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March 8, 1917.

For many years to come, all the politicians and soldiers who lived through the great war will never forget this day.

"I don't know what words to put to describe it. Perhaps the simplest is the best. Right now! The situation in St. Petersburg is dire. The Russian capital is already in a state of anarchy. The administration is paralyzed. Transportation, supplies, fuel are completely chaotic. Widespread discontent is growing. There was a mess of gunfire in the streets. Part of the army shot at each other.

Russians of all stripes began to throw themselves into the revolution. Desperate for change at all costs, they poured into the bustling streets of St. Petersburg and the Duma parliament. Russian dukes, richly dressed ladies, the most cynical diehards. Among them are staunch patriotic politicians. There are battle-hardened generals. Are there diplomats from various countries and Chapter 417 to increase troops? Financier. There are liberals. There were socialists like Kerensky. There were staunch townspeople and merchants. There were enthusiastic nationalists determined to purge from Russia of the secret influence of Germany. And thousands of loyal peasants and workers! And behind these people. It is a world organization that has been waiting for a long time.

Originally, we had already seen hope of victory. China's accession gave the Enlimen an almost 6 to 2 advantage in terms of military strength. Arms and war materiel produced by factories all over the world outside enemy territory were being transported across the ocean to the Entente countries. The Americans began to think about intervening in the war. and to provide the Pact with low-cost supplies. For the first time since the beginning of the war, Russia was well equipped. A double-track wide-distance railway in Murmansk, a year-round ice-free port on the North Sea coast, has been built. Thousands of prisoners of war endured hardship and death and toiled for months in the Arctic night. The 1,600-mile railroad was built across frozen plains and swamps. The Siberian artery became unobstructed by the Chinese. By February 1917, Russia had increased its strength by 200 battalions. In Murmansk and Yekaterinburg, more than 3,000 artillery pieces of various types were stored, 500 million rounds of 417 and then additional troops? ammunition and hundreds of thousands of rifles.

Every member of the Entente. France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, China, Romania, Thessaloniki have all been told to launch an all-out offensive on their respective fronts at the chosen moment. The fruits of victory were already beckoning to the Entente on the other side of the river. But everything is ruined in this damn March! ”――

War correspondent for the Eastern Front of The British Times. Glaal Raven.

The riots in St. Petersburg continued. At this moment, there is no one who can stop it. Even if Nicholas II hurriedly returned from the front to the "Tsar's Villa", he could not escape the fate of stepping down! Under the persuasion of the generals "in good faith". On March 11, the tsar painfully handed over imperial power to his younger brother, Grand Duke Alessandro. However, the cowardly Grand Duke found himself in possession of a hot potato. So he made an important decision.

Announced the absence in just 24 hours!

It's all messed up!

Inside the British Consulate in St. Petersburg. Wang Zhengting, as the representative of the Chinese side, sat down with all the ambassadors of the Entente countries. In front of each of them was the telegram of the abdication of the Grand Duke Alessandro, and this was painful news for the Entente!

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are faced with a painful choice!" Speaking was the British ambassador to St. Petersburg, Lord Carroll. The old gentleman with his hair was tired. In order to save the fate of Nicholas II, he and the diplomats of the Entente present did everything in their power. But still waiting for this ultimatum. At the same time as the electrification arrived, the battlefield of the Eastern Front would be eroded and defeated. The concern that came out of the bones of the British Empire is reflected in his words: "These are five days that have disappointed us." But we are all on a mission to help the nation win! So no matter how tough it is. We all need to do everything in our power to convince them to keep fighting. until victory. ”

"Yes! They must be brought back. Russia must not be allowed to withdraw! The French ambassador was even more excited. France is so miserable. If Russia withdraws, it will be a fart.

Everyone knows that the Eastern Front has reached the critical point. No matter how thoughtful people are, they must put aside their past suspicions at this moment. When everyone was discussing how to bring Russia back to the Entente. Wang Zhengting suddenly coughed lightly twice and slowly got up. The tone was firm: "We're ready!" Our Vice President and Foreign Minister have already left Nanjing for consultations in St. Petersburg. The Parliament has also formally passed the vote. As long as the Russian Transitional Government can make it official and unequivocally that the war will continue. And re-sign the accession agreement ~~-Update the first release~~ Then! Our parliament can promise to raise the number of divisions thrown on the Eastern Front from the current 5 divisions to 20 divisions! We can also help the new Russian government restore order. We will also do our best to help our allies win the final victory! ”

Yang Qiu is visiting Russia at this time?! And bring another 15 divisions ?!

Are these Chinese crazy?!

No one thought of it. On this darkest day, everyone got such good news! Even the scheming Lord Carol felt like he was surrounded by happiness. But they know there. In fact, a few hours ago, Wang Zhengting was shocked by this telegram that suddenly came from China. The shock was followed by confusion and incomprehension. Even at this moment, when I said it as planned, my heart was still full and bad.

Old Lord Carol took two steps forward and shook Wang Zhengting's hand hard: "I want to say." England will support all the decisions taken by your country on the Eastern Front! Thank God for giving us one of our best allies. In any case, I will be here waiting for the arrival of His Excellency the Vice-President. And make sure of his personal safety! This sentence represents the voice of all the participants. He was followed by the French ambassador who shook his hand. The Belgian ambassador even hugged him fiercely. Haha laughed and said that he was the best son-in-law in Belgium.

On March 13, 1917, when the sun rises over the horizon. The tsar stepped down. Yang Qiu's imminent visit to Russia and China pledged to continue the Eastern Front and increase troops as long as the new Russian government publicly stated that it would not withdraw from the war, and that the news was sent to the Entente countries at the same time.

