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[[File:Emblem Diwang.png|thumb|left|Personal seal of the Diwang.]] | [[File:Emblem Diwang.png|thumb|left|Personal seal of the Diwang.]] | ||
The '''Diwang''', for a short time - during the Second Empire - also called '''Chancellor of the Empire''' (or '''Dachen''') is the head of the [[Grand Secretariat]] of [[Jingdao]]. He was appointed by the Heavenly Light and appointed on his turn the Ministers and personnel. With the [[Xianfa Constitution]], the position of Diwang became a directly elected for a while, but eventually this policy was reverted by the Hai Emperor after only three years. | The '''Diwang''', for a short time - during the Second Empire - also called '''Chancellor of the Empire''' (or '''Dachen''') is the head of the [[Grand Secretariat]] of [[Jingdao]]. He was appointed by the Heavenly Light and appointed on his turn the Ministers and personnel. With the [[Xianfa Constitution]], the position of Diwang became a directly elected for a while, but eventually this policy was reverted by the Hai Emperor after only three years. Since the reintegration of Greater Kildare into Shireroth in 1707 AN, the Diwang became the acting representative of the [[Heavenly Light]] in political matters, and in charge of the coordination between the eastern Imperial Dominions and the central government in [[Shirekeep]]. | ||
==Factions (''pre-Xianfa'')== | ==Factions (''pre-Xianfa'')== |
Latest revision as of 20:31, 7 January 2024
The Chidao Emperor Imperial Household | Imperial Stewardship Teachings of the Empire
Ministries & Secretariats: Ministry of Truth | Ministry of Purity | Ministry of Stability Chao Suweiai formerly known as National Diet Defunct:
Political Factions: Guanchang | Kantai-ha (Navy) | Gunbatsu (Army) | Shanghu (Traders) Defunct: Other institutions Tianchao Chuandui | Imperial Armed Forces | Young Wandering Society | Tegong |
The Diwang, for a short time - during the Second Empire - also called Chancellor of the Empire (or Dachen) is the head of the Grand Secretariat of Jingdao. He was appointed by the Heavenly Light and appointed on his turn the Ministers and personnel. With the Xianfa Constitution, the position of Diwang became a directly elected for a while, but eventually this policy was reverted by the Hai Emperor after only three years. Since the reintegration of Greater Kildare into Shireroth in 1707 AN, the Diwang became the acting representative of the Heavenly Light in political matters, and in charge of the coordination between the eastern Imperial Dominions and the central government in Shirekeep.
Factions (pre-Xianfa)
The government leader, while dependable for His position of the Heavenly Light, often has a political affiliation, which reflects his government policies during his term. There are three major factions at the court, vying for influence: the Bureaucrats, the Army Faction and the Navy Faction.
With the Xianfa Constitution in place, the traditional court factions diminished in influence and had to seek popular support from among the masses to put forward their own candidate. Chiang Shun became the only head of government who would be directly elected, after the Hai Emperor reverted a part of the Xianfa Reforms.
History
For most of the existence of the function, the Diwang acted less as head of government, and more as a head servant at the Imperial Court. While the job entailed a lot of personal prestige and allowed the person to enrich himself, it was also a dangerous job: most Diwangs were put to death. This could both be done as punishment or as a special gesture of thanks. Diwang Xi Hungming served the Haigui Emperor that well, that he was granted the honour to lie near his liege in the catacombs on the Isle of Catavia.
The relationship between the office of Diwang and Emperor can be seen as one of hate and love: through time, several Diwangs attempted to gain more power at the cost of the Heavenly Light. Yuan Windsor, who was the first Diwang, was the most notorious example: while the Emperor ruled from behind closed doors, Yuan made himself well known and popular by travelling through the country. By intrigue, he almost toppled the Erasmii Dynasty with success.
For a long time the position became vacant. It was not until Ching Fong and his movement of prominent loyalists earned the attention of the Kaiming Emperor, that the title was restored.
During the Jingdaoese Spring, Yin Ping took power without imperial consent. Yin Ping's plan was to offer the Crown to the Kaiser of Shireroth, make Jingdao a protectorate and strengthen the economy with heavy investments from Shirekeep while not having to worry for a war. The move was a short-lived and unpopular one, as general Jung Shun reacted with deadly force: the Tegong - assisted by local troops - captured the capital of Daocheng and surrounded Daocheng Palace, where Yin Ping was subsequently arrested and eventually hanged for high treason.
Jung Shun was granted by the Emperor the Diwang position and received the order to stabilise the administration. He fell ill and failed to deliver on this promise. But when the Emperor ordered Jung purged, the Diwang responded by ordering the arrest of the Emperor. This unprecedented move would have most likely led to a civil war (which normally wouldn't have been good, but during a war with foreign powers would have been disastrous), but was avoided by the sudden death of both statesmen.
