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what happened as a result of increased trade during the tang and song dynasty interaction with other emperors resulted in military conflicts it demanded more goods to great farmers going to keep up with production the economy refers to expected growth in many different industries or the production of copper coins increased to keep up with demands of trade

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Short answer: Multiple effects. The main results of increased trade in the Tang and especially the Song were greater demand for goods, an expanded economy across many industries, and increased production of coinage — along with social and institutional changes (urbanization, commercialization, credit). Increased contact sometimes led to diplomatic or military tensions, but that was not the primary consequence of trade itself.

Why:
- Demand for goods rose, so farmers and artisans boosted production (new rice strains, better irrigation, more specialized cash crops and handicrafts).
- Industry grew (silk, textiles, porcelain, iron, shipbuilding) — overall economic expansion and regional specialization.
- Money supply and monetary institutions expanded: more copper coin minting and later development of paper money and credit instruments to support larger volumes of trade.
- Cities and markets grew, merchants became wealthier and more important socially.
- Increased contact with foreign states produced both commerce and diplomatic/military interactions (tributary relations, occasional conflicts), but the dominant effects were economic and social transformation.

If you want, I can summarize this in one sentence or provide examples (new rice, Hangzhou, development of paper money).