Zhu Xi's Legacy
The teachings of philosopher Zhu Xi reshape the Chinese civilization. With Zhu Xi’s Legacy, the Chinese boast a sophisticated administration with superior Imperial Officials and advanced technologies. The brimming treasury helps to establish powerful dynasties and research a breadth of unique technologies. Recruit Palace Guards, Zhuge Nus, and Grenadiers early on to protect the Empire.
Civilization Bonuses
- Begin in the Tang Dynasty - Landmark costs are reduced by -15% and the Village is unlocked.
- Enter a new Dynasty by building both Landmarks from an Age to unlock special bonuses and buildings.
- Units trained, technologies researched, and resources dropped off generate tax (Gold) that can be collected by Imperial Officials.
- Unique technologies massively upgrade Imperial Officials, unlock new units and boost military units.
- Early Palace Guards are available in the Feudal Age.
- Access the Zhuge Nu and Grenadier without entering Dynasties.
- Villagers construct defenses +50% faster and all other buildings +100% faster.
- Chemistry technology granted for free in the Dark Age - Town Centers, Keeps, and Outposts use Handcannon Slits instead of Defensive Arrowslits.
- Docks work +10% faster.
Unique units
City Guard Imperial Guard Imperial Official Imperial Retinue Palace Guard Provincial Levy Ranged Specialists Shaolin Monk Yuan Raider
Unique buildings
Enclave of the Emperor Granary Jiangnan Tower Meditation Gardens Mount Lu Academy Pagoda Shaolin Monastery Temple of the Sun Village Zhu Xi's Library
Unique technologies
10000 Bolts Additional Barrels Advanced Administration Bolt Magazines Cloud of Terror Dali Horses Dynastic Protectors Hard Cased Bombs Imperial Red Seals Military Affairs Bureau Regional Inspection Roar of the Dragon Single Whip Reform Thunderclap Bombs
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