In a way, Tang Yunyang is also a politician now. ≤≧≥Although it is not what he wants to do, but the situation forces him to do it, but in the final analysis, he has become at least "half" a politician.

And in front of him, now sitting is a "most" politician. Because he was a soldier first, and a politician second. In front of him was the same Joseph, who was already about to get the marshal's scepter that he had to take. Xia Fei.

"Hello, General, I have heard that because of your victory, the French government intends to confer on you the glorious title of Marshal, and what a thing worthy of our all to celebrate for you!"

The words in his mouth were like this, but Tang Yunyang didn't really plan to congratulate him. Saying it now is nothing more than a not bad pastime in this sunny day.

Xia Fei stroked his beard, although he was in a bad mood, the expression on his face was still calm. Even when he laughs, he still looks like a Santa Claus.

After all, after being deprived of military power, he said that there was no place for him in both military and political circles. In the face of such a situation, I believe that any person's mood will be very heavy, especially the career that he has fought for all his life is such a disgraceful ending.

"Ah, no need Mr. Tang, those cheerful scenes are more suitable for you young people! I'm old, and if I can live quietly in a picturesque corner in the future, reminiscing about the things of my life, it's enough for me! ”

Tang Yunyang smiled and didn't answer. After all, it is not a beautiful thing to expose other people's scars, and it is too boring for this French commander-in-chief, who has gone from being radiant in just a few days, to being reduced to a "no matter the marshal" and then falling into the ground.

"So you came to Nancy City in the midst of your busy schedule, do you have something you want me to do for you? I beg you, General, to give you this opportunity to be of service to you, if you need it. ”

Xia Fei bit the cigar in his mouth, did not answer directly, and looked at the Chinese in front of him who was helped up by his own hand. Thinking about his evaluation of him, in fact, there is some truth in such an evaluation.

Imagine that without his initial order and the excellent performance of the armored forces in the Verdun Line, Tang Yunyang might have obtained all of this today? It should be said that Xia Fei has a deep pair of discerning eyes compared to some politicians. His only mistake was a slight bit of greed, the delusion that he wanted to make an eagle spend the rest of his life on his arm.

"These bastard politicians, if they hadn't betrayed me, would I need to talk to him in such a tone!"

This was the second break in the Battle of the Somme, and General Chauffeur was full of regret for his choice. Although the battle of the Somme has always been portrayed in the media as a victorious battle, in order to boost the confidence of the French people in the war.

But within the government, adjustments had already begun to be made, and at this time, Robert had been watching the position of commander-in-chief of the French army. General Nivel, possibly appointed as Xiafei's successor. Unlike Xia Fei, he is an officer with a background in artillery. As one of Xiafei's possible successors, he is already actively planning a new offensive in the Somme River valley.

But this did not meet Xia Fei's needs, because although he was a little greedy, he was a patriot, a man who loved France deeply. Now he is using his face to do his last bit of strength for France.

Robert. What kind of character Neville, the general who is very likely to be appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the French army, is a very good character, Xia Fei knows very clearly. Unlike Chauffeur and Petain, Nivel was eloquent, which led him to convince many politicians to agree with him.

The coalition forces had to re-prepare for a large-scale offensive in the direction of the Somme. It was about to see the Thunder International's methods of warfare, Robert. Neville proposed to the council the formation of an armored cluster with two tank divisions and three armored infantry divisions. He believed that if he had such strength, then he could make a far-reaching breakthrough in the direction of the Somme in conjunction with the British.

And once the German front is broken through, then the linear line of defense formed by Germany due to the lack of human resources will inevitably be involved in an unstoppable situation. A deep breakthrough of the armored forces could encircle the main supply lines in the rear of the German army. Robert. General Nevelle believed that if he managed to break through and destroy or capture several soldiers of the German Army Group, Germany would be on the verge of collapse.

Xia Fei appeared in front of Tang Yunyang, hoping to use his influence to use General Petain to replace his position. After all, handing over his former subordinates to a pragmatic general is more in line with Xia Fei's needs.

