The philosophy research paid off, as I got civil service from Asoka after 1 turn of research on civil service. With my cottage happy capitol, bureaucracy will be worth it. I upped science from 20% to 40% just from this one change. Hinduism is the AP religion. Hindu temples just went up on the priority list. I need to spread Hinduism to more of my cities.
Sometimes the random events are just screwy. I get a bonus outside of where the city can work.
I get stuck with a stupid war in 610 AD. It happens the same time that France makes an American colony. Teno is now 53% American, so I clearly just got burned by the colony bug. I get Peter into the phony war, and hope to earn some MMS points.
I build what should be a good production city.
The empire continues to expand.
The barbs were nice enough to build city that will give me three new health resources.
The empire continues to expand.
I entered the renaissance era in 1130 AD.