Instruct Nong Chengpei to depart as soon as possible with the special diplomatic mission to Switzerland on the West Continent.
As for what to do in Switzerland, Zhou Yongtao had not yet made arrangements.
Switzerland is the permanently neutral country recognized by nearly all nations, and it is also the only one on the West Continent that had not joined the West Continent Group.
Clearly, if there ever came a day when disputes had to be resolved through diplomatic means, Switzerland's assistance would be necessary.
Thus, it can be seen that Zhou Yongtao likewise believed there was still a sliver of opportunity.
Unfortunately, as Lin Shiping had assessed, when the Empire was seething with anger over the Tiaoman Empire's declaration, even Zhou Yongtao, the Grand Secretary with the greatest prestige and authority following Lian Xusheng, could not go against the will of the 800 million military and civilians, let alone slacken military preparations for unrealistic fantasies!
