The benefits of money were fully demonstrated at this moment.
Shire integrated the military, government, and commerce into one, which had caused him some trouble before, but as it developed to this degree, the benefits it brought far outweighed the problems.
Does the Minister of the Navy have a lot of power?
Crush him with money!
Shire may not compare to him politically, but he is wealthier.
Shire's assets may not be as substantial as Schneider's or Wentier's, but Shire has military authority.
The overt military authority of Shire may not be as prominent as General Fuxu's, but Shire holds resources in hand.
In short, it's like playing chess with a Go champion, playing Go with a chess champion, and ultimately dismantling them one by one!
This is another form of asymmetrical warfare.
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Paris City Hall, the office of the Minister of the Navy is located on the third floor.
