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Perhaps, this is the sorrow of a small country! Chulalongkorn has been reforming in Siam, wanting to make Siam strong, or at least be able to control his own destiny. However, in the face of the threat from China, Siam seemed so weak and helpless.

"So? What do we do now? Is it necessary to surrender to the Chinese? But will they accept it? As early as the time when the Emperor of China ascended the throne, I went to the table and asked for Siam to be re-established as a vassal of China. However, the Chinese did not hesitate to refuse. Let's see what they're doing throughout the South Seas, right? The Burmese and the Vietnamese were all killed by the Chinese and bloodied. A large number of Chinese emigrated from China to Nanyang and took away our land. It is foreseeable that they will do the same in Siam! Chulalongkorn said with some sadness. The hard work of our ancestors led to the current Siam. As the king of Siam, Rama VI, how could Chulalongkorn bear to watch the inheritance of his ancestors for 200 years be lost in his hands? Although, this inheritance was obtained by his ancestors by dishonorable means.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese are strong, but we are not cowards either. Once the Chinese start a war against us, the courtier will lead hundreds of thousands of troops of the kingdom to fight the Chinese to the end! Pasevorana said firmly, even though he knew that the result was entirely an egg-on-stone. However, now Siam has no way out, if you don't want to destroy the country, you can only fight as hard as you can. Although, it is difficult to change the final outcome of the struggle. But you can't sit still, you have to work hard!

"Fight to the death with the Chinese! That would be our last resort. The Bangkok Dynasty will not be destroyed so lightly! Chulalongkorn also said. Perhaps, Pasevorana's courage infected him.

"Majesty, from now on. Siam is ready for battle! We now have 250,000 troops, and conservatively estimated that to withstand the first wave of Chinese attacks, we must have at least 500,000 troops, or even more. Therefore, from now on, a large number of young men must be drafted into the army to prepare for the coming war! Pasevorana said.

"Expand the army immediately? But the harvest was about to begin. Drawing too many young and strong people will affect this year's grain harvest! Chulalongkorn said with a frown. Thailand has a population of only 8 million, and if 500,000 are transferred, there will be a big shortage of labor.

"Your Majesty, this year's harvest has been affected in some ways. This is better than Siam being destroyed by the Chinese. Besides, our Siamese grain production is huge, and even if there is no grain harvest this year, the stored grain will be enough for us to cope with it. According to my inference, the Chinese offensive will most likely be placed after the end of the rainy season. In other words, we only have three months to prepare! Pasevorana said.

"Alright then, you can take care of the armament expansion!" Chulalongkorn finally said. He was equally determined. I'm ready to fight to the death. Even though he knew that there was no chance of winning this battle, he was unwilling to give Siam to the Chinese so lightly. In addition, deep down in his heart, there is no hope for miracles.

"陛xià. The minister has a solution, and perhaps the crisis facing the kingdom is now facing! "In the main hall. A middle-aged man who had stood aside and had not spoken all this time spoke. He is the Prime Minister of Siam, and Chen Jiashun is of Chinese descent. The Chen family, who were also a very large family in Siam, controlled nearly half of the rice and gem trade in Siamese commerce. The Chen family has been established in Siam for more than 300 years, and during this time, the continuous marriage between Tong Guò and the local people has been fully integrated into the Siamese society. Even Chen Jiashun himself sees himself as a Siamese rather than a Chinese. Therefore, when Siam faced with the threat of China, he certainly had to find a way to solve the crisis for Siam. The wealth of the Chen family has been tied to Siam, and if Siam is destroyed, he can't predict what the consequences of the Chen family will be.

"Oh? What can the Prime Minister do? Chulalongkorn hurriedly asked. Because Chen Jiashun is of Chinese descent, in the face of the Chinese threat, Chulalongkorn has some distrust of Chen Jiashun. However, if Chen Jiashun really has a good solution, he may really be able to solve the crisis that Siam is facing now. After all, the minds of the Chinese are much better than those of the Siamese natives.

"Your Majesty, with the current national strength of Siam, even if we arm everyone in Siam, we are no match for China. So, if we want to keep Siam, we have to ask for help! Chen Jiashun said.

