"Oh, so he finally couldn't hold his temper. My grandfather—he isn't that foolish. He won't strike directly at the capital. Instead, he’ll first seize the four prefectures surrounding Ximing Prefecture—that is to say, the entire western frontier of our Great Qin Empire. Only then, depending on the situation, will he either advance toward the capital or discuss terms for a ceasefire with my Imperial Father. Do we have any branches of the Bohai Firm in Dongming, Guiyang, Guangling, and Xiliang Prefectures?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, they are currently being established. The six branches in Dongming and Xiliang Prefectures are already open. The six branches in Guiyang and Guangling are underway; we expect four to open by the end of this month, and the remaining two to open next month," Tao She replied confidently.
"That is good. Ever since the Continent Chamber of Commerce destroyed the Oumeng Empire three hundred years ago, dynasties in conventional wars have generally refrained from looting or destroying major firms. However, we cannot rule out accidents. You must immediately contact the merchants in Ximing Prefecture with whom we have traded before and ensure that the Bohai Firm’s operations remain secure."
Chapter 224