Chapter 505: The King of Thailand Compromises
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The Chinese* army defeated the British in Burma, destroying hundreds of thousands of enemies, and the British finally had to bow to the Chinese Empire. Although, the Chinese Empire and Britain have never publicized this matter. However, how can such a big war be hidden? Both the West and the East are watching this war. There is no doubt that the Chinese Empire, as the victor, naturally received more attention. The Chinese Empire has become the undisputed hegemon of the East, and the entire East of the world will be under the shadow of this powerful empire. The neighboring countries of the Chinese Empire are all feeling great pressure.
As the life-and-death enemy of the Chinese Empire, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has been desperately expanding its armaments for a period of time. The new army they formed is also undergoing intense training. When the Chinese Empire and the British fought in Burma, the Manchu government was very excited, thinking that the opportunity to counterattack the south had come. If the British can defeat the Chinese Empire in Burma, maybe they will have the opportunity to cooperate with the British to destroy the Chinese Empire in one fell swoop and realize the revival of the Manchu Dynasty. It's just that the final result is still a big disappointment for the Manchus. The Chinese Empire actually defeated the British again, and annihilated hundreds of thousands of enemies at one time. This made some high-ranking officials in the Manchu Dynasty panic all day long, and they were even more optimistic about the future of the Manchu Dynasty. In order to fight to the death with the Chinese Empire. The current Manchu Qing Dynasty can be described as a reckless military force, making the people miserable. If the Chinese Empire could not be defeated in a decisive battle, then the Manchus had no hope. Even if it is to return to the customs outside. That's also impossible. After all, the Chinese Empire already had troops stationed in Korea, and could cross the Yalu River and attack the northeast at any time. This was the last fight for the Manchus.
In addition to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Thailand, the only independent country in the Nanyang region other than China, was shocked. Originally. Thailand is the target of the Chinese Empire this time. King Rama III of Thailand has also ordered the whole country to prepare for war and prepare to defend against the invasion of the Chinese Empire. However, the British launched the Second Anglo-Burmese War. Attracted the attention of the Chinese Empire from Thailand to Burma, allowing Thailand to escape the catastrophe. King Rama III of Thailand and the senior officials of Thailand also very much expected Britain to defeat the Chinese Empire. They will be able to get a respite in between. Otherwise. With the strength of the Chinese Empire, if you want to destroy Thailand, wouldn't it be as easy as a finger? Although the total population of Thailand is only about 5 million, although the total number of troops has increased to 200,000 after the expansion of the army, how can these new troops formed in a hurry be the opponent of the battle-hardened Chinese* army. If Britain could defeat the Chinese Empire, it would be much easier. The Chinese Empire might not have been so aggressive. Thailand has used some diplomatic means. Perhaps it will be able to defuse the pressure of the Chinese Empire on Thailand. However, the end result was that the Chinese Empire won the war with a light please. And annihilated hundreds of thousands of enemies. This is undoubtedly a devastating blow to Thailand. Those Thais, who originally wanted to confront the Chinese Empire, changed their tunes for a while. Many local magnates in Thailand are vying to win over the Chinese in Thailand, in a vain attempt to leave a way back for the future, lest they all be killed as natives once the Chinese Empire calls.
"Your Majesty, now the situation has become clear, and the entire Far East is already the sphere of influence of the Chinese Empire. The British were once again defeated by the Chinese Empire, and their influence in the Far East and the South Seas had fallen to freezing point. We can't count on the British to help us anymore. Perhaps, the British wished that we would go to war with the Chinese Empire. However, it will definitely not help us substantially! The Duke of Pakham, of Thailand, said to King Rama III of Thailand with a stern face. The war that took place in Myanmar gave them a great shock and made them very helpless. Such a behemoth as the Chinese Empire makes it impossible for a small country like Thailand to compete.
King Rama III nodded, his heart was very bitter, if he could, of course he didn't want to confront the Chinese Empire. He is even willing to send his favorite daughter to China, in order to keep Thailand for a long time. However, the Chinese emperor's appetite was too great and he never gave up getting involved in Thailand, which Rama III did not want to see. Therefore, under the persecution of the Chinese Empire, he was even ready to burn the jade. However, now it seems that his preparation was ridiculous, even the mighty Britain was severely beaten by the Chinese Empire, and hundreds of thousands of British troops were annihilated. Thailand's 200,000 troops are probably not enough to even stuff the gaps between the teeth of the Chinese Empire!
"Pacan, don't we have any other way? Can only agree to the conditions of the Chinese emperor? Rama III asked.
