Expedition to Europe

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After talking with Qin Zhiyuan, the two French soldiers involved were handed over to Thomson, the Sheriff of Capi, that night.

Qin Zhiyuan had no jurisdiction over this matter, so Nivelle could not hand the people over to Qin Zhiyuan. Handing them over to Thomson was an indirect admission of defeat by Nivelle, which was equivalent to making an enemy of Qin Zhiyuan.

If possible, Nivelle would never want to do this.

In just three days, Nivelle tried through different channels, but in the end he was helpless. Nivelle's influence is currently limited to the military. For the privately run news publishing industry, Nivelle's influence can be ignored.

What is the most important thing for businessmen?

Profits!

Hyping up the scandal in the Verdun area can increase newspaper sales and win the favor of the boss. At the same time, Qin Zhiyuan also has benefits to offer, and the reporters have no reason to refuse. Nivelle also tried to bribe the reporters with money, but it didn't work. Qin Zhiyuan's military rank was not as good as Nivelle's now. If they were to compare wealth, Qin Zhiyuan could beat Nivelle by ten streets.

Qin Zhiyuan could easily grab a handful of gems, which could match Nivelle's fighting for most of his life.

With the blessings of the reporters and the respect of Thomson and Andre, Qin Zhiyuan led his team back to Capi.

From then on, Qin Zhiyuan's nickname was added with another one: "The Guardian of Capi".

The next day after returning to Capi, Foch summoned him.

Perhaps Qin Zhiyuan's performance had won Foch's recognition. Qin Zhiyuan actually got a chair to sit in Foch's office this time, which really made Qin Zhiyuan a little flattered.

"You did a good job." Foch praised.

"Thank you, it's because I have your support." Qin Zhiyuan praised.

If it weren't for Foch, this would not be so easy. Although Foch didn't speak, no one dared to ignore him.

"No need to be modest. I have been supporting Pierre for decades, and he is only a colonel." Foch sighed.

"Pierre is a good man, and he has a bright future." Qin Zhiyuan flattered his brother-in-law.

"You don't need to tell me this. I know he is good, but he is just good." Foch sighed.

There is still a big gap between good and excellent, and Foch did not hide this. However, it is not clear which one is better between "good and excellent". If you are just good, although your achievements will not be too high, you will not become the target of public criticism. If you perform well, it is possible that Foch will not protect Pierre for a lifetime. Maybe one day, if he is not careful, even if he is not shot like Pétain, he will be shot in the knee like Nivelle.

Of course, if Pierre is lucky enough and can go further on the basis of Foch, it is not something that can be achieved by "excellence", but "excellence" is needed.

"In fact, I think this is good. It is not bad to live a peaceful life. What you should worry about now is not Pierre, but yourself." Qin Zhiyuan teased.

"What do I need to worry about? The current situation is not suitable for attacking. There will be no war before March next year. I can take a vacation now." Foch was not fooled.

"You may not be able to take a vacation. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Even if you don't want to fight, someone will force you to fight." Qin Zhiyuan understands the cruelty of power struggles. Although Foch will not be imprisoned even if he cannot become the commander-in-chief, Qin Zhiyuan still hopes that he can have greater help.

"You will help Dad, right?" Ms. Julie, an active-duty soldier, is qualified to attend the trial and holds Qin Zhiyuan's hand affectionately.

"Hmm, can you not show your affection in front of me?" Foch was very unhappy. Even though he knew that things were irreversible, Foch still couldn't bear to see his beloved baby being intimate with others.

"Dad..." Julie's melodious protest was really heart-wrenching and touching.

"Of course, I will." Qin Zhiyuan was firm.

Julie smiled, and everything was self-evident.

"So, what do you think I should do?" Foch really regarded Qin Zhiyuan as his own and asked for Qin Zhiyuan's opinion.

"Since Joffre is about to leave, there is no doubt that you should take action now. Whether you want to take the position of commander-in-chief or not, you should express your attitude. The one who has the say in the position of commander-in-chief is not Raymond (French President) or Briand (French Prime Minister), but the British." Qin Zhiyuan analyzed carefully.

France has mobilized all its war potential, while Britain still has spare strength. The British are becoming more and more important on the Western Front. The British have enough say in the position of commander-in-chief of the French army on the Western Front. If the commander-in-chief is not approved by the British, then the British commander General Haig only needs to say "difficult to coordinate" to bring disaster to France.

The Western Front is too close to Paris, so close that after the Germans broke through Verdun, they only need to step on the accelerator to drive the car directly to the city of Paris.

"The British? They are indeed important. But in this matter, the British will not play any role. This is French territory, and the British have nothing to do with it." Foch acknowledged the importance of the British, but did not fully realize it.

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"Don't think so. If you think so, you might as well admit defeat now." Qin Zhiyuan emphasized.

"Admit defeat? Don't even think about it! I won't admit defeat before I kill all the Germans." Foch refused to admit his age.

Foch was the one who hated the Germans the most in France. After the end of World War I, Foch advocated the dismemberment of Germany, not giving them any chance to make a comeback, and at the same time achieving French continental hegemony. Under the protests of the Americans and the British, the tiger Clemenceau, then the French Prime Minister, gave up the demand to dismember Germany, leaving the Germans a chance to breathe. For this reason, Foch scolded Clemenceau, who was called the "Father of Victory", and called his compromise a betrayal and surrender.

Because of this, Foch called the "Versailles Treaty" signed at the "Paris Peace Conference" a "Twenty-Year Armistice Agreement". Unfortunately, Foch was right.

"I'm not asking you to surrender to the Germans, but to Nivelle or Pétain." Qin Zhiyuan added fuel to the fire.

"Nivelle? That butcher? Don't even think about it! Pétain is even more impossible. He is a softie. I would rather retire than surrender to them." Foch was furious.

Foch got it right again. At the beginning of World War II, Pétain, then French Prime Minister, surrendered to the Germans and established the Vichy government to serve the Germans. After the war, Pétain was sentenced to death by the Allies, which was later changed to life imprisonment.

"Okay, okay, you can retire, so what about us? What about your subordinates? What about your allies?" Qin Zhiyuan brought out Nivelle's trick and persuaded Foch with the interests of the majority.

"..." Foch glared at Qin Zhiyuan.

"..." Qin Zhiyuan was speechless.

"So what do you say we should do?" Foch gave in.

"Go to Paris, or Bordeaux, do some activities, and contact the British. If necessary, I can provide financial support." Qin Zhiyuan can only show money, except for wisdom.

This is enough!