"To the south, we can just take a defensive stance. Prime Minister, you will stay with 300,000 troops to defend Stobi City. As long as Stobi City is not lost, I won't blame you even if everything south of the river is lost."
With this in mind, Xia Zhe began to give orders.
"As for the other troops, immediately begin the capital relocation work that has been stalled for over two months. Strive to move everything that needs to be relocated from Stobi City to Botaitia before the end of summer!"
No counterattack against Macedonia?
Use most of the military force to move?
After hearing Wang's decision, many people were confused.
However, the Prime Minister, Achilles and Odysseus quickly came to their senses.
This is probably the power of pillow talk!
The Prime Minister, Achilles and Odysseus all had a deep understanding of Ina's beauty and ability on their way east.
While the three of them secretly praised the king's vision, they were also a little worried that the king would be disturbed by the pillow talk.
Macedonia was Ina's former motherland, and no one knew how much affection she still had for it.
Although Yina did not participate in the meeting, it is hard to say whether the king's decision was Yina's intention.
The three of them couldn't help but look at each other and decided that after the meeting, they would join forces to meet the king and fight for it again.
After the meeting and lunch, Xia Zhe planned to go to the garden to play games.
It has been almost three months since leaving Stoby City, and Xia Zhe's gaming addiction has long been out of control.
Although the new queen is good, but if you do it in bed for too long, it will inevitably harm your body and you will have some wise time.
You can't have your cake and eat it too, but you can have both beauty and games.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked out of the room, someone rushed over and grabbed Xia Zhe. It was Yina.
"I heard that my king, during the meeting today, went against the majority opinion and opposed declaring war on Macedonia! You, you, what on earth is your reason?" Ina asked meaningfully.
"Why? No reason! I just want to move the capital quickly!"
Xia Zhe was quite flustered by the question and answered quickly.
Although Queen Ina is a good person, she is a little too shrewd and not as easy to fool as Lillian.
Could it be that one day I said or did something that revealed my true feelings, and she saw through my little thoughts?
"My king should put state affairs first. Even though Ina was once a princess of Macedonia, she is now my woman and will never let emotions overcome reason! Please take back your order and don't give up the conquest just because you are afraid that I will be unhappy. That is not what Ina wants!" Ina continued solemnly.
Because I'm afraid you'll be unhappy?
So give up attacking Macedonia?
Hearing this, Xia Zhe was both amused and confused.
I am not optimistic about the combat effectiveness of Stobi's ragtag army, so I don't want to have a conflict with Macedonia!
As for moving the capital to Botaitia, I certainly cannot tell you about my long-term plan.
At best, I can only speak of the advantages of building a navy.
Thinking of this, Xia Zhe racked his brains and then slowly spoke.
"Your Majesty, you are wrong! Fighting with Macedonia over those mountainous areas has never been my goal. Moving the capital to Botaitia and building a strong navy are Stobi's century-long plan! We must look further ahead! We must take bigger steps! If the ministers don't understand what I am saying, I will talk to you about it." Xia Zhe said.
At the end of his speech, he gently stroked Ina's face, implying that only Ina was his confidant.
Hearing Wang say this, Yina finally felt relieved and laughed.
"Our king has a far-sighted vision, and we, your servants, deeply admire him! He doesn't pursue the gains and losses of a city or a place, but instead plans the most worthwhile things to do. Indeed, the king's realm is far superior to us mediocre people!"
Someone cheered loudly from the side. It was Odysseus.
He came hand in hand with the Prime Minister and Achilles. As soon as he reached the outside of the king's room, he heard the conversation between the king and the queen.
Odysseus was a politically savvy man and immediately came to his own understanding.
Wang is absolutely right!
Although Macedonia has declined, it is still a stubborn force. If the Stoic coalition really wants to capture it, it will pay a heavy price.
During this period of the expedition to Thranda, several city-states that claimed to be powerful wanted to go south to attack Macedonia.
As a result, without exception, they all suffered a crushing defeat when they tried to cross the Vardar River!
Although Macedonia seemed to have suffered a series of territorial losses, its population did not decrease, and the combat effectiveness of its main army remained strong.
Macedonia is now like a turtle that has retreated into its shell. It is very difficult to bite its flesh!
Even if the Stobi coalition forces moved south, at best they could only fight back to the Vardar River.
It would be extremely difficult to go south again!
In this case, it is necessary to station a large army north of the Vardar River and slowly build a solid line of defense.
Coming and going just wastes a lot of time and manpower, and there is no possibility of greater gains in the short term.
But going south to Botaitia to build a navy was completely different.
The first line of the city of Stobi has a powerful Greek fire defense.
Macedonia has limited room to move further north.
They occupied the land, but were unable to defend it effectively and dared not easily move people in.
Stupala, at best, became a buffer zone between the two sides.
Macedonia cannot gain any direct benefits from this.
On the contrary, by withdrawing more than two million troops, the manpower needed for relocating the capital and building the navy could be fully guaranteed.
As long as the navy can be built up, Stoby's power will continue to expand.
Macedonia will become increasingly isolated and helpless, and will sooner or later surrender without a fight.
When we were discussing the matter just now, he and his ministers were all concerned about Macedonia, so they always wanted to destroy it first.
Only the king can see so far!
See so clearly!
It's my fault and that of Achilles that I still judge the king and queen with a mean mind!
In fact, they are all truly understanding people!
"I am far-sighted? Yes, yes, you understand me best! Come and explain to the queen, don't let her blame me!" Xia Zhe said happily.
Xia Zhe was quite annoyed at first when he found out that Odysseus and Achilles had eavesdropped on his private conversation with his wife.
But after listening to what Odysseus said, Xia Zhe became happy again.
This guy Odysseus is not very good at fighting, but he is quite good at rescuing the king.
I'm clearly talking nonsense, yet you're praising me as having foresight?
OK, OK.
I'll leave the explanation to my wife to you!
I have to explain it clearly so that she won't embarrass me tonight. Otherwise, I'll be angry with you!
"No need to explain. Yina already understands the king's considerations. Just now, it was Yina who wrongly accused the king!"
Hearing the king say this, Odysseus was feeling embarrassed, but Ina smiled and spoke.
She was also a person who had a great understanding of statecraft. Odysseus had thought of it, and Ina soon thought of it too.
As long as the king is planning things and not doing things for his own benefit, Yina can accept it.
Although she still had feelings for Macedonia, Ina had long considered herself a Stobi.
If Wang Zhen gave up on making achievements for her, Yina would never forgive herself.
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