The Battle of Durang, which ended in the defeat of the German army. The Germans mobilized more than a dozen divisions to attack Duran, but in the end they fell short. Although the Chinese Expeditionary Force suffered heavy losses, it did not lose its combat strength because of this. On the contrary, in the battle, the Germans inflicted considerable losses.

Of course, the Germans did not necessarily lose. When they blocked the Anglo-French reinforcements to Dulang, they also made the Anglo-French forces pay an unbearable price. In this battle, as many as 100,000 coalition soldiers were killed and seriously wounded. If you count minor injuries, this number would have to be at least doubled.

However, although the losses are large. But the Chinese Expeditionary Force was finally rescued. Britain, France and other countries also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Chinese Expeditionary Force was not annihilated by the Germans, there was room for maneuver. China will remain in the Entente camp and help them attack the Allies. After this defeat of the Germans, I am afraid that the final crushing defeat is not far away.

Kaiser Wilhelm II was very dissatisfied with the fact that he was not able to completely annihilate the Chinese expeditionary force. He even directly demanded that the order be given to General François to be dismissed. If Field Marshal Hindenburg had not fought hard, he might have been asked to retire directly. It can be seen that as the war became more and more unfavorable to Germany, Wilhelm II's anger became more and more difficult to suppress.

After the Battle of Durang, the Chinese expeditionary force, although suffering heavy losses, did not disgrace the glory of the empire on the whole. They lost 20,000 men in Dulang, but inflicted losses on the Germans at least three times as much as their own. Such a record, several times the entire coalition army, it is estimated that it will not be able to find. If it weren't for the Australians, the Chinese Expeditionary Force would have been encircled, perhaps they would have been able to play a greater role in this battle.

Originally. Both Field Marshal Douglas Haig and Admiral Pétain looked down on the Chinese* army and thought that they had little fighting power at all. However, now they have to admit that the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, even compared with the most elite units of the British Army and the French Army, will definitely not fall behind. This also means: The Chinese Expeditionary Force can take on more important tasks in future battles. Once all of the 500,000 expeditionary forces promised by China reach Europe, the coalition will be greatly strengthened.

After the Chinese expeditionary force withdrew from Dulang, the British and French troops were stationed here. It was so close to Arras that it became a salient in the entire line of defense. Although, in this battle of Arras, the coalition forces were defeated. However, the coalition did not give up because of this. Next. They will continue to attack. And Dulang, which was held by the Chinese Expeditionary Force, would become an advance base for attacking Arras.

The Chinese expeditionary force suffered heavy losses and had to retreat to the rear for repairs. Those soldiers who were seriously wounded will return to the country in batches. The minor wounded remained in France for treatment. The troops of the subsequent expeditionary force will also arrive one after another.

After the end of the Battle of Dulang, the General Staff issued an order for the promotion of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. Admiral Shi Tianchuan was promoted to commander of the expeditionary force. Major General Jiang Baili was promoted to lieutenant general and served as commander of the First Army of the Expeditionary Force, and Major General Cai Songpo was promoted to lieutenant general. He served as the commander of the Second Army of the Expeditionary Force, and Major General Zhang Yunnong was promoted to lieutenant general. He served as the commander of the Third Army of the Expeditionary Force. This increased the strength of the Chinese Expeditionary Force to 200,000.

After the main forces of the Chinese Expeditionary Force continued to arrive in the European theater, the combat missions they took on became more and more important. After the baptism of the European battlefield, the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Expeditionary Force has also become stronger and stronger. After the end of the world war, the expeditionary force returned to China, and these officers and soldiers who had experienced the baptism of the European battlefield. will become the backbone of the Imperial Army.

The expeditionary force sent by the United States also soon arrived in the European theater. It's just that, compared with the elite Chinese Expeditionary Force, the combat effectiveness of the American Expeditionary Force can be described as garbage. This disappointed the British and French, who had expected them very much. Send these Americans to the battlefield command. Often faced with the slaughter of the German army. The U.S. Expeditionary Force performed only slightly better on the battlefield than those cannon fodder units.

It's understandable, though. Although the industrial power of the United States is strong, their military power is not strong. Many Americans don't like to be in the military, and they lack military talent in this area. This also leads to the fact that the U.S. Army often delivers food to the other side after encountering the elite German Army on the battlefield. Of course, after experiencing the influence of war, Americans are also growing rapidly. Coupled with their strong industrial strength, once their war potential is fully realized, they will surpass most countries in the world. It is precisely because of this that Emperor Wu Haoxuan regarded the United States as China's great enemy.

