In April 1917, the United States launched a war against Germany. In the same month, the French army launched a spring offensive on the Western Front, fighting the German army between Reims and Soissons, which lasted for a month. However, after suffering 100,000 casualties, the French army
But still no progress!
At the same time this month, the governor of Guangdong, Lu Tongting, recommended his subordinates Chen Binggun and Tan Haoming to succeed the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces: their true meaning was to signal the Beijing government to replace Zhu Qinglan, the governor of Guangdong who could not cooperate with him. Li
, Duan Dou understood that what he needed was a higher power and a larger territory, so he issued an order on April 10 to appoint Lu as the patrol envoy to Guangdong and Guangxi, and according to his request, Chen Binggun was appointed as the governor of Guangdong Province. Tan Haoming
Served as the governor of Guangxi Province.
This was the second patrol envoy after the Yangtze River patrol envoy collected honors. However, Zhang Xun could not control the Yangtze River provinces, but Lu Rongting could control Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. From then on, the patrol envoy became a superior to the governor.
Big title!
At this time, Lu Rongting controlled Guangdong and Guangxi, had 50,000 elite troops, and had become the most powerful warlord. And his goal was to reach Yunnan as previously planned.
At this time, Duan Qirui held a military conference in Beijing to discuss the issue of declaring war on Germany. The governors of Shanxi Province Yan Xishan, the governor of Henan Province Zhao Ti, the governor of Shandong Province Zhang Huaizhi and other provincial governors all participated, and the governors of the northern and southwestern provinces also sent representatives.
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Fourth, the warlord Wang Hengyue appointed Wang Qinglu as a representative to attend the meeting.
Duan Qirui personally chaired the meeting and explained that the meeting was convened to discuss military system and diplomatic issues.
Representative Li Chun, recommended by the Governor, said that regarding diplomatic issues, they had already been discussed before the meeting. No one was opposed to declaring war on Germany, and all the Governors planned to go to the embassies of the Allied Powers to communicate with each other.
Duan Qirui has already prepared a signature sheet with the words "agrees with the [Prime Minister's] foreign policy" written on it, and invites the governors and representatives of each province to sign it. One province or one military region is one power, a total of 25
The vote was unanimously signed by all the attendees. This voting method was just like the previous National Assembly deputies convened by Yuan Shikai who unanimously voted in favor of the monarchy. It was a "reenactment of an old drama."
Duan Qirui then raised issues such as unifying the army establishment, stipulating standards for officers, and reducing troop cuts and pay. Of course, it is easy to ask the governors to agree to declare war on Germany without actually sending troops. Asking the governors to cut troops and cut wages will have an impact.
Seeing their immediate interests, no one was willing to accept it, so Duan Qirui did not persist.
The governors jointly visited the ministers of the Allied Powers, and the ministers actually hosted banquets for them.
On May 1, the State Council was being held. Suddenly, more than twenty governors and representatives of the governors came in and asked to attend the meeting. This was something that had never happened before in domestic politics. The governors publicly expressed their opinions at the meeting.
〖China〗The military interference in politics in China has intensified and reached the point of being out of control...
Everything was as Wang Hengyue expected.
"Four 1" was in full swing, organizing the implementation of the "Great Southwest Plan..." in an orderly manner. However, at this time, something unexpected happened to Wang Hengyue: Peter was returning to China!
"Are you going back to China?" When he heard the news, Wang Hengyue seemed to have no reaction: "The United States has declared war on Germany, what are you doing back at this time?"
"It is precisely because the United States declared war on Germany that I want to go back.
"Peter looked very sad: "Overseer, no, King, my dearest friend. I really can't bear to leave you. I love this country, and I love Four 11 even more. Here, I have my best friend, and you.
,my boss……"
People around him were very sad when they heard that Pete was going back to China. Although this American likes to talk big and brag, he can always bring happiness to people. He also behaved very bravely on the battlefield, even though he
I don't think surrender is a shameful thing.
No one seems to regard him as an American. In everyone's opinion, he is just a Chinese who cannot speak Chinese well.
"Peter, don't leave." Deng Xia, who has worked with Peter for the longest time and has the best relationship, is really reluctant to let his old partner leave: "Where is the war? In the United States, in [China]. We are going to fight.
It’s a big battle, stay here, I’m not used to it without you.”
Pete's eyes were red: "Deng, you are also my best friend, but if you are in the United States and your country needs you, will you come back?"
After Deng Xia was silent for a long time, he nodded slowly.
Yes, when your country needs you and calls you, you will go back without hesitation!
Wang Hengyue was about to speak, but suddenly he was stunned.
