Hai Emperor
The Hai Emperor was a Jingdaoese Heavenly Light. He ascended the Throne after His father, the Xianfa Emperor, reached a higher spiritual level during meditation fasting. The young Emperor immediately returned from His task as commander of the Western Armada to Daocheng, where he was warmly welcomed by loyal officers and servants. His early reign was plagued with a series of uprisings from different groups - and for several different reasons - who attempted to profit from the power struggle in the capital.
Early reign
The Badao Party
The Hai Emperor embarked on a crusade against the liberal administration which was, according to Him, trampling on the values of the Empire. During the opening session of the Imperial Yuan, His Head Steward revealed that several Members of the Yuan had changed sides and joined the Badao (way of the hegemon) party. The Badao sought restoration of power, while leaving certain responsibilities in the hands of the Yuan (like foreign affairs and the USSO).
Xianbei Defiance
- See also: Xianbei Defiance
The Xianbei Defiance started after the death of Ming Wei, who many assumed to have been murdered in name of (or was murdered with the approval of) the young Emperor. This led to increased unrest and a revolt in the Xianbei Province, where many frustrated Kildari started attacking Jingdaoese possessions and local garrisons.
Blackstone Riots
- See also: Blackstone Riot
In 6535 ASC, several of the wealthier merchants of Blackstone made an attempt to overthrow the imperial administration. Their hope that they would have received a preferential treatment (like tax cuts for the Blackstone companies) from the Xianfa Emperor had been crushed and now, with a new emperor on the Throne, they hoped that independence could be restored.
Diplomatic talks failed, after which the merchants tried to start a revolt. A quick counter-action from the Imperial Jingdaoese Navy (informed by some Blackstonians who worked in the harbour) ended the riots. The leaders were hanged for treason and order was restored.
| Preceded by: Xianfa Emperor |
Head of State of Jingdao 6534 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
