Strike first to avoid hundred punches later.
This time the Danish-Norwegian Union, in conjunction with the recently established Tsarist Russia, launched an attack on Sweden with much fanfare. But in just ten days, Denmark, which was making the most noise, ended up being destroyed.
Originally, Tsarist Russia planned to advance via land through Finland to attack northern Sweden, splitting Sweden with Denmark from north to south. However, upon receiving the news of King Christian IV's death, they withdrew their troops overnight and sent an envoy to deliver a national letter, expressing a desire for peace.
As for settling the score with Tsarist Russia, that would have to wait. For now, the Swedish Empire had just annexed Denmark and needed time to develop. Qin temporarily dismissed the envoy and signed an armistice with Tsarist Russia.
As for Norway, it technically wasn't a complete country.
