Chapter 271: Losing control

A car was walking proudly on the road in the French countryside, with a two-star lieutenant general flag flying dazzlingly on the car. It was radiant in the bright sunshine of France in spring. There were two trucks behind the car, full of Chinese soldiers wearing yellow uniforms with guns and live ammunition. Now the entire Western Front knew that these yellow-skinned soldiers were the best fighters. Even the Russians on the Eastern Front were discussing with the headquarters of the Allied Powers to transfer a few Chinese divisions who were scheduled to participate in the battle on the Western Front through the Siberian Railway to join the Eastern Front? Of course, this idea was rejected by the Chinese side, their president. The reason was straightforward. On the Eastern Front, the Chinese divisions fought in different places, but they could not get logistical supplies like the Western Front. They were irresponsible to the soldiers. Moreover, in such a vast area as the Eastern Front, several Chinese divisions could not play a role in the Western Front.

The target of this small convoy is the French town of Chantilly, now the location of the French Army Front Command. There are more and more inspection posts along the way. French sentries wearing Adrian helmets and carrying rifles, looking respectfully at the Chinese general who looked very proud in the back seat of the car. Their passes have already indicated that this is the new chief of staff of the Chinese Expeditionary Force! The former chief of staff is the "Li Rui of Dulimont"! But why does this general look so much like an oriental girl...

This lieutenant general is naturally Lieutenant General Chen Shanhe who came to replace Li Rui. He watched He Sui and Li Rui fight two such big battles that caused such a sensation in the world. He Sui is his elder brother and he was very impressed. Li Rui, the boy who rose up, suddenly overwhelmed him, the original number one strong general, but made him feel uncomfortable! Telegrams of request for battle were sent from him to the General Staff one by one, and Salai sent many telegrams to Yuchen. He was training in China for the second field battle series.

The army was about to drive him crazy! Yuchen finally let go and asked him to take over Li Rui's position. When he received the transfer order, he jumped eight feet high in his headquarters! He didn't go back to his home in Wuhan, and ran to Nanjing like a windy blow to ask for training to set off. He was full of yes and yes, even if Yuchen warned him, he couldn't close his mouth. Even if he was transferred from the commander's position to chief of staff, it did not affect his good mood. Europe, here I come!

The 18th Division and 36th Division arrived in Europe on the same boat with him, all of which were old troops he led. Now there are seven Chinese divisions under the Chinese Expeditionary Force in Europe, the 17th Division, the 19th Division, the 5th Division, the 28th Division, the 29th Division, the 18th Division and the 36th Division he brought, plus the 2nd Division of the Anmeng Army that arrived next month. It is already the power of three armies. In the days to come, he may have to transfer to the position of commander of the group army. No matter what, the power of the seven infantry divisions can already do more in the hands of Chen Shanhe! No matter what, he always does better than that boy Li Rui! He was in May

He arrived in Europe on seven days. In the area where the Expeditionary Force gathered in northeastern France, he only met the Expeditionary Force chief staff and Wang Ting, who had been promoted to commander of the Second Army. They arranged two newly arrived divisions to join the battalion, and the pre-war training was urgently launched. He Sui was no longer there at this time and was called to Chantilly to attend a very important meeting. After knowing that he arrived in France, a telegram was sent over, with a few simple words "Go to Chantilly to attend the meeting, Zhuo." Now he is going to see his elder brother Zhuo Ran! And at such an important meeting, is there another big battle that fell on him? Chen Shanhe even woke up in his dreams these days.

The car was winding all the way and had arrived at the town of Chantilly. This French town is probably the most heavily guarded in France. There were countless checkpoints along the way, and French military police riding motorcycles shuttled and went around. There were observation balloons in the air. The hiking patrol outside the town was densely packed. Chen Shanhe's nose immediately smelled the smell of gunpowder! What large-scale battle was this?

He Sui stood by the road outside the town and was waiting for this good brother who had not met for a long time. He missed him a little after more than a year of war in Europe. After receiving the call, he waited for him here early. Looking at the car painted with the symbols of the Chinese Expeditionary Force in the distance, he was a little excited as if he was as steady as he was a little excited. The car stopped a little while away, and then he saw a figure jumping from above. He jumped and rushed towards him. He was greeting from a distance: "Brother Zhuoran!" Chen Shanhe rushed to He Sui, and said without saying anything. He Sui could only smile bitterly. His brother was still of this temper! After a while, Chen Shanhe let go and gave He Sui a solemn military salute: "Brother Zhuoran, you have lost weight."

