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The '''People's Republic of Zhonrey''', commonly called '''Zhonrey''' (Mandarin: 中间国家/ Zhōngréy), is a unitary one party socialist republic in the continent of [[ | The '''People's Republic of Zhonrey''', commonly called '''Zhonrey''' (Mandarin: 中间国家/ Zhōngréy), is a unitary one party socialist republic in the continent of [[Hesperida]] on [[Earth (IDU)|Earth]] in the [[International Democratic Union]]. It is bordered by [[Laeral]] to the north-east, and by [[Libertas Omnium Maximus]] to the east/south-east, while the Chaucer Sea is to the south. Zhonrey covers '''TBD million square kilometres''', and is composed of 12 regions, with an estimated population of 103.2 million. The national capital is [[Xīchéng]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Sun Dynasty in Zhonrey=== | |||
[[File:Zhoua Kowtow.jpg|left|thumb|300x300px|Painting depicting the Kowtow to the Sun Emperor by the Zhou King c. 1850]] | |||
Having managed to remain relatively free from the Gao Empire, Zhonrey voluntarily became a tributary to the Sun Dynasty in modern day Laeral. The emperor, Sun Liang, was visited by the head of the ruling Zhuoa dynasty who was granted the title of King by the Sun Emperor in return for loyalty as a tributary. The golden age of Laeral under the Sun Dynasty greatly benefited Zhonrey, with the region developing from a backwater to an industrial hub utilising Laeralian methods of textile production. | |||
During this Laeral-led golden age Zhonrey initially benefited from the Sun Dynasty’s trade with the Europeans. The European-made beads quickly swept through the coastal regions of Zhonrey and became a sign of modernity and status. The Zhou King at the time, seeing the Europeans as troublesome invaders, eventually banned the purchase and ownership of beads. This however was not the end of trade with Europeans as the Zhou King was impressed by the muskets traders brought with them. Seeing them as a potentially greatly beneficial weapon of war the army was refitted with muskets where it was economically possible. | |||
The overall ban of trade with the Europeans quickly led to animosity between Zhonrey and the Sun Dynasty. Zhonrey seized the opportunity to declare independence from the Sun Dynasty following the 1703 invasion of Laeral’s southern coast. Being free from tributary status the Zhonrey military was quickly ordered to push out all European and Sun Dynasty troops and traders from the region. In 1704 the city of Rìchūchéng was seized by the European colonialists and briefly renamed to South Felliere (note: change to make sense). The Zhou King, angered by this aggression and invasion of a Zhonrey city, ordered a siege to retake the city. Lasting three years and only succeeding due to a surprise blockade by the Zhonrey navy, the city eventually returned to Zhonrey control and was renamed back to Rìchūchéng. | |||
===Great Zhou Era and the Century of Shame=== | |||
Following the great victory against the European invaders the Zhou King decreed that he had taken the title of Emperor of the Rén people from the Sun Dynasty and the nation would now be known as the Great Zhou in honour of the dynasty that was victorious against the Europeans where the Sun Dynasty had failed. This new regime fell into a heavy emphasis of the Rén people, who were the plurality in the region, as the primary culture of the state. Retreating into relative isolation, the Great Zhou is generally seen as an era of stagnation and ethnic nationalism within the region. | |||
Industry during this time heavily stagnated with next to no progress occurring. Because of this, Zhonrey quickly fell from a regional industrial powerhouse under the Sun Dynasty to being left far behind as new technology and techniques were introduced by European colonists. The stagnation of Zhonrey’s industry led to a huge increase in economic inequality. In 1813 the Great Zhonreyan Famine occurred and marked the beginning of the Century of Shame. This period of Zhonreyan history was mired with catastrophe, poor government, and economic collapse. The period culminated in the collapse of Great Zhou authority and a period of warlordism once endemic to the region. | |||
===Warlordism and the Republic of Zhonrey=== | |||
