Isabella has always been relatively cautious when dealing with a country whose true nature is unclear, but now that a conflict has broken out with Yan and losses have been suffered, she cannot pretend nothing happened.
Previously, on the way to the continent of Liga, the fleet sent out had a battle with the fleet of the Taqi Kingdom, which was also a defeat. In the subsequent probing and understanding, Isabella gradually learned that on the continent of Liga, the Taqi Kingdom was a true hegemonic country, and its status on that continent was comparable to that of the Sasiri Kingdom.
After that incident, the entire nation was outraged, and some radical ministers in the Privy Council even suggested that a retaliation against the Taqi Kingdom was necessary. However, after much consideration, Isabella remained conservative. At least until the nation's military strength underwent a new round of reforms, it was not worthwhile to wage a large-scale war against a hegemonic nation on another continent, since there had been no substantial conflict of interest between the two sides.
Isabella believed that there was no need to wage war without any benefit, especially in the present state of Sauri. Maintaining the status quo and continuing to develop robust trade was enough to keep the country standing.
However, this New World Project must be carried out with a radical attitude, due to pressure from the Taqi Kingdom. Since there is another country in the world that can rival the Sa Ri Kingdom, the Sa Ri Kingdom must be elevated to a higher level, otherwise it will definitely face threats from them in the future.
The Delta Federation is also not to be underestimated. Although Isabella does not approve of von Palen's continuous war, she has to admit that they have indeed achieved certain results through this kind of brutal growth, as evidenced by the significant increase in the number of warships heading to Yan Kingdom. Clearly, if the Delta Federation continues to develop, it will definitely affect the status of Sa Ri Kingdom.
As for the Yan Kingdom, Isabella believed that whether it was a lion or a kitten, it should be dismantled and completely crushed at this time.
The world must not allow another potentially dominant nation to rise to power.
This country is not a small country; it will never live at the mercy of others. If it is not eliminated now, it is foreseeable that in thirty, fifty, or even more years, this country will be completely out of control.
Once it has fully taken shape and become a hegemonic power, it will be impossible to erase it; its existence can only be weakened.
Now, however, is the perfect time to eliminate this country. With the participation of other countries, the Sassa Kingdom can gain the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
If we can gain the greatest say in the territory of Yan Kingdom in the future, then Sa Ri Kingdom will definitely be able to leave Ta Qi Kingdom behind with the help of this new and rich colony!
Thinking of this, Isabella was filled with excitement. She believed that she could lead the Kingdom of Saar to the top of the world and become an immortal and great nation in her limited life!
And she, Isabella, will be remembered forever, becoming a monument that future monarchs must look up to!
"Your Majesty?" Clemento couldn't help but ask when he saw Isabella's fair face suddenly flush red.
"Huh? What's wrong?" Isabella, gradually snapping out of her reverie, looked at Clemento.
Clemento, with a respectful expression and a slight bow, said:
"I have learned a lesson from this failure, and I have gained valuable experience from it!"
"Therefore, I request to continue serving as the commander-in-chief of the war against Yan. I will take back everything we have lost in the upcoming war!"
“The souls of the soldiers who lost their lives have not yet found peace. I, who am still alive, must avenge them. Only in this way can their souls find peace!” He looked at Isabella with sincerity and earnestness.
Faced with his request, Isabella hesitated.
Indeed, Clemento was a qualified naval admiral who played a crucial role in the nation's expansion. In past battles against enemies, Clemento's bravery and resourcefulness ensured that his fleet never suffered a defeat. He was a man with an impressive record and countless merits.
It was for this reason that Isabella did not hold Clemento too harsh on him after the complete annihilation of the Sun Fleet. Warships could continue to be built and soldiers could continue to be conscripted, but a marshal with strong command abilities required extremely demanding conditions to be cultivated. Therefore, this morning in the Privy Council, the ministers did not hold Clemento too accountable.
If the expedition plan against Yan Kingdom is to be entrusted to Clemento again, it is indeed a good choice on the surface. Although he has already failed once, as he said, it was this failure that gave him valuable experience. With the experience of the previous failure, he will definitely be more cautious and steady in the next battle.
But Isabella had a vague feeling that there seemed to be something wrong with his mental state.
From the moment she met him at the Privy Council that morning until this conversation, Isabella felt that something was off about him.
Perhaps what he has lost is not just his strong physique; if he has also developed mental health issues as a result, that would be very worrying.
After all, a marshal with an unstable mental state would be a disastrous consequence for a fleet.
After careful consideration, Isabella pursed her lips and said:
“Clemento, I’m glad you said that.”
"I am glad that you still have courage after that massacre. You have not been defeated. You are still the pillar of my Sassa Kingdom and an extremely responsible naval admiral."
Upon hearing this, Clemento straightened up, his face extremely solemn, but his unmodified marshal's uniform looked somewhat ill-fitting, hanging loosely on his body.
Isabella looked at him and continued, "But your body has suffered too much these past few months, Clemento. I think you need to think about your health."
"Although I have never had experience sailing, I know that even doing nothing at sea puts a heavy strain on both the body and mind."
“You’ve been at sea for several months now that you’re safely back home, so take a good rest.”
Upon hearing this, Clemento frowned slightly, but he did not interrupt Isabella and continued to listen in silence.
“Until your body has fully recovered, I will appoint General Winston as the acting marshal for the expedition against Yan. As you know, he has over thirty years of experience in naval warfare and is a seasoned sea warrior.”
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