There are many things that Wang Kaiyuan did not say explicitly, but he did not need to be specially explained.

The march into the Southwest and the Northeastern Sea and the attack on Austria were in fact a true reflection of the contradictions within the empire.

It's just that many things are exactly the opposite of what Bai Zhizhan imagined.

According to Wang Kaiyuan's meaning, it was not Shoufu who advocated sending troops to the southwest and east, but the military, especially Situ Jingde of the Praetorian Guard.

At the beginning, Bai Zhizhan did not believe it yet.

It's just that thinking that Lian Xusheng did not return to the empire, but went directly to the country of Boi, and regardless of the practical difficulties, he proposed to use the country of Boyi as a springboard, crossed the Caucasus Mountains, and attacked the Luosha Federation by the shackles and bridges.

As long as he stays at the front, the affairs of the rear have nothing to do with him.

When he returns to China, he will only be angry at both ends.

Don't forget, Situ Jingde is the spokesperson of the saint, and Lian Xusheng's friendship with the saint is also extraordinary, and it is definitely impossible to do something against the will of the saint.

But the problem is that Lian Xusheng's personal position is more inclined to Shousuke, that is, he is more eager to achieve a comprehensive victory in this big battle.

Fundamentally, Lian Xusheng is an idealist.

Wang Kaiyuan is also an idealist?

In fact, this is also the place where Bai Zhizhan never figured it out, or he couldn't believe Wang Kaiyuan at the beginning.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Bai Zhizhan understood.

Judging from the current situation, if there is any hope for the Nuland Federation, it is to defend Austria to force Liang Xia

From the standpoint of the Empire, if Austria can be taken, it may be able to force the Nuland Federation to surrender.

There is no doubt that the difficulty of attacking Austria must be under the march on Nuland itself.

It is precisely for this reason that this force, led by the Holy Lord, firmly believes that it should be sent before the advance into the Khowaii Islands, or at least after that.

If all goes well in this direction, the best thing that can be achieved is to negotiate an armistice with the Nuland Federation after the occupation of Austria, and then sign an armistice agreement that does not solve the substantive problems, as was done more than 20 years ago.

Actually, this is also the key.

The Holy Lord had thought of this a long time ago, and was ready to negotiate with the Newland Federation.

From the position of the emperor, this move is understandable.

Having already won, becoming the world's number one hegemon, controlling most of the world, and gaining at least 20 years of peace, what is not to be satisfied with?

Permanent peace?

In the eyes of politicians, it is just a flash in the pan.

That's right, Xue Yuanzheng is a politician, but he is not an ordinary politician.

In Bai Zhizhan's understanding, Xue Yuanzheng is actually a politician with a little idealism, or has idealistic feelings that are rare in politicians.

In fact, this has a lot to do with Xue Yuanzheng's experience of getting up early.

In any case, what Xue Yuanzheng was pursuing, if not a total victory, was a more significant outcome that would allow the peace to be maintained for a longer period of time.

In fact, this is also where Xue Yuanzheng's personality charm lies.

This requires that all opponents, including the Nuland Federation, must be completely defeated militarily.

If possible, consider completing the division of the post-war world pattern as the commander-in-chief of the Entente before the end of the war.

In fact, Xue Yuanzheng has been working hard in this regard.

Before Bai Zhizhan returned to the empire, the envoy sent by Xue Yuanzheng arrived in the capital of the Empire and formally proposed to the Prime Minister that on the basis of the Entente group, an international organization including non-group members should be formed, so as to ensure the stability of the international community after the war.

This is just the beginning, though.

First of all, it was proposed to the Hindan Empire, in addition to respecting this number one ally, but also to remove the biggest obstacles.

Without the participation of the Empire, but led by the Liang Xia Empire, the value of this international organization and its influence in the international community after the war will be greatly reduced.

In addition, there was even the possibility of a military confrontation with the Empire after the war.

All in all, Xue Yuanzheng was striving for a more comprehensive victory, so he had to continue to adhere to the original strategic policy in military operations.

Directly into Nuland properland.

In all the strategic plans drawn up before the war, it was particularly emphasized that it was necessary to concentrate all forces on the Nuland mainland after grasping the strategic advantage.

Troops must not be wasted outside of this!

If you want to say anything, sending troops to Fanyanyang, capturing Posha Bay, and entering Lu Xinhai are actually preparing for the siege of the Nuland Federation.

As mentioned earlier, the Empire will take on the heavy task of marching from the Sunset Ocean to the Lonely Continent.

Any division of forces will result in a missed outcome of total victory.

has idealistic feelings, not only Xue Yuanzheng, but also Wang Kaiyuan.

This may be the only characteristic in him that Bai Zhizhan admires.

For so many years, Bai Zhizhan has not been prejudiced against Wang Kaiyuan because of his special status, just because there is a trace of ideal light on him.

It is precisely because of this that Wang Kaiyuan is not quite different from other intelligence officers.

There is no doubt that the White Stop War was also an idealist.

Like Bai Zhizhan, the young Zhuang generals who participated in the last war and led the military construction of the empire after the war almost all have idealistic feelings.

In the Navy, especially prominent.

is not only Bai Zhizhan, but also Liu Xiangdong and Liu Xiangzhen, as well as Gui Boyong. Even in Liu Changxun and He Yongxing, the light of idealism can also be seen.

Actually, it has a lot to do with the experience of the last war.

In Lian Xusheng's words, any soldier who participated in and experienced that cruel war and survived the battle will have the idea of ending the war forever.

Even if this idea is so unrealistic.

This also illustrates the problem from one side.

Those who survived the last war and became high-ranking generals like the White Stop War all have outstanding personal talents.

Because of their strong personal ability, they have been able to persevere in their ideals for decades.

It's just that, in the face of reality, the light of idealism will eventually dissipate, and then it will become more realistic.

In fact, it was only at this time that Bai Zhizhan figured out why the commander-in-chief of the empire sat down to negotiate with the enemy more than 20 years ago.

Ideals are the main driving force for courage, but they are not strong enough to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.

In the end, even a great commander like Emperor Shiwu had to bow to reality, otherwise he would not have turned his horse's head in Yebao back then.

Will Xue Yuanzheng bow to reality?

Or when will you bow to reality?

In any case, in Wang Kaiyuan's case, Bai Zhizhan obtained the most critical information and had a comprehensive understanding of the current situation.

Three days later, after having the last dinner with Zhao Yu, Bai Zhizhan left Puzhou on a transport plane and went directly to Naqiu Port.

According to the telegram order he issued, Li Mingbo had already led the renamed 21st Task Force to Naqiu Harbor.

As for the expedition to the Khowaii Islands, it will take some time.