Because the offensive operations in East Ocean were still in the initial preparation phase, there was no rush for time. Unlike usual, Bai Zhizhan did not return to the Empire by catching a ride on the imperial shuttle after handing over the fleet to Li Mingbo, especially since no planes could fly directly from Alexandria to the Empire's mainland.
When he arrived in Colombo, he learned that nearly half a month prior, Li Yunxiang had gone to Boi Country.
The battle in Boi Country had long since been declared over.
Not long after Lian Xusheng arrived at the front lines in Boi Country, the Boi general defending the capital surrendered, although it took some time afterward to negotiate the terms of the surrender.
At the heart of the matter was how to treat this nation that had declared independence from the Ter Empire during the last great war.
That was, to say the least, the most difficult issue to resolve.
