Iron Blood Germany: Rise of the Kaiser's Son
Chapter 767

Forcing Entry into Tokyo Bay (Please Vote Monthly)

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"Your Majesty, the Island Nation is still refusing to compromise, even though we have already destroyed eight of their major cities. Could it be that we truly have to destroy every one of their coastal cities? If so, the repercussions would be far too great!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz asked.

Everyone realized that they had gravely underestimated the Germans' stubbornness. They had originally believed that the Island Nation would soon yield, especially after its navy had been wiped out. It seemed that, aside from submitting to the German Empire, it had no other path left. Yet, to everyone's astonishment, the Island Nation was still gritting its teeth and holding on.

"Destroying all of the Island Nation's coastal cities is unrealistic. If we did that, we would truly become synonymous with butcher-kings!" Oscar shook his head.

"But we cannot keep dragging this out forever, can we? The Expeditionary Fleet's supplies cannot hold out much longer. If we still cannot force the Island Nation to bow its head, then we will have no choice but to recall the Expeditionary Fleet or send more transport ships to the Island Nation," Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.

Oscar could not help frowning. He too felt that this matter was rather thorny.

"Your Majesty, our people have discovered that the Island Nation is frantically plundering wealth and resources from its colonies in Southeast Asia. Clearly, they are preparing to flee. If we cannot make them compromise quickly, we will suffer enormous losses because of it!" Prime Minister Bülow reminded him.

"Does the Expeditionary Fleet have any suggestions?" Oscar asked.

The Expeditionary Fleet was in the Island Nation, so it undoubtedly had a more comprehensive grasp of the situation there. Oscar wanted to hear its opinions first, which would also make it easier for him to make

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