The Xianfa Constitution temporarily introduced a more powerful role of the Diwang within the administration, while also making it a directly elected government office, but was already pushed aside in 1650. After this, Zhang San secured the office of Diwang. Zhang, a man who desired to protect the existing status quo, proved to be an adequate leader figure, leading the Grand Secretariat through the reign of three Emperors. He's currently listed as the longest ruling Diwang, with which he beats Ching Fong, who had served 21 years in office.
List of Diwangs
Picture | Name | Emperor | Period | Allegiance | Notes |
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Yuan Windsor | Kaiming Emperor (4779 ASC - 4835 ASC) | 1592 - 1595
4780 ASC - 4877 ASC |
Gunbatsu |
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Ching Fong | Kaiming Emperor (4950 ASC - 4955 ASC) Regency Council (4955 ASC - 4961 ASC) |
1579 - 1600
4950 ASC - 5028 ASC |
Guanchang |
As long serving servant to the Throne, Fong attempted to stabilise the country and expand the Jingdaoese culture. Old rites returned and large-scale events were held to bind the people to their Emperor. |
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Hannes Leonard Windsor | Ci Emperor (5054 ASC - 5081 ASC) | 1601 - 1602
5054 ASC - 5081 ASC |
Kantai-ha |
Appointed on the advice of the Jingbuist Unitary Party of Jingdao en Zuidbatavië. Took unpaid leave in the Navy, as Captain.
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Andreas Mor'Ler | Duchang Emperor (5188 - 5216 ASC)
Tianhou Emperor (5216 ASC - 5223 ASC) Duchang Emperor (5223 ASC - 5273 ASC) |
1605 - 1610
5188 ASC - 5326 ASC |
Guanchang |
Bastard son of Rollin the Conqueror who supported Jezza to take the Throne.
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Xi Hungming | Haigui Emperor (5825 ASC - 5855 ASC) | 1626 - 1627
5825 ASC - 5855 ASC |
Guanchang | With the death of the Haigui Emperor, the Chancellor was shot death and buried together with his Heavenly Light on orders of the Dashi Emperor. He was buried with the highest military honour in the temple of Catavia.
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Alexander Myksos | Zettai Emperor (6007 ASC - 6064 ASC) | 1632 - 1634
6007 ASC - 6064 ASC |
Kantai-ha | After having ashamed his Emperor, Alexander was fired and removed from his office. Not long after that, he died in a car accident.
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Haderik Widukund | Zettai Emperor (6064 ASC - 6080 ASC)
Kattei Emperor (6080 ASC - 6120 ASC) |
1634 - 1636
6064 ASC - 6120 ASC |
Gunbatsu | Died during the participation in a nuclear detonation program.
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Joseph Myksos | Kattei Emperor (6120 ASC - 6137 ASC) Danya Emperor (6137 ASC - 6171 ASC) |
1636 - 1637
6120 ASC - 6171 ASC |
Kantai-ha | His first task as Chancellor was to declare war on Constancia, starting the Euran War.
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Xin Myksos | Sheng Emperor (6267 ASC - 6356 ASC) | 1641 - 1643
6267 ASC - 6356 ASC |
Gunbatsu | Aided the Court with the Sheng Restoration.
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Zhun Xan | Sheng Emperor (6356 ASC - 6391 ASC) | 1643 - 1645
6356 ASC - 6391 ASC |
Kantai-ha | Hanged in the Outer City of Daocheng on a gensing tree for treason (ignoring the Sheng Doctrine by supporting military interventions against foreign powers) |
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Min Yon | Mingshi Emperor (6391 ASC - 6407 ASC) | 1645
6391 ASC - 6407 ASC |
Guanchang | Served as a military officer, wounded in battle and therafter worked at the Imperial Household until his promotion to Diwang.
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Yin Ping | Mingshi Emperor (6407 ASC - 6408 ASC) | 1645
6407 ASC - 6408 ASC |
Guanchang |
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Jung Shun |
Mingshi Emperor (6408 ASC - 6456 ASC) |
1645 - 1647
6408 ASC - 6456 ASC |
Gunbatsu |
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Chiang Shun | Xianfa Emperor (6463 ASC - 6534 ASC) Hai Emperor (6534 ASC - 6563 ASC) |
1647 - 1650
6463 ASC -6563 ASC |
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Zhang San | Hai Emperor (1650 - 1657)
Meiyo Emperor (1657 - 1659) |
1650 - ...
6563 ASC - incumbent |
Guanchang |
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Jin San | Chidao Emperor (1690 - 1695)
Xinshi Emperor (1695 - 1700) |
1690 - 1700 | Guanchang - Shanghu |
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Hon Ben Erasmus | Xinshi Emperor (1700 - 1707) | 1700 - 1707 | Gang of Four |
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Jin San | Xinshi Heavenly Light (1707 - 1716) | 1707 - 1716 | Guanchang - Shanghu |
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Hon Ben Erasmus | Xinshi Heavenly Light (1716 - ....) | 1716 - present | Gang of Four |
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