The simple greeting made He Sui feel that his brother was deeply concerned about him, and his eyes were a little hot. Looking at Chen Shanhe, the years seemed to leave no trace on his face. It was the energy-filled, eager to try, and picturesque look of the little officer in the Ninth Town. He didn't look like a person who was almost thirty years old. But he changed so much. He patted Chen Shanhe's shoulder: "It's good if you come, it's good if you come. Get in the car and talk."

The two French orderly soldiers following He Sui were busy and open the car door for them. Chen Shanhe whistled: "Foreign orders! Do you want to tip?" As he said that, he actually took out a few golden francs from his pocket. He Sui slapped him: "I have few people, how big a battle is like you? Here, the French headquarters temporarily assigned me a few orderly soldiers, hurry up and put away the money! They are all soldiers, don't look down on others." As he said that, he pulled Chen Shanhe into the car. Before he could sit firmly, Chen Shanhe asked impatiently: "Brother Zhuoran, what big battle is there to fight? My nose is very smart, and I have already smelled the smell!"

He Shui smiled and looked at him, without intending to hide it from him. He originally wanted him to come here to get in touch with this situation as soon as possible. He looked a little cautious and looked at Chen Shanhe and whispered: "Yes, there is another war of unprecedented scale. Last year, it was already confirmed in Chantilly that he would make another breakthrough in the central Western Front, turning the positional war on the Western Front into a mobile war, achieving decisive results, and completely pushing the Germans out of France. The planned preparations are 64 divisions, mainly French troops. However, starting from Shambany at the beginning of the year, this plan was interrupted. Then Verdun attacked the Germans. It turned out that the Germans were fighting the idea of ​​solving problems on the Western Front like us. However, their attack focused on the northeast direction. We resisted the initial fierce offensive of the Germans at Verdun and bought time. But Verdun's battle is still going on for a long time and cruelly..."

Chen Shanhe knew about these situations that Verdun was fighting extremely fiercely now. Both sides were fighting to consume. The number of soldiers on both sides who were casualties every day made people feel heartbroken. Both sides changed hands repeatedly. If the bodies falling down there were not swept away by artillery fire, they should have laid a floor of the battlefield. After the French took over, they knew how much force the Germans had prepared to attack here. It was a miracle that the Chinese could hold on with such a disadvantage at the beginning! Verdun almost exhausted all of France's reserve forces. If there was really an offensive plan and still insisted on it, at least the power that France could provide was insufficient. Is it because of this that the expeditionary force that had just been brought up after the bloody battle? Chen Shanhe was so excited that he couldn't sit still.

"………………………………The Allies still decided to insist on taking offensives on the central front. The first is to share the pressure in Verdun, which is too close to Paris. The second is to think that the Germans also devoted all their strength to Verdun. Now there is only one German army in front of him. They can still concentrate a considerable advantageous force to achieve breakthroughs and achieve huge results. However, after calculations from the French headquarters, the only troops that can be taken out now are 25 British armies, 25 French army, 14 French army. The total strength of only 39 divisions has become the main force of the British expeditionary force. At this time, our seven divisions have increased, which may be the decisive force. So we are ready to fight again...…You are catching up with the time. The big offensive, attack with all strength, is on the Somme."

Chen Shanhe was about to jump up in the car, looking very happy. Seeing his proud look, He Suiban looked at his face and showed his elder brother's face: "No sickness! Don't be so happy when you hear the war. With the firepower level of the European battlefield, every battle is carried out, which represents a large number of casualties! I experienced Saint Melan and Verdun. I know what it is to see my troops suffer heavy casualties! Although we walked onto the battlefield without complaints and entered the battlefield for fighting for the interests of the country and nation, it does not mean that we will enjoy this war! You must distinguish this point!"

Chen Shanhe smiled and nodded: "Brother Zhuoran, I know. The President explained to me in Nanjing. But as a soldier, since he has been on the battlefield, don't think so much. What I have to think about is how to use all means to overwhelm your enemy...Brother Zhuoran, do you think if you want to launch this time, you must be more sure?"