Like a flash of inspiration, a ridiculous, ridiculous, and simply incredible idea suddenly appeared in his mind.
Crazy, you must be crazy, how could you come up with such an absurd idea?
Is there something wrong with me? Is there really something wrong with my nerves that makes me think like this?
No, it is impossible to succeed, there is absolutely no possibility of success! Wang Hengyue told himself repeatedly. But, what if it succeeds? What if it is done by himself?
Oh God! Wang Hengyue actually imitated Peter and called out to God in his heart.
If you succeed, then you will be God!
How will history take a shocking turn? What kind of shocking turn will the world take?
But if you are really afraid of doing this crazy thing, how long will it take to do it? Ten years? Twenty years? Maybe, it will always be a plan that only a madman would think of, and it will never succeed.
No, you can't do it, there is no possibility of success! Wang Hengyue kept telling himself over and over again.
But if he doesn't do it, he will spend his whole life thinking about plans that only this lunatic can think of...
Yes, I will regret not executing it until my death. "Hengshuai, what's wrong?" Jiang Li noticed that Wang Hengyue looked strange and asked softly.
Do it! Of course you fucking do it. If you fail, your efforts will be in vain, and a lot of manpower, material resources, and energy will be wasted.
You can change the historical process of four countries, you can change the historical process of China, why the hell can't you change the historical process of the whole world?
Four 1 "I have the final say! In [China], I have the final say! The whole world? I'm a bastard. Sooner or later, I have the final say!"
"Pete".
"Arrived". Peter poked his chest.
"You want to return to China, although I am reluctant to do so, but I support you unconditionally." Wang Hengyue said loudly: "Appoint Peter as the Major General of the Dingguo Army."
Pete was startled for a moment, then let out a cheer!
The Dingguo Army was just a name within Wang Hengyue's sphere of influence, and Peter became the first foreign general of the Dingguo Army!
This honor is huge for Pete!
Wang Hengyue took off the "Rongding Star Medal" from his chest and put it on Peter's chest solemnly.
At this moment, Peter almost burst into tears.
"The Medal of Honor"! Peter knew that this was the highest medal of honor awarded by the Chinese government to meritorious deeds, but now, the military governor had actually awarded it to himself!
God, everything I did in Pingguo was worth it!
Deng Xia also took off his sword: "Peter, here, haven't you always liked this knife of mine? I give it to you, take it with you, and remember the days when we were together."
Peter took it and finally couldn't help but shed tears. He hugged Deng Xia tightly and held her tightly for a long time before letting go.
"Chen Qifeng, give Peter three thousand dollars." Wang Hengyue ordered.
Peter suddenly became happy: "Ah, Wang, you are finally willing to pay me the salary arrears."
Wang Hengyue also smiled: "Yes, you have served me loyally for so many years, and now it's time to repay you. Not only that, I will also provide you with bodyguards."
"What, bodyguard?" Peter didn't understand the meaning at all.
Wang Hengyue patted him on the shoulder: "Peter, you are my baby. We have been together for such a long time, and I don't want to let you get hurt in any way. Black Iron."
"Arrived." Kurogie stood up.
"Choose a few capable people and go back to the United States with Pete."
"ah".
Wang Hengyue's words made the usually stern Heitie cry out.
Go to America? Go to America with Pete?
Hell, I have never even left Four Eleven, and now Hengshuai actually allows me to go to the United States? How far is that? It might take several days to go back to Four Eleven?
How many days? Maybe more than ten days?
"Go back to the United States with Pete and fight with Pete." Wang Hengyue emphasized his tone: "He is our friend, and it is your only mission to protect his safety."
"Yes". Kurogie responded loudly, and then hesitated a little: "When will I come back?"
"When will the war end and when will you come back?" Wang Hengyue said calmly: "When the time comes, I will give you command of a main force."
"Yes." Kurogie felt better now.
"Thank you, Wang." Peter was a little curious: "But I don't need anyone else's protection."
"No, you need to, and I must stick to my orders." Wang Hengyue said with a smile: "You have to protect yourself well. It's really no longer possible. You are surrounded by enemies. It doesn't matter if you surrender. Anyway, you are good at this.
However, Kurogane must stay by your side, no matter where you go, he will be your most reliable friend."
Although Peter could not understand this order, he was still very grateful to Wang Hengyue's kindness.
Yu Lei rolled his eyes and seemed to understand something vaguely.
Pete is leaving. This American who has brought countless joys to everyone is leaving to fight in the war for his country, even though he always behaves less bravely.
At this time, Wang Hengyue cursed himself countless times in his heart: Madman, I am really a fucking madman!!