Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 328 Sending Troops to Europe
Later in the day when Wilhelm II arrived in Beijing, the private telegram sent by the German side to the Kaiser came again. In the telegram, Moltke announced their strategic adjustment to the direction of the Marne River.In the reply, the Kaiser ordered the commander, General Prittwitz, to be responsible for the defeat of the troops and to be dismissed on the spot. Ten Burg was directly promoted to the commander of the army group, and his chief of staff Ludendorff was also promoted to the chief of staff of the army group, and was in charge of the Marne River war as a whole.

I don't know if it was the Kaiser's instruction or what happened. In the name of the German military, Mao Qi sent a telegram to Xu Shichang, the chief of the general staff of the Chinese Army Ministry, requesting the Chinese Army to send an infantry regiment to join the German army's combat sequence as soon as possible. The front was under the direct command of General Hindenburg.

"Dear brother-in-law, you know that this little Maoqi is always so impatient." William explained to Guan Xuqing.

"Of course, the war has reached a critical moment. You, the emperor, can push aside and come out to relax, but he, the chief of the general staff, is under tremendous pressure." After Guan Xuqing finished speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled.

That night, in the underground secret meeting room of Qianqing Palace, Guan Xuqing convened a supreme military meeting of the empire, attended by all the senior generals of the imperial army below Feng Xianghua.At the beginning of the meeting, there were two opinions on China's troop dispatch.

"The current Europe is a huge powder keg. Others avoid it for fear of being too late. We also actively send troops to stir up the vortex of this war. I worry that it will be difficult to get out in the future." Feng Xianghua, who has always been cautious, first raised his own concerns. .

"My opinion is a bit different from Marshal Feng's." Wu Peifu, the director of the Army Equipment Department, said. Although his status was very different from Feng Xianghua's, he still questioned the officer he respected, and it was in front of the emperor: "Since the Kaiser was able to come to Beijing to meet the emperor in person, it shows that he has expressed the greatest sincerity to the empire. As the emperor said, the empire is in need of friends now, especially a powerful friend like Germany. If there is no Europe The Kaiser would not let us set foot in Europe at all, now that he has opened the door to Europe for us, why don't we take the opportunity to step in, I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Wu Peifu said His expression was passionate and his blood was full of anger.Some generals present could not help but be infected by Wu Peifu's words.

Guan Xuqing sat in the shadow of the light, unable to see his reaction at all.

Although the emperor's younger brother Zaifeng is only 14 years old, he is talented and intelligent. In addition, Guan Xuqing has worked hard to train him in the past two years, so he has unique insights into many major issues. Admired, at this moment he spoke: "I think what Master Wu said is very reasonable, but I think we have to think about it, what if we are defeated by sending troops?"

"Well, to plan ahead, you should really think about it first." Wang Shizhen, chief of the combat department, nodded.

"Everyone, I don't think this is a problem. The reason why the German army failed in the first Battle of the Marne was because they underestimated the enemy, with relatively insufficient equipment and troops, and less tactical considerations. The main force of the German army is devoted to the Marne River. Besides, let’s not forget that Germany also has the world’s most powerful airship formation, which controls air power. Our attack this time only needs to play an auxiliary role. With the help of the German army The main force will definitely win this battle. Your Majesty, I think the European battlefield is the best exercise ground for the imperial army, and our advanced weapons can also be tested there, so why not do it?" Xu Shichang said ambitiously Said, at this time, he has completely become the incarnation of Little Maoqi.

Next, the generals at the scene expressed their views on this war with each other. Guan Xuqing smiled in the shadows. What he wanted was arguments and independent opinions. Finally, in exchange for a generous return, all the generals present have rich military theoretical literacy and war experience, and anyone who is sent out can be alone. This is not something that can be bought with money.

"Okay." Guan Xuqing's voice sounded in the darkness, and the meeting room fell silent immediately, "What everyone said makes sense, but I think what Wu Peifu said is very good. The Germans have opened the way to Europe for us. The gate, if we don't enter at this time, it will be difficult in the future. Therefore, I decided to send troops."

Everyone stood up suddenly, and said together: "I would like to do my best for the emperor!"

Guan Xuqing nodded in satisfaction, motioned everyone to sit down, and continued: "This time, I plan to send Zhang Zuolin stationed in St. Petersburg to fight. From now on, his Eastern Expeditionary Army will be renamed the Imperial Cavalry, and they will cross the Baltic Sea to Europe by ferry. the other side."

"Follow the Holy Order."

Military barracks on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.

Zhang Zuolin's face was gloomy, staring at the pot of charcoal fire in front of him, smoking dry tobacco in his mouth.

The room was full of generals from the Eastern Expedition Army, all of them with stern expressions, especially Tang Yulin, who was walking around the room non-stop, and finally stopped and shouted: "I really don't know what the emperor thinks, and the gang from the Ministry of War Damn, they act like dogs every day, hugging big women to drink, what are our brothers doing so hard in this place where no shit? Is it easy for him to defeat Big Nose? Tens of thousands of brothers died .Now that the war is over, not only are we not allowed to go back to China, but we are also ordered to go to fucking Europe. Soldiers are human too. Isn’t this clearly driving people to death?”

Tang Yulin's voice was thick and loud, and his voice became higher and higher, shaking the dust on the beams of the house.

Zhang Zuolin tapped the pipe and pot on the soles of his feet, glared at Tang Yulin and said, "Damn, have you finished talking about it? As long as you are capable, go to Beijing and argue with the emperor if you have the ability! Your virtue."

"Just go, there's nothing to be afraid of, the emperor has to be reasonable." Tang Yulin's cheeks were puffed up, and he walked out as soon as he spoke.

"Big Tang head, stop!" The mature and prudent Sun Liechen pulled Tang Yulin back, and while complaining about his recklessness, he turned around and said to Zhang Zuolin, "Marshal, although Yulin was a little reckless, what he said is not unreasonable." Reasonably, the decision of the emperor and the Ministry of War is really incomprehensible. St. Petersburg was occupied by the central army and us, and now they are rewarded by officers and soldiers, but we don’t even have the right to enter St. Petersburg. We have to stay in In this bitter cold place in the outskirts, the men and horses have not yet been reorganized, and they have to travel long distances to Europe, this alas!"

Zhang Zuolin quietly listened to everyone's complaints, his eyes flickered, and he couldn't help thinking, he is a very shrewd person, and he knew the emperor's intentions a long time ago, so he waved his hand to silence everyone, and then said: "The emperor's grace Hao Dang, the emperor treats us well. If it weren't for the emperor's respect, we would still be beards in the Zhaojiamiao and Qingmakan areas in western Liaoning. Don't say anything, since the emperor has made a decision, we can only obey unconditionally. Immediately order the entire army to rectify its troops and march westward soon!"

(End of this chapter)