Though Jinhan's external posture remained one of careful calm, its internal preparations for the impending Russo-Japanese War had reached a fever pitch.
Warehouses swelled with stockpiled raw materials, and markets trembled as Jinhan's sudden and aggressive procurement triggered shockwaves.
"Switch all outgoing supply contracts to short-term agreements," Fang Ming ordered, his voice unwavering in the executive meeting. "As for our procurement contracts, extend them to long-term terms with the highest possible penalties for breach."
"What about the raw materials we're sourcing from Russia?" one executive asked cautiously.
"Increase the volume as much as possible," Fang Ming said, his tone sharp. "And increase the penalties proportionately. We know those materials won't arrive once the war starts; this is about the penalties, not the goods."
