Overview of the Tang Empire's Territorial Situation
Beiyuan County is located in the northwestern part of the Empire, bordered to the north by the Duchy of Jieluoke and the Kaman Empire. It administers five prefectures, with the capital being Pinglu Prefecture. Agriculture is relatively developed, while the industry is primarily focused on mining, metallurgy, and iron production
Yanyun County is located in the northeastern part of the empire, bordering the Kingdom of Pur and the Kingdom of Duoton to the north. It administers five prefectures, with the capital being Beiping Prefecture. The eastern coastal area has a thriving fishing industry, while the inland region is primarily agricultural, with the industrial sector focusing on sugar production, cotton spinning, and agricultural product processing
Donghai County is located in the eastern part of the Empire, bordered to the east by the Great Eastern Ocean. It governs five prefectures under the jurisdiction of *Tu* *Shu*, with the capital being Jinling Prefecture. The Kamchatka Islands and the Ryukyu Islands in the Great Eastern Ocean also fall under its administration. The north-south canal runs through the entire county, and land transportation is highly developed. The industrial sector is advanced, particularly in metallurgy, iron manufacturing, and cotton spinning, while the maritime fishing industry is also quite prosperous. Jinling Prefecture serves as another cultural and artistic center outside the imperial capital, attracting a considerable number of literary talents.
Zhongzhou—capital of the Tanghe Empire, located in the central part of the empire, with developed water and land transportation, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of the empire, with a population and library of five million
He Shuo County, located in the central region of the empire, administers five prefectures, with Hejian Prefecture as its capital. The area boasts a developed agricultural sector, producing a wealth of cash crops. The industrial activities are primarily focused on mining, metallurgy, cotton spinning, and agricultural product processing. Its proximity to the imperial capital makes it a region of great geographical significance, serving as a major defensive barrier surrounding the capital.
Sanjiang County is located in the central-southern part of the Empire, governing five prefectures. To the south, it borders Machihan, Ronisia, and Yuejing, with its capital being Jiangchuan Prefecture. Both its industrial and agricultural sectors are relatively developed, and transportation by land and water is convenient
Jiangnan County is located in the eastern part of the Empire, in the southern region, adjacent to the Kingdom of Milan. It is the wealthiest county in the Empire, governing seven prefectures, with Yuhang Prefecture as its capital. The industrial and commercial sectors are highly developed, particularly in tea production, silk weaving, cotton spinning, ceramics, shipbuilding, handicrafts, and luxury goods manufacturing, all of which rank first in the Empire. The merchant class, primarily composed of commoners, wields significant power, even surpassing the traditional aristocracy of the Empire, the gentry. Maritime activities are also highly advanced, making it a major base for maritime trade in the Empire.
The Tang River Empire governs ten prefectures and a special administrative region as its capital. The capital is Zhongzhou, and the ten prefectures are as follows: Jiangnan Prefecture, Wuhu Prefecture, Donghai Prefecture, Heshuo Prefecture, Beiyuan Prefecture, Yanyun Prefecture, Guansi Prefecture, Sanjiang Prefecture, Tiannan Prefecture, and Northwest Prefecture
The Northwest County is located at the northwestern border of the Empire, bordering multiple countries and forces. It governs six prefectures, with the capital being Qingyang Prefecture. The geographical environment is the most complex, the foundation for economic development is weak, and there is a significant number of ethnic minorities and immigrants.
Wuhuguan - the Imperial Granary, is located in the southern part of the Empire, adjacent to the territory of the Machikan Kingdom, and is renowned for the saying "When the five lakes are ripe, the world is sufficient." It governs six prefectures, with the capital being Yueyang Prefecture. Agriculture is highly developed, and the region is crisscrossed by a dense network of rivers, making it the most developed area for river transport in the Empire, as well as one of the main tea-producing regions. The power of the land nobility is substantial, while the conflict between the gentry and commoners is severe.
Tian Nan Prefecture—located in the southwestern part of the Empire, characterized by a terrain that is high in the west and low in the east. It governs five prefectures, with the capital being Nan Feng Prefecture. The development is uneven, with a significant presence of ethnic minorities and a robust local culture.
The Guanshi County is located in the western part of the Empire, governing six prefectures. The terrain is complex, with the capital being Hanzhong Prefecture. Agriculture is primarily focused on economic farming, while the industrial sector is notably developed in mining, iron production, lacquer manufacturing, and wood processing.