"As far as Europe is concerned, Asian armies seem to be nothing to mention. Starting from the 17th century, Asian countries were opened one after another under the gunfire of Europeans. In the following two centuries, Asian countries successively became European

The era of colonies, which once belonged to the Mongols and Arabs, ended, and Asia's military power declined.

Until 1905, when the Japanese army that had completed its modernization changes defeated the Russian army, Europeans were surprised. However, in the eyes of some traditional and conservative Europeans, the Japanese victory was not so much an Anglo-American victory.

Victory, of course, is more of a prejudice. No one will deny the combat power of the Japanese army and navy.

The victory of the Russo-Japanese War seemed to be a powerful medicine for Asia. Overnight, Japan became the target of Asian countries eager to imitate, including Japan's former teacher for thousands of years, China, which relied on its huge territory

, a large population just barely maintained the country's existence and was once the strongest country in Asia.

As early as 1900, after declaring war and defeating the eight countries, signing a peace treaty, and paying huge indemnities, the Qing Dynasty at that time began to try to implement the New Deal. In addition to supporting industry and commerce, more importantly, it tried to propose a new army to maintain the country's stability.

A few years later, when observers from various European countries visited its military exercises, they determined that the Qing's new army was no less inferior to European countries in terms of training, equipment, and tactics.

It seemed that the Qing Dynasty was beginning to see a glimmer of hope, but hundreds of years of division between Han and Manchus led to the resignation of Yuan Shikai, who led the New Deal. However, what the Manchu nobles never expected was that the new army "carrying the country's hopes" would

A few years later, the army became the driving force to overthrow that decadent empire.

After the New Army Revolution in 1911, a new state power, the Republic of China, replaced the Qing Empire. This was the first time a republic appeared in Asia. The most ancient land in the world began to breed the most modern political system.

Although they do not understand republics or modern politics, this does not prevent them from being full of longing for the future and seeking the rejuvenation of ancient countries through modern political systems.

After the Republic of China, political turmoil, political assassinations, and party rebellions filled the early political situation. In the process, a free city relying on railways and ports was quietly rising. In 1914, after the European War broke out, when the

When his minions were revealed in Qingdao, the whole of China was shocked.

In this conflict, the young Republic of China showed its muscles to the world for the first time. The Japanese Army, which made the Russian army hate Manchuria, suffered its first defeat on the battlefield. However, the huge combined fleet, which made the Russian Navy hate Tsushima Strait, was defeated for the first time on the battlefield.

Under the attack of Chinese air power, it almost suffered a devastating blow.

For this newly born Republic of China, which has suffered all kinds of humiliation in history, after it showed its muscles for the first time, it did not give up the opportunity to show its strength. Due to domestic and international factors, China finally turned to France at the request of France.

Europe sent an expeditionary force.

When this Eastern army wearing German military uniforms and carrying Mauser rifles appeared in Europe, no one looked at them. Even their allies, the French, were full of discrimination against them, even after the victory in the first battle.

, are still full of discrimination against them.

Somme!

When the Chinese Expeditionary Force blew the bugle on the Somme River, with the collapse of the German defense line and the surrender of 30,000 German troops. Finally, the Europeans were shocked by this Eastern army. During this night, no one went to

I doubt the combat effectiveness of this army.

After this battle, the term "Oriental..." began to appear in Europe. For the German army, those Eastern attacks, Eastern battles, and Eastern spirit seemed to be a nightmare...

.

But at that time, no one thought that this nightmare was just the beginning, and it was the Chinese Expeditionary Force that started this nightmare!"

"Military History of the 20th Century - Eastern Style..."

In a French town, when a barrel truck is driving on the muddy road outside the town, some French people always have a kind smile on their faces when they see the five-color flag on the car. Now, for these

As for the French, they are not only accustomed to the existence of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, but also accepted this army.

They saved France with their sacrifices!

In the past few months, although this army has been undergoing repairs, no one has criticized them. What a heavy price this army has paid for France?

An average of 10,000 casualties per day. Such heavy casualties may be unbearable by any army. However, this Chinese army not only endured it, but also won the battle that decided the fate of France.

We must be grateful to them!

Some French newspapers have told the French people this, but for the French, the reason why they are grateful to this army is probably that the existence of this army prevents a large number of young French people from bleeding anymore. This is gratitude.

The fundamental reality, whether it is the country or the people, is always reality.

Just like the attitude towards the Chinese Expeditionary Force.

In the west of the town, a palace built in the Napoleonic period is the headquarters of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. This seemingly small headquarters is the headquarters of nearly 400,000 expeditionary troops stationed in France. Although the Allied Forces Command has

The establishment has been put on the agenda, but until the headquarters is established, this place is still the heart of the expeditionary force.