Between 1885 and 1903 Zhonrey was split amongst different warlords of varying ideologies. The dominant factions were the monarchy loyalists headed in the Xīchéng region by the Zhou emperor, the liberal republican faction led by the Young Zhonrey Party (Qīngnián Zhōngréy Dǎng), and the left wing Zhonrey Revolutionary Front (Zhōngréy Gémìng Zhènxiàn). By 1895 it was clear the civil war had become between the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front and the Young Zhonrey Party, with the Zhou Dynasty having no power base and being confined to their historic palace in Xīchén. | |||
[[File:Ayun Jingcun.jpg|200x200px|thumb|Portrait of Ayun Jingcun.|left]] | |||
In 1903 the end of the Zhonrey Warlord Period was declared to be over with the Young Zhonrey Party claiming victory over the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front. Interim President Ayun Jingcun declared a period of national reconciliation and an end to the Century of Shame. On August 23rd 1903 the Constitution of the Republic of Zhonrey was ratified and went into place, with presidential, legislative, and judicial elections being due in 1904. On January 1st 1904 the last Zhou Emperor, Zhou Shikai, abdicated for himself and his descendants in perpetuity marking the end of a centuries-old dynasty. | |||
The Republic of Zhonrey era was dominated by a Young Zhonrey Party versus Zhonrey Revolutionary Front (though the Young Zhonrey Party retained power for the entire duration) and an increasing slip towards authoritarianism. In 1920 the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front declared democracy in Zhonrey to have been completely eradicated and called for the workers and peasants of the nation to rise up in a revolution against the Young Zhonrey Party status quo. This second civil war lasted for two years and ended with the execution of President Ayun Jingcun and the proclamation of the People’s Republic of Zhonrey. | |||
===People's Republic of Zhonrey=== | ===People's Republic of Zhonrey=== | ||
====Moderate Era==== | ====Moderate Era==== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:08, 8 April 2023
People's Republic of Zhonrey 中间国家 (Zhōngréy) | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: 为人民服务 | |
| Anthem: The People's March | |
| Capital and | Xīchéng |
| Official languages | Mandarin Chinese |
| Recognised national languages | English |
| Ethnic groups (2010) | 79% Rén |
| Demonym(s) | Zhonreyan |
| Government | Unitary One Party Socialist Republic |
• General Secretary of the CPZ | Ran Lie |
• Premier | Wang Enman |
• Chair of the National Committee | Bei Juokuo |
• Secretary of the People's Revolutionary Army | Shi Zhishe |
| Establishment | |
• Great Zhuo | 1707 |
• Republic of Zhonrey | 1903 |
• People's Republic of Zhonrey | 1922 |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 103,200,000 |
• 2012 census | 97,200,000 |
| Currency | Zhonrey Huobi (ZHB) |
| Time zone | GT +2 |
| Date format | yyyy-mm-dd |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +120 |
| Internet TLD | .zh |
The People's Republic of Zhonrey, commonly called Zhonrey (Mandarin: 中间国家/ Zhōngréy), is a unitary one party socialist republic in the continent of Hesperida on Earth in the International Democratic Union. It is bordered by Laeral to the north-east, and by Libertas Omnium Maximus to the east/south-east, while the Chaucer Sea is to the south. Zhonrey covers TBD million square kilometres, and is composed of 12 regions, with an estimated population of 103.2 million. The national capital is Xīchéng.
History[edit | edit source]
Sun Dynasty in Zhonrey[edit | edit source]
Having managed to remain relatively free from the Gao Empire, Zhonrey voluntarily became a tributary to the Sun Dynasty in modern day Laeral. The emperor, Sun Liang, was visited by the head of the ruling Zhuoa dynasty who was granted the title of King by the Sun Emperor in return for loyalty as a tributary. The golden age of Laeral under the Sun Dynasty greatly benefited Zhonrey, with the region developing from a backwater to an industrial hub utilising Laeralian methods of textile production.
During this Laeral-led golden age Zhonrey initially benefited from the Sun Dynasty’s trade with the Europeans. The European-made beads quickly swept through the coastal regions of Zhonrey and became a sign of modernity and status. The Zhou King at the time, seeing the Europeans as troublesome invaders, eventually banned the purchase and ownership of beads. This however was not the end of trade with Europeans as the Zhou King was impressed by the muskets traders brought with them. Seeing them as a potentially greatly beneficial weapon of war the army was refitted with muskets where it was economically possible.