He Sui shook his head slowly: "This front has not had a big battle for two years. The German army has built this place into a fortress. The defense system is complete, and the combat effectiveness of the German army is indeed quite strong. We take our lives up to the top. Even if there is progress, it is difficult to make a breakthrough... To be honest, innovative tactics are needed. Although we have infantry infiltration and attack tactics, it is still far from enough... Tianzi Division..." He stopped talking and just shook his head: "I'm afraid it's still a battle with heavy casualties. Our expeditionary force has encountered tough problems again. But let's see, we will receive the task first and prepare. It is already certain that we will participate in the battle as an independent group army. I will strive to participate in the entire battle as a reserve force. The vitality of the country and the nation is less casualties... What is the situation in the country? What is the deployment situation in the north and the Yangtze River?"

He suddenly changed the topic, and Chen Shanhe also knew that He Sui was really concerned about the domestic situation. He told him as much as he could, what he didn't know very well in addition to the routine General Staff's notice: "......... Both countries sang high in peace tone. But we are not idle, and it is probably the same for the Japanese. Our northern troops have all been arranged. It is said that there are sixteen divisions, and I guess there are more than twenty divisions with the reserve force. We pass military vehicles every day, and they are at night, and the guard is very tight. The troops are transported, materials, and ammunition are transported, and the troops are tightly tight. Part of the focus is on Manchu and Mongolia, and part of them is in Hebei and Shandong.

The staircase equipment is always movable. I keep a close eye on the Japanese Kwantung Army. Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui are also key equipment. Even if the Japanese advance along the Yangtze River, they will not be able to take advantage of it. But after Sima Chunru's analysis, the Japanese probably won't take action yet. They have to wait for a more favorable form, which is likely to be after the end of the European War. But our troops are now so war-ready, it doesn't seem like they have to wait for several years. I think the president always has plans... I hope that after Europe is over, I can catch up with the battle against Japanese Kwant. In that case, it will be enough!"

Looking at Chen Shanhe's pointing fingers, He Sui smiled faintly: "Are there any other ideas within the army? I have also heard some rumors in Europe. Some officers are very envious of Japan's military coup. They believe that soldiers are the goal we should pursue now. When the country is not strong, soldiers need to assume the responsibility of the country..."

Chen Shanhe laughed: "What's wrong with this? Anyway, I don't dislike this thing very much, and I don't want to be a high-ranking official. But we rely on this army to fight a new country. We will rely on this army to gain a world status and clean up those stubborn and unrealized people in the country who are thinking about how to get more benefits all day long? Look at some guys in the parliament, and they hear that they may start a war with Japan, and the factories along their coast will suffer losses......"

He Sui's eyes were cold, and he looked at Chen Shanhe who was talking happily. After a while, Chen Shanhe closed his mouth guiltily under his serious gaze. After a while, He Sui's eyes looked out the window, and the car had entered the town through inspection. The town seemed clean and solemn. There was no one in military uniform in the town. A huge French flag was flying in the middle of the town.

"No disease... we are soldiers. Our guns are used to deal with external enemies. Never fire on our compatriots. No matter what reason, it will not work. I insisted like this, but I don't know how many people I think of. As my brother, I really hope you can stand with me. But I can't force you anything. Brothers can't do it either." He closed his eyes tiredly, and looked a little embarrassed without looking at Chen Shanhe. After a while, he asked softly: "Is she okay?"

She? Chen Shanhe was stunned and thought of the beautiful classmate of Sima Zhan’s fiancée. He left the country in such a hurry that he had not even returned home in Wuhan. How could he think of going to see the girl who might have a little relationship with He Sui! Just when he was having nothing to say, He Sui opened his eyes and said lightly: "It's okay if I don't know, I just ask casually. I don't know where to bury myself in the future... No disease, welcome to Europe, welcome to join this cruelest war for mankind, but never enjoy it."

