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Now for provinces and such.

Provinces are the core of Xin and make up the majority of the Xinese empire they are not sovereign states and are obedient to the state.

Free Cities are independent states put under the wing of the Empire and are considered a client state. They are independent in all ways of governing but still must obey the state and must pay a tribute of sorts.

Autonomous Kingdoms are semi-independent kingdoms normally taken over during a war and put under the Empire but allowed to keep their own rulers. A example of this is Zhuan and Kujo.

Lordships are small fiefs ruled by a feudal lord they are considered part of a province but are exempt from most of the provinces laws in exchange for military service from the lord and his banner men.

Note:

- Actual Client States do exist and must pay tribute to Xin in exchange for protection.

- The State keeps control of military and economics over all of it's provinces and states.