The Long-Suffering International Students

Chapter 620

Vienna Palace. Ever since the British had taken the lead in breaking the rules, requests for battle had begun appearing on Franz's desk with increasing frequency.

Do not misunderstand—they were not asking to fight the British. The Austrian military was not that hardheaded; the Royal Navy still carried considerable deterrent power.

Naturally, the targets they sought to fight over were the unclaimed lands that had yet to be divided. Since it was all about seizing territory with their fists, the Austrian military had no intention of falling behind.

Franz said nonchalantly, "The military's operational plans are all here. Basically, every unclaimed land has been included in these plans.

"If anything has slipped through the net, it is beyond our capabilities and out of our reach. Now, choose one from among them!"

The colonial partition movement that had caused such an uproar seemed to have become child's play here. Franz did not appear to take it seriously in the slightest.

Colonial Minister Stephen said, "First, we can rule out Persia. The British have operated there for a long time and have India as their backing. As latecomers, it will be difficult for us to compete with them.

"Second, the Indochinese Peninsula can also be ruled out. British, French, and Prussian forces are gathered there, and the situation is tangled beyond measure.

"Oh, according to the intelligence we have received, the British and French are competing fiercely. The Prussians are about to be squeezed out. If we join in, we will likely suffer the same fate.

"Now, only East Africa and South America are suitable for expansion.

"The countries of South America are already independent and have gained recognition from the European world. Moving against them could easily stir panic among Europe's smaller nations, dealing too great a blow to