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Ever since Petain presided over the Battle of Verdun, the French troops were rotated.

In general, about a quarter of the time is spent fighting, a quarter of the time is spent on vacation, a quarter of the time is spent preparing for war, and the last quarter is spent on other trivial matters.

The 1st Brigade is clearly out of the norm, they have been in Kapi since September, maybe not all the time, but they are also on the front line, which is not routine. Not to mention the fact that it was Christmas time, and the French, British, Germans, and even Russians had stopped their offensive and were ready for a relatively light holiday, while the 1st Brigade was still on combat duty, which was too harsh.

The next day was calm, the sun was shining with snow, the pine trees were covered with ice crystals, the earth was covered in silver, and the sky was cloudless.

It was really good weather.

As if infected by the sunny weather, the French newspapers were reporting on the upcoming Christmas holidays, as well as news of promotions in stores, or lace news from some aristocracy, and there was no report about Verdun at all.

It's like nothing happened yesterday at all.

This gave Qin Zhiyuan a new understanding of press freedom in the West, although he had heard of it for a long time.

Qin Zhiyuan didn't mind the news control, he had already gotten what he wanted, and now he was leading the troops back to Paris.

Yes, Paris, with the approval of the City of Paris, the 1st Brigade can build a new camp in the Bois de Boulogne, next to the Château de la Black Swan.

In another time and place, this is the city of Paris, but where every inch of land is at a premium, now there is an endless forest.

"Qin, you've done such a beautiful job! You may not know that just this morning, more than a dozen MPs submitted a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Briand to Parliament on the grounds that he had appointed a commander-in-chief who almost caused infighting, and although this motion of no confidence did not pass, it was at least a good start, as long as he worked harder, Briand would be out of luck, and then Niviler would be finished. Pierre was so excited that he kept talking to himself in the car.

"Pierre, can you let me sleep for a while, I'm dying of sleep......" Qin Zhiyuan complained with his eyes closed.

Last night, Qin Zhiyuan barely slept and kept answering the phone.

Foch called to ask for the specific reason, Qin Zhiyuan made a brief report to Foch, although Foch did not say no, Qin Zhiyuan still heard the ease in Foch's tone.

Old Renault called to test whether this matter would have a follow-up impact on Qin Zhiyuan, and it was estimated that he wanted to assess the risk of cooperation with Qin Zhiyuan in the future. Qin Zhiyuan made a guarantee to the old Renault and stabilized the old Renault's uneasy heart.

Julie called to ask for a phone porridge, Qin Zhiyuan didn't dare to talk more, hung up the phone after saying a few words, and the two agreed to see each other in Paris, and then they would complain again.

Both García called, and Bastian was implicated by Foch and assigned to the War Department to manage the files, and it is estimated that he will have business dealings with Manking in the future. Bruno is on the rise, not only promoted to a major general, but also transferred to Paris to be responsible for the logistics of the Northern Army, which is a fat gap, Bruno is like a mouse falling into a honeypot.

Huang Fugui called and asked about the next direction of work, Qin Zhiyuan was concise and to the point, and everything was as usual.

Hu Weide called without complaints, and externally advised Qin Zhiyuan to maintain a good relationship with the military, and to be exquisite in all aspects in order to continue to reap benefits. Qin Zhiyuan does not approve of this, the middle-of-the-road style of the Oriental is not necessarily easy to use in the West, Qin Zhiyuan has been labeled as Foch, and it is not so easy to change the court. Even if Qin Zhiyuan chooses to take refuge in Nivel, Niweiler may not necessarily accept it.

Even Auerbach called, in which he encouraged Qin Zhiyuan and stated on behalf of Benedict XV that if Qin Zhiyuan was unwilling to remain in the Foreign Legion, Benedict XV could accept Qin Zhiyuan into the Papal States and become the new Grand Cross Knight of the Knights Hospitaller. Qin Zhiyuan is not very interested in this, through the dispute between the commander-in-chief of the French army, Qin Zhiyuan has already seen the decline of the Pope in the secular state, if Qin Zhiyuan and the Pope get too close, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the French government, and Qin Zhiyuan will be difficult in France.

Of course, if Foch comes to power, Qin Zhiyuan will have no problem taking over the award of Benedict XV. Foch himself was a Catholic, a lay member of the Church, and a brother who was a Jesuit priest. Coupled with the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and Julie, Foch will not wear small shoes for Qin Zhiyuan.

Unconsciously, Qin Zhiyuan already had a certain foundation, and around him, there was also a group of powerful people.

Qin Zhiyuan can now be sure that his phone is not monitored, Qin Zhiyuan uses a secret military line, and if he dares to listen to such calls, whoever he is, will be prosecuted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for treason.

"Isn't it a matter of pride that you did a great thing, that you killed that butcher in Manguin, and that you forced Nivelle to go to Bordeaux last night and explain to the president in person?" Pierre's excitement was as if it were his handiwork.

"There's nothing to be proud of, unless we get Nivile out of power, we won't be able to sleep well." Qin Zhiyuan disagreed.

The Chinese have always been fighting to the death, how do you say that? Where there is life, there is hope. In Qin Zhiyuan's view, as long as Nivelle still has the hope of making a comeback, it is not complete. What's more, Niveler's position is still quite secure, and it is not a success at all.

"Qin, please, get that butcher from Neville, I know, you must have a way. Hurry up and find a way, or I'll sue Julie and say that you hooked up with Micha ......" Pierre didn't hesitate.

"Pierre Foch!" Mischa sat in the co-pilot, and when he heard Pierre's words, he was immediately inexplicably ashamed.

When Misha called Pierre or Qin Zhiyuan, he had always been a nickname, but now he actually shouted it with his first name and surname, which shows the degree of anger.

"Uh...... I beg your pardon, Misha, I didn't mean that. Pierre was dumbfounded.

Pierre is pursuing Mischa and although there is no progress, Pierre is feeling good. Now, huh......

"Please don't let your mind wander wildly, it's disrespectful to others, and it's disrespectful to yourself." Misha was as cold as ice.

Misha got angry, it was very queenly, not to mention Pierre's cheap bones, even Qin Zhiyuan was dazzled, Sophie Marceau......

"Yes, yes, Misha, you're right, I'll review." Pierre is like a chick and a mime.

Mischa turned away in a huff and never looked at Pierre again.

Pierre grimaced at Qin Zhiyuan behind Misha's back.

Syllable!

Misha slammed the upper side mirrors shut.

"......" Pierre's expression was like a ghost.

"Wha...... You really deserve it! Qin Zhiyuan laughed.

Poor Pierre's love has not yet begun and has become yesterday's yellow flower.

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