Upon receiving intelligence that Britain, France, and other nations were orchestrating an economic war, Su Ran felt his heart sink. He immediately grasped the gravity of the situation, knowing full well that if the financial front collapsed, the economic achievements Great Qing had made under the New Policies over the years would be wiped out in an instant. The most urgent task was to rapidly formulate a strategy to counter this economic war and lead Great Qing through the storm.
Su Ran urgently summoned officials from the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Commerce, and other relevant departments, as well as the nation’s top financial experts, to gather in the palace council chamber. The atmosphere in the room was heavy. Su Ran sat at the head of the table, his expression stern, his gaze sweeping across the officials and experts assembled before him. Some furrowed their brows in deep thought, while others whispered to one another; everyone understood that this meeting concerned the economic lifeline of Great Qing. A senior financial expert stood up, cleared his throat, and began to analyze the situation. His voice echoed through the quiet hall, each word sounding heavy as lead: "Emperor, it is highly probable that Britain, France, and other nations will leverage their dominant position in the international financial markets to manipulate exchange rates and suppress our currency. Simultaneously, they may incite international capital to withdraw from Great Qing, triggering pa…
Chapter 29