For a long time, the Imperial Authority has regarded the Newland Republic across the East Ocean as a formidable enemy, rather than considering the Tiaoman Empire as a threat.
This is not only related to overall strength but also has strategic geographical implications.
Although in the continental direction, the Liangxia Empire and the Eastern Group have always adopted a defensive strategy, in the maritime direction where core interests are involved, the Empire has consistently pursued an offensive strategy. Not to mention actively compromising with the West Continent Group, they have not even given the West Continent Group much room for development.
This is the key.
Even if the West Continent Group led by the Tiaoman Empire is very powerful, with comprehensive strength not inferior to the Newland Republic, they would still find it difficult to deploy because of geopolitical issues.
