![Civilization V - against Dave - Meeting the Egyptians](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-Meeting-the-Egyptians-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dave - Fighting Barbarians at the Gates - 2620 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-Fighting-Barbarians-at-the-Gates-2620-BC-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dave - Founding Shanghai - 2440 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-Founding-Shanghai-2440-BC-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dave - Digging the first farm - 2380 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-Digging-the-first-farm-2380-BC-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dave - Discovering the Egyptian Borders - 2080 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-Discovering-the-Egyptian-Borders-2080-BC-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dave - New Social Policy 1960 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dave-New-Social-Policy-1960-BC-1024x640.png)
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.
![Civilization V - against Dan and Dave - First Social Policy - 3280 BC](http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Civilization-V-against-Dan-and-Dave-First-Social-Policy-3280-BC-1024x640.png)
In the alternate universe, the Chinese Empire decided to pursue the idea of Liberty as it tends to make for more productive citizens.