As China and the United States entered the fray, the Entente became more and more powerful. After entering the second half of the Yellow Emperor era of 4615 (17), the Allies began to launch frequent counteroffensives and fought the German army on the battlefield. And the German army, after more than three years of hard fighting, is already showing fatigue. It can be said that the current German army is completely struggling to support. The final victory of the Entente is almost certain.

The tragic war also made the consumption of war materials very large. In particular, China and the UK have reached agreements before. The material consumption of the Chinese expeditionary force was all borne by Britain and France. The United States has made similar demands. In all, when China and the United States sent millions of troops to the European battlefield, the daily consumption of supplies was astronomical. The industry of northern France had been completely destroyed, and Britain alone could not support the huge demands of the war. As a result, Britain and France could only buy these war materials from China and the United States.

The United States is okay and can accept loans from countries such as Britain and France. By now, Britain, France, and other countries have owed tens of billions of dollars in debt to the United States. You know, before the outbreak of the war, the Americans owed them a huge debt. Now it's the other way around.

As for the Chinese Empire, it did not accept loans, and every transaction required real money. In the beginning, the industrial power of the United States had not yet exploded and could not meet the needs of Britain and France, so they had to buy as much war materials as possible from China. Later, in order to draw China into the camp of the Entente, Britain and France promised to buy a large number of Chinese war materials. As a result, the two countries have almost spent hard currencies such as gold and silver.

At the beginning of September 4615 (17) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the British Minister to China, Sir Juerdian, and the French Minister to China, Briand, jointly sought to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi.

"Your Excellency, the current war situation is very favorable to the Entente, and we have already seen the hope of victory. Of course, the credit of the Chinese Expeditionary Force is indispensable. Sir Jurden said.

"It is the responsibility of every great power to defeat the evil allies and restore peace to the world. As one of the world's most important powers, the Chinese Empire should shoulder such a responsibility. Tang Shaoyi said resolutely.

Sir Zhu Erdian and Minister Brian couldn't help but twitch the corners of their mouths, these Chinese are really shameless! Originally, he agreed to participate in the war because he had extorted a lot of interests from the Entente, but now he said it so justifiably.

"Your Excellency, the main purpose of our visit today is to hope that the Chinese Empire will provide us with a war loan. According to the agreements reached, our two countries need to purchase large quantities of war materials from the Chinese Empire. However, we have run out of money. Therefore, please also ask the Chinese Empire to lend a helping hand. Sir Jurden said.

"Want a loan? Two ministers, now that the domestic politics of the Chinese Empire are developing rapidly, we have no extra funds to lend to you! Tang Shaoyi looked embarrassed. The current Chinese Empire, although it has made a lot of money in the war. But in reality, not rich. In particular, industrial construction and infrastructure construction require a lot of money. Besides, the Chinese Empire did not want to lend money to Britain and France. Let them pick out all the old bottoms, this is what the Chinese Empire wants to see.

"Your Excellency, if the Chinese Empire is unwilling to lend to us, then we will have to lend to the Americans. The Americans, on the other hand, had to purchase their war materials if they asked for a loan. If that's the case, then we'll be breaking the original agreement. Minister Brian said. There was a hint of threat in his words.

Tang Shaoyi's face suddenly turned cold: "What? Are you going to break the agreement? If this were the case, then the Chinese Empire would not have agreed. ”

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, there is nothing we can do." Sir Jurdian said. This war completely turned the rich British Empire into a poor man.

"Well, if you don't have money, you can exchange other things for war materials!" Tang Shaoyi suggested.

"What's that?" Sir Jurden and Minister Briand both asked, and at the same time, they were also a little wary.

"Your two colonies, or something."

"No, the British Empire will not transfer colonies anymore." Sir Jurdian shook his head at once. Britain also wanted to heal the wounds of the war by scraping the colonies after the war.

Minister Briand also nodded, and the losses of the French were even heavier, and they also set their sights on the colonies.

"If the colony doesn't work, then use artifacts. I know that in your two countries, there are quite a few Chinese cultural relics. If you can return these artifacts to us, then we can also fund a batch of war materials for free. What do you two think? Tang Shaoyi asked.

Sir Jurden and Minister Briand were stunned, although they had some intentions, but they had to report to the country, and it was up to the country to decide. (To be continued.) )

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