Under the double blow of artillery and machine guns, the Germans finally stopped charging, leaving about 1,000 corpses in front of the position.
Compared with the losses of the Germans, the price paid by the French and Chinese soldiers was negligible. Only a dozen people were killed and dozens were injured. Among them, one Chinese soldier was killed and 12 were injured.
This was the first time that Chinese soldiers engaged in trench warfare. Because their shooting postures were not skilled enough or they were too selfless during the battle, Chinese soldiers often stood up and fired regardless of the danger, which resulted in so many casualties.
Although the casualties of more than a dozen people are not many, considering that the base number of Chinese soldiers is only 180, the casualty ratio is already quite large. Including the hand-to-hand combat in the morning, the Chinese soldiers have been killed in total 5 people and 25 injured, and the casualty ratio is close to 100%.
twenty.
Fortunately, most of the injuries were minor injuries. Only one was shot in the chest, and one had his hand broken in a hand-to-hand fight, which was more serious. The rest were minor injuries and could continue to fight with a simple bandage.
Even so, Qin Zhiyuan still did not dare to be careless. He called Qin Zhisheng, Liu Zizheng, Chen Kangjian, Ge Lifu and others to hold a short meeting, asking them to comfort the Chinese soldiers separately, encourage morale, and inspire fighting spirit. At the same time, they also summarized experiences and lessons, and organized everyone to learn.
, to improve the combat capabilities of the troops.
Qin Zhiyuan already had a plan for the establishment of the Chinese regiment. Referring to the British and French armies and the foreign corps at this time, Qin Zhiyuan's Chinese regiment had three companies. Liu Zizheng, Chen Kangjian and Ge Lifu were each responsible for one, and Qin Zhisheng was responsible for logistics.
Mao Shiba was responsible for the rescue. As for Zheng Dali, he was a natural artilleryman, while Hu Tingfeng was a natural scout.
Among the people Qin Zhiyuan was familiar with, the ones who could not find a place to relocate were Gao Hongshi and Huang Fugui. After some consideration, Qin Zhiyuan kept Gao Hongshi as his adjutant, and then assigned Huang Fugui, the former translator, to be in charge of external relations.
In this way, although the Chinese group is not full of members, the framework is already full. When people join, they only need to fill in the gaps.
After the distribution, the Chinese regiment has three infantry companies of 50 people and a logistics company of 180 people. After Zheng Dali's persistence, the artillery company also has more than 20 people. Of course, they don't have artillery now.
Can be used as a grenadier.
Mr. Qin, are we now officers? Chen Kangjian touched the traditional three-stripe captain's badge on his chest, a little unbelievable.
That's right, let's make do with it for now. After a while, we will start to make uniform uniforms, and then we will also make unified legion and rank signs. Only then will we be considered serious officers of the Sixth Infantry Regiment. With
Qin Zhiyuan, who has five yellow and white stripes, is a little absent-minded. He is thinking about the legion logo and military rank logo.
The French Foreign Legion has its own regimental logo, which is an exploding cannonball. Each subordinate infantry regiment can also have its own regimental logo, but it must be designed based on the legion logo.
Hey, Mr. Qin, what do these three strips of cloth mean? Chen Kangjian touched Huang Bu Laji's three strips of cloth nonchalantly, asking for a hundred thousand why.
Captain Qin Zhiyuan sat on a shell box, holding a small notebook and writing and drawing. He drew military uniforms and regimental emblems.
Master Qin Chen Kangjian wanted to ask again, but was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Sir, General Foch wants to speak to you. He is waiting for you. Charles stood at attention and saluted in a standard posture.
Okay, I'll go right away. Qin Zhiyuan casually returned the military salute, then put the small notebook into the cross-body document bag. After thinking about it, he casually hung the document bag around Gao Hongshi's neck next to him, and then followed Charles.
go.
After Chen Kangjian waited for Qin Zhiyuan and the others to leave, he couldn't help but imitate Charles's posture of standing at attention and saluting just now. For Chen Kangjian, although he is already a captain, he still has a long way to go to become a real soldier.
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Hello, this is Colonel Qin Zhiyuan of the Sixth Infantry Regiment of the Foreign Legion. Qin Zhiyuan picked up the microphone and announced his name.
After these few days of contact with the French, Qin Zhiyuan discovered that it didn't matter whether he put his first name or last name in front. As long as the French heard the word Qin, they would naturally call him cha.
In this case, Qin Zhiyuan stopped being deliberate and just let it be.
Hello Mr. Colonel, please wait a moment. A gentle female voice came from the other end of the phone.
Qin Zhiyuan knew that this was the operator or secretary next to Foch. Even though Foch took the initiative to call, Qin Zhiyuan would not be arrogant enough to think that he had the qualifications to make Foch wait.
Qin, hello, this is Foch. A slightly deep baritone voice came from the other end of the phone.
Salute to you, General Foch. Even though he was separated by a phone line, Qin Zhiyuan still knocked his heels and kicked the ground with his heels, trying to make Foch feel his respect.
Hello, colonel. It sounded like Foch felt Qin Zhiyuan's respect, and his voice raised slightly: Here, I formally inform you that your 6th Infantry Regiment is now under the command of General Michelet of the 10th Group Army, and you must lead it
Your troops hold on to your defensive line. There is a French army approaching you. Before this army arrives, you must hold your position and not let it be handed over to anyone. Do you understand it is anyone?
The word "anyone" has a rich meaning. Thinking of the British reinforcements that Bastian handed over when he withdrew, Qin Zhiyuan understood the meaning of this sentence.
Yes, General, I understand my mission, to ensure the safety of the position and hand it over until the French reinforcements arrive. Before that, no one will get the position. Qin Zhiyuan gave a sonorous answer.
Very good, Mr. Colonel, if your mission is completed, you may set a record, the fastest to become a general. Of course, your deeds of continuously rescuing 135 soldiers in the rear have been recorded, so you can
What is certain is that you have a deserved medal. If you complete this mission, I can promise you that you will get a second one, and a very heavy one. In order to ensure that Qin Zhiyuan can be loyal to the death, Foch
It can be considered that he has spent enough money, not only promising a future as a general, but also promising the honor of two medals.
Yes, the general promised to complete the mission. Qin Zhiyuan thought for a while and added the slogan of the Foreign Legion: Courage and Discipline
Very good, colonel. I'm looking forward to your performance. After this battle is completed, I will wait for you in Amin with General Michelet. I will personally award you with the decoration when the time comes. Foch was so satisfied that his voice
They all feel a little more cheerful.
Ferdinand Foch, the current commander-in-chief of Army Group North, is a very lucky guy. Before the war started, Foch had just been promoted from commander of the 13th Division to commander of the Second Army, and then successively served as commander of the Ninth Army.
Commander of Army Group North, Chief of General Staff of the French Army, Advisor to the British-French Allied Forces, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces of the Allied Powers, etc. After the war, he was awarded the title of Marshal by France, Britain, and Poland at the same time.