Until it was time to leave the British Embassy and get in a car and return to the Embassy under the protection of an elite hunter squad. Wang Zhengting could still feel his hands trembling! A surprise visit to Russia is nothing. It was also time to coordinate the movements of the expeditionary force in Russia. But send another 15 infantry divisions. That's a whole army of 300,000! Did Yang Qiu gamble too much this time? Chen Shijie, who was sitting next to him, saw that he was uneasy. Suddenly, he took out the badge of the National Youth Association and solemnly wore it on his chest: "My lord." I trust the chairman's decision! ”

Chairman Wang Zhengting twitched the corners of his mouth. In the first six years, the young man used iron and blood and bayonets to forcibly combine the Republic of China to achieve reunification. And never missed even half a step! As a result, the young people who followed him were almost blindly obedient and blindly believed. Even see it as a supreme being! But is it really right in this matter? He was still worried.

It's not just him who worries. Everyone inside and outside Nanjing who heard the news was worried. Especially Tang Shaoyi and Li Yuanhong. On the eve of Yang Qiu and Wu Tingfang's departure, he rushed into the train station to find out what his idea was. But only a short sentence was given.

"These soldiers will never arrive in Russia."

The train rumbled and sped north. But the doubts left are even greater! Since there is no heart at all, it is impossible to send troops. So why make such a promise? Tang Shaoyi was puzzled. The news of the Tsar's abdication and China's determination to continue reinforcements fell on all the Entente powers like two of the heaviest bombs. After China unexpectedly sent hundreds of thousands of troops to the Western Front. The attitude of the United States has suddenly become very ambiguous. On the one hand, a large number of observers were sent to Europe. On the other hand, he did not speak. Even if Germany resorted to the killer weapon of unlimited submarine warfare. Still not immediately declaring war as in parallel worlds. Now with the Russian Revolution. It was likely that the Entente would lose the Eastern Front entirely. The strategic balance in Europe as a whole began to tilt rapidly in favor of the Allies. In this case, Wilson thought twice and decided to wait.

"These bitches are mercenary businessmen!"

This wait for the reply. Let the luxurious and secluded office of the Elysee Palace erupt into foul language. General Neville, the commander-in-chief of the French army who became famous in the First World War of Verdun, slapped the American call back on his desk. He was his partner in Verre. The most effective fighter known for his ruthlessness. The commander of the French reserve army, Lieutenant General Mangran, stood on the side. But he didn't say a word, watching his old friend vent his anger. "For this damn war. We, France, have shed blood! But these damn Yankees are still trying to consume us. I still want to bury my hair and get rich! Niveller's continued roaring voice echoed through the office. He couldn't help but be angry. Who doesn't know what the United States has in mind? Isn't it just that they want to consume Europe and then wait for the situation to become clearer before joining to reap the benefits. From then on, lay the foundation of a world power! Originally, everything was almost negotiated at the top. However, the Russian Revolution was likely to withdraw from the war. Those mercenary businessmen were certainly not willing to plunge into the most difficult Western Front at a time when the situation was uncertain.

"Forget it. War is on our own. Nivelle regained his composure after exhaling. Raising his eyes, he saw a thick stack of battle reports of the Chinese Expeditionary Force that he pressed at the bottom. He stretched out his fingers, but quickly retracted them. Asked: "Are the Chinese really ready to send another 15 divisions to Russia?" ”

"Yes. Their vice president was on the train to St. Petersburg. Their president has already made a promise to Ambassador Kant. But they also have a prerequisite. That is, the new Russian government must make it clear that the war will continue and re-sign the accession agreement. Lieutenant General Mangran nodded. But in a blink of an eye, he frowned and said resentfully: "As usual, they also asked for 15 divisions of equipment assistance. An additional £50 million in military aid is needed every year! ”

His resentment was justified. Because even if the British and French military manufacturing industry is suppressed to the extreme. It will take half a year for all the equipment of the 15 divisions to be raised. The first batch is 22 divisions, which have just been completed, and now there are 15 more divisions! All the equipment produced by Britain and France in a year fell into the hands of the Chinese! If it weren't for the recent increase in ammunition and material support from the United States. Perhaps the Western Front will not even be replenished with artillery.

"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys. And the Yankees have a virtue! Nivelle opened his mouth as well. In the bottom of his heart, he cursed fiercely with all the words he could muster, but he only fought a few small battles on the Western Front. But the Chinese government, which is still licking its face, keeps reaching out and asking for things like a beggar. But it didn't show it on his face after all. Because even if he disdains it, he knows what 20 divisions mean for the Eastern Front at this very moment. There are them present, even without the Slavs. As long as you can ensure the stability of the Finnish, Czech and Romanian people. Then the Eastern Front can at least contain Germany and Austria, so that they will not be distracted and press all their troops to the Western Front.

Of course. It's just containment! What remains to be resolved is to immediately launch a new offensive. Completely sweep away the German troops entrenched at the gates of Paris. So he withdrew his gaze from the war report of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. "Are the generals all here?" he asked. ”

"Yes. It's all here. ”

"Let's go."

Nivelle looked at the large mirror and meticulously arranged his uniform before grabbing his hat. Walk with Mangran to the large conference room. Moments later, the secretary walked into the room. Once again, the report that recorded the entire process of the "100-day expedition" of the Chinese Expeditionary Force was completely submerged with thick documents...... (To be continued.) !!