Chapter 965 I Just Want to Live in Peace
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At the Freman Joint Command, Charles felt relieved as he looked at the design drawings on the table.
Due to the needs of the war, the fortifications of the "super line of defense" in Metz and Fremen have begun to take shape. The first layer of tunnels under the ground fortifications have been opened up, forming a defense line combining the ground and underground.
The rear railway line has been built and two armored trains are ready.
Pétain's Army Group Center was fortunate enough to be the first batch of troops to enter the "super line of defense", or to be on trial.
Pétain was very satisfied with this arrangement. After all, defense was his combat philosophy, and many officers and soldiers in his army held the same idea.
Therefore, they believed that Charles knew how to use people well and put their talents to the best use, so that every person and every unit was in the position where they should be.
Pétain was even very interested in the fortifications. He spent all day with Lyautey, who was in charge of the project, discussing where firepower needed to be strengthened and where more secret passages needed to be added.
Let Charles do whatever he wants, after all, Pétain is indeed very experienced in defense.
At this time, Gallieni called.
"Don't you find it strange?" Gallieni asked.
“Instead of advancing, the British and American troops retreated several miles under the German attack.”
"We have captured Saarbrücken and seized a large amount of German supplies and industry, blocking their transportation hubs."
"This is not only a blow to the Germans in terms of supplies, but also a blow to their morale and confidence!"
Under such circumstances, why were the British and American troops repelled?
Is it really that the combat effectiveness of the British and American troops is too poor?
"I know, General." Charles glanced at the British and American headquarters on both sides: "Obviously, this is a trick they are playing."
"You mean..." Gallieni hesitated for a moment, and asked doubtfully, "You mean they have reached an agreement?"
"I think so," Charles replied.
"These bastards!" The phone was followed by the sound of slamming the table, followed by Gallieni's roar: "How could they do this? How many people will be killed if they treat the battlefield as a joke? What consequences will it cause?"
He had previously thought that Britain and the United States were negotiating interests with Germany without going through France, but he did not expect that Britain and the United States were also trying to use Germany to contain and consume France.
This was beyond his imagination.
"There's nothing strange about this, General." Charles seemed to have taken it lightly, and his tone was surprisingly calm: "As long as there is enough benefit, the lives of soldiers can be sacrificed!"
"This is wrong." Gallieni's voice became hoarse due to excitement: "We should stop this..."
Charles saw Pershing approaching with documents in his hand, so he ended the call cryptically: "Don't worry, General. Leave it to me. You don't need to do anything!"
After hanging up the phone, Charles turned his gaze to Pershing: "It's not good, is it?"
"Yes, General." Pershing handed over the document:
"It seems to be related to the Germans obtaining supplies. They had previously seized a batch of merchant ships."
"This greatly increased their fighting power, and we had to give up another line of defense."
Charles flipped through the document and found the defensive positions of the American troops after their retreat.
"It's okay." Charles asked, "Do you need reinforcements? We have enough troops now."
"No, General," Pershing replied. "We can handle it."
Ciel nodded and began the show.
He put down the document and sighed:
"I thought this war was almost over, but it seems that is not the case."
"The Germans remain tenacious. Their perseverance and persistence are surprising and worthy of respect."
"I mean, they were enemies, but they were also excellent soldiers and they completed their mission."
"So do our soldiers."
Pershing avoided Charles' gaze and nodded gently: "Yes, General, you are right."
Charles put on a compassionate look:
"The question is, why is this war going on? What's the point? Why are soldiers killing each other like this?"
"They are all living lives, but the ones who ultimately benefit are the capitalists and politicians."
"In other words, they are using the lives of soldiers to benefit themselves, these shameless bastards!"
Pershing lowered his head in shame.
Charles was right, this was a pointless waste of soldiers' lives, they could have ended this war long ago, and now.
Charles smiled secretly in his heart. Pershing might be a professional soldier and an excellent commander, but he was not a politician. He did not understand the intrigues among politicians.
"It's really despairing." Charles said, anxiously taking out cigarettes from the drawer and throwing one to Pershing.
After lighting it, he exhaled a long puff of smoke:
“Sometimes I wonder if I’m being too naive.”
"Ridiculous French spirit, eradicating war and bringing peace to the world?"
"The rules of this world don't seem to be like this. They are just a beautiful ideal, like soap bubbles flying in the sun. They look beautiful but can burst at any time..."
Pershing was a little anxious: "No, General, you are right, you should not give up. You are everyone's hope and the only one who can end this war."
"I don't think so, General." Charles shook his head in frustration.
"It's been almost three years. I'm tired of war. That's why I built the 'Super Defense Line'."
"As a French soldier, we just need to hold the 'super defense line', don't you think?"
"As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it, and I am no exception, because it's none of our business!"
Pershing looked at Charles in shock. This was not the Charles he knew.
The Charles he knew would not be defeated by difficulties, would not compromise with any force, and would never give up.
But on second thought, Charles is only 19 years old. No matter what kind of talent he has, he is still a teenager mentally.
Besides, all this was too much for him.
what to do?
If Charles chose to give up and really used the "super defense line" to stay in a corner as he said, then the war might continue.
Only then will Germany truly "make a comeback", and neither Britain, the United States, nor Russia will be able to defeat Germany, and large numbers of soldiers will inevitably be killed or wounded.
This will be a disaster, a catastrophe for humanity, and even the United States will be dragged into the abyss.
We cannot allow things to continue like this. This is not in the national interest of the United States.
Thinking of this, Pershing made up his mind that he should play a role in this matter.
"Please wait a moment, General." Pershing threw his cigarette on the ground and stomped it out, glanced at the British headquarters, and walked straight towards his own headquarters.
He returned not long after with a record wrapped in a paper bag in his hand.
As he handed the record to Charles, he lowered his voice and said:
"Here's some stuff I recorded, General."
"Baker and Haig's conversation."
“I think you should listen and then think about what to do!”
(End of this chapter)
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