Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not only a warrior but also a man who understood the power of global trade.
In the late 1500s, Japan began trading with Portugal and Spain, bringing in guns, silk, and new ideas. Hideyoshi saw this as an opportunity to make Japan stronger and richer.
He tried to control the trade routes and ports, managing the flow of silver, gold, and foreign goods.
In modern terms, he was investing in international trade and national currency control.
Hideyoshi also aimed to expand Japan’s influence to other countries, such as Korea and China.
While his invasion of Korea failed, his vision showed a rare kind of ambition — to make Japan a global power before the world even spoke of “globalization.”
Modern Lesson
Hideyoshi teaches us that true investment is not only about profit,
but about building a position in the world — shaping the future of a nation through bold vision and strategic risk.
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