As the Great Qing actively engaged with external challenges across various fronts, on the other side of the Earth, the leaders of the foreign powers were gathered in a secluded and heavily guarded conference room. The atmosphere inside was oppressive and solemn. With grim expressions, they were deeply engrossed in discussing the next steps of their action plan against the Great Qing.
"The 'Waking of Insects' plan implemented by the Great Qing has already caused a certain degree of obstruction to our carefully laid-out strategies. We must admit that their counter-measures in various aspects have been quite effective and truly should not be underestimated." A general dressed in a crisp military uniform, his shoulder boards flashing with prominent medals, furrowed his brows deeply, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety.
"Hmph, it is nothing more than a cornered beast fighting and struggling in its death throes," a politician in a sharp suit with a cunning and arrogant glint in his eyes retorted coldly, curling his lip in disdain. "We must ramp up our efforts and increase the pressure on them. We absolutely cannot leave them the slightest chance to catch their breath. In the economic sphere, we must continue to manipulate commodity prices to further disrupt their market order. At the same time, we shall unite more financial institutions to launch a more violent and comprehensive assault on their financial markets, ensuring they fall into chaos."
Chapter 175