[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-a-tycoon-during-world-war-i-saving-fran":3,"chapter-i-became-a-tycoon-during-world-war-i-saving-fran-i-became-a-tycoon-during-world-war-i-saving-fran-chapter-465":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Became a Tycoon During World War I: Saving France from the Start",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1335411,1779,"Chapter 465 465: The End for Foch","i-became-a-tycoon-during-world-war-i-saving-fran-chapter-465",465,"\u003Cp>In the meeting room of the French General Staff at La Garde, a heated argument was unfolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't let Romania join the Allies, Generalissimo,\" Gallieni said, staring at Foch. \"I believe keeping Romania neutral would be more beneficial for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Foch responded skeptically. \"How would that be beneficial? Should we continue selling oil to the Germans? Or food, coal, even arms and ammunition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Gallieni said, \"but it's still much better than having all of Romania fall under German control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you considered what it would mean for Germany to control all of Romania?\" Foch retorted. \"Think about the oil, the food, and the munitions factories in Austria-Hungary that Germany could directly exploit—I mean, all of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foch laughed, his lips curling in disdain as he sarcastically responded, \"So, have you thought about what would happen if our plan succeeds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war would end, General,\" Gallieni said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a siege of over three million soldiers from a dozen countries—you're praying for the Germans rather than imagining they'll occupy Romania!\" Foch sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Foch was counting the forces from the UK, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, and the colonial armies.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni stood his ground, pointing at the map. \"Look here, Generalissimo. Your so-called siege is already in progress, but aside from Charles, there's no breakthrough anywhere else. Some areas are even collapsing, and yet you think Romania's joining will make a difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni had been awakened to this realization by Charles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foch's encirclement plan appeared impressive on the surface—over three million men from a dozen nations combining their forces, which would seem to be an unstoppable tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most of these forces were bogged down in trenches, struggling with the enemy. Not just the British and French, but even over a million Italian troops were making no progress, while the Russian forces were in retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the addition of 500,000 Romanian soldiers really turn the tide? Could they crush the Germans with a coordinated counterattack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't that a bit too idealistic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Foch would not accept this argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your idea is laughable,\" Foch said, his finger tapping the desk with disdain. \"We discussed this last time, and you didn't object. A simultaneous counterattack is quite different from fighting alone. The former exerts far more pressure on the Germans, and that's without even factoring in Romania's joining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Foch seemed to realize something. He leaned back in his chair with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand now. You don't want me to succeed,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Gallieni was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not mistaken, am I?\" Foch continued, his smile sarcastic. \"You want Charles to win, which is why you're trying to dissuade me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni stood frozen, caught off guard by Foch's accusation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything falls into place now,\" Foch continued. \"I was wondering why anyone would oppose Romania joining us, and now the truth is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni's anger flared. His voice grew hoarse. \"No, Generalissimo. You are insulting my character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, General,\" Foch said, shaking his head calmly. \"This has nothing to do with character. It's about interests. I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gallieni could protest, Foch raised his voice in a righteous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, General Gallieni, let's not forget that you're a Marshal of France, and people privately call you 'the Savior of Paris!'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before you consider personal or small group interests, should you not first consider the interests of France?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, I believe you should consider the interests of the Allies as a whole. That's what a soldier should do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our duty and a responsibility to the people of France—to all those who have sacrificed their lives!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni trembled with rage. \"No, Generalissimo! This is slander—baseless defamation. I refuse to accept it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, let me ask you a question, General,\" Foch said, spreading his hands. \"How can we refuse the addition of a pivotal country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foch then added, \"If you wish, I can bring it up in the meeting. Or we can publish it after the war and let the people of France decide whether they support you or me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, the idea of Romania joining the Allies seemed correct, even Gallieni had once thought so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to have Romania than not, that was common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, whether discussed in the meeting or decided by public vote, Foch was in the right, and Gallieni in the wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni realized that he couldn't convince Foch, because Foch had already concluded that Gallieni was sabotaging the plan for personal reasons to favor Charles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni clenched his teeth, knowing there was no use in further argument. He simply said, \"Goodbye, Generalissimo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gallieni left the meeting room, he heard Foch's mocking laughter behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni's face was pale as he returned to his car bound for Paris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't say a word on the way back, just staring blankly ahead, his eyes empty and unfocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he felt as though there was an insurmountable obstacle in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had this happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Foch had created this unrealistic encirclement plan for personal gain, and Gallieni had only pointed out its flaws, yet he was accused of undermining the plan for his own interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even worse, he couldn't explain himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. It felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his chest, making it hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a sharp pain hit his stomach, and everything went black. Gallieni collapsed into the back seat of the car...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paris, 13th Arrondissement, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni slowly opened his eyes, seeing Charles standing by his bed, expressionless, peeling an apple with a fruit knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Brigadier General,\" Gallieni muttered, glancing around in confusion. \"Where am I? Is this Antwerp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't move, General,\" Charles quickly stopped Gallieni from getting up. \"This is Paris. You're in the hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallieni paused, recalling the events, then gave a bitter laugh and shook his head. \"I couldn't convince Foch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" Charles cut the apple into pieces and put one on a plate, offering it to Gallieni. \"You don't need to worry about that. Leave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it to you?\" Gallieni looked at Charles in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't something he could be involved in. What could he possibly do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Gallieni saw the coldness in Charles's eyes, he realized the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man had set aside his reservations—he was going to deal with Foch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foch's days were numbered. 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