100 points Imagine that you are an adviser to either China’s emperor or Japan’s shogun. Write a letter advising the ruler whether you support a policy of isolation or engagement. Explain your reasons for supporting that policy. Your letter should be three paragraphs that are 5-7 complete sentences each and each paragraph should discuss one reason for supporting or opposing isolation. Be sure to discuss the pros or cons that we discussed in class.

PROS No War, Less Disease, No Fights, No Drama, Peace, Prosperity , Independent

CONS More Good Trades, More Money, More knowledge, Loss of culture, Higher Chance of War or conflicts

To the Almighty Emperor of China:

I write to you as an imperial adviser in order to suggest to you to maintain the policies of commercial isolation that you have been carrying out against neighboring kingdoms.

As a first argument, I must tell you that we are in the middle of a political crisis, and it wouldn't be strange if it leads to a war. For this reason, nothing more accurate than isolate the economies of the potential enemies of the Empire.

In addition, the destination of goods for sale abroad has conditioned the supply within the country. We must take care of our people, offering more quantity of goods at a lower price, as established by the law of supply and demand.

Finally, I must emphasize that our economy is much more developed than that of neighboring kingdoms, so our commercial policy is not much more than an act of charity and solidarity. But at these times of crisis and tension, the only possible solidarity is respect to our people and our Empire.

For these reasons I consider maintaining and deepening the isolation policies will be the best option.

Long live to our Emperor.

Explanation:

to extend a country’s power and influence