Expedition to Europe

In May 1917, the world was not only in turmoil in France, but also in the whole world.

The Kerensky government in Russia wanted to solve the military problem, but no matter what orders he issued, the situation would develop in a worse direction. He issued an order to exempt men over 43 from military service, and as a result, the already crowded railway system was suddenly flooded with a large number of middle-aged veterans eager to go home; he abolished the death penalty for deserters, and as a result, millions of soldiers began to flee immediately.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was already facing disintegration, and Karl I was still trying to maintain national unity, but the country with internal and external troubles was only a shell, and the Germans were already desperate for this country. If William II helped Karl I maintain his regime, then Karl I could hold on for a while, and if William II gave up Karl I, then the Austro-Hungarian Empire would not last more than a month.

The Germans themselves also had problems. The much-criticized Prime Minister Bethmann Hollweg finally resigned, and the new prime minister candidate had been delayed. Among the largest opposition, that is, the military representatives, Hindenburg expressed no interest, and Ludendorff was not qualified. Kaiser Wilhelm II had already, and the candidate he proposed could not be widely approved.

It seemed that the British had the best situation, but in fact, the British also had many problems. Because of the Germans' unrestricted submarine warfare, Britain lost more than 1 million tons of cargo ships in April. Lloyd George asked the navy to provide escort for merchant ships, but was opposed by the navy. Lloyd George therefore appointed Churchill as Minister of War, trying to use Churchill to influence the naval commanders.

At the same time, labor disputes broke out in Britain, and workers went on strike one after another, demanding better treatment and more humane working conditions.

There were also some people who protested and demanded peace.

These people were Lenin's companions.

It seemed that every ship would capsize at any time, but they could still hold on, so the war had to continue.

That afternoon, Qin Zhiyuan called old Renault back, and then that night, Qin Zhiyuan became a serious Frenchman.

Without going to the Immigration Bureau, applying, or even swearing in front of the French flag, Qin Zhiyuan did not even know the content of the constitution, and became a French citizen.

The privileged class is not owned by a certain country, but is a common phenomenon all over the world. Even in an unknown tribe in Africa, there will be a chief to rule. For France, or for developed countries, the existence of privilege is even more serious.

For example, old Renault, his Renault Group almost controls the lifeline of the French military industry, and no one in France dares to say a word against old Renault. Even when the members of the National Assembly questioned the relationship between the Minister of the Army Lyautey and Qin Zhiyuan some time ago, no one dared to mention the name of old Renault, although the closeness between old Renault and Qin Zhiyuan was well known in Paris.

Look, those members who claim to be "fair and upright" can attack the country's Minister of the Army, but they dare not even mention the name of old Renault. The privileges that old Renault has can be seen.

Qin Zhiyuan has French nationality, as if nothing happened, and as if everything is different.

That night, old Renault held a banquet at the Grand Weaver Restaurant. Although there were only more than 20 people attending, the next day, the news that Qin Zhiyuan joined the French nationality spread all over the world.

All the rumors about Qin Zhiyuan, the Foreign Legion, Black Swan Castle, Corsica, and Qin Zhiyuan's adoption of orphans disappeared silently. The French government even protested directly to the British government, protesting against the racial discrimination of the Daily Telegraph against Qin Zhiyuan and the Foreign Legion.

According to the words of capitalist countries, with Qin Zhiyuan's joining the French nationality, the issue of Qin Zhiyuan has become an internal contradiction of France, and no other country has the right to interfere.

The British government responded quickly and immediately ordered the Daily Telegraph to suspend business and rectify, causing the media giant that has been operating for decades to fail to publish newspapers for a whole week.

It was a heavy loss.

Qin Zhiyuan was in no mood to care about the dirty things of the Daily Telegraph, so let the French and British governments fight. Qin Zhiyuan came to the presidential cabinet residence and prepared to accept the medal prepared for him by President Raymond Poincaré.

In the presidential office, Qin Zhiyuan met Raymond Poincaré.

To be honest, the last time he came here, Qin Zhiyuan didn't have a good memory. He waited for an hour and only got five minutes to meet him, and then he was exiled to Corsica by Raymond Poincaré.

This time it was obviously much smoother. After Raymond's secretary saw Qin Zhiyuan, he took Qin Zhiyuan directly to Raymond's office.

What surprised Qin Zhiyuan was that Clemenceau was also there.

It seemed that Clemenceau was about to take the stage.

Seeing Qin Zhiyuan coming in, Raymond took the initiative to stand up and walked towards Qin Zhiyuan happily.

Qin Zhiyuan was not so arrogant as to ask the president to greet him, so he took a few steps to greet him.

"Qin, I'm so happy to see you again. What makes me most happy is that now we are finally on the same front." Raymond Poincaré took the initiative to extend his hand and shook Qin Zhiyuan's hand with extraordinary enthusiasm.

"It's my honor, Mr. President." Qin Zhiyuan's words were a double entendre, expressing both the honor of visiting Poincaré and the honor of joining French nationality.

"Originally, it would have been more appropriate for George to present this medal to you, but I want to make up for my regret. If George wants to do something to you, just let him worry about it." Raymond made a harmless joke.

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"Oh, I naturally have my own way. France will not forget everyone who has paid for it, and Qin is no exception." Clemenceau is not in a hurry.

Based on Clemenceau's understanding of Qin Zhiyuan, Qin Zhiyuan doesn't care about medals and military ranks at all. What Qin Zhiyuan cares about is real interests. If you want to win over Qin Zhiyuan, giving him a hundred tanks is definitely more effective than a hundred medals.

"In recognition of your outstanding performance in the Battle of Fer-en-Tadnois, Qin, I now award you the second Grand Cross Knight Medal. I hope you will continue to make contributions to France in the days to come." Raymond turned around and picked up a medal from the table and hung it on Qin Zhiyuan's chest.

"It's a great honor." Qin Zhiyuan said calmly.

Of course he was calm. This was the second Grand Cross Medal Qin Zhiyuan received. The previous one was in Capi because of that batch of gold.

The Grand Cross Medal ranks second in the Legion of Honor Medal system, and only 75 people can get it at most.

"Qin, this is worth celebrating. You know, since the Grand Cross was established, you are the first French general to receive two Grand Crosses. Congratulations." Poincaré said sincerely.

The first to receive two?

It seems that this thing is really not wholesale.