I Think You're An Ignorant Savage and New Social Policies (2620 BC - 1960 BC / 3280 BC)

By EricMesa

- 2 minutes read - 360 words

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A bearded leader of some so-called civilization met with our Beneficent Empress, Wu Zetian. At the time we did not know where his cities lay.

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Savages attempted to attack Beijing, but we destroyed them by bombarding them from the city gates. We shall soon have to send an army to destroy their camp.

[caption id=“attachment_7244” align=“aligncenter” width=“604”] Civilization V - against Dave - Founding Shanghai - 2440 BC Civilization V - against Dave - Founding Shanghai - 2440 BC[/caption]

We finally finished organizing the group of citizens who would set off and found a new city for the glory of our glorious empire. The borders of our Empire continue to cover more land and civilize more of the world.

[caption id=“attachment_7241” align=“aligncenter” width=“604”] Civilization V - against Dave - Digging the first farm - 2380 BC Civilization V - against Dave - Digging the first farm - 2380 BC[/caption]

Our philosophers came up with the idea of something called a “farm”. They assure us this will allow us to bring in more food to allow the empire to grow more quickly.

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Our scouts reported back that they had found the borders of this so-called Egyptian empire. We shall see if they continue to encroach on our goddess-given land and if they need to learn the error of their ways.

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Finally, our social philosophers came up with a new idea for governing the Empire, Republic. By created a senate and allowing the people to provide advice to our Empress, they have become more productive. Our philosophers explain this is because, in believing they have a say in government and a stake in the empire, they work harder. This pleases the Empress.

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In the alternate universe, the Chinese Empire decided to pursue the idea of Liberty as it tends to make for more productive citizens.