Chapter 521: Siam Civil Strife

After a period of all-round blockade, Siam finally could not stand up, Siamese officials and people were not only unable to communicate with the outside world, but also whether the materials were transported into Siam, Siam's domestic goods could not be sold, which brought an extremely heavy blow to Siam.

The reason why Xiao Zhenlei wanted to be ruthless against Siam was not only to fully implement the policy of the Great China Federation, but also because of the person Rama VI, if Rama VI was just an ordinary Siamese or not the king of Siam, Xiao Zhenlei would not use this method to force Siam to submit, just because he was the king of Siam, Xiao Zhenlei had to do this.

As far as Xiao Zhenlei knows, in another time and space, from the accession of King Rama VI to the throne, to the 1944 Phibun. In the more than 30 years since the collapse of the military regime, the Thai ruling class has set off the first wave of anti-Chinese in the history of Thai-Chinese relations. It can be said that Rama VI was the first to kick off the anti-Chinese movement, and the Kuomintang government, which created a constitutional monarchy, put the anti-Chinese scandal on the stage. The Songkan government performed this ugly drama to the fullest. Throughout this period, almost all of the anti-Chinese policies were based on 'restricting the political rights of Chinese people, suppressing the Chinese economy, and preventing the spread of Chinese culture', but there were slight similarities and differences in specific measures. This is the reason why Xiao Zhenlei wants to deal with Rama VI, he can let go of Siam, but Rama VI must abdicate, the king of Siam must be canonized by Hua, and Siam must join the Great China Federation, otherwise Siam will wait for the country to fall.

Xiao Zhenlei's action was also well considered, and in the case of Siam, it is impossible for a country to remain monolithic in any way, despite the series of reforms that Rama VI has undergone since coming to power. A number of measures were enacted to benefit the people, but these reforms and new decrees also offended many of the old aristocracy. In addition to the Thai people, there are many other ethnic groups in Siam. There is also a contradiction between them and the Tais, and this contradiction can escalate into war if it is slightly provoked.

After Siam was blockaded by China in all directions, Siam's domestic economy suffered a heavy blow, and the worst losses were those of the great nobles and landlords in Siam and the generals who dominated one side, the more severe the losses of these people, the more dissatisfied they were with Rama VI, they believed that their losses were all caused by Rama VI's stubbornness, if Rama VI agreed to join the Great China Federation. At the same time, these people were also extremely resentful of Siam, they thought that the conditions for Hua to let Siam join the Great Chinese Federation were too harsh, not only would the king lose power, but also their military power would be lost, so they were both dissatisfied with Rama VI and resentful of Hua, but if they did not agree to Hua's conditions, Hua would not lift the blockade of Siam. Their losses will also increase, and in the end they will not even be able to raise an army.

These nobles and local generals were led by Rama VI's younger brother Pachadipo, who later became Rama VII, and these people gathered at Pachadipo's mansion. Everyone discussed countermeasures, and finally decided that Pachadipo would send someone to invite Ye Taisong, the Chinese minister in Siam, to come to the palace for negotiations.

Rama VI's younger brother Pachadipo had been on the throne for a long time, but Rama VI was the most orthodox king appointed by Chulalongkorn's edict. If there was no other reason, he simply could not oppose his brother's rule. But for Paciadipo now, his chance has come. Because Rama VI not only displeased the Chinese state, but also caused the dissatisfaction of many nobles and generals in the country, it was the time to overthrow Rama VI, and in this regard, he thought that he could cooperate with the Chinese side.

In Pachadipo's view, Siam's entry into the Great China Federation is inevitable, unless the Bangkok dynasty wants to perish, it can only join the Great China Federation, even if Siam wants to mediate with Western countries, Western countries do not have the energy to take care of Siam's affairs.

Ye Taisong, who received Pachadipo's invitation, immediately came to his mansion, Ye Taisong was very clear about the situation in Siam, he knew that Pachadipo and these people were only afraid of starting anew, which was exactly what he and Hua Guo wanted to see, if Siam was monolithic, it would be difficult to handle, since there was opposition in Siam, the matter would be much easier.

After the two sides met, there was a Siamese nobleman next to Pachadipo and said: "Lord Ye, we also know that the king's disagreement to join the Great China Federation is contrary to your country's decree, but your country has blockaded our country in such an all-round way, especially that even Chinese people are not allowed to enter or leave the border, this is also too strict, we people have no intention of confronting your country, your country can't overturn a boatload of people with one shot, right?" ”

Ye Taisong smiled when he heard this: "My lord, our country of China does not want to be the enemy of all Siamesees, it is a small group of people in your country who have brought trouble to all of you, the culprit is that small group of people, your enemy is not us, if you support Siam to join the Great China Federation, as long as you agree to all the conditions for joining the Great China Federation, our China can guarantee that you will still enjoy the current power, even greater power and more benefits than now!" ”

Pachadipo asked at this time, "Is what Lord Ye said true?" ”

"Your Royal Highness, businessmen can not be honest in trading, but politicians must be honest in trading, and what they promised must be done, otherwise they will not be able to mix in the officialdom, I think His Royal Highness the Prince should be very clear about this!"

