You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"As far as I know, those guys are very enthusiastic and are planning to rush to the New World in one fell swoop."

“Our colonies can’t hold out; the military there is too weak.”

"Don't be so pessimistic. Compared to us, the distance between us and the New World is much farther in the Great Qian Dynasty, and their reinforcements are thousands of miles away."

"That's right, when the Great Qian Army reaches a point where its combat strength is less than one-tenth of what it used to be."

"Fight with this in mind."

If someone encourages them, they are more willing to believe that the strength of the Great Qian army will be weakened. After all, it is unreasonable to surrender without firing a single shot. They have to fight it out.

The New World colonies weren't as crucial as Southeast Asia, but they had been cultivated for many years.

It's hard to part with.

"Since that's the case, and everyone has decided to go to war, then let our Holy Roman Empire take the lead in the attack."

The delegates issued a declaration, but some people raised objections.

"The Plantagenet Dynasty also has many interests in the New World. You can invest as much as you want, but we won't lose. Don't think we don't know what you're up to, trying to take this opportunity to expand your sphere of influence in the New World."

"Don't rush to speculate about others. Don't forget that the primary threat is the Great Qian. We all have to go on a long expedition. We can't be suspicious; we must unite."

“Okay, all of our colonial stakeholders should send troops to share the risks.”

"It's a word."

War can be an investment opportunity.

They were actually quite wary of the Great Qian Empire's power, because the vast amounts of industrial goods, food, and textiles they traded were enough to reveal the terrifying strength behind it. How powerful would it be if this translated into military might? The more they learned, the more worried they became.

What if those all turn into ammunition fired at our own army?

The countries of the Western Continent, and even some countries in Southeast Asia, are all undergoing rapid industrialization, and everyone recognizes its power. This concept was brought about by the Great Qian Empire.

It was the steel fleet flying the dragon banner that imprinted this impression deeply in their minds.

Now the master of this power is unleashing its full force.

"In short, we need to reinforce our troops first. Our allied forces must arrive as soon as possible. Send a telegram to the garrison in the colony, instructing them to hold their ground, build defensive lines, and avoid a direct confrontation."

"The enemy will definitely attack the city first. Be prepared and use guerrilla warfare to delay them if necessary."

"Although our assessment is to confront them, diplomacy cannot stop. We must maintain communication with Gao Xingzhou and see if he will make any demands."

"Yes, remember to talk about it."

Some people still stubbornly believe that Daqian is merely using this as an excuse to make exorbitant demands.

Let's try to negotiate the price.

The Great Qian Dynasty might be using the priest's death as leverage, or perhaps it's not that serious. This option has been under consideration; what if? What if Feng Tianyin just issues a condemnation, something that can be resolved diplomatically?

However, the news that followed forced them to abandon their illusions:

The High Priest signed an order to cease the export of any goods that could be used militarily by hostile nations; the ban takes effect immediately.

For the first time in Terran's history, economic sanctions prohibiting transportation have been imposed.

Economic sanctions?

This concept is still quite new to the current world of Terra.

Even the senior clerks who received the "List of Prohibited Exports" in the Imperial Study were stunned and didn't quite understand.

They felt it was a concept they had never seen before.

Feng Tianyin, seated at the head of the table, took the initiative to explain: "You might not understand this the first time you've encountered it, but it's actually quite simple. A country or international organization uses trade embargoes, financial freezes, technology blockades, and other means to coerce political entities into submission..."

"Uh-huh."

People only respond coldly to the high priest's long, emotionless explanations of science.

It's not that they're being disrespectful, but if you enthusiastically apply what you've learned to other situations, she'll explain things to you carefully while she's correcting the documents.

The high priest can multitask, something no one else can do.

"But what about the market for these companies?" Fang Shu asked out of a sense of duty.

"Increase domestic supply; our domestic demand can fully support the cycle. Moreover, we will provide some subsidies if necessary. You should draft a plan first, and we will see if it is needed depending on the progress of the war."

Feng Tianyin was very thoughtful.

After hearing this, his subordinates nodded without suspicion.

Although the Great Qian's foreign trade volume is enormous, it's not limited to just one region, and frankly, these are all poor areas where little money can be made. Looking across the continental seas, not only is the Great Qian prosperous, but the smaller countries within its region have also become wealthy, which is where the money can be made.

A smaller portion of the profits won't cripple them; on the contrary, everyone is already eager to develop the new continent.

Misfortune and fortune are intertwined.

Despite the embargo, war will always create new demands and new markets.

The conglomerates, in particular, were very proactive in implementing the plan, fearing they might fall behind. After all, they had recently been dealt with by the anti-monopoly campaign, and the ensuing uproar was still echoing in both the political and business circles of Daqian, causing great anxiety.

Therefore, the wealthy individuals behind the conglomerates have pledged their loyalty and taken sides.

