After the war, countries maintained stability for more than a decade, and the economy began to recover slowly, but as the interests of the great powers abroad diminished, local conflicts seemed inevitable.

On December 25, 1926, the Japanese Taisho Emperor Yoshihito, who had been frail and sickly since childhood, passed away, and his son, Hirohito, who had admired military force since childhood, ascended the throne and changed his name to Showa. Since then, Japan has continued to colonize and expand its military tentacles into many parts of Southeast Asia.

Prior to his succession, Hirohito had visited many countries in Europe and Asia as crown prince, and had amassed extensive war contacts and aggressive ambitions.

In 1931, Japan, which had already found the soft underbelly of international development, took advantage of the fact that Europe was recovering from its post-war wounds and the United States was seeking world hegemony, and brazenly launched an invasion of the northeast of Huaxia in disregard of the relevant provisions of the League of Nations. Almost overnight, the so-called Berlin Peace Treaty became a blank slate, losing its administrative effectiveness.

The Huaxia Nationalist Government demanded that the League of Nations impose sanctions on Japan's aggression and demand that Japan immediately withdraw from the territory of Huaxia. However, the League of Nations simply hastily organized a "commission of inquiry" and did not make any substantive moves beyond that. The League of Nations fully exposed its inaction and incompetence in international affairs, and also emboldened the ambitious Emperor Hirohito and his belligerent military to become more unscrupulous and use force to change the new international order that had just been established by the United States, Britain and France.

At the same time, Japan has also stepped up its plundering of overseas mineral resources. Siam's strategic location at the confluence of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as its abundant tropical flora and mineral resources, made the British Empire a place that could not stop the Japanese colonial rulers in the last century.

The influence of the German Confederation in Siam was once again weakened, and the diplomatic missions set up here in the early years were often interfered with and excluded by Britain and Japan. However, Siam did not improve its normal courtesy to German diplomats because of Germany's representations, which made Germany's diplomatic situation in Southeast Asia very awkward and even at a standstill.

Changing the diplomatic landscape in Southeast Asia was imminent for Germany, and Eric had to make a painful decision to use a combination of military intimidation and moderate diplomacy to exert influence on the region at the same time.

Paul von Leto Falbeck was born into a famous Prussian military family, his ancestors served in the Prussian army during the "Seven Years' War" and the war against Napoleon, and had noble and heroic potential, especially his father, who was once an officer in the Imperial Army and later promoted to general because of his outstanding achievements.

During World War I, Paul von Leto Forbeck served as the governor of the German East African colony, and between 1914 and 1918, he led an army of less than 15,000 men and contained more than 300,000 troops from the British, Belgian, and Portuguese alliances.

A considerable part of Paul's army was an indigenous African people, but they fought bravely and tenaciously and won many battles, which not only caused the Allies to spend more than 7 million pounds in East Africa, but also made the Allied forces exhausted and lost.

When Aynata reported that General Paul von Leto Falbeck had been in attendance, Eric was so pleased that he asked him to wait at the operational command of the presidential palace first.

Since the defeat of the Prey von Henrik riot, General Paul von Leto Falbeck was the first heavyweight to be ushered in by the Ground Operations Command of the Presidency. The reason why Eric was meeting Paul in such a very special place seems to have a very special meaning.

Paul heard his boots pounding heavily on the ground, and knowing that the president had arrived at the door of the headquarters, he quickly stood up and sorted out his troops.

After the two guards pushed the two heavy doors open, Eric Adrian's leather boots nailed to the steel plate soles stepped into the combat headquarters.

Eric waved his hand very politely and motioned for Paul, who was saluting, to sit down. Then, the two guards gently closed the door to the headquarters with all their might. At this time, only Eric and Paul were left in the ground operations command of the presidential palace.

"Your Excellency the General, based on the appreciation of General Karl Rundstedt, the German Confederation will grant you a very honorable and important mission, and although some people consider the General to be a rare talent, I would like to see your achievements and performance for myself." Eric said, opening the curtain on the north wall to reveal a large map.

"For the sake of the great German Confederation, and for the sake of defending the supreme honor to the death, Paul von Leto Forbeck is ready to obey the orders of Mr. President at any time!" Paul swelled up from his seat.

"Please sit down, my general, and look, this is the country of Siam, of course, a small country in Southeast Asia with a very important geographical location...... I think you probably already know what I'm trying to say. Eric pointed to a small spot on the map and looked at Paul.

"Yes, dear Mr. President, it's time to let the country know of the existence of the German Confederation." Paul replied loudly.

"Very well, my general, we do not want to cause trouble, but we must make them in awe of the German Confederation, because it is very important for the peaceful development of Germany now and for a long time to come." Eric said, taking a red pencil and drawing a long line from the Mediterranean to Siam, and then from Siam to Huaxia a winding sea route.

Paul looked at the map carefully, listening carefully to every word Eric said.

"For the first time in history, our Mediterranean Fleet will pass through the Suez Canal, cross the Indian Ocean, and reach this mysterious place, and carry out a full range of diplomatic activities, and for specific matters, Prime Minister Hans Luther has drawn up the "27 Articles of Diplomatic Relations with Siam", you can first take it back and study it carefully, and then determine the departure time of the Mediterranean Fleet, and go to this region to carry out diplomatic activities. Your Excellency, I would now like to hear your own thoughts. Eric succinctly expounded his thoughts to Paul, and then handed him Hans Ludd's 27 Articles of Diplomatic Relations with Siam.

"Dear Mr. President, please tell me who I want to take to Siam this time." Paul asked in a whisper after taking the "27 Articles of Diplomatic Relations with Siam".

"In addition to the navy and air force, the people of the cabinet and the army are at your disposal, and I will give them to whoever you want." Eric told him without thinking.

"Well, then, Dear Mr. President. I don't want anything but a Navy Z-21 series destroyer. Paul said confidently.

"I admire your courage, my Excellency. Listen, I really want to reap your success, but I don't need a gambler in military diplomacy. Eric felt that Paul did not seem to be humble at all, and he couldn't help but be a little worried.

"Rest assured, Mr. President, Siam is only a small country, and a visit from the German Confederation will only bring them the highest honor." Paul also seemed to see Eric's inner turmoil, and hurriedly confessed.

In fact, Eric also needs Paul's wisdom and courage very much, but Paul's high self-confidence in the eyes of no one still reassures Eric. Although the former governor of the German African colony had won many battles, Siam had long since been torn apart by the great powers, and the imperial family had a low political status, and if the interests of its suzerainty were touched, it could be met with war.

"Your Excellency, Siam, although it is small, it has gathered several hard-line forces in the world, and it is a veritable place where dragons and tigers compete. In addition to the famous British Empire, there was also an eccentric and aggressive Eastern power. Eric reminded him.

"Please rest assured, Mr. President, that I am also trying to meet those shrewd opponents by the way during my visit to Siam." Paul, who had led the army in Africa for many years and was largely undefeated, was amused by Eric's cautious style, but he did not dare to say it.

Although Eric did not like Paul's arrogance, he was very relieved to see that he was full of confidence, so he handed him the credentials himself.

Paul gave Eric a respectful military salute, received his credentials, and left the presidential palace in high spirits.