"I can only be sure that the war will inevitably break out, but the scale should not be large, and the war will be controlled within a certain range. However, if we cannot deal with it correctly, with Li Wufeng's character, our losses may not be less than what the Japanese have seized from us." Mariinsky did not avoid the most painful lessons of the Dodon people. The Japanese have taught them the most profound lesson. If we cannot face the complex situation in front of us with a clear mind, we are afraid that the somersaults that Dodon people will be even bigger.

As Prime Minister Mariinsky and His Majesty Andrei's eyes fell on the tall and thin man who had been silent, the eyes of the ministers in the palace also gathered on the man who looked like he was sleeping but not sleeping, his eyes were half-slit. He was wearing a shabby and white noble robe and even had several patches and holes at the end. His hands were caged in the sleeves, which always gave people a look of watching. His mouth was always squeaking and squirting, and the pungent smell of inferior tobacco leaves spread around him. Almost all nobles were a little distance away from him. Perhaps because he knew this guy's hobbies, no one wanted to go home with a bad tobacco smell last time.

Although facing the eyes of everyone and His Majesty the King, this guy still maintained a no-one posture, just squinted his eyes and enjoyed the pleasure of inhaling the smoke produced by the burning of tobacco leaves into his nose. He seemed to have not noticed that everyone was waiting for his speech.

Even His Majesty Andrei, who was well-educated, felt a little helpless about this guy who had always been famous for his independent behavior. Every time this guy went to court, there must be thick smoke, which caused the surrounding ministers to stay away from him. Over time, a clearing was naturally formed around him, but he himself had no idea.

"Crawford, what do you think of Mariinsky's opinion?" Andre had to patiently remind the general that it should be time for him to express his opinion. As a representative of the military, this guy is not very popular in the army, but in terms of qualifications and achievements, even General Lemmé, who has always regarded himself as the number one in the army, would admit that he is not as good as this veteran. But in Lemmé's words, Crawford is too old to see the situation clearly. Too conservative thoughts have suppressed his tactical level. It is time for him to leave the army, but because Lemmé's strategic thinking is too radical, his Majesty's reins, when Lemmé was sent to the north to guard the border, the court had to use the Earl of Crawford when no one took the lead.

"Very good." His Majesty the King was sent away in just two words, which made Andre feel depressed.

"How is the military going to deal with it?" Andrei was also a little angry and stared at the other party and asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, do you really want to hear the true thoughts of the general? The general must first declare that this is just the personal opinion of the general, and does not mean that the military, because the military's opinions and the general want to reverse the opposition." Finally, he sucked the last piece of cigarette roll twice and let it burn completely. The dark red cigarette butt flashed in the dark hall, and finally brought an arc and fell accurately into the round jade bowl two meters away. It was obvious that the technique was quite proficient.

"Oh? Then you might as well let everyone come and listen." Andrey frowned. This guy has always had little harmony with other generals in the army. Although he was not as powerful as the same force, he was very estranged.

"The last one thinks that Western Xinjiang is on the moral side and will do its best to launch an attack on our southern border. The Okhotsk region should be the focus of their attack. The last one suspects that they want to seize the Okhotsk region through this battle to maintain pressure and threat to our kingdom. As for the Kuts region, the last one thinks that their greater possibility should be a gesture." There is almost no reason, and the old guy's words are always straightforward, and he doesn't seem to want to explain anything.

"What's the reason? I and several other generals believed that the enemy was creating a feint attack in the Okhotsk area to attract our main forces, but the purpose was to launch an offensive in the Kutsk area, so as to insert it into our hinterland like a wedge. General Crawford, can you explain the reason for you to come to this conclusion?" Andrey frowned again. It was indeed an independent special agent. The intelligence department had learned that the Western Xinjiang Rangers began to cross Yunzhong Prefecture and enter the northwest of Yanshan Mountain. It was obvious that they wanted to launch a major offensive in the Kutsk plain area. This guy confirmed that the opponent would launch an attack in the Okhotsk area with complex terrain, and even his ideas were very different from everyone.

