Expedition to Europe

At the end of May, a French army stationed near Fort Miron arrived in Fer-en-Tadnoy, and the 1st and 32nd Divisions immediately handed over defense to the newly arrived French division.

Because of the disastrous defeat of Crown Prince William, the Germans temporarily lost their offensive capabilities in this area, and the 1st and 32nd Divisions could safely return to Paris to rest.

Their bases were not together. The 1st Division was still in the Bois de Boulogne, and the 32nd Division was in Torigny-sur-Marne, east of Paris, just guarding Paris from the east and west.

Knowing that the 1st and 32nd Divisions were finally returning to Paris, the Paris City Government prepared a grand welcome ceremony, and the citizens of Paris spontaneously took to the streets to welcome these two heroic troops.

Yes, it was the heroic troops, which was the "honorary title" awarded to these two troops by the French government and the opposition, because they won the most significant victory for France since entering the World War.

Qin Zhiyuan did not attend such occasions. Pierre was ordered to attend the welcome ceremony on behalf of the 1st Division. The armored forces of the 1st Division also went with Pierre to accept the cheers of the Paris citizens.

This looks more harmonious. At least the representatives of the two troops are French, which will make it easier for Parisians to accept.

The tank troops must participate anyway. Since the Battle of Tadnois, all generals have fully realized the role of tank troops. This new weapon that some people were unwilling to accept a month ago has become a hot commodity. It is said that Lyautey's office is crowded with people every day, all of whom are the commanders of various troops who want to obtain tanks.

There will definitely be tanks, and these military commanders will definitely get what they want, but their supply priority will be put at the back. The most important thing at present is to restore the combat effectiveness of the tank troops of the First Division.

In Qin Zhiyuan's post-war report, the tank troops of the First Division lost more than half in the battle. If they cannot be replenished in time, they will lose most of their combat effectiveness.

This is absolutely not possible. Lyautey still hopes that this unit will make more contributions, so he made a big move and gave priority to replenishing 150 tanks for the tank troops of the First Division. At the same time, the 40 self-propelled artillery that performed well in the defense of Fer-en-Tadnois were also replenished.

This batch of tanks and self-propelled artillery has been equipped with new engines, which are faster and have longer endurance. The caliber of the self-propelled artillery has also been changed to 155 mm. Compared with 194 mm, the power of the 155 mm caliber artillery has not decreased much, but the hit rate is more accurate.

As for the range, the 10-kilometer range of the 194 mm artillery is not necessarily very useful. After all, this is a self-propelled artillery, which is mobile and flexible. Reducing weight and increasing mobility are the most important.

These weapons have now arrived at the camp of the First Division in the Bois de Boulogne and have been handed over to the garrison of the First Division.

Crown Prince William also returned to the Bois de Boulogne with Qin Zhiyuan.

As the crown prince, William can refuse to participate in any activities he does not want to participate in, and the French cannot force him. But Fritz Rosenberg and Count von Schulenberg are not so lucky. They must go to the Paris City Hall as a background board and once again become props for the French to show their military exploits.

"Qin, I heard that your orphanage is here. Can I go and see it?" In the Mercedes-Benz car, Crown Prince William asked Qin Zhiyuan.

This car was originally the car of Crown Prince William. It was seized by the First Division in Tadenois, and then became one of Qin Zhiyuan's collections. Qin Zhiyuan plans to collect this car in the Black Swan Castle as part of his current huge collection.

Qin Zhiyuan has collected many cultural relics lost in the Qing Dynasty, most of which were sent back to the Republic of China by Hu Weide. Now only a small part of the museum here is used to decorate the facade.

The museum displays more Western cultural relics. Qin Zhiyuan's attitude towards cultural relics has always been that cultural relics are only cultural relics in their place of origin. If they are separated from the local culture, they can only be regarded as handicrafts and have no value. Therefore, this car of Crown Prince William will also be displayed as an exhibit in the museum in the Bois de Boulogne.

Of course, Qin Zhiyuan also gave Crown Prince William a Renault car in return. Crown Prince William can do whatever he wants with it, so that Qin Zhiyuan can take this car out and make money from those visitors openly.

Qin Zhiyuan's museum is a private museum, and there is no such thing as free admission to such museums. Of course, the ticket price is not expensive, only one franc per person, and it is free for children.

"Of course, if you want. There are two orphanages here. There are now six in Paris and seventeen in France. These orphanages mainly adopt children under the age of ten. When they complete the treatment and epidemic prevention projects here, they will be sent to Corsica, where they will receive systematic education." Qin Zhiyuan brought out a tray.

"Corsica? I heard that it is hell." Crown Prince William heard it from hearsay.

As a general on the Allied side, Qin Zhiyuan's reputation in Germany is now mixed. On the one hand, he adopts a large number of orphans, takes on things that the government has forgotten, and shows his fraternity and kindness; on the other hand, when facing the rebellious Corsicans, Qin Zhiyuan can also raise the butcher knife without hesitation, killing people and fully showing his cruelty and bloodthirstiness.

Perhaps only such contradictions can make a living person. In Germany, there are many people who share the same idea as Crown Prince Wilhelm and want to talk to Qin Zhiyuan.

"It's not hell. I suggest you go and see it at the right time. Those children will live better there. At least there is no discrimination and no harm." Qin Zhiyuan didn't mind Crown Prince William appearing in front of those German orphans.

Although Crown Prince William was the candidate for the next emperor of the Germans, he did not appear when these children needed him the most. It was Qin Zhiyuan who saved them when they needed help the most. I believe that every child who knows how to be grateful will not betray Qin Zhiyuan.

Just like the name between Qin Zhiyuan and the children, Qin Zhiyuan and them are as close as father and son.

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"Even if I am the crown prince, I am also a prisoner of war. I am afraid Raymond will not let me go." Crown Prince William was a little disappointed.

Due to his identity, the French can give Crown Prince William the greatest freedom, but this does not mean that Crown Prince William can do whatever he wants. The scope of Crown Prince William's activities must be within the control of the French, even in Qin Zhiyuan.

Although Qin Zhiyuan is a French Foreign Legion general, and the Foreign Legion is loyal to the French government, the First Division's control area is not necessarily the French government's control area. Although Crown Prince William has a high degree of freedom, he may not be able to leave the French mainland.

"What does it matter? Corsica is also French territory now, and it is not against the rules for you to go there." Qin Zhiyuan said casually.

"Really? I'm afraid not." Crown Prince William smiled with ulterior motives.

Not necessarily?

Interesting!