Expedition to Europe

On August 8, the war further expanded. Stalin declared war on Lan Fang on behalf of Red Russia and sent 40 divisions, nearly 600,000 troops, to attack Lan Fang's northern region.

Among these 40 divisions, there were six armored divisions, four of which were equipped with Renault tanks produced in France during the World War. These were not provided to Red Russia by the French, but by the British.

It seems that George V's break with Red Russia because of the murder of Nicholas II's family was just a trick put up by the British. The connection between the British and the Russians has never been interrupted.

This is also normal. George V's power in Britain is not much left, and the British politicians are hungry. In order to contain Lan Fang, or to defeat Lan Fang, the British can cooperate with the devil.

Lan Fang has always been on guard against Red Russia. Qin Zhiyuan deployed heavy troops in the northern region, led by Wuwei Hou Jin Taihe.

The attack launched by Russia was basically not a surprise, because according to the contract signed between Lan Fang and Russia, the Russians had to cross the vast Central Siberia before they could come into contact with the Lan Fang army. This process would take at least half a month, so Jin Taihe had enough time to mobilize for war.

On August 8, Lan Fang declared war on Russia, and at the same time, the Lan Fang Congress asked Qin Zhiyuan to return to Lan Fang and organize the Lan Fang army and civilians to go all out to win this war that determined the fate of the country.

Qin Zhiyuan had no intention of returning to his homeland. The reason why Qin Zhiyuan stayed in Sardinia, which had become the front line, was to wait for the decision of the French.

The French are now very entangled. In fact, as soon as Mussolini declared war on Lan Fang, Pierre, the Prime Minister, and Bastien, the Minister of War, found Gaston Doumergue and asked France to immediately declare war on Italy and attack Italy by land to relieve the pressure encountered in the direction of Sardinia.

To be honest, Gaston Doumergue had no feelings for Lan Fang, and his personal relationship with Qin Zhiyuan was not very good, at least not as good as the relationship between Pierre, Bastien and Qin Zhiyuan. In fact, from the heart, Gaston Doumergue was very disgusted with Lan Fang.

Lan Fang has always maintained an expansionist attitude. In the past few years, when Lan Fang and France had a good relationship, Lan Fang could still remain restrained. Although Lan Fang obtained Jinlan Bay from the French, it was just a business act, and Lan Fang used legitimate means, which made Gaston Doumergue speechless.

But with the expansion of Lan Fang, the interests of Lan Fang and the interests of France will inevitably conflict. The world is so big that it has basically been divided up by the British and the French. When Lan Fang expands to a certain extent, conflicts are inevitable.

In fact, Lan Fang's Western Province was taken from the French. In addition to the current four Comoros Islands and Gaston Doumergue's experience in Corsica, Gaston Doumergue has every reason to hate the Lan Fang people.

Now, Gaston Doumergue is asked to take the initiative to relieve the pressure on Lan Fang, but Gaston Doumergue really can't do it.

Gaston Doumergue called Qin Zhiyuan and expressed his willingness to mediate the relationship between Lan Fang and Italy. This is the best Gaston Doumergue can do.

After Stalin declared war on Lan Fang, Pierre and Bastien went to Gaston Doumergue again and asked France and Lan Fang to maintain a united front.

Gaston Doumergue refused again, and he was firm: "It's impossible. France can't stand on Lan Fang's chariot. This is not in the interests of France. Now all the clowns are jumping out. The protagonist always appears at the end. Look at Italy and then look at Red Russia. They are not enough for Lan Fang to fight together, so we can't make any decisions easily now-and so far, the United States and Britain have not expressed their positions. Their joining will really overwhelm the balance of war. If we make the wrong choice at this time, then France will be doomed-not to mention that we haven't declared war yet. Strength, France shed too much blood in the last war, and has not yet recovered its strength. We still need to recuperate. "

Gaston Doumergue's reasons are indeed very sufficient. France has not yet completely quelled the rebellion in Morocco. Although Bastien broke through the capital of the Rif Republic, Ajdir, and killed the king of the Rif Republic, Abdel Krim, sporadic resistance still exists in the Rif Mountains. Morocco is not completely stable. All the mobile forces of the French army are still in Morocco. If France joins the war at this time, regardless of whether it can win, Morocco will immediately have variables.

Compared to Italy and Russia, the statements of the United States and Britain are indeed very important. Although Britain has contained France after the World War, it is undeniable that the cooperation between Britain and France in the last World War was basically pleasant. Now that the French are standing on the opposite side of the British, Gaston Doumergue is indeed lacking in confidence.

