Chapter 58: A Plausible Plan (6)

Still more familiar with the corps system than divisions, we chose to supplement by taking small portions from military districts, including the Siberian Corps.

"No need to send more troops. The rest is supply transport. Witte, how much longer can we hold out with current financial drain?"

"Six months. We'll need additional bond issuance within half a year."

"With the war situation favorable, there shouldn't be problems with issuance?"

"I'll send Minister Giers to Paris once more."

"Send him immediately."

With a desperately poor country not avoiding war, cries for money echo from all directions.

"When naval battles occur, we'll surely lack battleships for defense! Your Majesty, we must put ships in dock now!"

"The security of the Baltic Sea is also threatened by the halved Baltic Fleet!"

"Another bumper crop is expected across Europe this year! At this rate, we can't even estimate the year-end fiscal deficit!"