The decisive battle against the Third Reich

The food is delicious, and Qin Chuan also knows that these foods are valuable, such as oysters and foie gras with black truffles... These can be said to be luxury during the war years, and a casual meal may cost several dollars. The food expenses for a hundred people for a year, no wonder the Algerians are dissatisfied with the French.

However, Qin Chuan thought that perhaps they spent such a large amount of money because they wanted to entertain Benoit himself. They themselves could not afford such a luxurious meal. After all, France had to pay the Germans a huge amount of "protection fee"... "protection fee" In the later period, a month was even calculated as forty days, so the French did not have such luxury.

After having enough wine and food, a few people sat in front of the fire and tasted brandy leisurely.

"I hope tonight's dinner will satisfy you, Mr. Lieutenant!" Benoit toasted to Qin Chuan from a distance: "And, it's an honor for you to come to my humble home!"

"The dinner was very sumptuous, sir!" Qin Chuan replied: "Thank you, now it's time for us to talk about business!"

Benoit smiled slightly awkwardly and said: "Mr. Lieutenant, although I am just a businessman, I also know that Germany and France are not enemies. We have an armistice agreement!"

"Yes!" Qin Chuan said, "So we didn't hurt you, although we captured some French people."

"No, no, of course!" Benoit said: "I know that some people in France are on the side of the Allies, and it is natural for them to be arrested. What I want to say is... these people have already been airborne by you. That moment in Algiers and the port rebellion made their position known, and other French people, like us, were of course on their opposite side!”

Benoit is very smart, and what he said is true... The French patriotic youth who are committed to the Allies have indeed captured almost everything in the previous battles, so the remaining French people are on the side of Germany.

"We want to do something for you!" Benoit continued: "Just like providing you with barracks and related services, we will continue to do so in the future!"

Qin Chuan did not answer, but raised his cup and asked a young man sitting opposite, "Who is this..."

"My son, Antoine!" said Benoit.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lieutenant!" Antoine politely leaned over and shook hands with Qin Chuan.

"I know what you are worried about, Mr. Benoit!" Qin Chuan said: "You will be fine. We have already told the Algerians that they will not do anything to you. You can even continue your business!"

"That's great, Mr. Lieutenant!" Benoit couldn't help but beam with joy.

"But you should give Algerian workers better treatment!" Qin Chuan said: "You know, they are independent, and there are some things that we cannot control in principle!"

Hearing this, Benoit couldn't help but worry: "Lieutenant, give workers better treatment, on the other hand, we have to make more profits..."

In fact, what Benoit is talking about is the huge taxes that will be paid to Germany. These taxes come from exploiting workers. If workers' benefits are improved, of course they will not be able to pay "protection fees" without profits.

"Algeria has become independent, sir!" Qin Chuan reminded: "Don't you know what this means?"

"You mean... Algeria no longer belongs to France?"

"certainly!"

Benoit nodded excitedly. Algeria does not belong to France, so of course it does not need to pay the "protection fee" of 400 million francs per day with France, so that they can even have higher profits.

"So..." After a pause, Benoit asked as if he remembered something, "We should bear the military expenses of the African Corps!"

Benoit knew he couldn't escape, so he spoke first.

"Of course!" Qin Chuan replied: "This is not something I can decide, but I believe it will be much less burdensome than stationing in France. But..."

"But what?"

"We need to form an army, an army composed of French people!" Qin Chuan looked at Antoine opposite.

Benoit understood something quickly. He looked at Antoine, who was stunned on the spot and couldn't speak for a long time.

In fact, Qinchuan did not really need the French to form an army. It is conceivable that such an army would not have strong combat effectiveness, especially an army formed by the sons of nobles and wealthy businessmen.

but……

On the one hand, this army can be regarded as a kind of hostage, and on the other hand, it can deepen the hatred between Britain and France... Originally, Britain and France were at odds with each other because of the "Ballista Project", and now they are allowed to fight each other. If the fight continues, as each other's casualties increase, the hatred will also increase exponentially. This has only advantages and no disadvantages for Germany.

"So!" On the way to send Qin Chuan back to the military camp, Annette asked, "You want to send my brother to the battlefield?"

"War is cruel, isn't it?" Qin Chuan replied: "Only if your relatives join the German army, those Algerians will be afraid!"

"Tell me, Lieutenant!" Annette asked as she drove the car: "Did you realize that the Toulon fleet that was stolen was the French fleet? But as French, we have to cheer for you!"

Qin Chuan couldn't help but be stunned. He really hadn't thought about this.

"Do you realize that we are suffering from German oppression?" Annette continued: "But we even have to carry rifles to fight for you!"

This is really unfair to the French.

"We have done everything we can!" Annette said angrily: "Why can't you give us a way to survive?"

There was silence in the car, except for the rumble of the motor and the squeak of the wipers.

After a long time, Qin Chuan finally said: "Are you always so selfish?"

"What?" Annette couldn't help but look at Qin Chuan in disbelief.

"Do you realize..." Qin Chuan lit a cigarette and continued: "Those words you just said can be questioned by just changing Germany into France and France into Algeria!"

This time it was Annette's turn to be stunned.

"The French army came here to massacre and enslave the Algerians. You and other French people take it for granted." Qin Chuan said: "But when the same thing happens to you, you accuse it of being unfair... So, sorry, I think this is fair, because war is not fair in the first place!”

Annette couldn't help being silent for a while, then sighed and said, "You're right, I'm used to it and think they should be like that!"

These words surprised Qin Chuan. He originally thought Annette would find other excuses, but she bravely admitted it.