Chapter 462: The British Intervene
The Siamese royal family also knew that it was unlikely that they would recapture the Siamese kingdom on their own. In particular www.biquge.info the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army began to kill people in Siam and suppress the Siamese natives. The more time passes, the weaker the Siamese natives will become. It will also be impossible to confront the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and the Chinese.
As for the royal family of the Kingdom of Siam, it was almost slaughtered cleanly. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army said that it was done by the Japanese themselves. However, those members of the royal family who remain abroad do not think so. They believe that the possibility of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army attacking will be even greater. It's just that they have no evidence at all, and they can't do anything about it. I can only focus all my energy on retaking the Kingdom of Siam.
The people of the Siamese royal family also knew that if they wanted to regain the Siamese kingdom, they had to have the support of the great powers. The Americans can't count on it, and they are about to wear the same pants as the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Although the strength of the day * himself is very strong, it has already begun to decline. In particular, it was defeated by the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army on the battlefield of Siam, and suffered heavy losses, which was obviously unreliable. The only ones who can be counted on are the British.
Although, the British have always had wolf ambitions for Siam. However, even if it were to become a British protectorate, it would be better than if they had completely lost the country.
Therefore, King Rama VII of Siam, who was in exile in Switzerland, sent people to contact the British, hoping to get the British to support their restoration on the condition of becoming a British protectorate. This is already the best they can get. If the British don't agree, then they really have no choice.
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, after meeting with representatives of the Siamese royal family, immediately saw this as a perfect opportunity for Britain to return to the South Seas and establish its supremacy in the South Seas. If they miss this opportunity, they may lose the whole of Nanyang. That's why Anthony Eden reported to Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill also hoped to halt Britain's decline through expansion in the South Seas. Although, he knew very well that after the end of this world war, Britain's position as the world hegemon would inevitably be relinquished. But even then, he wants Britain to remain a major power in the world. Therefore, he hoped that Britain would be able to win in Siam.
However, such a major event is obviously not something that Winston Churchill can decide alone. It must be discussed by the cabinet members, and it needs to be approved by everyone before it can be implemented. That's why we have today's meeting.
"Siam is very wealthy and rich in resources. If we can master Siam, we will get a good profit. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Kingsley Wood, said.
In this war, the wealth accumulated by Britain over hundreds of years, which had been fought a long time ago, was completely consumed. It even owes a huge amount of foreign debt. If it is not able to open up new sources of finance, I am afraid that Britain will have a very difficult time in the future.
"Those yellow-skinned monkeys are very ambitious. After they swallowed Burma and Siam, the next step was probably Indochina or Malaya. Although, the day * himself occupied Malaya. But there is our colony after all. You can't let those yellow-skinned monkeys take it like that. Colonial Chancellor Oliver Stanley said.
"After taking Siam, it will also be very beneficial for us to deal with those yellow-skinned monkeys. They occupy Burma and refuse to return it to us. And even this poses a serious threat to our Indian colonies, industry. If we can control Siam, we will be able to flank those yellow-skinned monkeys from both east and west. The Minister for India, Leo Emery, also expressed his opinion.
There is no doubt that these ministers were inclined to meddle in Siam and control Siam. It's just that they seem to have forgotten that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is not easy to bully. It is not that they have not suffered under the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. It's just a good scar and forget the pain. If you still want to provoke the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, isn't that self-defeating?
"What about the Navy and Army? What are your opinions? Prime Minister Winston Churchill nodded, then looked at the Lord of the Navy and the Secretary of War. The civilian authorities agreed, but they also needed the support of the military. Otherwise, it's just empty talk.
"The center of gravity of the Navy is in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In the case of Siam, we can't do anything. So, at this point, I don't give an opinion. Admiral Viscount Cunningham said.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, although taking Siam is very beneficial to the British Empire. However, we have to admit that those yellow-skinned monkeys are not easy to deal with. Last year, we planted a big heel under them. What's more, with the support of the Americans, those yellow-skinned monkeys have developed even stronger. With our current military strength in India, we simply can't compete with those yellow-skinned monkeys. Lord Grieg, Secretary of State for War, said with a not very good face.
When they clashed with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army last year, there were only more than 100,000 members of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. And now, the main combat force of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has more than 300,000 people. Not to mention, they have also recruited more than 300,000 people and are training. Once it fights with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army again, I am afraid that it will be the British army that will suffer.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill's face suddenly became a little unpleasant.
"Could it be that those yellow-skinned monkeys still dare to start a war against us again and provoke us?" Winston Churchill said in a deep voice.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, this is hard to say. The commander of the yellow-skinned monkey was a daring man. "If it weren't for the Americans putting pressure on the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, the British army, which was surrounded by the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, would probably have suffered even greater losses.
"Siam is the king of Siam, and we are only presiding over justice. Those yellow-skinned monkeys shouldn't be so bold. Besides, we are all members of the anti-fascist coalition. If they dare to go to war with us, they will undermine the anti-fascist alliance. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden frowned.
Sir Grieg sneered and said nothing. These guys always think everything is too simple. Do you still think that the current Britain is still in the time when the British Empire dominates the world? Now Britain is already a foreign powerhouse, and there are not many people who give Britain face.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill hesitated for a moment, then said: "Let the Indian Viceroyalty send envoys, and the Siamese, to find out the tone of the Chinese first." ”