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On 12 December, Joseph Schuffet was awarded the rank of Marshal and transferred to Bordeaux as a military adviser.

The new commander-in-chief of the French army has just been released, not the popular Foch, not the early start of the Pétain, but the hero of Verdun, Nivelle.

After all, history returned to its original line with strong inertia, and Qin Zhiyuan's plan did not play any role except to provide Parisians with a period of after-dinner conversation.

Qin Zhiyuan did everything he could, and the problem was with Foch.

Ignoring the influence of the British, Foch won the trust of Prime Minister Briand in France, the trust of President Raymond Poincaré, and the people of Paris, but not of Lloyd George, the new Prime Minister of Britain.

Lloyd George traveled to Paris in early December to discuss with French Prime Minister Briand about the joint operation of the British and French armies, and Nivelle seized the opportunity to visit Lloyd Georges. Niveller's mother, who was British, had a standard English pronunciation and was definitely not suburban of London, which was rare among French generals. Nivelle was also a Protestant and never hid his contempt for his fellow Catholics, which appealed to French Republicans and is now admired by the British. At the same time, Nivelle respected Lloyd George very much, and when he saw Lloyd George for the first time, he gave a beautiful, slightly flattering military salute, which made Lloyd George very useful.

Some readers may remember that the reason why Lloyd George came to power was that his methods were not bright and even a little despicable, so many people were quite critical of Lloyd George, including British generals. Haig often scolded Lloyd George behind his back as a dog mongrel, which was a common phenomenon.

Another feature of Nivelle is that his head shape is very much in line with Lloyd George's preference. Lloyd George believed in phrenology, and he saw the dawn of victory in Nivelle's head, so Lloyd George chose to trust Nivelle and gave up Foch.

With so many reasons combined, it's no surprise that Nivelle defeated Foch and Petain, who was destined to play soy sauce.

For others, Niveller's promotion may just be a change of person to try. But for Qin Zhiyuan, Niveler's coming to power is no less than a catastrophe.

On the second day of Niveller's tenure, Qin Zhiyuan received an order to immediately lead the 1st Brigade to Verdun to participate in the next attack on the Germans.

Obviously, Nivelle wanted Qin Zhiyuan to die.

With the Chinese of the 1st Brigade.

Because of his affiliation, Qin Zhiyuan could not refuse Nivelle's order, so he returned to Kapi that night, and at the same time ordered the mobilization of troops to prepare for Verdun.

"It's my fault, I didn't do a good job." When passing by Amiens, Foch took a look at Qin Zhiyuan.

"No, it's not your problem, the responsibility lies with all of us, and it shouldn't be you alone." Qin Zhiyuan comforted Fuxu and pretended to be indifferent.

"Daddy......" Julie hugged Foch, put her head on Foch's chest, and hugged her tightly.

In just two days, Foch looked much more tired, his beard was even more disheveled, there was eye droppings in the corners of his eyes, his clothes were crumpled, and his shoes were covered in dust.

"Don't worry about me, honey, I'm an old lion in the jungle, and I still have the ability to hunt." Foch stroked Julie's long hair with relief, looking doting.

"Qin, I'm sorry, during this time, I want to stay by my father's side." Julie turned back to Qin Zhiyuan and said.

"No, no, do what you want, Dad will always support you." Foch put his arm on Julie's shoulders and said.

"Dad, don't refuse me, I believe in Qin, he can do a good job, now I want to stay by your side, you need me more." Julie insisted.

"Good boy......" Foch moistened his eyes.

"Qin, if you don't want to go to Verdun, you can withdraw to Algeria, which is the headquarters of the Foreign Legion, and I still have some influence there." Foch found a way out for Qin Zhiyuan.

The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion has always been in Algeria, where is the colony of the French, if Foch is determined to protect Qinzhiyuan, Nivelle has no choice. Of course, in that case, Qin Zhiyuan's reputation will inevitably be damaged.

"No, trust me, old lion. The newborn lion has sharper teeth and more strength. Qin Zhiyuan didn't want to moan in the storm like a seagull, he wanted to be like a petrel and meet the baptism of the storm.

"Hahahaha......" Foch let out a hearty laugh and tears burst into his eyes: "Okay, little lion, go ahead." The old lion looks at you and sees what you can do. ”

"As you wish." Qin Zhiyuan took a step back and saluted.

"Take care, dear." Julie rushed over and hugged Qin Zhiyuan, using so much force that her arms were trembling slightly.

"Don't worry, I'm fine, you also take care of yourself, and take care of the old lion by the way." Qin Zhiyuan left a kiss on Julie's smooth forehead, without any other meaning.

……

"You are so bold that you dare to kiss her baby in front of the old man, and you are not afraid that the old man will chase you with a whip again." Pierre followed Qin Zhiyuan back to Kapi and seemed to laugh lightly.

The matter of Foch chasing and killing Qin Zhiyuan in the office, for some reason, has spread throughout the entire Northern Group Army. Everyone passed this on as a joke, of course, to a certain extent, this also increased Qin Zhiyuan's charm.

"I thought you wouldn't come." Qin Zhiyuan was a little surprised.

"Hey, are you questioning my bravery?" Pierre was dissatisfied.

"No, I'm relieved." Qin Zhiyuan shook his head.

"Maybe you don't know, a long time ago, I fantasized about being a private, carrying a rifle without bullets, and fearlessly charging the Germans to the death, which may sound silly, but it is tragic." Pierre looked wistful.

Everyone has a dream of being a hero, and Pierre is no exception.

"I understand this feeling, I'd rather be broken than broken." Qin Zhiyuan annotated with an oriental proverb.

"yes, that's what it feels like." Pierre agreed.

"But no, I won't give you such a chance." Qin Zhiyuan was slightly mocking.

"I know, I'm just fantasizing. It's good now, I make a plan, you go to the front line instead of me, so you have to take care of yourself, not only for Julie, but also for me. Pierre was solemn.

"Yes, I understand!" Qin Zhiyuan promised.

……

Meeting room of the barracks of the 1st Kapi Brigade.

"General Qin, we are going to the front line, in order to ensure combat effectiveness, please stay here." Qin Zhiyuan looked indifferent to Qin Yunpeng.

"Your subordinates are too presumptuous, and I doubt their execution." Qin Yunpeng's anger did not subside.

"If you want to hate, you can choose to hate me, my subordinates are just acting on orders." Qin Zhiyuan took it all in.

"Then you'd better come back alive and give me a chance to continue hating you." At present, Qin Yunpeng chooses to be unanimous with the outside world.

"If I can come back...... No, I will definitely be back. Qin Zhiyuan put down his burden and prepared to travel lightly.

Without Qin Zhiyuan's consent, Qin Yunpeng couldn't do anything, and he couldn't even get out of this conference room.