476: Chapter 476 Xiang Liang Understands Zhao Fusu's Intentions

"Now look at the Chu State. The Chu State was rich in deer, and Guan Zhong used this as his entry point."

"He sent men to purchase deer within the Chu State at high prices. Once the news spread, the people of Chu were stirred, all believing this to be an excellent opportunity to get rich quickly."

"Consequently, a large number of Chu people put down their farming tools and scoured the mountains and plains to catch deer."

"Meanwhile, Guan Zhong quietly purchased and stockpiled large quantities of grain among the populace of both the Qi State and the Chu State."

"As time passed, the number of deer within the Chu State increased, while grain became scarcer."

"On the surface, the Chu State was making a fortune selling deer, but in reality, it had fallen into a dangerous predicament of having money but no grain."

"Just then, the Qi State army descended upon the border like a fierce tiger coming down from the mountain. Facing internal strife and external threats, the Chu State was completely unable to resist and had no choice but to submit obediently."

"As for the Dai State and the Hengshan State, Guan Zhong employed the same method."

"He purchased large quantities of fox fur from the Dai State and weapons from the Hengshan State, using lucrative profits to induce the people of both states to abandon agriculture and chase short-term gains."

"The Qi State, meanwhile, secretly stockpiled grain, waiting for the opportune moment."

"When the economic structures of both states had been thoroughly altered and they were overly reliant on a single industry, the Qi State decisively cut off trade and implemented economic sanctions."

"The Dai State and the Hengshan State immediately plunged into an economic crisis, with their people living in abject misery, and in the end, they had no choice but to submit to the overwhelming might of the Qi State."

Tian Feng finished speaking in one breath and caught his breath slightly. With a look of humility and a desire for guidance in his eyes, he looked at Zhao Fusu and asked, "Young Master Xiong Xin, is what I have said correct?"

"Correct!"

Zhao Fusu's expression was calm, and he nodded slightly.

His deep eyes seemed to contain endless stars, shimmering with the light of wisdom.

Looking into those eyes, everyone felt as if they could pierce through layers of mist and accurately perceive the future trajectory of the situation.

The eyes are the windows to the soul; as everyone was captivated by Zhao Fusu's gaze, they also found themselves believing what he was about to say.

Zhao Fusu spoke, "According to my intelligence network, the Great Qin is now about to launch an economic war against the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions."

"This is a major national policy involving the rise, fall, honor, and disgrace of the Great Qin, and it is absolutely no child's play."

"At that time, this economic game without smoke will surely be led by official forces, while civilian forces will also become an indispensable and powerful supplement."

His voice was firm and clear.

Everyone in the hall quieted down, listening intently to Zhao Fusu's explanation.

"A vast number of civilian merchant caravans will be mobilized like a tide, surging majestically toward the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions."

"They will shoulder the heavy responsibility of Great Qin's economic infiltration, carrying Great Qin's goods to the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions to conduct trade."

Zhao Fusu's expression turned serious, and he said, "However, I am sure you all know that this journey is extremely long and perilous."

"The vast, boundless desert is frequently haunted by bandits and robbers. Without sufficiently reliable security, the caravans might struggle to even reach their destinations safely, let alone complete the trade and realize the Great Qin's economic strategic layout."

"Therefore, when the caravans are transporting large quantities of precious goods, how can they lack armed escorts?"

Zhao Fusu paused here, deliberately emphasizing his tone to make this key piece of information sink in.

Xiang Liang's eyes lit up. Since Zhao Fusu had spoken to this point, with his intellect, how could he not know what Zhao Fusu's intentions were?