchmQxQ-FU6x0S3RRZLUmjTz9Vuyhewi09PrB=s1600" /></span></span></b><br />
	 
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	<span style="font-size:28px;">From the Desk of Hirano Nanako</span>
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	<span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">F</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">riends and fellow citizens:</span></b></span></span>
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	<span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">There comes a time in which we who choose to aid in the betterment of our country must commit to a prolonged introspection; to assess the value of our ability to do so and must engage in this assessment with surety. It is vital to the longevity and prosperity of our people that the officers of their proverbial ship act with surety and competency befitting their stations. It is required of us to judge ourselves and our skills against the ever shifting landscape of causality and politics. It is up to us to engage in this assessment as should it come to pass that we grow lax in this duty and our competency should waver, our people should suffer malady and tragedy at our hands, be it unwittingly or otherwise.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">This consistent introspection I wrote of has as of recently led me to understand that my skill set is no longer of benefit to my people. The landscape of global politics has changed while my abilities linger in the past. While not unconscious of error both perceived and unperceived on my own part I am proud to have accomplished the goals I laid out for my term as chancellor. The Ministry of Education has taken a prominent role in the development of the arts and trade by extending free lectures and courses to the people of Yong Ping, the Ministry of Justice has begun a complete and comprehensive reformation of Yong Ping’s judicial system and codex of law. </span><br /><br /><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">While infrastructure and social services have been the goal of my tenure as Chancellor of the Jade State, the immediate future of Almaris seems to be that of strife and turmoil; that of war. War is a theatre in which I profess no understanding of, and I cannot rest upon my laurels and dishonestly assure my countrymen I am the most capable for the future challenged to be faced by our nation. There is a saying in Oyashima which I would like to call upon for my thoughts: </span><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">“If you make a mistake, don’t hesitate to correct it.”, to continue to hold my position in the face of challenges that I am not qualified nor experienced with when both quality and experience are paramount to the prosperity of our people would be a mistake, and so I must make the decision to correct it before I can make it.</span></b></span></span>
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	<br /><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">In conclusion, I’d like to thank you all for your dedication to the Jade State and make no illusions as to my pride in our people. I, Hirano Nanako of Yong Ping do hereby resign from the office of chancellor of the Jade State and hope that the next chancellor elected can execute the duties of this office with greater skill and effectiveness than myself.</span></b></span></span><br />
	 
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	<span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">Signed,</span><br /><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">Nanako Hirano, former Chancellor of Yong Ping.</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:36px;"><b style="background-color:#212121;color:#c0392b;font-size:14px;text-align:right;"><span style="background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;">なな子</span></b></span><br />
	 
