The destruction of the 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army had indeed frightened the 14th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army and the 7th Area Army, making them dare not act rashly again. But this was clearly not what the German 23rd Area Army wanted to see. Lieutenant General Wilhelm Adam still wanted to deal these two area armies a crippling blow as well.
"Order the 23rd Armored Division, the 221st Mechanized Infantry Division, and the 222nd Mechanized Infantry Division to withdraw westward in batches. At the same time, have the forces deployed in the west begin concentrating around the ports, making it look as though we are ready to evacuate Borneo at any moment. The 225th, 226th, 227th, 228th, and 229th Infantry Divisions are to withdraw to defend the outskirts of Brunei City. Also, have the transport units begin moving Brunei City's war supplies to the western ports. I refuse to believe that, with us preparing to evacuate, the Island Nation's people will remain unmoved!" Lieutenant General Wilhelm Adam said.
Major General Erwin Vilo nodded. "Commander, that is one way. But there is no telling whether the Island Nation's people will take the bait. Perhaps the destruction of the 18th Area Army has already scared them badly."
Lieutenant General Wilhelm Adam gave a bitter smile. "It seems that appearing too powerful is not entirely a good thing! At the very least, it has made many of our strategies impossible to carry out any further."
Major General Erwin Vilo wore the same helpless expression.
"Proceed according to the plan! If the Island Nation's people take the bait, that would naturally be best. If they do not, then so be it. In the series of battles before this, we have already eliminated quite a few Island Nation's troops.