Moving On

In 1520 AD I use the Great Engineer to hurry the production of the University of Sankore in Istanbul. I also establish an open borders pact with Pacal so that I can better explore the world. Then I finally start researching Astronomy. Edirne completes the National Epic.

By the turn 218 (1540 AD) my troops have destroyed the units defending the perimeter of the barbarian city of Jute and advance to take control of the city itself, which happens easily enough.

After capturing Jute I make contact with a previously unknown civilization: the Russians. Peter sells me their map for 70 $, which reveals not only the Russian lands but Aztec and some German lands too...