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The successful preservation of the Toulon fleet and the successful victory of the French colonial forces under the command of the Provisional Government of Algiers...... This victory was even decisive, as it threatened the German defensive line west of Tunisia and cut off the German army's rear route with a fleet surprise attack on the Grand Port, which directly led to the collapse of the 200,000 German and Italian troops stationed in Tunisia, including the famous Rommel's Afrika Korps.

This would then give the French people the illusion that the French African forces were very combat-ready, or that the government of Algiers was different from the Vichy government, and that they would bring victory and liberation to France.

In other words, that's prestige.

If it is said that the Vichy government has lost the trust of the French people in history because of its repeated failures and weakness...... As many Frenchmen said of the Vichy government: "Even if a sheep is given fangs and claws, it will not bite!" ”

Indeed, the image of the Vichy government in history is almost like this, from the "Maginot Line" they let the French people down, and then the surrender, and then the humiliation, and finally it was inevitable that the whole territory would be occupied by Germany, especially the fourth most powerful fleet in the world actually sank itself without firing a shot to end its mission, which finally made the French people unbearable and firmly stood on the side of de Gaulle.

However, the French people were surprised to see that the "sheep" began to "bite", and it was a fatal blow, so it was natural that many people sided with the Vichy government, or perhaps the Algiersian government...... At this time, the most urgent thing for the French people to get was victory, liberation, and the defeat of the Germans to wash away the humiliation, and they would support whoever could lead them to get this.

As a result, the government of Algiers, which had been absolutely inferior in prestige, was now on an equal footing with the government of Charles de Gaulle.

This is probably why de Gaulle was anxious to meet with General Giraud and discuss the merger of the two governments...... If things continue like this, as the Algiers government wins more and more battles, its prestige grows, and the number of people who follow the Algiers government increases, then there will be nothing to do with De Gaulle.

Just thinking about it, Zhang Qingqi knocked on the door outside and reported: "General, General Ji Luo is here!" ”

"Oh, please come in!" Zhang Chi stood up to greet General Ji Luo, who was opening the door with a smile on his face, and now General Ji Luo is proud, from a bare-bones general who was nothing and had no soldiers under him, to a commander-in-chief who commanded an army of 200,000 and a powerful navy.

"Major General, I have to thank you for everything!" After the two sat down on the sofa, General Giraud complimented Zhang Chi as usual: "Without you, we would never have achieved what we have achieved today, you have made us even France see hope, hope of victory!" ”

"I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do, General!" Zhang Chi replied modestly.

He knew that at this time, he should compliment General Giro, for example, today's achievements are indispensable to General Giro's leadership, etc., after all, General Giro is now in a high position in the Algiers government, and there is no harm in saying something good, but Zhang Chi really doesn't want to get along with his conscience.

"Major General!" General Giraud took a sip of the red wine on the table, and continued: "I wanted to talk to you a long time ago, as I said before, we are on the side, so there are many things that I think we should agree on first!" ”

"Yes!" Zhang Chi answered incorrectly.

He knew what General Giro meant by "standing aside", which meant that General Giro and Zhang Chi had one thing in common, that is, they both had the support of the United States behind them.

But Zhang Chi knew that in fact, General Giraud preferred to get rid of the United States, just as he had arrested pro-American French officers...... I didn't even say a word to Zhang Chi about this.

"I wonder what the Major General plans next?" General Giraud asked, "I mean, the war in Africa has been won, and I think such a good unit as the Chinese army will definitely be used where it is needed more!" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Chi couldn't help but be stunned, it seems that the American side did not tell General Giraud their intentions.

However, this seems to be normal, and the United States does not want to give people the right to interfere in France's internal affairs.

After thinking about it, Zhang Chi replied: "I don't have any plans for the time being!" ”

Zhang Chi is not a fool, listening to General Giro's tone, he obviously does not want the Chinese army to continue to be the military adviser of the Zoaf Corps...... The reason is obvious, this will affect his control over the Zoaf Corps.

"So can I give a suggestion to the Major General?"

"General, please!"

"Why don't you go back home?" General Giraud said, "I heard that you are still fighting the Japanese in your country, God...... If it weren't for the fact that we in France were also invaded by the Germans, I wish I could have brought troops to help you! Oh, we've found a common ground again, haven't we? Like I said, our country is all invaded by those war maniacs! ”

As he spoke, General Giraud raised his glass: "For victory!" ”

Zhang Chi nodded and replied, "Yes, I will consider the general's suggestion." I think my fighters would love to go back too! ”

"Yes, that's what I'm talking about!" "Of course I can understand your feelings," said General Giraud, who, like us, is always thinking about returning to France! ”

Then there was a lot of polite words of "let's do it", if it wasn't for Zhang Chi knowing that General Giro said these words to drive the Chinese army out of the Zoaf Corps, he really thought that General Giro was coming to reminisce as a friend.

After finally sending General Giraud away, Zhang Chi sent a telegram to Eisenhower...... This was the connection that Eisenhower had established before he left, and there was no need for him to contact the American side through Halsey in the future.

The message was to the effect that General Giraud did not welcome the continued presence of the Chinese army in Africa, and that he did not want the Chinese army to serve as an adviser to the Zoaf Corps.

In fact, Zhang Chi believes that this is a manifestation of General Giraud's short-sightedness.

You must know that the reason why the Algiers government has been able to achieve such prestige and vaguely overshadow the momentum of the de Gaulle government is all due to Zhang Chi's guidance and the support of the Chinese army.

But now, having only achieved a few small victories, General Giraud could not wait to get rid of these Chinese advisers who would allow the growth of the Zoaf corps.

Eisenhower soon called back: "I'll fix this matter!" ”