C100 A Big One(1)

"These East Di Country scoundrels truly got what they deserved. Let's see how they handle this mess. Our merchant ships are unharmed, right?" Lee Hongtang asked before slumping into his seat, a picture of defeat. Since the advent of modern vessels, the Qian Empire had been left in the dust, with foreign powers cornering the market on all but a few fishing boats.

"Elder Lord, rest assured