The Emperor of China, seated upon his Dragon Throne, casts a long shadow over the world of Crusader Kings II . In this narrative, we explore how the Jade Dragon expansion transforms a humble ruler’s journey from the edges of the Silk Road to a powerhouse favored by the Middle Kingdom. The Rise of the Western Protectorate
: With his new "Tributary" status, Al-Mansur didn't just survive; he thrived. He used the newly established Tributary system to force neighboring counts to pay him gold, which he then funneled back into his capital's infrastructure. The Emperor of China, seated upon his Dragon
: Al-Mansur sent his finest silk and a captured desert leopard as gifts to the Emperor. By gaining Grace , he secured a Chinese master strategist to train his ragtag levies into a professional army. He used the newly established Tributary system to