To know when a war will break out, don't follow public opinion, look at the flow of resources, and then make your own judgment.
Li Lin had heard such a saying in the military academy, and also had some understanding of logistics when chatting with Pasiphael. So when he saw the curve chart in his hand, his scalp began to tingle.
The prices of steel, saltpeter, cloth, and food were all rising. Although the increase was not significant, considering the smooth supply and demand channels recently, and no tax increase policies were introduced by the state, there were also no disasters or crop failures. Thus, the simultaneous increase of various materials within a short period of time was definitely not normal.
There was only one conclusion: Charlemagne was preparing for war.