Chapter 520 Escape from Paris

"Your Excellency, I hope to form the 13th Army, the 14th Army and the 15th Army." Marshal Xia Fei said.

"Form three more armies?" President Poincaré frowned.

If three more armies are formed, the French Army will form a total of 15 armies, with a total strength of more than three million. Moreover, this almost wiped out all the young and middle-aged people in France. Sending the people there to die on the battlefield will be a heavy blow to French society and the entire French nation.

"Your Excellency, we need to prepare for the follow-up operations. If we want to continue to resist the German attack, we must have a stronger force. With the heavy losses of the frontline ministries, the newly formed three The army group will allow us to have more strength to fight against the Germans. Only in this way can we persist until the end. Otherwise, we may not be able to persist until the day when the navy wins." Marshal Joffre continued.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, the war has caused the government to pile up debts. If you want to form three more army groups, you will undoubtedly need a lot of money. And the government may not be able to spend that much money anymore." Minister of Finance Alexander Riber Te said.

"No matter how difficult it is, the financial problem must be resolved. If we lose the war, the price we pay will be far more than the formation of three new army groups." Marshal Xia Fei said.

Alexander Ribert said no more, but looked at President Poincaré, as if waiting for his decision. If President Poincaré decided to build more troops, he would naturally have no objection.

"Marshal Joffre, I agree with you to form three more group armies. However, this is the last three group armies. Next, we have no extra funds and no extra soldiers to form new troops. "President Poincaré reminded. He said this to remind Marshal Xiafei, so that Marshal Xiafei will not form more troops after this time. In that case, it would be endless.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President." Marshal Joffre nodded. Of course he knew that the country's mobilization was approaching its limit, and he was already satisfied with being able to form three more army groups.

"Your Excellency, the French Republic has decided to continue the war. Then, is the British Empire willing to continue fighting? I think the British Empire should continue to support the French Republic at this time." President Poincaré said.

"Your Excellency, I will report France's attitude to the country. Personally, I am naturally willing to continue to support France in fighting the war." Sir French said.

Like France, the British Empire did not want to surrender to Germany. Then, they must continue to fight the war. Not to mention, they are deliberately preparing to restore the strength of the Royal Navy before a decisive battle with the German Navy. It's just that it will take time for the Royal Navy to get ready again. In order to win, the British Army naturally needs to buy enough preparation time for the Navy.

Now, the French are willing to continue the war, which is naturally the best. What's more, the longer the French and the Germans fought, the harder they fought, which was of great benefit to the British Empire. At least it can make Germany pay more losses on the French battlefield, thereby weakening Germany's power.

President Poincaré nodded, and the British are willing to continue fighting, which is naturally the best. In this case, they can have greater strength to fight against the Germans.

"So, gentlemen, what should we do next? The Germans' next attack target must be Paris." President Poincaré said.

There is no doubt that Paris has become a very dangerous place now. When the German army approached Paris, it would become a battlefield. For President Poincaré, he naturally does not want to be in the middle of the battlefield.

"Your Excellency, Paris is the capital of the French Republic. If a war breaks out here, Paris will be in ruins. This is undoubtedly a sad thing. Perhaps we should try our best to avoid Paris from being caught in the war." Rene ? Prime Minister Viviani said.

"Oh, is there any way?" asked President Poincaré.

"Perhaps, we can evacuate Paris. Then, declare Paris an open city." Prime Minister René Viviani suggested.

"What? Make Paris undefended? How is this possible?" Marshal Joffre exclaimed.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is absolutely impossible. Isn't this handing over Paris to the Germans? I would rather go to war with the Germans in Paris, even if Paris is turned into ruins, I absolutely cannot hand over Paris to the Germans like this!" Marshal Xiafei's attitude was very firm.

Prime Minister René Viviani's complexion suddenly turned a little ugly.

"Your Excellency the Marshal, Your Excellency the Prime Minister has no other intentions. He just doesn't want the beautiful city of Paris to be destroyed in the flames of war." President Poincaré said.

"I know, Your Excellency. However, I still think that we need to fight the Germans in Paris. Paris is a big city. If we fight the Germans here, the Germans will have to pay a very heavy price. To be able to occupy Paris. Abandoning Paris would certainly be doing the Germans a favor. If Paris is destroyed in the war, we can easily rebuild Paris. But if France loses the war, then everything is over!" Joffre said the marshal.

"Your Excellency, I suggest that government agencies evacuate Paris immediately, and civilians also evacuate Paris. I will let the troops withdrawn from the front line enter Paris. We will fight the Germans here to the death." Marshal Joffre said.

President Poincaré opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

The next day, French President Poincaré, Prime Minister René Viviani, and all members of the government all evacuated Paris and fled to the south of France. At the same time, millions of residents in Paris also fled Paris in panic. These Parisians fled Paris with their families and mouths, with salutes, or by car, or in a carriage, or even on foot. They all knew that Paris would soon become a battlefield. These civilians don't want to be killed in battle. Therefore, fleeing Paris became the only option.

Contrary to these people, the French army is rushing to Paris from various places, preparing to fight the German army here.