"Your Majesty, now it seems that there is no other way. If we reject the Chinese's terms, the Chinese* army will destroy Thailand. When the time comes, not to mention the misery, the members of the royal family will probably be slaughtered cleanly! Duke Pacan said.
Rama III was indifferent for a while, and this is what the Eastern countries often use when dealing with members of the royal family of enemy countries. King Rama III believed that once Thailand was destroyed by the Chinese Empire, all members of the royal family would probably be slaughtered.
"Your Majesty, if the throne is given to the sixteenth princess, and then passed on to the sixteenth princess and the heirs of the Chinese emperor in the future, this is equivalent to the inheritance of a bloodline of the royal family! In the West, such a lineage is common. Duke Pacan said. After learning that the Chinese Empire had defeated the British army in Burma, Duke Pakon's attitude changed greatly. Thailand's stubborn resistance will not play a role at all, and will only cause Thailand to suffer heavy losses. In this case, it is better to submit to the Chinese Empire. Only in this way can the country be saved from human suffering.
"Well, inform the minister in China and let him contact the Chinese Empire, and we will agree to their conditions!" Rama III said. There is no way but to give in. Otherwise, Thailand will be finished.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Duke Pacan nodded, his heart was also very complicated.
On the evening of May 9, 1845, Prime Minister Li Decheng and Foreign Minister Lin Zihao jointly met with Emperor Long Yufei. Long Yufei was checking Prince Longhua's homework at the time, and now Prince Longhua is 7 years old and in the second grade in an ordinary primary school in Guangzhou. Long Yufei attaches great importance to the education of Long Hua, and will take time out to check his homework almost every day. After all, Long Yufei now only has such a son as Long Hua, and he will have to inherit this empire in the future. Long Yufei didn't want his son to become a faint king, in this case, his efforts would be in vain.
"Majesty!" After seeing Long Yufei, Li Decheng and Lin Zihao hurriedly saluted.
"What's wrong? Two adults, looking at your happy faces, has anything good happened? Long Yufei said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, of course it's a good thing! The Thais bowed their heads, King Rama III of Thailand has agreed to our conditions, after his 100th century, the throne of Thailand will be succeeded by the sixteenth princess Amori, and after Amemi, it will be taken over by you and Amemi's heirs! Prime Minister Li Decheng said.
"So, did I really marry that little girl?" Long Yufei said a little speechlessly. originally thought that Thailand would resist to the end, so that he would not have to marry a little girl who was twenty-one years younger than him. But now it seems that it still doesn't work! The battle fought by the Chinese* army in Burma frightened the Thais.
"Your Majesty, she is known as the first beauty in Thailand! It shouldn't be too bad! Foreign Minister Lin Zihao said.
"Okay, the cabinet just has an idea, as long as you think that it is beneficial for me to marry a Thai princess to the empire, then marry it!" Long Yufei said. Although he doesn't pay much attention to women, he has no reason to push out such a beautiful woman sent to the door!
"Then it was decided. The eighteenth of next month is a good day, and it is set to win the Thai princess on that day. Prime Minister Li Decheng said.
In this regard, Long Yufei was very speechless, and there was no need to be in such a hurry! However, in September he will be on a European visit, which may take several months. The cabinet probably wants to get this matter done before Long Yufei's visit!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai side quickly reached an agreement. The time for Long Yufei to marry the sixteenth princess of Thailand, Amemi, is set on June 18. Although King Rama III of Thailand is reluctant to marry his daughter far away from China, there is no way.
Long Yufei won the wedding of the Thai princess, which was not luxurious, but it was very grand. Cabinet officials and military generals in the country attended the wedding. The envoys of various countries in China did not miss this opportunity to establish good relations with the Chinese Empire. Of course, many Westerners are very envious of Long Yufei, the emperor, who can marry several women at the same time. In the West, however, monogamy is practised. Even if he is an emperor, he can only marry one queen. Of course, behind the scenes, those people have countless lovers. At this point, the East and the West are more or less the same. The only difference is that the East is bright and bright, while the West is sneaky behind the scenes.
The sixteenth princess of Thailand, Amomi, is indeed worthy of the title of Thailand's first beauty. Even though Long Yufei has seen many beauties, on the night of the wedding, he couldn't help but turn into a wolf. At this time, he seemed to have forgotten the age of the sixteenth princess, Amomi. In the next life, he was just a junior high school student.
The marriage between the Chinese Empire and Thailand brought the two countries closer together. Thailand has also resolved a crisis of national annihilation. (To be continued......)