When it comes to the rumors involved, Jackson has always maintained a skeptical attitude, or rather, he is uncertain.
Is the Liangxia Empire secretly negotiating a ceasefire with the Newland Republic?
If there is any truth to it, the negotiations certainly wouldn't have been initiated by the Newland Republic, because the politicians in Huacheng would never negotiate under unfavorable circumstances. Even if they were to sit down to talk, it would only be after winning a victory, holding the initiative, and possessing bargaining chips.
The only ones who would come to the negotiation table empty-handed would be representatives of a defeated nation!
Negotiating with the Liangxia Empire under the current situation, even if the Newland Republic hasn't been defeated, would mean paying a far worse price than losing the Howay Islands, an entirely unacceptable cost.
If it really came to this, who would dare to sign a ceasefire agreement?