"We must make our voices heard at this time. If we cannot help Lanfang when she needs it most, then there will be a permanent rift in our friendship, and it will be a rift that can never be repaired. Lanfang's scientific and technological strength is strong, and its army and air force are unparalleled in the world. Even if the British join the war , the British may be able to take part in the early stage with their naval superiority, but in the long run, the decisive battle still needs to be fought on land, and the British will definitely not be able to compete with the Lanfang people on land, even with the Americans. ——As for regaining strength, don’t worry about that. We were in the last world war. There are many sacrifices, and the same goes for the British. We are short of troops, and the British are also short of troops. And Lanfang, they have enough backup. Think about the 400 million people in the Republic of China. Lanfang has almost unlimited war potential - so don't hesitate. Now, this is a good opportunity to repair the relationship with Lanfang. If we don’t seize it, then we You will definitely regret it in the future." Pierre was worried. The Lanfang people are not only an ally to Pierre, but also a relative of Pierre. Even if the personal relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and Pierre is not taken into account, Pierre is still worried. Pierre's elder sister, younger sister, father and mother all live in Lanfang, which is enough for Pierre to do anything for Lanfang.

Pierre and Qin Zhiyuan did have differences before, but differences are normal. When facing a major threat, Pierre will definitely be willing to fight side by side with Qin Zhiyuan, just like in the last world war.

Pierre has great confidence in Lan Fang, or Pierre has great confidence in Qin Zhiyuan. Qin Zhiyuan met Pierre not long after he arrived in France. Pierre almost experienced Qin Zhiyuan's growth from a laborer. The whole process of becoming the king of a powerful country gave Pierre full confidence in Qin Zhiyuan. No matter what the circumstances, Pierre believed that Qin Zhiyuan could become the ultimate winner.

If France does not take a stand now, then Pierre is almost certain that French Indochina will never be saved.

What Lanfang is best at is "national self-determination." Although this is a method proposed by Americans, it is in the hands of Lanfang people that this method is truly carried forward. Lanfang has a good mass base in French Indochina. If Lanfang Fong instigated "national self-determination" in French Indochina, so the result is self-evident and must not be what the French want to see.

"Mr. President, it's time to make a decision. I have a joint letter here from forty-one generals. We unanimously demand to declare war on the Italians. Even if the British join the war, we do not want to become enemies with the Lanfang people - in In the last world war, we witnessed the Lanfang army with our own eyes strength, maybe what I say next will make you feel uncomfortable, but I still want to say that when facing the Lanfang army, the French army did not have the confidence to win - this feeling has never happened before, even in In the last world war, the Germans were only 80 kilometers away from Paris. We also firmly believe that France will win the war, but now, let alone the confidence that we will win, we have no desire to fight at all. If I order to fight the Lanfang army now, then I can guarantee that the tragedy of 1916 will be repeats itself, and if we choose to become a combatant with Lan Fang Friend, believe me, we will definitely recruit enough soldiers. In fact, there is an army gathering in Nice now. We only need your order and we can launch an attack on Italy immediately. "Bastian is confident, of course. It is based on the premise that France is on Lanfang's side.

"We will not declare war on Italy, and we will not become Lanfang's enemy." Gaston Doumergue first blocked Bastian's words, and then shattered all Bastian's hopes: " Why are there troops gathering in Nice? Whose order is this? Why am I not informed? Again, I am the president of France. President, all war orders must be issued from this office, and all war actions must start from this office. Without my order, the army is not allowed to take any action, otherwise the relevant responsible persons will be tried in a military court. ——As for the tragedy of 1916, gentlemen, what is the difference between this private act and that tragedy?”

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This accusation was a bit harsh, and Bastian immediately changed his face.

Soldiers, to some extent, have some character. Gaston Doumergue's words were tantamount to accusing Bastien of betraying France. This made Bastien, who was already angry, unable to accept it. Bastien's face turned pale. Turn over, "son of a bitch" will blurt out——

"We will neither be the enemy of Lan Fang nor become Lan Fang's ally. What do you mean is that we will not participate in the war? That will lead to France, and eventually we will lose all the right to speak, so -" Pierre He spoke before Bastian and avoided a conflict from breaking out.

However, Pierre had just finished speaking when the door of the office was pushed open forcefully, and Gaston Doumergue's secretary rushed in breathlessly with a telegram: "The Germans - the Germans have joined the war - The Germans declared war on Russia—the Germans chose to support Lan Fang!”

Pierre and Bastian once again set their sights on Gaston Doumergue, who had a complicated expression.