It was said to depart immediately, but there was still a delay of a few hours, mainly because the airport was not ready. The military plane that brought Ding Zhennan needed some time for necessary inspections, and the pilots also needed rest as flying back to the Imperial Capital took about 10 hours.
Before the plane took off, Ding Zhennan received a call from Shi Shouliang at the Prime Minister Mansion.
The meeting had ended, and under the insistence of the Grand Secretary, a strategy focusing on the Southwest was approved. However, it was temporary. In six months, based on the actual situation, particularly the results achieved in ground offensives, it will be decided whether to adjust the strategic plan.
In other words, if Ding Zhennan fails to make a breakthrough within six months, the strategic focus will shift to the Northwest.
