For Zhu Wencong's teachings, the Russian merchants were enlightened; by bringing in Qing court merchants, they could compete on equal footing with the British merchants.
British merchants would always arrange for buyers to execute any tasks, and in case of any issues, the buyers would bear responsibility while the British merchants only enjoyed the profits without any risks.
The Russian merchants realized they also needed such a change; they couldn't fight alone but needed to establish their own group of buyers.
"Your Majesty! Do you think we can defeat the British merchants?" Smirnov was somewhat sobered by now, realizing the gap between them was still significant.
"It's not about what I think, but what you think. There are many ways to achieve victory, it all depends on how you define it.
When it comes to capital, you're naturally no match for them, but in the trade of furs, cattle, and sheep, you are the sole victors!
