Yu Dynasty Yingdala (4338-4636)

[Wu Han]

OOC: This was co-written with Zanz.

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Trigunian President Lyonya makes 'unofficial' state visit
Combining business and pleasure, the controversial Trigunian strongman made a splash during his 3-day trip in Indrala
19 February 4343

President Lyonya Brantov soaks in the southern Shu sun, a change in scenery for the arctic Head of State

NATIONAL NEWS: The controversial President of Trigunia, Lyonya Brantov, made an ‘unofficial’ state visit to Indrala earlier this week. He began his trip in Hazhou, Shu, where the President attended the annual Wang Family Trust gala as the guest of honour. Lyonya was seen sitting and laughing with Xiandai Group CEO and Wang Family Trust Chairman Wang Tingfei throughout the evening. Despite the cordial appearance of the event, videos posted on Indralan social media of Lyonya making a toast caused some backlash in the Indralan public, and received an awkward, lukewarm reception from the guests. In the toast, Lyonya says:

“…In my country, there are some who say I hate Yeudis. I love Yeudis. I love all people, Yeudis, and as you can see tonight, yellows too. All people!”

The Indralan press pursued Lyonya the following morning to give more context to his remarks, but he would not comment.

Nonetheless, the President and Wang spent the following day golfing and swimming at the Xiandai Nandu Beach Resort, after which the two held a join press conference in the ornate resort ballroom. During the press conference, CEO Wang announced that Xiandai Automotives would be planning the construction of a new factory just outside of Rodshyadam, Trigunia at a cost of nearly $1.2b. “The new factory will enable Xiandai greater access into the markets of Keris, Macon and Northern Dovani and create thousands of good paying jobs for Trigunians. We could not be happier” said Wang. For his part, Lyonya declared that “[he] promised reinvestment in heavy industry, and today [his] government delivered on that promise.”

Mist rolls in from the beach to cover the immaculate Xiandai Nandu Beach Resort Golf Course

On his third day in Indrala, Lyonya travelled by newly completed high-speed rail from Nandu to Tian’an where he met with other Indralan titans of industry and influential individuals. In the afternoon, President Lyonya was received by his Imperial Majesty, Emperor Sun Lijun at the Heavenly Palace. It is said that while the meeting lasted no longer than ten minutes, President Lyonya was courteous and respectful, no doubt instructed on how to act by his aids. Later that same day, President Lyonya met with Dai Jinhao, Leader of the Official Opposition of Indrala to discuss bilateral economic and security issues, choosing to leave more contentious topics, such as LGBTQ rights to the side. After the meetings, President Lyonya spoke to Trigunian press outside of his hotel:

“Let me tell you, the international community needs to ask some tough questions about Dankuk. You’ve got a weak woman in there, playing ‘Empress’ with no real claim. I’m telling you, she clawed and scratched her way to the top, so don’t be surprised if there is blood under her fingernails!”

The passionate remarks come during the midst of debate on Indralan bill LP-102 after it was discovered that the leader the Warlord Party, General Ji Beifuyn joined an international organization supporting Taeyang Sang-ah’s claim to the throne, despite government legislation recognizing only the House of Ryeo as the legitimate ruling clan. The motion inevitably sparked acrimony in the Grand Assembly.

Tensions have been high between Indrala and Dankuk ever since the 4280s after then-Chancellor Huang Zitao granted refuge to the Dranian Royal Family after Taeyang’s National Conservative Government violently deposed them.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on 3 February 2018.