At the same time, at the headquarters of the Paris Prisoner newspaper, Lyautey and Clemenceau were also chatting.
Now all the eyes of France are focused on Fernand-Denoy, because among the millions of troops in France, this is the only place still fighting the Germans.
Lyautey held a battle report in his hand, which contained the detailed battle process between Qin Zhiyuan's First Division and Crown Prince William's Corps over the past two days. There was also a report on the table, which was a report from Corsica and was prepared by the Ministry of War.
Completed by agents sent to Corsica.
Clemenceau is reviewing the manuscript. The report in his hand will appear on the front page of Prisoners tomorrow morning. The bold and black font is particularly eye-catching: The Eastern Overlord from the Far East
The report also distributed a photo of Qin Zhiyuan, which was an engagement photo between Qin Zhiyuan and Julie. In the photo, the black-haired Qin Zhiyuan was well-dressed in the uniform of a senior general of the Foreign Legion, and the blonde Julie had a charming face.
happiness.
A very symbolic photo.
A general from the ancient East came to France, served France and at the same time won the favor of French beauties. This is in line with the French's usual romance and sensibility.
But at the same time, it will also attract criticism. Has France fallen to the point where it needs to rely on women to win over people?
In all matters, once it involves the national level, personal feelings are often ignored and sacrificed.
Qin did a good job indeed. He withstood the German Crown Prince's attack and inflicted heavy casualties on the German Crown Prince's troops. Moreover, Qin did not expose his tank troops. Once Qin starts to make a roundabout route, this may become the most important event in this period of time.
Victory. Lyotey had a complex expression.
After the start of the World War, the Germans broke into France with thunderous momentum and occupied a large amount of French land. In order to drive away the Germans, France has changed its coaches many times, from Joffre to Nivelle, and then to Foch who just took office.
, these people actually did not take advantage when facing the Germans. At most, they could maintain an undefeated situation. Even in the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme, which were touted as great victories, the French paid so much
The cost is higher than that of the Germans.
The battle report in Lyotai's hand clearly states that in the past two days, the effective combat results counted by the First Division have exceeded 3,000. Although it does not seem to be many, in contrast, the combat attrition was less than 500.
. It is foreseeable that France will finally usher in a real victory, but it is a pity that the military commander is not a French but a Chinese from the Far East.
Although according to convention, the victory of Fernandez de Nueva will be mainly publicized by the commander of the 32nd Division Bastian Garcia, Liotei knew very well that without Qin, the 32nd Division would definitely defend the defense.
Don't live in Ferenta de Noy.
Qin's victory does not belong to him alone. Our air force boys also performed very well. Without their efforts, Qin's armored forces would have been exposed long ago. Clemon was crouching on his desk writing furiously without raising his head.
Shuo is writing the introduction for tomorrow's newspaper.
The losses of the Air Force are also great. In the past two days, we have lost nearly a hundred fighter planes. Although they also heroically shot down the same number of German fighter planes, it is still heartbreaking. Seeing the combat effectiveness of the troops in Qin Zhiyuan's hands, I am now
He wanted Qin to set up an air force to see if he could replicate the miracle of the Chinese in the army. Lyautey's imagination was running wild.
Yesterday you also said that you should prevent Qin's strength from further expansion. Clemenceau laughed at Lyotey.
In Clemenceau's view, swinging left and right was the preserve of politicians, and as a soldier, Lyotey had to stand firm.
Yes, I still have this view to prevent Qin's strength from further expansion. Looking at the intelligence from Corsica the day before yesterday, Qin accepted another group of American destroyers, this time there were 10, which is the latest
The Weeks-class destroyer has a full load displacement of 1,250 tons, a speed of 35 knots, a 100 mm caliber main gun, a triple 533 caliber torpedo, and a cruising range of 2,500 nautical miles. I don’t remember that our navy has such a powerful destroyer. Lyautey was worried
.
Although Qin Zhiyuan's army is the only and most powerful force in Liotai's hands, Liotai has never really felt at ease with Qin Zhiyuan, because the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and old Renault was too close, and Liotai never really trusted Qin Zhiyuan.
Otay even changed the meeting place between him and Clemenceau to Clemenceau's office.
What does it matter? Those destroyers still fly the flag of the French Navy. Qin has no choice but to stand with us. If it loses the support of France, Qin’s fleet will not even be able to leave the seaport of Trident City.
This is not a threat. Clemenceau has his own judgment.
As a journalist, Clemenceau was no stranger to Qin Zhiyuan's affairs, and he was also very aware of the changes taking place in Corsica. Unlike Lyautey, Clemenceau did not think Qin Zhiyuan was a threat.
Clemenceau knew very well that without the support of a strong country, a modern army that relied heavily on logistics could not be maintained at all. It was precisely because of the weakness of Qin Zhiyuan's motherland that offset Clemenceau's worries about Qin Zhiyuan.
Speaking of Trident City, I wonder what Qin is doing. He is building a lot in Corsica and is said to have spent millions of dollars. At the same time, Qin also renamed Ajaccio the City of Thunder and Bastia.
For Trident City, and to move a large number of families of the Foreign Legion from the Far East to Corsica, I have a statistics here. In the past month, the number of ships arriving in Corsica from the Far East has doubled, and almost
They are all family members of the Foreign Legion, and their number has exceeded 30,000. What does Qin want to do? Does Qin want to become a French citizen? Isn't he planning to return to the Far East after the war? Lyautey is full of ideas.
Before U.S. President Wilson proposed the concept of national autonomy, no one could understand Qin Zhiyuan's approach. Therefore, wanting to become a French citizen became Qin Zhiyuan's only explanation for building Corsica.
Wilson will propose the 14-point principles for peace next year. It is not the time yet because the United States is not powerful enough in Europe. Wilson does not dare to offend the British and French at this time. The British and French have the most colonies in the world. Once
To implement national self-determination, it is foreseeable that a large number of colonies will demand autonomy, which is unacceptable to the British and French. Therefore, it is certain that once Wilson proposes national self-determination, it will definitely arouse strong opposition from the British and French
.
If Qin becomes a French citizen, that would probably be the best news for Ferdinand. Maybe you can give it a try. Clemenceau would like to see it happen.
Compared with the conservative British, France can be regarded as an extremely open country. Although France is not a country composed entirely of immigrants like the United States, the French do not reject immigrants, especially immigrants who can bring help to France.
Although Ferdinand Foch did not express any clear objection to the marriage between Qin Zhiyuan and Julie, it seems that Foch would be happy to see Qin Zhiyuan become a French citizen, because in that case, Julie would not have to follow Qin Zhiyuan away.
A foreign country.
You can let Louis try. Clemenceau is optimistic about the old Renault.
Qin Zhiyuan becomes a French national, which is probably a situation that everyone is happy to see, including the National Government.
