Queen Mary stared intently at the map, feeling anxious and uncertain.
Why didn't I think of this?
Shire's method cleverly transformed Romania's unilateral appeal for help into Russia's self-preservation.
Thus, it was not "assistance" but Russia's "self-rescue," making Russia indebted to Romania.
Deploying 200,000 troops might just be the first step. Even if Romania does not request it, Russia would continuously send troops to Romania.
A single sentence can change the fate of a nation!
What gives this young man such astonishing influence, with the strategies and survival of various countries in his hands?
Queen Mary then hesitated: "But how can we persuade the Russians to adopt this strategy?"
"Simple," Shire answered. "You just need to contact Brusilov and tell him this is my idea. He will consider it seriously."
Queen Mary was enlightened: "So the rumors are true?"
"What rumors?" Shire knew nothing about this.