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	<b><span style="font-size:20pt;">Trade Agreement </span></b><b><span lang="zh-cn" style="font-size:20pt;" xml:lang="zh-cn">貿易協定</span></b>
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	<b><span>This Trade Agreement, also known as The Agreement, is executed at date, 12<sup>th</sup> of The Amber Cold, Year 35 of the Second Age, which is also known as the execution day, Between:</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">此貿易協定（簡稱：協定）之執行日期為雪月十二日，第二紀元之年卅五，介於：</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>Grantor: Sutherland Corporation of the United Clan of Barr and Suther</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方：巴頓與蘇德蘭聯合氏族之蘇德蘭公司</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>And,</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-cn" xml:lang="zh-cn">與，</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>Grantee: The Jade State of Yong Ping</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-cn" xml:lang="zh-cn">受益方：永平邦</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><u><span>In consideration of</span></u></b><b><span>, and as a condition of the parties entering into this agreement and other valuable consideration is acknowledge, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">考慮到雙方簽訂本協議的條件和其他有價值的對價，本協議雙方同意如下：</span></b>
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	<b><span>1.<span>          </span>Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, all monetary amount referred in this Agreement are in Agnethe Notaichean (₼). Where, it is pegged with the Almaris Mina at a rate of 1 Almaris Mina, equivalent to 100 Agnethe Notiachean.</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">一，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">除非於此協定中特別指明，所有於此協定中提到之貨幣均爲艾格妮特諾丁含</span></b><b><span>(₼)</span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">。諾丁含現與艾瑪拉斯米娜的挂鈎率為一比百分之一</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span>2.<span>         </span>The Grantor agrees to provide a one-time grant of the sum of 150,000 Notaichean under the conditions stated at the next parts of the agreement. The fixed sum of 150.000 Notaichean will be paid within one year of the execution day of this agreement. </span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">二，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方將，基於以下條款，贈予受益方十五萬諾丁含。該筆十五萬諾丁含之款項將於執行日期一年之内付清。</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span>The Grantee warrants and represents to the Grantor as follows:</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">受益方保證並向授予方聲明如下：</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>3.<span>         </span>The Grantor has his docking rights to the ports of the Jade state of Yong Ping.</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">三，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方擁有永平邦港口之停靠權。</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span>4.<span>         </span>The Grantor has the right to set up his overseas office at the Jade state of Yong Ping, temporarily setting up at 16-17 Su Weng District at Yong Ping East.</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">四，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方擁有於永平邦設立海外辦事處之權利，現於東永平之蘇翁區十六與十七號。</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span>5.<span>         </span>The Grantor has the right to issue documents to his employees travel document of which the Jade State of Yong Ping should allow the bearer of the document to pass freely and afford assistance in case of need.</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">五</span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw"> </span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">，</span></b><b><span><span>    </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方擁有對其員工發行通行文件之權力，受益方應承認其通行文件之有效性，對持有人提供通行之便利，并且與必要時協助持有人。</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>6.<span>         </span>There is no legal action or suit pending against any party, to the knowledge of the Grantee, that would materially affect this Agreement.</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">六，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">據受益方所知，沒有任何針對任何一方的法律訴訟或未決訴訟會對本協議產生影響。</span></b>
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</p>

<p>
	<b><span>The Grantor warrants and represents to the Grantee as follows:</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方保證並向受益方聲明如下：</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>7.<span>          </span>The Grantor ensures that the payment can be done within one year, in the form of cash, or banknotes issued by the Sutherland Corporation, at its office at the Barony of Rhein.</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">七，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方確保可以在一年內以現金或蘇德蘭公司發行的鈔票的形式在其位於萊恩堡的辦事處內完成付款。</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>8. <span>        </span>The Grantor is not bound by any agreement that would prevent any transactions connected with this Agreement.</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">八，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方不受任何會阻止與本協議有關的任何交易的協議的約束。</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>9.<span>         </span>There is no legal action or suit pending against any party, to the knowledge of the Purchaser, that would materially affect this Agreement.</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">九，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">據授予方所知，沒有任何針對任何一方的法律訴訟或未決訴訟會對本協議產生影響。</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><u><span>Notes</span></u></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span>10.<span>       </span>This agreement is written with both the common language and the Li-Wen, both version reserves the same degree of legitimacy.</span></b>
</p>

<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">十，</span></b><b><span><span>     </span></span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">此協定採用通用語言和李文書寫，兩個版本保留同等程度的合法性。</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span>In Witness where of the Grantor and Grantee have duly affixed their signature under hand and seal on this 12<sup>th</sup> of The Amber Cold, Year 35 of the Second Age at The Barony of Rhein.</span></b>
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<p>
	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">見證雙方於雪月十二日，第二紀元之年卅五，在萊恩堡簽字並蓋章。</span></b>
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	<b><span>Grantor, Sutherland Corporation of the United Clan of Barr and Suther</span></b>
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	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">授予方，巴頓與蘇德蘭聯合氏族之蘇德蘭公司</span></b>
</p>

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	<b><span>Chairman, Daibhidh MacFhilib Sutharlainn</span></b>
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	<b><span lang="zh-cn" xml:lang="zh-cn">主席，</span></b><b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">大衛·麥斐利·蘇德蘭</span></b>
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<p align="right" style="text-align:right;">
	<img alt="image.png.ab62153a8da61eb99753b3c5bec7a211.png" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="38143" data-ratio="19.93" width="286" src="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/uploads/monthly_2021_08/image.png.ab62153a8da61eb99753b3c5bec7a211.png" /></p>

