"What do you think?" Although he already had the answer in his heart, Lofus still asked. In front of Hale, there is no need to pretend to be deep.

In Lofus's team, Secretary of State Hale was the strongest.

Seven years ago, when Lofos won his first general election, Hale became his military advisor and right-hand man, and then became secretary of state. In the second election, Hale continued to assist Lofos. This year, Hale once again stepped forward to lobby Democratic elders in the name of international tensions to support Lofos' third candidacy. So far, nearly half of the elders have been persuaded by Hale.

If Lofos is elected president for the third time, Hale will be thanked first.

In fact, on the question of whether to participate in the general election for a third time, Lofus was still very hesitant. Previous presidents, even the founding fathers, were only re-elected twice. It was Hale who persuaded Lofos to break with a practice that had lasted for more than 100 years and run for a third time.

It can be seen that Hale is Lofus's most trusted confidant.

"If I had to say, none of them were good." Hale smiled and said, "Only, we're the same ourselves. In the past, who of us would have thought that the Liang Xia Empire had been prepared for a long time, and after the Liang Xia Navy was raided, not only was it not defeated by the Narrow Yi Navy, but also immediately launched a counterattack, and finally won a complete victory. Who would have thought that during the last war, the impregnable '38-degree defensive line', which was called the 'Maginot of the East' and was impregnable after sacrificing millions of officers and soldiers, would be broken through in just two days. Gaozhou's lower high army actually opened the city gate to the enemy, and hundreds of thousands of troops did not hold the city. When you think about it, it's scary. ”

"It's shocking."

Hale didn't answer, anyway, it meant the same thing.

"Like you said, we have a problem of our own, and it's still a big problem."

With that, Lofos sighed heavily.

Hale still didn't answer, and he knew exactly what the president was trying to say.

Let's not talk about the impact of isolationism, and we don't consider the impact of the Great Depression for the time being, but just talk about military strength, which is a big problem!

In Hale's words, the Nuland Federation is a fat pig in captivity compared to the powers that are always on the lookout for danger and have to be cautious at every turn.

The setting ocean in the east and the Guia Ocean in the west are two natural enclosures.

Decades ago, after joining forces with the Liangxia Empire to defeat the already decaying Siban Empire, there were no more powerful enemies outside the borders.

The unique and unparalleled geographical location allows the Nuland Federation to obtain the strategic security that other powers dream of without maintaining a strong army. With the two oceans isolated and protected, even if the outside world turns upside down, the Nuland Federation will not be much threatened.

In addition, the Nuland Federation is large enough and has enough resources.

This means that even if the door is closed, it can still develop normally.

In the past, the Nuland Federation did develop independently for more than 100 years behind closed doors, and also established the world's largest industrial system from scratch. It was only after the conflict with the Span Empire intensified that the Nuland Federation turned its attention to places outside the isolated continent.

Even now, the Nuland Federation only needs a navy strong enough to rival any rival to ensure the security of the homeland.

In fact, this is the basic national defense strategy of the Nuland Federation for the past two decades.

The navy maintained a first-class standard, and the army took the south mountain.

Now, the Nuland Army has only 200,000 troops!

Excluding generals, officers, and civilian personnel, there may not even be 150,000 soldiers who actually carry guns to fight.

What is this?

Compared with Liang Xia's army, it's a fart.

The Nuland Federation's own military strength is so weak, how can it convince other countries?

Tell the other powers, hurry forward, and I will wave the flag for you in the rear?

Isn't that obviously a joke!

Although no one dared to doubt the war potential of the Nuland Federation, no one would believe that the current Nuland Federation was qualified to compete with the Liangxia Empire.

Besides, where does the Nuland Federation have the motivation to compete for supremacy?

If there is none, why should they give orders to other powers?

Not to mention the Locke Republic, the Manman Empire, and the Luosha Federation, even the Bran Kingdom, they are also full of concerns, and they have put forward the preconditions.

After a moment of silence, Hale spoke: "The current situation can drag on for a day. ”

Lofus did not answer, still frowning.

"If you really want to say, the only thing you can count on now is the Bran Kingdom."

"You're saying that the Liang Xia Empire will march into Fanyan Yang?"

"No, for sure." Hale let out a long sigh and continued, "As long as the 'Aid Act' is passed, I am confident that I will be able to convince the Kingdom of Bran to implement a strategic embargo." At that time, if it can be dragged to the Luosha Federation, it may be able to force the Liangxia Empire to enter Fanyanyang in advance. ”

Lofos nodded, indicating that he understood what Hale was talking about.

"If you really want to say it, the number one problem now is actually how to win over the Luosha Federation?"

"Why do you want to win over the Luosha Federation?"

Hearing Lofus say this, Hale immediately frowned.

"According to what you said at the beginning, just divide and provoke."

"This ......"

"Just convince the Luosha federal authorities that the Liangxia Empire will abandon it when they have a better option is enough to make them take action."

"The question is, what's the better option? At least for the time being, there is absolutely no reason for the Liangxia Empire to abandon the Luosha Federation for the sake of so-called traditional friendship. At least until the Narrowish Empire was defeated and the Guia was taken control, the Liangxia Empire would try to avoid fighting on two fronts. ”

"Does it have to be the Riman Empire?" As he said this, Lofos smiled smugly

"What other ...... besides the Empire?"

As soon as he spoke, Hale's eyes widened, and he looked at Lofus, who was sitting across from him, still smiling, with a look of utter shock and complete disbelief.

If there was one more person in the room, Hale would think he had misheard.

Lofus is talking about the Newland Federation!

According to economic strength, only the Liangxia Empire and the Nuland Federation were in front of the Riman Empire. In terms of global influence, only the Newland Federation can be compared to the Liang Xia Empire. Even in terms of military strength, the Nuland Federation is the only power qualified to surpass the Empire.

If anything, only the Newland Federation can be equal to the Liang Xia Empire.

It is precisely because of this that some people call the Liangxia Empire and the Nuland Federation "super hegemons", thus distinguishing them from the traditional powers such as the Bran Kingdom.

From this point of view, if it can form an alliance with the Newland Federation, even if it can't dominate the world, the Liangxia Empire can sweep the entire world island.

When the time comes, do you need an ally like the Luosha Federation?

"Remember, what we need is a good casus belli." Lofos reminded Hale, who was still in deep thought. "Don't underestimate Xue Yuanzheng, he can see through our little calculations at a glance, so don't expect the Liang Xia Empire to be tricked and shake the Luosha Federation."

"It's going to take time."

"Then hurry up."

Hale immediately nodded in agreement, and then got up to take his leave.

"Don't forget, make a fuss about the initiative proposed by Xue Yuanzheng last year."

Hale was stunned again, but this time he reacted immediately, nodding his head to show that he understood what Lofos meant.