"The reason is very simple. Kutz is not worth much to the current Western Xinjiang, and the Okhotsk region may be more attractive to Western Xinjiang." It is still two cold and hard sentences, and neither of these two sentences sound correct.

"Ho ho, General Crawford, I wonder if you are old or have other ideas? The Kutz region is flat and is the most important grain and cotton producing area in the kingdom. You actually say it is not worth much? Then what do you mean is the Okhotsk region? Does the ups and downs produce gold or silver? Or is it rich in diamonds? Or is it because it is your hometown that you have a lot of land?" The sinister words sounded again, and Bentley seemed to like to argue with anyone, and was not afraid of making grudges with anyone.

"Well, Viscount Bentley is right. There is a reason for this, because that is my hometown. I understand that from the current situation, Okhotsk may be more valuable to Western Xinjiang. A place like Kutz, it is better to find any place in the territory of the Tanghe people in the south than Kutz." It seems that he doesn't want to argue with the other party, and the sloppy veteran doesn't want to pay attention to the other party's aggressive words.

"Where is the value of Okhotsk? No one seems to have seen it? Do you think so?" Bentley looked around and looked disdainful and contemptuous. He had never been very fond of this country noble from Okhotsk.

"Nothing else, harbor, excellent harbor, wedge, wedge inserted into our hinterland. This is what Li Wufeng values ​​most now in the Western Xinjiang people." After saying these few words, the old man's mouth closed tightly again, as if he was worried that it would be a waste to say something more.

Everyone was silent. Since the Kingdom of Dodon lost the Cook Islands and the Crescent Peninsula, the navy has lost most of its control and sea power. It has been defeated by the Japanese navy several times. The navy has become increasingly declining. In addition to a pitiful military port in the south of the Okhotsk Bay, there is only a naval base in Nomenkan in the northeast, but even there is still a precarious place. If it weren't for the Tang Han Nei fight against Situ Tai, they would have been afraid that the Japanese might have been spying on Nomenkan.

"But General Crawford, although I do not have military affairs, I also know that the terrain of the Okhotsk region is complex. Although we do not have many troops in this area, the Hailan Fortress has strangled the throat of the entire Okhotsk region. It is probably not easy for the enemy to occupy this area, unless the Tanghe people intend to fight a full-scale war, but that seems to be not in line with Li Wufeng's intention." Mariinsky couldn't help it. He was indeed not very proficient in military affairs, but the reality in front of him was that nearly 200,000 troops of the Tanghe people could cross the border and enter the kingdom at any time. If even one of the defense points was impossible to determine, the outcome of this battle could be imagined.

Faced with the respected Prime Minister, Crawford continued his style: "Mr. Mariinsky, although you don't know much about military things, at least you should know that the enemy's attack methods are not only one. Didn't Cheng Dayou successfully implement a landing in Dengzhou? Then he could also land in Okhotsk or even further north. What's the use of Hailan Fortress?"

A sentence made Mariinsky unable to speak for a while, and the atmosphere became a little stiff. General Gumet was a little angry with the other party's aggressiveness and retorted: "But according to the confirmation of the intelligence department, at the Imperial Island Port, the Tanghe people's ships did not collect much. The two arrived divisions could only rest on the spot. If they wanted to implement landing, where did they get so many ships? If their ships were collected enough, I think our intelligence department could also grasp it at any time. At that time, it would be okay to deal with the time calmly. But if the enemy's attack direction is wrong, once the enemy breaks into the Kutz area, we will fall into chaos and lose the opportunity. Have you considered this result with General Crawford?"

Unexpectedly, this guy attacked him. Crawford glanced at the other party contemptuously. Although the other party was not worth mentioning, his skill in talking on paper was first-class. Breakthrough from the Kutz area has always been the most worrying thing for everyone. It is the most conscientious area of ​​the Dodon Kingdom. Once it breaks through the Kutz area, it will pose a threat to the capital area. No matter in terms of strategic position or the psychological endurance of the people, there is no need to lose it.
Chapter completed!