After calming down and giving it careful thought, Bai Zhizhan also let go of his concerns.
This kind of operation plan, which requires coordination between the Army and the Navy, can't be finalized by their say alone—it definitely has to be submitted to the Cabinet for deliberation. If it could affect the outcome of the war, it might even be discussed in an imperial audience. The one who could make the final decision could only be the Cabinet Chief.
Was Xue Yuanzheng ignorant of military affairs?
Impossible!
Before becoming Cabinet Chief, Xue Yuanzheng had been promoted to Admiral of the Army, commanding the defense of Ice Storm Peninsula during the last great war and making a name for himself with his resounding military achievements.
Even if he wasn't very familiar with modern warfare, his strategic insight was beyond doubt.