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	<b><span>Grantee, The Jade State of Yong Ping </span></b>
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	<b><span lang="zh-cn" xml:lang="zh-cn">受益方，永平邦</span></b>
</p>

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	<b><span>Patriarch and Chancellor of the Jade State of Yong Ping, Tianrui Ren</span></b>
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	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">永平之族長與内閣大臣，天瑞仁</span></b>
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	<img alt="image.png.f5a6d2f7ce8f21b1af7923ce59e8774a.png" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="38144" data-ratio="34.48" width="174" src="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/uploads/monthly_2021_08/image.png.f5a6d2f7ce8f21b1af7923ce59e8774a.png" /><span><span> </span></span>
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	<img alt="image.png.eec49b2c8f2838f6815771546d6bb5fe.png" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="38145" data-ratio="100.00" width="102" src="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/uploads/monthly_2021_08/image.png.eec49b2c8f2838f6815771546d6bb5fe.png" /></p>

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	<b><span> </span></b>
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	<b><span>Minister of Interior and Finance, leading lady of the Arts in Yong Ping, Yunya of the Chen household.</span></b>
</p>

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	<b><span lang="zh-tw" xml:lang="zh-tw">永平之内政部長與文化領導人，陳雲雅</span></b>
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	<img alt="image.png.1cd2b5beefde660ca8bb5be05ebf656f.png" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="38146" data-ratio="31.37" width="153" src="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/uploads/monthly_2021_08/image.png.1cd2b5beefde660ca8bb5be05ebf656f.png" /></p>

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	<img alt="image.png.a4647bec0795d4f41851f13631f54316.png" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-fileid="38147" data-ratio="100.00" width="112" src="https://www.lordofthecraft.net/uploads/monthly_2021_08/image.png.a4647bec0795d4f41851f13631f54316.png" /></p>

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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">204347</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:04:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Yong Ping Tax Missive V.2</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/201468-yong-ping-tax-missive-v2/</link><description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Yong Ping Tax Missive v.2</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="E40kxA9IGHj5NyVRzDKuvM1GDW75KP6uc8JU-kfiE6OGfV3ZLpn1W4wPoyQjzUg5rqYwPDitftruvrCTiq2euRcM78ocTO2jAgdCOr8LxCJmcLjrN50Xfhhe0xfxEMwz1yT_-PiT" data-ratio="84.11" height="418" width="428" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/E40kxA9IGHj5NyVRzDKuvM1GDW75KP6uc8JU-kfiE6OGfV3ZLpn1W4wPoyQjzUg5rqYwPDitftruvrCTiq2euRcM78ocTO2jAgdCOr8LxCJmcLjrN50Xfhhe0xfxEMwz1yT_-PiT" /></span></span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Year 21 of the Second Age, 3rd of the Deep Cold.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">In turn with the City-State of Yong Ping going from a settlement to a nation, an update on taxes is being made to accommodate our ever-expanding infrastructure, uptake in governmental positions and to provide a better quality of life to go towards the prosperity of our beloved Nation.</span></b></span>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">一。 Taxes</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Taxes are being reworked entirely, now within set brackets that are unchanging with the exception of a new tax missive coming out. Tax brackets in particular will be in place once the expansion of land and home is done. </span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tax breaks are being reworked and updated, to include better benefits and options for retirement alongside it.</span></b></span>
</p>

<ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Housing Brackets</span></b></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A: 20 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">B: 25 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">C: 30 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">D: 35 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">E: 40 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">---</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">F: 60 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">G: 80 minas</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">H: 100 minas</span></b></span>
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<ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tax Breaks</span></b></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tax breaks can be achieved via multiple ways but is not limited to:</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Working in a governmental position</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Enlisting in the Yong Ping Army</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Aiding in the Yong Ping Clinic</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Or</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Spending a day in the crafters guild expending energy.</span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">= Up to three tax breaks can be had per household [equal to a total of 15 minas], this meaning three people. If one person, they can only have one tax break.</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The slums and farmhouses are no longer exempt from this and can now benefit.</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">If one were to come under Vassalship, tax breaks do not apply.</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Tax breaks do apply under the new Private Property Act.</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Under retirement perks, if qualifying your tax breaks will still apply after having retired from the position.</span></b></span>
</p>

<ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">
		<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Retirement</span></b></span>
		</p>
	</li>
</ul><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Upon working in the Yong Ping Ministries, military or clinic for a period of twenty [20] Elven weeks, one may decide to apply for retirement. </span></b></span>
</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">二。Private Property</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A few well-known families and groups contracted within Yong Ping have been contacted about this already but it will now be officially announced. With the expansion of land and holdings, the ability to own Private Property of varying dimensions of your own is open via application. For more information, look to the Private Property Act and be sure to refer to any laws made in correlation of this new venture.</span></b></span>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">三。Vassalship</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">For groups or peoples needing a space that’d encompass more then what is allotted in the Private Property Act, the possibility of Vassalship has opened up, though would undertake a more arduous process. Those wishing to learn about such a thing would need to first make a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and if the proposal is accepted, contact the Minister of Interior to discuss a contract.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">四。Economic Changes</span></b></span>
</p>

