Chapter 579 Many people do not understand the cruelty of war

Foch had little need to explain himself to Paris.

In the Prime Minister's Office of the Paris City Hall, two people in high positions sat opposite each other in front of a warm stove, drinking red wine and discussing while leisurely.

"People are tired of war." Clemenceau said, his voice cold: "Especially the soldiers on the front line, they always want to escape."

"Who says it's not?" Brian agreed: "They even rebelled and refused to fight. This is simply a shame, and stupid. If they don't fight, the entire country, including themselves, will be ruined in the end!"

"In order to avoid something like this happening, we need an attack." Clemenceau waved the wine glass towards Briand.

Brian was puzzled: "I think we'd better stay on the defensive, otherwise those soldiers may mutiny again."

Clemenceau shook his head: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you seem to have forgotten what happened on Christmas Eve last year."

This reminded Brian of what happened on Christmas Eve last year: there was a large-scale truce between the enemy and ourselves. It was said that the truce lasted for three days. They drank, played football, and exchanged gifts...

Briandian felt bad: "We can't let this happen, it will affect their morale and fighting spirit."

Brian made his words grand, but in fact he didn't want to see peace.

The French army already has morale problems. If there is another "truce", the grassroots military and civilians' calls for peace will become louder and louder, which may eventually force Parliament to choose negotiations.

The Americans were unwilling to negotiate, and neither were the British and French congressmen who accepted bribes from the Americans.

So this rather ironic scene emerged: the future Nobel Peace Prize winner does not want peace, and he is racking his brains to continue fighting this meaningless war for money.

"This is what I said." Clemenceau said: "An attack, an attack that must be fought without provoking the soldiers to resist."

Brian understood that what they needed was a form of "war" so that the "Christmas Truce" would not reappear. It was not for victory or to capture a city at the expense of a few soldiers.

"We need to be careful." Brian frowned: "But this is not what we are good at."

Congressmen and politicians will only discuss national affairs in their offices. Specific operations on the front line are not within their consideration. That is what the generals only need to worry about.

At this moment, a secretary with blond hair and a graceful figure knocked on the door and came in. She handed Brian a telegram: "Telegram from the Commander-in-Chief, Mr. Prime Minister."

Brian took the telegram and read it, and then he smiled happily: "The commander-in-chief agrees with us. It seems that we have not chosen the wrong person!"

With that said, he handed the telegram to Clemenceau.

Clemson nodded after reading the telegram: "This saves us a lot of trouble!"

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and the wine glasses in their hands made a crisp sound when they touched each other.

They didn't know that this was also what Ciel wanted.

…

Ahead of Jean Blu, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, the water on the ground had turned into ice, and the roofs and branches were the first to be dyed white.

Amidst the falling snowflakes, the French soldiers swept away the depression and fear they had felt for many days and were filled with laughter and laughter.

Because Charles came to see them and brought a lot of food, including beef, turkey, and fresh vegetables:

"Ciel bought these with his own money, just like last Christmas."

"Of course, the Parliament will not give us this. They will only urge us to go to the battlefield with guns in hand."

"Keep your voice down, you fool, you don't want to be caught and interrogated, do you?"

"Is there any difference? We are going to the battlefield again tomorrow, on Christmas Eve!"

…

War orders had been issued in advance, and everyone knew at this point that they would launch a "limited attack" on Christmas Eve.

When Charles walked into the crowd, the soldiers burst into cheers, and they rushed forward to shake hands with Charles:

"Nice to meet you, General."

"We were once worried that you would no longer lead us!"

"Thank you for the food and supplies, we know that is your personal property."

…

"This is what I should do," Charles replied, shaking hands with the soldiers. "We can spend Christmas Eve tonight."

Because the attack will be launched tomorrow night.

So naturally, the soldiers thought about the attack tomorrow night, and someone asked: "What is the 'limited attack', General, it sounds a bit strange!"

Charles spread his hands apologetically: "Sorry, I don't know either."

This was not true, and Ciel knew what it was.

But the soldiers were stunned after hearing what Ciel said. They looked at each other. There was actually an attack that Ciel didn't know about?

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Does this mean that this attack was not organized by Shire?

What's more, does this mean that Charles was deprived of his command of the 6th Army, as many people have speculated?

Charles looked helpless: "I can only say, obey the order, your commander will tell you what to do!"

With that said, he patted the soldiers' shoulders meaningfully and left.

The soldiers seemed to understand the meaning of Ciel's words. They looked at Ciel's lonely back and whispered:

"God, our suspicion is true. Those bastards in the Council have taken away Ciel's command."

"Isn't it obvious? They took over the Sixth Army while Charles was on vacation."

"Yes, Charles came back before his vacation was over, but it was already too late and there was nothing he could do!"

……

The soldiers became more and more angry, and their eyes gradually changed when they looked at those arrogant officers.

They could easily imagine that without Charles' leadership, they would be sent to the battlefield to die as before, and the tragic scene of the Somme River was still vivid in their minds.

As for what the officers said: "There will not be too many casualties in this attack, I promise", only a fool would believe it, because they have always said so.

Nivelle also said that he would be able to go home and enjoy the honor brought by the victory in a few days. Those who believed this died on the battlefield, and the Battle of the Somme River has not ended until now!

So, a storm was quietly brewing in the army again.

It's just that the soldiers didn't know what to do. Some wanted to help Charles regain command, some wanted to mutiny again, and some wanted to launch a coup...

Charles noticed this.

He understood these soldiers, he knew what they were thinking, but those officers from noble families and military academies knew nothing, and the same was true for Gamelin, who had been staying in the office and was called "the smartest general in France".

Then Charles found Christine.

He said two things to Christine:

"The battlefield is chaotic, and the swords are blind."

"Repay grievances if there are grievances, and take revenge if there are vengeances!"

Christine glanced at the regiment commander and staff officers who were inserted into the army, nodded in understanding, and answered with a double meaning: "Many people don't understand the cruelty of war, General!"