"Now, Vice Admiral." Queen Mary gently lifted Shire's chin and slightly tilted her head to examine Shire closely: "Should we proceed with the plan further?"
"Are you suggesting an attack on Austria-Hungary?" Shire slightly shook his head: "I'm afraid not."
Queen Mary's smile faded, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Is it that the offer isn't generous enough? Or is it not communicated clearly?
"It's not that I don't want to, Queen." Shire leaned in a bit, lowering his voice to explain: "I suppose you have heard that recently England and America are attempting to bypass France and negotiate with Germany. If we attack Austria-Hungary according to your plan..."
Queen Mary instantly understood.
As someone who maneuvers diplomatically among various countries, she certainly knows about the interests between France and England and America.
If the French Army attacks from Saarbrücken, the British and US Army might likely dawdle in the rear.