"Mr. Tang, I know that because of your special status, you have considerable power in all classes of Paris, including the upper class of France. So I hope that you will be able to influence the person who will succeed me, after all, if France fails, it will have a rather negative impact on you and your career, as well as on your family! ”

Hearing Xia Fei's implicit threatening words, Tang Yunyang unhurriedly let out a puff of cigar smoke. He had to make the "Santa Claus" in front of him understand that threats didn't work, and that revenge was something that no one in this world could afford.

"General, do you mean my career and my family? Seriously, I haven't seen any person or country in the world who dares to make such a threat. Of course, France is also very important to me, a person who loves it and is willing to shed its blood. ”

Xia Fei realized that the tone of his words was a little excessive, after all, he was no longer the commander of the French army.

"Or, by my experience, I introduce you to a general whom you also know, General Pétain. The same general you approved your plan when you carried out that wonderful night attack on the Verdun Line! ”

Of course, Tang Yunyang knew who he would propose, and he had already told the Minister of the 6th Army, Paul. Advice made by Panlewe. In the end, the minister, who had lost faith in him, gave him a noncommittal.

In addition, he knew that Robert. Nivelle's plan is to buy more tanks and other equipment. As for General Petain's thoughts, it is fortunate that he had also told others in private. The pervasive French intelligence agency provided Tang Yunyang with quite a lot of information.

General Pétain's opinion was to construct a wider and stronger line of defense, since the United States was ready to join the Entente in the war. Then after waiting for the US military to enter the war, the joint attack of the United States, Britain, and France may cause Germany to collapse faster.

To be sure, it was more advantageous for the overall strategy of the Allies that Britain and France continued to be on the defensive, even luring the Germans to attack, causing them to lose more troops. In the end, with the intervention of the US military, victory in the war was naturally a matter of course.

It is a pity that Tang Yunyang did not want the Entente to win earlier, at least the more years and the intensity of the war will be more beneficial to him, an arms dealer.

"General, you know, I'm an arms dealer, and from what we know so far, it seems like that General Neville will buy more equipment from our company, if so......"

"Oh, believe me, Petain was a man of great defensiveness. And when I want to attack, he also wants to have more weapons and equipment. I believe that if he knew what you have done for him, then your company's products will sell better, at least I am sure of this! ”

Tang Yunyang laughed twice, he knew that he must have gotten what he wanted. And this general Xia Fei will definitely persuade the general Petain to take more money from the French government.

"Of course, General, if, as you say, I can do my little bit for your needs, then I will be more than happy to serve you!"

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"Slow General, I still have a small problem here that I need you to help me solve!"

Marshal Xia Fei, who was in a hurry to go back and presumably told General Petain the good news, heard Tang Yunyang's words and sat back in his chair.

"Can I help you? If I can help, Mr. Tang, please feel free to speak! ”

Now he was determined to help Pétain get the position of commander-in-chief, and the eagle-like soldier in front of him must be able to do it, otherwise the politicians in Paris would not abandon him for him. Although I don't know the twists and turns inside, this ruthless person on the other side must have some means to make them surrender.

"My general, you know that I am a Chinese, European! Seriously, what will happen to Europe in the future means no more to me than the results of the European competition. I only care about one thing, and that is my homeland! ”

About this, Xia Fei has long known about it. At that time, Mike. When Lang went to negotiate matters related to Thunder International, he had already vaguely revealed the possibility of the future. At that time, Xia Fei also promised that he would fully support their actions. If it weren't for this conflict of interests, which eventually evolved into such an ending, I believe that both sides would have kept their promises at that time.

"Are you for the question of the French colonies in China? This thing...... Mr. Don, you know that although I am a French marshal, I ......"

"Oh no!"

Tang Yunyang shook his head to stop his resignation, to what extent Xia Fei could influence the attitude of the French government, he knew very well that he was not thinking of this matter.

"Mr. Marshal, since you know my aims, you can certainly help me, and I'll take care of the colony myself! What about you, everyone in this world knows that you are a professional military strategist, and I just established a military school, so ......"