NationStates Jolt Archive

By declaration of His Imperial Majesty, The Jingtai Emperor, Son of Heaven, Lord of China, Light of the World, Master of Koryu, Emperor of Manchuria, Font of Knowledge, Most Virile and the Great Mordernizer of China,
The govonors of Europe are hereby invited to enter into discource with the Imperial City of China, in order to better establish relations between their own territories and the Chinese Empire, and to avoid future confrontations between the armies of those people.
The Emperor wishes that the Europeans should establish embassies within the designated areas of Beijing. Should the Imperial Government be contacted on such matters, letters of exception will be issued in regards to the laws forbidding non-Chinese citizens to own property outside of the 'cantons.' As is traditional, these may be regarded as the 'property' of the governments associated with them.
In his benevolence, the Jingtai Emperor has agreed to meet with these diplomats, should they wish to do so, and discuss with them the future of relations between the Empire and the various peoples of the world. If they merely wish to build European style buildings and sit in them, they are welcomed to do that as well.
It should also be noted that while Chinese law will not be enforced inside embassy grounds, ALL people are subject to the laws and regulations of the Empire outside the walls of the embassies. Europeans found violating these laws will be subject to deportation or, if the crime is serious enough, execution. The Emperor wishes to make very clear that any nation found dealing in Opium or its products from their embassy will find themselves expelled from China.

Quo Chi, Minister of International Affairs
(Imperial Seal)

The Bautzonian government wishes to be among the first to open up an embassy with the Chinese people, and their August Emperor Jingtai. We seek to establish an embassy in your nations capital and while your nation is kind to offer us the oppertunity to build it around a complex that we are used to; we would, in fact, prefer to set our embassy up in whatever building it is traditional for such things to be placed in to help further the ideals of cultural understanding. In addition we would offer to Emperor Jingtai and his government the oppertunity to do likewise in our own nation. This offer stands regardless of your approval of our opening of an embassy in our own territory.

The Bautzonian government also makes its approval of the Chinese governments hard stance on oppium trading in its country clear as well as that it hopes this to be the begining of a fruitful relationship. We also make understood that we have no issue having our diplomats follow Chinese law outside of our embassy, which, we thank you for allowing to be considered our territory, as is customary.

The Jingtai Emperor has considered your proposal and is pleased to accept this embassy.
We will set aside a plot of land outside the Forbidden City for the use of the Bautzen embassy, and we appreciate the consideration this nation has shown in dealing with the Imperial Government, its understanding the Ming Emperor's stance on the evil that is opium, and its willingness to deal on equal terms with a nation not of Europe, something which others have, in the past, not been so willing to do.
As to the offer of establishing an embassy, at present China is engaged in a number of internal projects, and cannot well afford the construction or maintenance of an overseas embassy. However, a small consular force can be dispatched to represent the Ming Emperor in your nation.

Quo Chi, Minister of International Affairs
(Imperial Seal)

From: King James III of Bautzen
To: Emperor Jingtai, Son of Heaven, etc.

As a fellow monarch I would like to thank you for your acceptance of our proposal and your desire to help further international understanding, and cooperation. I would like to express my regretful understanding for how your current budgetary limitations preempt your establishment of an embassy in Bautzen. I assure you that your cosular force will be treated with the greatest respect, and will be housed in a special compound with our governments support finacially for as long as you require it. My friend you have shown great leadership in bringing your country into the modern era, and I wish you long life and great fortune as a fellow monarch.

Signed,
~King James III of Bautzen

The Son of Heaven is equally pleased, and looks forward to meeting with your diplomat. Once he has arrived the protocol minister will be dispatched immidiatly (Marginal note in rather shaky English: They insist on doing this, try not to be offend.) Your offer of finincial support is generous, however we assure you, if there is one thing China does not lack, it is money. The Most Wise Emperor of Ming has recently canceled the construction of and sold a further four palaces, and while we are running out of under-construction Imperial Palaces, this has provided enough money to carry over the Industrial Dragon for several years if used correctly.

Quo Chi, Minister of International Affairs
(Imperial Seal)