Hearing this, Pachadipo nodded, he looked at the other Siamese nobles and generals, and said: "It is impossible for us to leave my brother alone, and Lord Ye will not allow this, the only way is to let my brother come down from the throne and go to the temple to eat fast and chant Buddha, I think this is the best destination for him, let us take over the affairs of the state, and then the Chinese side will strongly support it, I think there should be no problem if there are people who oppose it, and raise troops to make trouble, As long as the Chinese side provides military support, the rebellion will soon be quelled, Lord Ye, I wonder if your country will be able to support it in this regard? ”

Ye Taisong immediately said: "Of course, as long as His Royal Highness the Prince and you have any needs, we Huaguo can help you solve them, so that." As long as the prince invites our troops to quell the rebellion after he ascends the throne, our army can enter Siam justifiably. You can all see that the other countries in the vicinity have now completed the transition of their new governments. Their country is still very good, and it is better than before, after joining the Federation of Great China, as long as you disband the army and our defense is taken over by our country, you also enjoy the rights, and the power is greater than now! ”

After some deliberation between the two sides, Pachadipo and others finally decided to launch a coup d'Γ©tat to overthrow the rule of Rama VI, and then declare Siam to join the Great China Federation.

And at this time in the palace. Rama VI and his close ministers are also urgently discussing countermeasures, and the all-round blockade of Siam by China has already left Rama VI and his ministers anxious, merchants complaining because of heavy losses, and people are about to riot because of the skyrocketing prices, which has never happened in Siam before.

Foreign Minister Ahmad proposed a very feasible proposal to King Rama VI, saying: "Your Majesty, the only way we can do now is to get the Westerners to intervene and force the Chinese side to lift the blockade of our country!" ”

King Rama VI asked worriedly: "It's okay to ask Westerners to intervene, but are Westerners willing to negotiate with China for our sake?" Or are they willing to offend China for our sake? Others don't know. Don't you know that the British and French forces on this side of the Southeast Peninsula have been driven out by China! ”

Ahmad said: "Your Majesty, it is not correct to say that the British and French forces were driven out by the Chinese state, and it can only be said that some kind of deal was reached between them. Britain and France ceded the right to govern this land to China, it is not that Britain and France are afraid of China, we can completely let Britain and France intervene and intervene. You must know that we have signed treaties with Britain and France, and Britain, France and other countries have interests in our country. Please don't worry about this at all, it's just that we need to do one thing! ”

Rama VI hurriedly asked, "Then what do we need to do?" ”

Ahmad said: "Electrify the whole world. Declare your membership in the Entente and declare war on Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Turkey, Bulgaria, and Japan! ”

Rama VI: "Ah?????? It's ???????".

Ministers: "??????".

Ahmad explained: "After joining the Entente and declaring war on the Central Powers, our country is a member of the Entente, so that Britain and France have an excuse to intervene, and they have to intervene and make conditions, because the Entente need more countries to join the fight against the Central Powers!" ”

After listening to Ahmad's explanation, the eyes of Rama VI and the ministers lit up, Rama VI thought about it, and thought that this method was extremely feasible, and immediately said: "Okay, just do it!" ”

Huaguo, Presidential Palace.

After receiving the news, Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang immediately met with Xiao Zhenlei to report the news: "President, the big thing is not good, in order to confront us, Siam has announced its entry into the Entente an hour ago, and has declared war on the Allied Powers, and the Entente countries led by Britain, France, and Russia have successively sent telegrams to express their welcome, and the British and French embassies in China have sent notes, in view of the fact that Siam has become a member of the Entente, asking our country to immediately lift the blockade of Siam.

Xiao Zhenlei frowned when he heard this: "I didn't expect Rama VI and others to come up with such a solution, so that our blockade of Siam would have to be lifted, unless we want to have a stiff relationship with Britain and France!" ”

At this time, the phone rang, Xiao Zhenlei walked over to pick it up, and after listening to it, he quickly smiled and said, "Okay, I know."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Zhenlei smiled at Lu Zhengxiang and said: "Okay, Ye Taisong from the embassy in Siam just sent a telegram, originally reported to you, your secretary knew that you came to me, so he called here, Ye Taisong reported that Pachadipo and others decided to launch a coup d'Γ©tat to overthrow Rama VI, and then announced that they would join our Great China Federation, so that the changes in Siam have nothing to do with our country!" ”

In early May, the Siamese nobles staged a coup d'Γ©tat, intending to overthrow the rule of Rama VI, but Rama VI held the military power of the new army Wild Tiger Janissaries, and the nobles did not succeed for a while, and Siam suddenly fell into civil strife. (To be continued......)