Regarding why the battle plan needed a last-minute change, Ding Zhennan didn't provide an explanation, nor did he need to explain it to Liu Zunshan.
Was the landing on the eastern coast of Fanluo Country related to Bai Huawei?
Even if it was related, it was only of secondary importance.
No matter what, on matters of great importance, Ding Zhennan is very principled.
Before arriving at the Southern Subcontinent, Ding Zhennan had already mentioned to Shi Shouliang that if the focus was only on the operations towards Bakistan, it would be difficult to quickly defeat Fanluo Country, and it could even possibly turn into a war of attrition. The only way to achieve the set goals was to let go and not impose rigid restrictions on the operational areas. But at that time, without the authorization from the Grand Secretary, what Ding Zhennan said was merely talk.
Now, with the authorization from the Grand Secretary, it is a different matter.
