"Marshal, the Black Forest people have compromised!"
Hearing the good news right after waking up, even Hudson, who had mastered the art of keeping emotions in check, couldn't help but smile.
The plans leading up to this were not in vain. It turns out that survival pressure is the most convincing force for people to abandon their bottom line.
Military pressure, financial pressure, and logistical pressure — all attacking simultaneously, forcing the Black Forest Kingdom to choose compromise.
"Are they agreeing to fully open up trade?"
Hudson asked.
Giving up the Hundred Mile Corridor was essential. Once the Alpha Kingdom deployed troops, they would inevitably occupy this place, which the Black Forest Kingdom was powerless to contest.
Fully opening up trade is completely different. This means that the last barrier to trade between the two countries has been removed, paving the way for the Southeastern Province to gain wealth.