The hope held by countries in the Western Continent that "someone might secretly leak some supplies through black market channels" simply does not exist.

It is indeed impossible to completely eliminate the black market.

However, unless it involves a large-scale, high-volume, and high-quality goods transportation channel, then a little smuggling by ordinary people is meaningless.

The list compiled by Feng Tianyin was actually quite lenient, because it lacked a crucial point:

food.

On the one hand, because the other side has a high degree of food self-sufficiency, ordinary sanctions will not harm them. On the other hand, sanctions on industrial products can more accurately reflect the level of industrial development of the other side.

She remembered that the "Blue Star World" in the database had a very developed industry.

It is a learning template given to me by the Way of Heaven.

Since even the creator Xia He endorses it, it must be right. Therefore, Feng Tianyin decided to strike at the enemy's industry.

The first place I noticed was the port area.

"The ban has been issued. This batch of cargo will not be transported. Everything must stop, or you will be fined."

"Oh no, what do we do then? We've already breached all the contracts we signed."

"Contacting the insurance company is the normal procedure, isn't it? It's inevitable. Those guys have been fattening themselves up with insurance premiums for so long, now it's time for them to pay up. Anyway, the risk can always be mitigated."

"That's right, I've decided. This batch of goods will be shipped directly to the Southwest Peninsula. They're eager to harvest there too, and the development momentum is quite good."

“That’s right, I’ll contact other buyers right away.”

"I heard the subsidies are coming soon, and all fees for being detained at the port will be waived..."

The port area is undergoing reconstruction amidst chaos.

The temple's order was indeed somewhat sudden, but their ability to withstand risks was not bad. After all, the Great Qian Dynasty had a mature risk-sharing mechanism due to its advanced commerce, and most importantly, there was only one point:

Size.

The empire is vast and rich in resources. Within its four-tiered control areas—the homeland, vassals, colonies, and spheres of influence—any resource can be found, and they have all been developed to a usable level, so they will not be destroyed by sudden shocks.

On the contrary, shrewd businessmen are already looking for the next business opportunity.

There's always a way to make money.

As a result, the Western Continent countries' expectation that "the Great Qian Society would not be able to withstand the losses and would lift the sanctions" did not happen, and everything was within a controllable range.

They could only grit their teeth and bear the shortage of industrial products.

In fact, the effects of these sanctions have only just begun, and the two sides still need to tug at each other's throats; the outcome remains uncertain.

Once Feng Tianyin issued the decree, she stopped worrying about it. In any case, the key now was the main battlefield, because ultimately it all came down to military victory, and judging by the timeline, it was about time...

【hint】

The Great Qian Expeditionary Force landed at Xinxiang Port, with the first batch totaling 10 men, and reinforcements are still being sent.

Authorization messages arrived earlier than telegrams.

However, this level of information doesn't really warrant a special report to the High Priest; it should have been processed by the General Staff. They are specifically responsible for handling troop deployments, and since the first wave has already landed, the key lies in the transportation环节 (transportation link/process).

A two-pronged approach.

This was the answer given by the General Staff: both inland rail transport to the front lines and warships circumnavigating the mainland to go directly to the east coast.

Daqian has enough resources to support both plans simultaneously; it's time to put them to the test.

Xinxiang Military Port.

The first batch of troops arrived, greeted by Ji Feng, the local official.

"General, we've been waiting for you for a long time."

Commander-in-Chief Xu Xiuwen appeared to be a refined middle-aged man, yet he exuded a restrained sharpness and extraordinary bearing. Even Ji Feng, who had seen countless people, sensed that he was no ordinary individual.

"The High Priest has authorized me to manage the military affairs of the New Continent war zone, and I hope you will cooperate with me in the future."

"It would be my great honor."

"I heard you've risen through the ranks so quickly these past few years, and you refused a position at the temple despite having the opportunity?"

“That’s right. I once pursued a seat in the council, but then I thought about it and realized that this position also raises the administrative level. I might as well focus on cultivating my own career here.”

A few years ago, Feng Tianyin reorganized the administration of the New Continent.

It was categorized into the "Governor's Office," managed by a core central authority at a higher level than the city lord, but limited to overseas areas.

She is exploring new solutions.

After all, the economic factors in the New World were not that complex, nor were the problems that were diversified enough. One institution could barely manage it, so they simply created a special institution like the Governor's Office, which was also responsible for a war zone.

Lucky Jifeng became the obvious choice, and now he is able to face the war alongside Xu Xiuwen.

"I heard you distinguished yourself in the military during the suppression of the rebellion in southern Borneo?"

"Yes, that was my breakthrough battle."

Thinking back to the days when he was still General Lü Wen, he was just an ordinary officer. Now, he has finally stood at another crucial point in the empire's rise and fall.

Both of them felt a great sense of responsibility.

Not only do land transport routes pass through here, but at this moment, many warships are also hurriedly leaving the port.