Shandong (Zhang Zongchang)

Shandong led by Zhang Zongchang is a custom civilization by Lasqueto, PorkBean, and Senshi.

This mod requires Brave New World.

Overview[]

Shandong[]

During the Warlord Era, Shandong first fell under the Zhili clique, but after their defeat in 1924 it was taken over by the Fengtian clique, which installed Zhang Zongchang, the notorious Dogmeat General, as governor in 1925. Zhang became infamous for his brutality, extravagance, and undisciplined troops, ruling the province through fear while enriching himself. His reign ended in 1928 when Chiang Kai-shek's Northern Expedition swept north to reunify China under the Nationalist government, forcing Zhang to flee into exile. He was succeeded by Han Fuju, who consolidated Shandong by defeating rival warlord Liu Zhennian, and brought the province under Nationalist control.

Zhang Zhongchang[]

Zhang Zongchang was a Chinese warlord of the Fengtian clique, who ruled Shandong from 1925 to 1928. He was notorious for his brutality, eccentricity, and lavish lifestyle, earning the nickname "Dogmeat General". Time magazine labeled him China's "basest warlord".

Dawn of Man[]

"All hail Zhang Zongchang, China's basest warlord and Governor of Shandong Province! Born to a life of conflict, your path would take you from banditry in Manchuria to loyal service under Zhang Zuolin and the Fentian Clique. There, you proved your martial talent in the wars against the Zhili Clique, conquering the great cities of Shanghai and Nanjing. For your victories you were granted Shandong, a province you ruled as your own personal fiefdom in a cloud of opium and cannon smoke.

72-Cannon Zhang, the sky god trembles at your return! Will you show the people a true general of Justice and Might? Will you march in your three-legged stride towards victory? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?"

Introduction: I am the Great General of Justice and Might, Zhang Zongchang, beloved governor of Shandong Province.

Introduction: I am the great Zhang Zongchang, the one they call "Old Eighty-Six". Ask me why.

Defeat: Fine, fetch my coffin. And a cigar!

Defeat: No Good!

Unique Attributes[]

Shandong (Zhang Zongchang)
Art by Lasqueto	Dogmeat General May Purchase weaker Great Generals with Gold. Cities with a garrisoned Great General end Resistance and enter a We Love the King Day upon the signing of a Peace Treaty.
Art by Lasqueto	Rain-maker Cannon (Artillery) -25% Production Cost. Costs no Maintenance. , -40% Combat Strength. -10% XP gain. When stationed in a City, extends the length of We Love the King Day.
Art by Lasqueto	Opium Den (Constabulary) Costs no Maintenance. Does not reduce Spy stealing rate. Grants XP to newly trained Units equal to double the Maintenance cost of Happiness Buildings and Courthouses in the City. Automatically improves or repairs Plantation Resources near this City upon construction.

City List

Jinan
Qingdao
Yantai
Jining
Linyi
Tai'an
Feicheng
Zichuan
Boshan
Qingzhou
Weicheng
Shouguang
Laizhou
Laiyang
Zhaoyuan
Dezhou
Laoling
Yucheng
Putai
Zouping
Rizhao
Dongchang
Linqing
Boping
Deping

Spy List

Yupu
Junnosuke
Huagu
Hui-lan
Naimei
Konstantin
Feng-chi
Dianying
Zhennian
Xueliang

Music[]

Peace Theme	War Theme

'Battle of Wuhan' from Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger, by Magnus Ringblom	'War of Resistance' from Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger, by Magnus Ringblom

Mod Support[]

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	No
Civ IV Traits	No
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	No
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	No
Events and Decisions	No
Historical Religions	No
Map Labels	No
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Full Credits List[]


Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 1
Last Updated:	28 September 2025

Senshi: Concept; Art (Map)
Arilasqueto: Art
PorkBean: Code; Text

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