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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">A few economic changes are being put in place to further Yong Ping prosperity and to aid in our citizens continued happiness. To start, a few business opportunities can be now found.</span></b></span>
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			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The New Business Act:</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> An act meant to offer businesses just starting up an Elven week free of taxes to allow them a chance to set up and earn minas before owing anything.</span></b></span>
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			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Unique Business Act:</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> If one such individual or group believes they have an entirely unique business, that’d bring more foot traffic to Yong Ping, they may schedule a meeting with the Minister of Interior or Under-Minister of Interior. If accepted, the downpayment for one such stall would be waived and a tax break offered.</span></b></span>
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			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Family Tax Act:</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> Newly budding families or more specifically, new births within Yong Ping are encouraged and thus when it becomes known that a child is expected, the Elven week of taxes would be waived in order for you to better focus on the new addition to the family.</span></b></span>
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			<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">The Business Competition Act</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">: An act set as a form of friendly competition for businesses within Yong Ping. Once an Elven month, an outstanding business will be chosen to be represented by the Ministry of Interior via an Elven week of waived taxes, an specifically constructed advertisement and one chosen item showcased in the Government shop.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">五。Budgets</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Each ministries budgets are staying mainly the same, though, more funds will be allocated towards the Ministry of Defense to encourage the continued prosperity and protection of Yong Ping. Furthermore, budgets are now being allotted towards the following things:</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Orphaned children taken in by the state.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Building and beautification projects such as the repairing of old shrines and/or the slums.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">六。This act will come into effect immediately upon the City-State of Yong Ping’s expansion into nationhood.</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Signed,</span></b></span>
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	<span style="color:#ecf0f1;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Yunya of the Chen Household, Minister of Interior and leading lady of the arts within Yong Ping.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="border:none;"><img alt="KX6K3fIIlE6UKR_82KsSlc_lWfAbebhTi40rIY61H4XoZGx2comxWYXBeWiyMG0-JsGMAMc5SHc1lMOKPgnhlryQgL-7lAfGCT9d6DsoWPkjmah8Ky2INeoZYb8gNeZ4fbNxheJZ" data-ratio="31.37" height="48" width="153" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KX6K3fIIlE6UKR_82KsSlc_lWfAbebhTi40rIY61H4XoZGx2comxWYXBeWiyMG0-JsGMAMc5SHc1lMOKPgnhlryQgL-7lAfGCT9d6DsoWPkjmah8Ky2INeoZYb8gNeZ4fbNxheJZ" /></span></span></b></span>
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</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">201468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 16:16:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The City State of Yong Ping and Icathian Company Contract</title><link>https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/199872-the-city-state-of-yong-ping-and-icathian-company-contract/</link><description><![CDATA[<h1 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">
	<span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">THE ICATHIAN COMPANY AND CITY STATE OF YONG PING AGREEMENT</span></b></span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">This agreement is dated Year 15 of the Second Age, 6th of the First Seed is made between Icathian Company, and the City State of Yong Ping, with an office at Spice Street 16, for the purpose of setting forth the exclusive terms and conditions by which the City State of Yong Ping desires to acquire the Icathian companies services.</span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">In consideration of the mutual obligations specified in this Agreement, the parties, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree to the following:</span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">1. Services.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span></b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> The City State of Yong Ping retains the Icathian Company, and the Icathian Company agrees to perform for the City State of Yong Ping, certain services set forth consisting of guard and military services.</span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">2. Consideration / Compensation</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">:</span></b>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">(a) In exchange for the full, prompt, and satisfactory performance of all Services to be rendered to the City State of Yong Ping, the City State of Yong Ping shall provide the Icathian Company compensation via a tax-free home base within the settlement, Spice Street 16.</span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">(b) The Icathian Company is not entitled to receive any other compensation or any benefits from the City State of Yong Ping. Except as otherwise required by law, the City State of Yong Ping shall not withhold any sums or payments made to the Icathian Company.</span>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">3. Nondisclosure:</span></b>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">(a) The Icathian Company  understands that, in connection with its engagement with the City State of Yong Ping, it may receive, produce, or otherwise be exposed to the City State of Yong Ping trade secrets, business, proprietary and/or militarial information, including, without limitation, information concerning citizen lists, financial information. and other information considered to be confidential by the City State of Yong Ping.</span>
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	<span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt;vertical-align:baseline;">(b) The Icathian Company acknowledges that the Confidential Information is the City State of Yong Ping sole, exclusive and extremely valuable property. Accordingly, the Icathian Company agrees to segregate all Confidential Information from information of other settlements, groups and/or nations and agrees not to reproduce any Confidential Information without the City State of Yong Ping prior written consent, not to use the Confidential Information except in the performance of this Agreement, and not to divulge all or any part of the Confidential Information in any form to any third party, either during or after the term of this Agreement, except to the City State of Yong Ping approved citizens and the Icathian Company Employees who need to know such Confidential Information in order to perform the Services.</span>
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	<font color="#c0392b"><span style="font-size:36px;"><b><u>Guide to Yong Ping Housing and Citizenship</u></b></span></font>
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	Since recently there has been general confusion as to how one can attain a house, or more importantly a citizenship, in the City State of Yong Ping, I have endeavoured to summarise the laws for those who decline to read them.<br /><br /><strong>一。</strong>Anyone can purchase a stall, <strong>BUT</strong> <strong>YOU MUST BE A CITIZEN IN ORDER TO PURCHASE HOUSING. </strong>
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	Non-citizens can rent a room at the Watanabe Inn.<br />
	 
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	<strong>二。To become a citizen, you will have to speak to someone in the Ministry of Justice to acquire a Citizenship Application.</strong>
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	<strong>三。What you need in a Citizenship Application:</strong>
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	<strong>A)</strong> You must interact with a local citizen for two elven days in a row.
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">[OOC: Rp with a local citizen 2 days in a row]</span>
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	<strong>B)</strong> You must attend a cultural or religious activity.
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	C) You must interact with a local merchant (who is NOT your nominee for the local citizen).
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	<span style="color:#f1c40f;">[OOC: Rp with a business owner/ teahouse operator/ merchant. This person CANNOT be your first guarantor.]</span><br /><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong>NB: You must log these experiences and collect the signatures of all three people.</strong></span>
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	<strong>四。Deposit the Citizenship Application in the second floor of the Government House.</strong>
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	<strong>五。For all housing and stall purchases contact a steward.</strong>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Signed,</span></b>
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	<b><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Li Xiuying</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:12pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Minister of Justice</span></b>
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