Rebellion In The South

Squawking like a crow, the premier attendant draws his scroll and begins his formalities.

His Eminence, the royal highness, lord and center of civilization...

You stare into the courtyard distance as you listen to the courtier's message. Starving of famine, the edges of the southern provinces have descended into lawlessness. Bandits roamed the countryside ravaging and raping with impunity. Regional governors lie either corrupt and complicit or powerless to end the wave. Adding insult to injury, the regional Tonkinh kingdom announced their independence violently. Disposing of the magistrate's family, they have started launching preemptive raids into your territory to assert their sovereignty.

Your father would be sending you into this fray as a proof of your courage and leadership capabilities. You had a fortnight to gather troops and set off to resolve this turmoil.

As the courtier ended his message, you stand up and begin your preparations. Your father would be waiting.