Chapter 8: Yingchaga

Yingchaga is a nation of warriors.

Both military and civilians love war.

This is not the fault of the nation, but its cultural tradition differs greatly from most.

Yingchaga borders Kongshan on the Luosheng Continent.

The two were ancient friends, now bitter enemies.

The national landscape is barren and colorless.

Only the Stone Array remains notable.

The Stone Array has a long history.

In ancient times, giant stones were nearly impossible to move, yet the array was built over time, becoming a miracle of the nation and the world.

The history of the nation is longer than Kongshan’s, though its development speed is inferior to the Northern Mong Empire.

Its ancestors were like barbarians, lacking intelligence, knowing only survival, never seeking progress.

When King Anga rose to power, he began true development.

Strength of a nation is built upon growth.

Without development, there is no economy.

Without economy, there is no lasting national destiny.

Yingchaga developed by absorbing foreign advanced technology, yet it could not change its competitive and warlike nature.

This spirit of competition greatly increased development speed.

Though it exhausted the people, they accepted it willingly.

The people voluntarily contributed labor for national progress, admirable indeed.

Their warlike nature focuses on external intimidation for expansion.

The intent of intimidation is false attack without invasion.

Its true purpose is to absorb enemy technology and steal talent.

Yingchaga is wise because its traditional culture teaches rulers to think of the people in all matters.

How could the people worry about shelter?

How could they worry about food and clothing?

How could they worry about quality of life?

How could they worry about the ruler’s virtue?

Thus, loving war is not the direct cause of national destruction.