132 A map is drawn

 A map of the area, showing Shipao in the north along the Zhang Pass, as well as Liú Province to the west. 
We only see one edge of Liú Province. It extends much further west and is considered to be one of the wealthier provinces. It has been the place where past Emperors have emerged, through their skills in administration and diplomacy. There are numerous copper and gold mines in their area, which they mine extensively. They employ some of the finest filigree workers and sell their wares in Shipao at high margins. Their work is well renowned and much sort after.
Shipao is a centre for trade and sits on a rapidly flowing river. It has numerous warfs as well as markets and store houses of fine silks from the north, perfumes, from Chenxi and grains from Zhang. The families here, garner extreme quantities of wealth, which they hide in Guilds and jewellery.
Chen is a small province further south. By comparison to Liú, it is a poor province, specialising in perfumes, flower growing, female cosmetics and the like. There are large stocks of fish in the shallow seas off the southern coast of Chen. It is fresh water, although it does become a brackish delta further out. There are abundant water lilies, lotus plants, fish of all kinds as well as fresh water crayfish, shrimp and crab. Their trade from the southern parts of Chen, therefore, is mainly fishing.




As the army began moving south once more, names of places became relevant. This second map shows the position of places and underneath, the corresponding names in English.


1. Fishmouth

2. Crossing

3. Back Water

4. Halfway

5. Midway

6. Ferry Approach

7. Border Town

8. Orchid Market

9. Tea Garden

10. Lotus Lake

11. Muddle



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