The overall ban of trade with the Europeans quickly led to animosity between Zhonrey and the Sun Dynasty. Zhonrey seized the opportunity to declare independence from the Sun Dynasty following the 1703 invasion of Laeral’s southern coast. Being free from tributary status the Zhonrey military was quickly ordered to push out all European and Sun Dynasty troops and traders from the region. In 1704 the city of Rìchūchéng was seized by the European colonialists and briefly renamed to South Felliere (note: change to make sense). The Zhou King, angered by this aggression and invasion of a Zhonrey city, ordered a siege to retake the city. Lasting three years and only succeeding due to a surprise blockade by the Zhonrey navy, the city eventually returned to Zhonrey control and was renamed back to Rìchūchéng.
Great Zhou Era and the Century of Shame[edit | edit source]
Following the great victory against the European invaders the Zhou King decreed that he had taken the title of Emperor of the Rén people from the Sun Dynasty and the nation would now be known as the Great Zhou in honour of the dynasty that was victorious against the Europeans where the Sun Dynasty had failed. This new regime fell into a heavy emphasis of the Rén people, who were the plurality in the region, as the primary culture of the state. Retreating into relative isolation, the Great Zhou is generally seen as an era of stagnation and ethnic nationalism within the region.
Industry during this time heavily stagnated with next to no progress occurring. Because of this, Zhonrey quickly fell from a regional industrial powerhouse under the Sun Dynasty to being left far behind as new technology and techniques were introduced by European colonists. The stagnation of Zhonrey’s industry led to a huge increase in economic inequality. In 1813 the Great Zhonreyan Famine occurred and marked the beginning of the Century of Shame. This period of Zhonreyan history was mired with catastrophe, poor government, and economic collapse. The period culminated in the collapse of Great Zhou authority and a period of warlordism once endemic to the region.
Warlordism and the Republic of Zhonrey[edit | edit source]
Between 1885 and 1903 Zhonrey was split amongst different warlords of varying ideologies. The dominant factions were the monarchy loyalists headed in the Xīchéng region by the Zhou emperor, the liberal republican faction led by the Young Zhonrey Party (Qīngnián Zhōngréy Dǎng), and the left wing Zhonrey Revolutionary Front (Zhōngréy Gémìng Zhènxiàn). By 1895 it was clear the civil war had become between the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front and the Young Zhonrey Party, with the Zhou Dynasty having no power base and being confined to their historic palace in Xīchén.
In 1903 the end of the Zhonrey Warlord Period was declared to be over with the Young Zhonrey Party claiming victory over the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front. Interim President Ayun Jingcun declared a period of national reconciliation and an end to the Century of Shame. On August 23rd 1903 the Constitution of the Republic of Zhonrey was ratified and went into place, with presidential, legislative, and judicial elections being due in 1904. On January 1st 1904 the last Zhou Emperor, Zhou Shikai, abdicated for himself and his descendants in perpetuity marking the end of a centuries-old dynasty.
The Republic of Zhonrey era was dominated by a Young Zhonrey Party versus Zhonrey Revolutionary Front (though the Young Zhonrey Party retained power for the entire duration) and an increasing slip towards authoritarianism. In 1920 the Zhonrey Revolutionary Front declared democracy in Zhonrey to have been completely eradicated and called for the workers and peasants of the nation to rise up in a revolution against the Young Zhonrey Party status quo. This second civil war lasted for two years and ended with the execution of President Ayun Jingcun and the proclamation of the People’s Republic of Zhonrey.
People's Republic of Zhonrey[edit | edit source]
Moderate Era[edit | edit source]
Following the revolution that established the People's Republic the Communist Party of Zhonrey was lead by Xiao Denpi, a moderate within the party. Under him a policy of "two steps forward, one step back" was initiated on the grounds that communism could not be achieved until the country had industrialised. A series of political reforms were enacted enshrining the Communist Party of Zhonrey as the sole legal party, with every branch of government and society being intertwined with CPZ bureaucracy.