In April 1917, the United States declared war on Germany, and in the same month, the French army launched a spring offensive on the Western Front, and fought with the German army between Reims and Soissons, which lasted a month, but the French army did not make progress after suffering 100,000 casualties!

Also in this month, Guangdong Overseer Lu Tongting recommended his subordinates Chen Bingkun and Tan Haoming to succeed as overseers of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces; Its real meaning is to signal Yanjing to remove Zhu Qinglan, the governor of Guangdong Province, who cannot cooperate with him. Both Li and Duan understood that what he needed was a higher position of power and a larger territory, so on April 10 they issued an order appointing Lu as the envoy of the Liangguang Patrol, and according to his request, Chen Bingkun was appointed as the overseer of Guangdong Province and Tan Haoming was appointed as the overseer of Guangxi Province.

This is the second patrol envoy after Zhang Xun, the Yangtze River patrol envoy. However, Zhang Xun could not control the provinces of the Yangtze River, but Lu Rongting was able to control the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi. From then on, the Ranger became a great title above the Overseers!

At this time, Lu Rongting controlled Liangguang and held 50,000 elite soldiers, and had already become the most powerful warlord. And his target, according to the previous set, was thrown to Yunnan.

At this time, Duan Qirui held a military conference in Yanjing to discuss the issue of declaring war on Germany. Yan Xishan, the overseer of Shanxi, Zhao Wei, the overseer of Henan, Zhang Huaizhi, the overseer of Shandong, and other provincial overseers and capitals participated, and the overseers of the northern and southwestern provinces also sent representatives to participate.

Wang Hengyue, the overseer of Sichuan, appointed Wang Qinglu as a representative to attend the meeting.

Chairman Duan Qirui personally explained that the purpose of convening this meeting was to discuss military system and diplomatic issues. The Overseers elected Deputy Li Chun to speak, and that on diplomatic matters had been negotiated before the meeting, and that no one was opposed to declaring war on Germany, and that the Overseers were going to go to the legations of the Entente countries together to contact each other.

Duan Qirui had already prepared a signature slip with the words "in favor of the prime minister's foreign policy" written on it, and asked the provincial overseers and representatives to sign it. With one province or one military region as one power, a total of 25 powers, all of which were unanimously signed. This method of voting, just like the unanimous vote of the deputies to the National Assembly convened by Yuan Shikai in favor of the monarchy, is a "repeat of the old drama".

Subsequently, Duan Qirui proposed such issues as unifying the military establishment, stipulating the standards for officers, and reducing the salaries of troops. Of course, it was easy to get the Overseers to approve of declaring war on Germany instead of actually sending troops, but asking the Overseers to cut troops and save wages would affect their vital interests, and everyone was unwilling to accept it, and Duan Qirui did not insist on it.

The Overseers met with the Allied ministers, who hosted a banquet.

On May 1, while the Council of State was being held, more than 20 Overseers and their representatives suddenly asked to attend the meeting, which was unprecedented in domestic politics. The Overseers openly spoke at the meeting.

China's military interference in politics has intensified to the point where it is out of control

Everything was the same as Wang Hengyue expected.

Sichuan is in full swing and organizing the implementation of the "Great Southwest Plan" in an orderly manner

However, at this time, something unexpected happened to Wang Hengyue:

Pete is going home!

"You're going back home?" When he heard the news, Wang Hengyue didn't seem to react: "The United States has declared war on Germany, what are you going back to do at this time?" ”

"It was because the United States declared war on Germany that I wanted to go back." Pete looked very sad, "Overseer, no, king, my dearest friend, I really can't leave you. I love this country, and I love Sichuan even more. Here, with my best friend, and you, my boss."

The people around him were also very sad when they heard that Pete was going back to China. Although this American likes to talk big and brag, he always brings joy. On the battlefield, he also showed great bravery, although he did not consider surrender to be a shameful thing.

No one seems to think of him as an American, and in everyone's opinion, he is just a Chinese who speaks badly in Chinese.

"Pete, don't go." Deng Xia, who has worked with Pitt for the longest time and has the best relationship, is really reluctant to let his old partner leave: "Where is it not a war?" In the United States, in China. We're going to have a big fight, stay here, I'm not used to it without you."

Pete's eyes were red: "Deng, you are also my best friend, but if you are in the United States, your country needs you, will you come back?" ”

Deng Xia was silent for a long time, and then nodded slowly.

Yes, when your country needs you and calls yourself, you will go back without looking back!

Wang Hengyue was about to speak, but suddenly froze there.

As if a flash of inspiration, a ridiculous, absurd, and simply unbelievable idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

Crazy, I must be crazy, how could such a ridiculous idea come out?

