In 1785, Watt's improved steam engine went into use, while the Qianlong Emperor was hosting a birthday banquet for the elderly that would send them to their graves.
In 1785, the Japanese had opened their eyes to the world and published An Illustrated Account of the Three Kingdoms, while the Qianlong Emperor still claimed that the Celestial Empire was rich in produce and possessed everything, with no need to trade with foreign barbarians to obtain what it lacked.
In 1785, Wang Yuanqing arrived!
A madman sharpens his blade in the night; the imperial star wavers, while Mars shines high!
Stage One: Take from the rich and give to the poor!
Stage Two: Establish a base of operations!
Stage Three: Build a Karabiner 98k!
Stage Four: So you're Qianlong?
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