Chapter 532
Shortly before Hyang identified signs of instability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received reports of peculiar movements centered among Ming’s intellectual class.
“Ming people must use Ming-made products! That is loyalty!”
It was reported that Ming’s intellectuals were encouraging the purchase of goods produced by Ming merchants with such proclamations.
However, since there was no significant change in the wealth flowing in through goods sold to Ming, interest in these rumors quickly faded.
But when Hyang heard these rumors, he immediately felt a sense of crisis.
“There’s no law saying a Buy National movement can’t arise in other countries at this time!”
Sensing the crisis, Hyang immediately gathered and began analyzing data, leading to his identification of warning signs.
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After identifying these warning signs, Hyang immediately sent a letter to Sejong, who was staying in the new territories.