Expedition to Europe

"Join French nationality? Why?" Qin Zhiyuan asked Bastien in surprise.

In the joint command of Fer-Antoine de Noire, Bastien had just asked Qin Zhiyuan the same question.

"Why not? Qin, you have all the factors. If you join French nationality, you will receive all the support of France. Think about it, you have the advice of the French commander-in-chief, the full support of the Renault Group, and you have endless human resources. As long as you are willing, you will definitely get the rank of marshal, and you can even run for the president of France." Bastien was more surprised than Qin Zhiyuan.

From Qin Zhiyuan's perspective, in everyone's opinion, joining French nationality is much better than returning to the poor and backward motherland in the Far East. Not to mention that France will provide Qin Zhiyuan with a bigger stage and help Qin Zhiyuan reach a higher level. Even if Qin Zhiyuan wants to give back to the motherland, Qin Zhiyuan, who is the president of France, is obviously more powerful than Qin Zhiyuan, who is the general of the Foreign Legion.

"Bastien, I'm afraid you've made a mistake. I'm Chinese, a Chinese with a 5,000-year history of civilization. I'm very proud of my identity." Qin Zhiyuan refused.

To be honest, there was a moment when Qin Zhiyuan was really tempted. If he joins French nationality, Qin Zhiyuan's identity issue will no longer be an obstacle. With Qin Zhiyuan's familiarity with the direction of the world, Qin Zhiyuan may really become the first yellow-skinned president of France. If France can maintain its technological advantages, coupled with human support from the Far East, maybe the world in the future will not have anything to do with the United States, but France will unify the world...

This is just a thought, Qin Zhiyuan immediately overturned this temptation in his mind. As a Chinese, if he can't personally participate in the process of the motherland's rejuvenation, then what is the meaning of Qin Zhiyuan's life? Purely for glory and wealth, Qin Zhiyuan now has the objective conditions. Only by setting a lofty goal and realizing it personally can life find the value of existence.

"I don't object to your country having a long history, but at the same time you have to consider that if you can become the president of France, you can give your country much more than a general of the Foreign Legion." Given the relationship between Bastien and Qin Zhiyuan, Bastien didn't need to set an ambush.

Bastien said it with certainty, as if Qin Zhiyuan could become the president of France tomorrow. This is of course impossible at present, but if you look at it in the long run, when Qin Zhiyuan is fifty years old, it is almost certain.

For now, if Qin Zhiyuan joins French nationality, Qin Zhiyuan will gain greater power. If Qin Zhiyuan can win the Battle of Fer-en-Tadnois, Qin Zhiyuan may even be able to gain command of the French army on the Eastern Front, just like Nivelle, rising rapidly like a comet.

Of course, if Qin Zhiyuan insisted on refusing, then most of the honor of winning the Battle of Fer-en-Tadernois would go to Bastien. Bastien didn't mind Qin Zhiyuan stealing his limelight. To be fair, Bastien thought he couldn't beat Qin Zhiyuan in fighting, and he was willing to admit defeat.

"Bastien, thank you for your kindness. I don't want to give up my nationality, at least not yet." Qin Zhiyuan stopped the topic.

It was just "stop", not "terminate", because Qin Zhiyuan knew very well that even if Qin Zhiyuan would not join the French nationality, Qin Zhiyuan had to refuse in a more tactful way, otherwise, it might destroy the good relationship and tacit understanding between Qin Zhiyuan and the French military.

"General, kite reported that during the close reconnaissance just now, kite was ambushed by the Germans, and two teams lost contact." Pierre looked solemn.

"Kite" is the synonym Qin Zhiyuan set for the scouts, and the opposite is "pagoda", which is the synonym of Chen Kangjian's armored forces. Qin Zhiyuan had watched "Lin Hai Xue Yuan" and was impressed by the line "The pagoda suppresses the river monster". Now, Qin Zhiyuan hopes that Chen Kangjian's armored forces can suppress the river monster of Crown Prince William's Corps like the "pagoda".

"Order the kite to reel in the line and continue reconnaissance in the third area." Qin Zhiyuan responded calmly.

In war, there must be winners and losers. If the Germans just passively take the beating without any defense, then Crown Prince William, Fritz Rosenberg, and Count von Schulenberg will be too unworthy of their reputation. Qin Zhiyuan does not underestimate anyone. Since these famous generals of the time can become famous generals, they naturally have their own unique features. If you underestimate their tactical qualities because of their rigid thinking, Qin Zhiyuan will definitely regret it.

In fact, Qin Zhiyuan is a little regretful now. The two teams of scouts are 16 people. Although he knows that it is inevitable, Qin Zhiyuan still does not want these sparks to suffer greater losses. "Closing the line" means to stop approaching harassment, and the "third area" is the position of Crown Prince William's reserve troops. Qin Zhiyuan does not believe that Crown Prince William will set up ambushes outside all the camps. If so, I am afraid that the German army will not be able to guarantee tomorrow's combat effectiveness.

"Where has the pagoda been bypassed?" Qin Zhiyuan is concerned about whether the net can be closed smoothly.

Qin Zhiyuan is very ambitious. When all six divisions of Crown Prince William came out of Reims, Qin Zhiyuan ordered Chen Kangjian to start bypassing, and the direction of the bypass was 20 kilometers between Reims and Ferentard Nova. There is the retreat route of Crown Prince William's corps. If Chen Kangjian's armored forces bypass and are in place, Qin Zhiyuan will launch an attack, using less than 40,000 troops to try to destroy Crown Prince William's 100,000 troops.

No, there are still 90,000 people under Crown Prince William, and Qin Zhiyuan has completed one-tenth of the task.

"Bastien, prepare for the attack. I will need your help when the time comes." Qin Zhiyuan gave Bastien an order.

When the First Division of the Foreign Legion and the 32nd Division of the French Army were leading the task, Foch had already clarified the combat sequence. Qin Zhiyuan was the leader, and Bastien's troops had to cooperate with Qin Zhiyuan's troops in combat.

Bastien had no objection to Foch's arrangement. Even if the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and Bastien was not considered, just comparing the strength of the First Division of the Foreign Legion and the 32nd Division of the French Army, the First Division of the Foreign Legion should be in a dominant position.

And Bastien was one of the few people who did not oppose Qin Zhiyuan's leadership at this time.

"Okay, I'll go right away, Qin, consider my suggestion. I think that is the most appropriate approach for you, your country, and France." Bastien did not forget to remind Qin Zhiyuan before leaving.

"Okay, I will." Qin Zhiyuan's attitude was perfunctory.

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Bastian shook his head helplessly and left.

"Qin, I also think Bastian's suggestion is good." Pierre took the initiative to express his opinion.

"My dear knight, I think you should be consistent with me on this issue." Qin Zhiyuan insisted.

"Of course, I will definitely be consistent with you. It is precisely because I am consistent with you that I will give you such advice." Pierre is not afraid of Qin Zhiyuan.

Although Pierre is Qin Zhiyuan's personal knight, Qin Zhiyuan is also Pierre's brother-in-law. Pierre can still maintain sufficient independence in front of Qin Zhiyuan. At least Pierre can make his own suggestions when he thinks it is appropriate.