Chulalongkorn nodded, and he agreed with this point of view very much. Even if all the eight million Siamese men were armed, it was estimated that they would not be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese. The Chinese, armed to the teeth, could easily defeat the Siamese army.

"Your Majesty, Britain and France, have just withdrawn from the South Seas, and although they were defeated by China, their national strength has not suffered much loss. Moreover, they are definitely not willing to withdraw from Nanyang so lightly. Now that China wants to invade us, they will definitely be willing to help us! Chen Jiashun said.

"Humph! Even if the British are willing to help us? But does that work? The British will never go to war with the Chinese for us! Pasevorana said disdainfully.

After glancing at Pasevorana, Chen Jiashun continued: "Your Majesty, Britain, France, the United States, and Russia, they have formed an organization of the Entente to deal with the Allies and China, and if we take the initiative to ask to join, perhaps Britain will accept us. As long as we can join the Entente, we will be allies of Britain. At that time, even if the Chinese want to invade Siam, they will weigh it! ”

"Good! That's a good idea! But what if the Entente doesn't accept us? Chulalongkorn asked?

"Your Majesty, if the British do not accept us, then we have no other way, and we are ready to fight to the death with the Chinese." However, we can also take the opportunity to propose to the British to purchase advanced ordnance to enhance the combat power of the royal team. The British should not refuse this! Chen Jiashun said.

Chulalongkorn nodded, however, he knew that it would be very difficult to join the Entente. With China eyeing Siam, Britain is not a fool and will certainly not cause trouble for itself. If you can buy a large number of advanced weapons from Britain to enhance the combat power of the royal team, it will also be a good result.

"Your Majesty, if Siam cannot join the Entente, then we must resist the attack of the Chinese, at least the first wave of their attack, and inflict certain casualties on the Chinese, so that the Chinese know our strength. Siam then sued the Chinese for peace and became a vassal state of China. In this case, we may pay a huge price, but overall, Siam can be regarded as saved! Chen Jiashun laid out the whole plan and inventory. If they could join the Entente, that would be the best outcome. However, if they could not join the Entente, they would have counted on the army, and if they could win the war, and then take advantage of the victory to sue for peace, Siam might be able to keep it.

Chulalongkorn's face changed for a while, and he knew that the method proposed by Chen Jiashun was undoubtedly the best way for Siam now. Other than that, there is no other way to go in Siam.

It was a long time before Chulalongkorn made up his mind. Since there is no way out, the only way to do it is to give it a go.

"Well, for the sake of Siam, we can only give it a go. Prime Minister, you immediately contact the British Minister and do your best to get Siam to join the Entente. General Volana, from now on, the Wang team immediately began to prepare for war, and within three months, the Wang team would be expanded to one million people, and in any case, it was necessary to resist the first wave of Chinese attacks. Chulalongkorn said in a deep voice. In his opinion, this is already Siam's last chance.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Jiashun and Pasevorana replied at the same time.

After that, the Siamese government immediately took action. The government issued conscription orders to the provinces below. A large number of Siamese young men were forcibly conscripted into the army. Although there are many Siamese people who are reluctant to join the army, the rice harvest is about to be harvested at this time, and after joining the army, this will inevitably make the family labor shortage. However, the conscription officials forcibly took all the men of appropriate age, leaving only the old and weak.

As a result, the number of Siamese troops increased rapidly. The number of millions is almost enough in a month. Later, the Siamese army began training these recruits. It's just that only half of the people can be armed with rifles, and the rest can only use sticks as weapons.

At the same time, the Siamese Minister to the United Kingdom, Bili Bamo, also urgently requested an audience with the British Foreign Secretary, Lord Landsdowne. However, Lord Landsdowne was busy with the diplomats of the other countries of the Entente, who sometimes met indirectly with ministers of small states such as him. It was not until Biribamo bribed Lord Lansdown's secretary for tens of thousands of pounds that Lord Lansdowne received him on June 16. However, Lord Lansdowne only gave him twenty minutes.

"Bili Bamo, I've seen Your Excellency!" Biribamo, who had finally entered Lord Lansdowne's office, was very respectful.

"Well, tell me, what's the matter with me?" Lord Lansdowne sat behind his desk, reading one piece at a time, without even raising his head, and the contempt for Biribamo was palpable!