Chapter 149

"From today on, I will start the setup by wearing fine clothing made of Zhao Gao. If I can really solve the Zhao Kingdom without shedding blood, I will surely reward you heavily."

Wu Zhao looked eager to try, clearly moved.

Gao Yang, however, didn't care at all about the big pie the Empress was drawing.

On the contrary, he reminded Wu Zhao at the right time, "Your Majesty, economic warfare cannot be achieved overnight; it is impossible without a year or two."

"And this plan is similar to the overt strategy aimed at weakening the vassal states. It is an overt strategy, but it is also based on a premise."

"That is that Da Qian's soldiers are strong and its horses are sturdy, and the national treasury is full. Otherwise, if the Zhao Kingdom has the ability to flip the table, Da Qian will instead suffer the consequences."

"Your Majesty, you should understand what I mean."

Wu Zhao raised an eyebrow, her gaze falling on Gao Yang, looking a bit strange. "The Vice Minister is emphasizing again that Da Qian must first be rich and strong, and even specifically gave me a brilliant plan to sanction the Zhao Kingdom, and even said I understand. What does this mean?"

Gao Yang said righteously, "I absolutely have no intention of urging Your Majesty to kill Prince Rong."

"I swear!"

Wu Zhao: "..."