A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
This country is overflowing with cartels and monopolies.
"Will the capitalists and industrialists really follow this without resistance?"
"It's wartime. I believe our capitalists will be grateful to be alive."
"..."
If they don't listen when the country is at war, I don't think my mood will be very good.
Winter is ending and spring is coming soon.
Before the plump flesh that swelled in the warm weather shrinks.
It's time to cut open the goose's belly.
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The Tsar's new decree was promulgated.
Unlike the empire's citizens' expectations that it would be a conscription order similar to the general mobilization order from two years ago due to wartime, the content seemed completely unrelated to war.
<Anti-Market Enterprise Utilization Law>
The content stated that industries designated as monopolies or cartels could be controlled, dissolved, and utilized by the state with court approval.