Library (TWS2)

Library (TWS2)
Chain	Intellectual Type
Requires	Buildings: School
Enables	Buildings: Confucian Academy
Spawned Defence Forces	-
Basic Building Statistics	+1 experience levels for metsuke recruited in this province
Clan Effects	Improves the rate at which all arts are mastered: +20%
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Description

Learning sharpens the wits, sometimes to killing effect.

The people of this province are noted for their cultural and intellectual attainments. Their skills may be developed along one of two paths: firstly, they can be encouraged to contemplate and develop the many arts and techniques a clan needs to stay ahead of their rivals. Secondly, their skills can be used for the more prosaic business of espionage and counter-espionage. In this case, the quality of metsuke training will be markedly improved.

The Chinese philosophy of Confucianism sees education as a good thing, and this idea percolated across to Japan. A samurai was expected to embody the idea of "pen and sword in accord" and be equally able with his katana or a calligraphy brush. Clear and clever thinking was a good thing, whether in peace or war. Learning was worthy in itself, and improved a man. There was also a sense that cultured men made better, more civilized rulers and administrators, and could deal with the lower social orders in a more just and equitable fashion. Of course, the practical day-to-day administration of a daimyo's territory required a large number of literate, intelligent agents and ministers.