Li Yuan gently pushed open the door of Yuchen's office. Yuchen looked up at her in surprise. Li Yuan was very rare to come to his office! The girl had passed the exam and was now one of the two head nurses in the Sixth Department of the Army General Hospital. Her work was not very easy. She had to go to the Army General Hospital for half a day every day, and the responsibilities of other domestic and international charitable organizations she bears have made the girl a very busy person. Yuchen has been working hard these days to plan and implement a series of actions, and she has less time to go home. Could it be that my wife came to pursue her husband today? God blessed, I have not had any trouble with her! Yuchen thought about some things. She walked in lightly and said with a smile: "Xiaoyuan, why are you free to see me today? I am working hard to support my family..."

Li Yuan smiled lightly, walked to Yuchen's side, and said softly: "Are you not going to Japan?"

Yuchen was stunned: "The one you said, I have made a statement that I can visit Japan. But I am not happy to entertain such a big devil like me... I have already politely refused. Mr. Wenjue was a plenipotentiary representative to Japan for negotiations. I have nothing to do... Xiaoyuan, I was too busy some time ago and I don't have time to spend more time with you. When I relax a little, I will accompany you out for a walk? You have such a husband, and this is called "no way..."

Seeing her husband still being able to joke with him, although his humor level can be described as clumsy, the girl still felt that her heavy mood was relieved. She shook her head and smiled slightly: "It's not for this, I really wanted to go to Japan to see Miss Nishiyuanji's grave, and want to send her a bouquet of flowers..."

Akiko Nishienji? Yuchen's mind was flashed with this name, and then the girl's face came. American newspapers had published the escape story of Nishienji. He also knew how Nishienji Akiko protected her grandfather's death in the end. But what he noticed was nothing but the survival of Nishienji. And he was still thinking about how to use the alive Nishienji Temple to finally clean up the situation. He didn't think much about anything else, and he vaguely remembered that the girl looked at him with admiration! But who told her to die in Japan at that time, although it was a pity, there was no way. But why did Xiaoyuan suddenly mention this?

The girl said softly: "I have been dating Miss Nishiyuanji for a few days. Although she didn't say anything, I know her mood... She also told me that her goal for the rest of her life was probably to keep the peace between China and Japan for someone. She finally did it. But...... In this world where men are in power, there may no one will remember the mood of Miss Nishiyuanji, but I remember it and empathize it. Because I once had the same mood as her..."

Yuchen stood up and surrounded her wife. Looking at her serious expression, she suddenly felt a little heartbroken. It was not for Akiko Nishienji, but for Li Yuan. She followed her, and she did not have many days to be happy and she did not enjoy much warmth of the family. Isn’t the Xiyuanji she mentioned that she was the one who had been unrequited to herself before? This intrigue world may not be suitable for these simple and kind girls to survive. Li Yuan has her own protection and is ready to protect her for the rest of her life. But Akiko Nishienji did not. At this time, Yuchen seriously remembered this beautiful girl with blue eyes and east face.

“………Can you ask the people from the Embassy in Japan to send a bouquet of flowers to Miss Nishimoji on that day of every year?”

The answer is of course yes. The girl said goodbye to her husband with a slightly red eyes. The thick stack of documents on her husband's desk shows how busy he is. It's better not to disturb him too much. He is the only one in his own world, and his world is the entire country.

"…………I know I'm saying childish words, but can I really be as safeguarded by Miss Nishiyuan Temple, so there will be no war between China and Japan? There are too many people dead in this world...…………” The girl left this sentence and said goodbye and walked out, leaving Yuchen standing there quietly. Then she firmly pressed the call ring.

Of course, this is a childish thing. In my plan, there is no room for peace with Japan, at least for now. War and politics are always something that will make women go away.

One of the most mysterious and powerful figures in the Republic of China, Colonel Hui Yingci hurriedly walked into Yuchen's office. What awaited him was Yuchen's decisive order: "The second step of Ban Chao's plan can be implemented! After the signing of the peace agreement, it is the best time for formal action! I can only allow success, not failure!"

"But unilateral actions will ensure that the Japanese government loses control? It seems that their leaders are also very rational...... The first half of Ban Chao's plan goes smoothly, can success be ensured later?" Hui Yingci said calmly, not too concerned about Yuchen's opinion on his question. This is the role he wants to play. He is loyal and capable but also has a certain mind. But the performance of this mind should not exceed the level that the boss feels uncontrollable. Sometimes such rhetorical questions are very helpful.
Chapter completed!