Is there something wrong with you? Did you really have something wrong with your nerves that you wanted to have such an idea?

No, it is impossible to succeed, there is absolutely no possibility of success! Wang Hengyue told himself repeatedly. But what if it succeeds? What if you do it yourself?

My God! Wang Hengyue actually followed Pete's example and called out to God in his heart. If you succeed, then you are God!

What kind of course will history take a shocking turn? What kind of earth-shattering turn will happen to the world?

But if you really want to do this crazy thing, how long will it take to do it? Decade? Twenty years? Perhaps, a plan that would have been thought of by a madman would never have succeeded.

No, you can't do it, there's no chance of success! Wang Hengyue kept telling himself repeatedly.

But if you don't do it, you'll think about the plan that this madman can only think of for the rest of your life, and you'll regret that you didn't carry it out until you die

"Heng Shuai, what's wrong?" Jiang Baili noticed that Wang Hengyue's expression was strange, and asked softly.

Do! Of course you fuck do it, and if you fail, at most you will waste your efforts, and at most you will waste a lot of manpower, material resources, and energy.

If you can change the course of history in Sichuan, you can change the course of history in China, why can't you change the course of the whole world's history?

Sichuan, Lao Tzu has the final say! China, Lao Tzu has the final say! Worldwide? is a turtle son, sooner or later, Lao Tzu will have the final say!

"Pete!"

"Here!" Pete puffed out his chest.

"You want to return to China, although I am reluctant, but I support you unconditionally!" Wang Hengyue landed on the ground and said loudly: "Appoint, Pete is the [***] major general!" ”

Pete was stunned for a moment, then let out a cheer!

Ding [***] is just a title in Wang Hengyue's sphere of influence, and Pete has also become the first foreign general in Ding [***]!

This honor is huge for Pete!

Wang Hengyue took off the "Medal of Glory and Treasure Star" on his chest and solemnly wore it on Pete's chest.

At this moment, Pete's tears almost burst out of his eyes.

"Medal of the Glory Star"! Pete knew that this was the highest medal of honor bestowed on the meritorious by the Chinese political axe, but now, the Overseers actually awarded it to themselves!

God, everything you do in China is worth it!

Deng Xia also untied the saber on his body: "Pete, give, haven't you always liked my knife?" Give it to you, take it with you, and remember our time together! ”

Pete took it, and the tears finally couldn't help flowing, and he hugged Deng Xia tightly, holding it tightly, and it took a long time to let go.

"Chen Qifeng, give Pete three thousand dollars." Wang Hengyue commanded.

Pete suddenly became happy: "Ah, king, you are finally willing to pay my arrears of wages. ”

Wang Hengyue also smiled: "Yes, you have served me loyally for so many years, and now it's time to repay you." Not only that, but I'm going to have bodyguards for you. ”

"What, bodyguard?" Pete didn't understand the meaning at all.

Wang Hengyue patted him on the shoulder: "Pete, you are my baby, we have been together for so long, I don't want you to be hurt in any way." Black Iron! ”

"Here!" Black Iron stepped forward.

"Pick a few capable people and go back to the United States with Pete."

"Ahh

Wang Hengyue's words made the always cold Black Iron can't help but cry out.

Going to the United States? Going to the U.S. with Pete?

Hell, I haven't even left Sichuan for a step, and now Heng Shuai actually let himself go to the United States? How far is that? I'm afraid it will take several days to go back to Sichuan once, right?

How many days? Maybe it's more than that, ten days, right?

"Go back to the United States with Pete and fight with Pete!" Wang Hengyue accentuated his tone: "He is our friend, to protect his safety, this is your only task!" ”

"Yes!" Hei Tie answered loudly, and then hesitated a little: "When will I come back?" ”

"When will the war end, when will you return!" Wang Hengyue said calmly: "When the time comes, I will give you the command of a main force!" ”

"Yes!" Black Iron is in a better mood.

"Thank you, King!" Pete was a little curious: "But I don't need to be protected. ”

"No, you need, and, moreover, I must stick to my orders!" Wang Hengyue smiled and said: "You have to protect yourself well, it's really not good, you are surrounded by enemies, it doesn't matter if you surrender, anyway, you are good at this set." However, Black Iron must stay by your side, and he is your most trusted friend wherever you go. ”

Although Pete couldn't understand this order, he was still grateful for Wang Hengyue's kindness.

Yu Lei rolled his eyes, and seemed to vaguely understand something.

Pete is leaving, and this American, who has brought so much joy to everyone, is leaving. Go to war for his country, although he always shows less courage.

At this time, Wang Hengyue scolded himself countless times in his heart:

Crazy, I'm a fucking crazy person!

(To be continued)