At this time, the expeditionary force headquarters was not as busy as in the past. Most of the staff officers had joy on their faces, and they seemed to be celebrating something.

Lieutenant General Han Wu was promoted to Army General!

For the expeditionary force, promotion orders are not just that. In fact, in the past two months, a large number of officers have been promoted. Rewarding for merit is the most important link after the war, and it is also the most disappointing.

The most popular part is that unlike the past promotions by telegram, this time the president personally sent people to confer honors and read out the promotion order. However, when everyone was looking happy, Han Wu, who was one of the parties involved in the promotion, had

During the past few weeks, he had been locked up in a French house only kilometers away from the headquarters.

sick!

Han Wu, the director of the Liaison Office of the Expeditionary Force, is ill!

This always makes people feel a little regretful, but only a few people know that Han Wu's illness is more of a heart disease!

Report illness!

When Han Wu, who was standing by the window, thought of his reasons, a bitter look appeared on his face. Now, he was using this method to escape.

What to escape from?

Promotion!

For Han Wu, promotion is the reward he deserves. But from his true heart, he knows very well what is behind this promotion-a divorce plan.

"For the country..."

Whispering the Prime Minister's expectations, Han Wu smiled bitterly.

Heart disease is difficult to cure. Ever since the promotion notification arrived, Han Wu had a stone weighing on his heart, and this stone has now become his heart disease.

Army General. For Han Wu, who is only 32 years old, this may be a good thing. For Han Wu, who reached the pinnacle of honor in his life after the Battle of the Somme, being promoted to Army General is expected, but...

For him, this promotion has now become his heartache.

Prime Minister, President!

Soldiers are supposed to be pure, but is it possible to be a pure soldier in China?

The answer is no. For the vast majority of Chinese soldiers, they always have a "master". Their master is not the country, but a person who behaves in a lewd way. For Han Wu, he knew that his "master" was

Who is the Prime Minister, is...the country!….

It should be the country!

But when he thought of the Prime Minister's expectations for him, the stone weighed heavily on his heart. Choice, in fact, from the time he came to the expeditionary force, he knew that sooner or later, he would have to face a choice.

Whether to choose the country or the prime minister. As for the president, it has never been his choice, but now, the promotion order of the president has brought that choice in advance.

He was forced to choose whether to choose the country or continue as before... On the one hand, he was acquainted and supported, and on the other hand, he was the country. How to make this choice?

It’s difficult!

"Sir, Chief Cai is here!"

At this moment, the attendant's report interrupted Han Wu's thoughts.

Chief Cai, it’s Cai E!

"Tianren, your face is not as good as before!"

A few minutes later, in Han Wu's residence, looking at Han Wu whose face was not as good as before, Cai E said softly that from the day Han Wu reported illness, he guessed that this "General Han" was not pretending to be sick, but

I am really sick, but that illness is a heart disease!

"well……"

Han Wu sighed and said nothing but closed his eyes. He didn't want to talk, and he didn't want to talk.

Seeing that Han Wu was unwilling to speak, Cai E thought for a moment before speaking.

"You know, who is the politician I admire most in China?"

"Um!"

He raised his eyebrows slightly and opened his eyes. Han Wu looked at Cai E with some confusion in his eyes. The politician he admires the most? He really didn't know this.

"The person I admire the most is the current Prime Minister Li!"

When mentioning this matter, Cai E smiled slightly, ignoring Han Wu's look of surprise.

"The military does not govern the government! The military does not follow the party! In today's China, the Prime Minister is the first person who can put forward this point of view!"

Smiling, Cai E had some feelings for the extremely young prime minister. When they were in the capital, the two had almost no contact, but this did not hinder his appreciation of him.

"The military has no government! The military has no party! If all Chinese military personnel meet this requirement, why should China worry about a lack of prosperity in the future? Why worry about the country being in chaos?"

When Cai E said this point of view, Han Wu did not feel any surprise, because as early as when he was in the Jiangsu Army, the Prime Minister had instilled this point of view in the army more than once.

"indeed……"

Nodding, Han Wu explained.

"The Prime Minister once said that from the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom until the founding of the Republic of China, military interference in politics has been an old habit and bad custom that China has been unable to get rid of. Unarmed politicians and the constitution on paper are just playthings and a piece of paper in front of armed soldiers. Half a century of

The bad custom of military interference in politics still affects the security of China's national government. As early as when Jiangsu was serving as the Huaihai Economic Envoy, the Prime Minister once said that he only hoped that the military would not be involved in politics. This was the beginning of the Greek tradition in China.

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To be continued...