1890 King of Southeast Asia

"First, immediately abolish the anti-Chinese law promulgated by Rama VI on November 14."

"Second, Thailand and South China sign a trade and mutual defense treaty under South China's opinion,"

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"Third, with the help of South China, change Thailand's absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy."

"Fourth, give equal voting rights and the right to be elected to the Chinese in Thailand."

"Fifth, South China permanently leases a certain island and a certain bay, but promises not to use them for military purposes against Thailand."

"Sixth, compensate the Chinese for the losses caused by the November 14 law and arrest the thugs who attacked the Chinese after the law was promulgated."

"Thailand must respond to the above conditions within 72 hours. Otherwise, after 72 hours, South China and Thailand will enter a state of war."

On November 18, South China issued an ultimatum to Thailand and began military mobilization.

Surabaya, South China Headquarters

After the ultimatum was issued, the Fourth Division in Borneo had already started loading equipment on board. Liu Yiming hoped that more

"The Seventh Division in Guinea and the Fifth Division in Sulawesi Province can be transferred out. Together with the Fourth Division in Borneo and the Marine Brigade of the Navy, a total of more than 60,000 people can guarantee the defeat of Thailand and the other participating country at the same time." Zheng Lei looked at the garrison situation of each division.

Other divisions have defense tasks. There are no enemies in the direction of the Seventh and Fifth Divisions. The Fourth Division has completed the task of clearing the Luzon Islands and is resting in Borneo.

Wang Xu went to Arabia to replace Zheng Lei, and Zheng Lei was recalled to the mainland to serve as Chief of Staff of the General Staff.

Wang Yang was transferred to the Minister of the Army and the National Defense Commissioner, and Yang Tao was appointed as the Commander of the Army.

"The Navy is centered on the Huashan, and the battle group composed of 14 destroyers and cruisers is ready for battle. In addition, the Xuchang went west to Malacca, the Nanyang went north to Ryukyu, and the cruisers were stationed in Arabia and Hawaii respectively, ready for anti-interference." Zhao Jiaxing took out the plan.

The navy played a minor role in this war. An old-fashioned Wuyue-class cruiser would be a dimensionality reduction attack on Thailand. There was no reason to start a war.

The navy is more important for strategic deterrence. To put it bluntly, it is just for fun.

Look, the newest and most powerful battleship, can you beat it? Is it necessary to pay this price to beat it?

The cruiser is going out to tell others that Nanhua is ready for a full-scale war. Once the war starts, it will immediately start a war of breaking the ties.

Anyway, no matter how the war goes, who will win or lose, such a long distance, dragging it for two or three years, spending 700 million to 800 million pounds in military expenses, for a Thailand, is it appropriate?

"Do a good job of logistics, transportation and supply. Once the war starts, quickly resolve the battle with superior firepower." Liu Yiming is not worried about the outcome of the battle.

In the whole of Southeast Asia, only Vietnam has a little fighting spirit, and that will only come later. Thailand under the feudal system? It can only maintain the size of the army to scare people.

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The scale is not comparable to Nanhua. Its new army is only the size of one division of Nanhua. Nanhua dispatched three divisions and one brigade. The result of the frontal battle is undoubted.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has arrived." Secretary Wang knocked on the door.

"Your Majesty, generals, the replies from various countries have been summarized." Lin Anmin bowed slightly.

Liu Yiming nodded slightly to him and motioned him to continue.

The battle between countries has never been a matter between two countries alone.

Especially in this battle, Thailand is the buffer zone between Britain and France, and various countries also have commercial interests. Logically speaking, no matter how the situation changes, it should be a negotiation between major powers to solve the problem.

It's just that Rama VI's actions gave Nanhua an excuse and completely angered Nanhua.

"Britain expressed support for Nanhua's just demands, but did not want to overthrow its government."

"France directly expressed the hope that Nanhua would respect French interests, and everything else is acceptable."

"The United States hopes that we will remain calm and solve the problem through diplomatic means."

"Americans only talk nonsense, always, we can't be weak on this matter!" Xie Hui's reaction was the most straightforward.

"What about other countries? I remember that both the Germans and the Russian Empire have special interests in Thailand." Wang Yang touched his chin.

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"The Germans are eager for us to fight, and the Russian Empire supports our interests. Nicholas II said that if we are willing to give them a port in Thailand, he can send more troops to Alaska." Lin Anmin answered Wang Yang's question.

Because Nanhua provided ports, supplies, and intelligence during the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Empire has regarded Nanhua as a quasi-military ally - targeting Britain, the United States, and Japan.

"Then our enemies are mainly Americans. Based on the General Staff's understanding of the United States, we only need to increase military forces in the Hawaiian region, and the Americans will retreat." Zhao Jiaxing covered his chest with his hands.

"Didn't the Japanese speak?" Liu Yiming felt very strange.

Since Saito Minako entered Nanhua, the superficial relationship between South and Japan has been restored. Japan has mentioned more than once that South and Japan should form an alliance to maintain stability in East Asia.

Last time when Liu Yiming delivered the Monroe speech, Japan was also the first to agree, but now it is quiet?

"Japan expressed understanding, but will not participate in this matter." Lin Anmin said.

"This is even more strange. It is obviously an opportunity to eat meat. Japan has changed its temper?" Xie Hui was even more confused.

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"No matter what, it has come to this point. War is inevitable. Let's talk about it after the war." Liu Yiming didn't want to go into it further.

There are only three countries that really have the right to speak in Thailand, Britain, France and South. Britain and France have vast colonial ports that can support large-scale military expeditions, and South China is right next to them.

Japan barely counts as half, the United States can follow behind Britain, Germany wants to participate but Britain blocked it, and Tsarist Russia is sharpening its knife and wants to make a breakthrough in the Balkans.

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"Impossible, absolutely unacceptable!" The internal affairs officer is still the internal affairs officer, but the master has changed from Rama V to Rama VI.

"South China wants to subvert our country, which is absolutely, absolutely unacceptable! It also requires constitutional monarchy and gives the Chinese the right to vote. What happens next? Will the Chinese vote us out?" The internal affairs officer said excitedly.

Thailand is an imperial system, and the internal affairs officer is the confidant of the Thai king and has considerable power, just like the sword-carrying guards in front of the king - it sounds nothing, but everyone has to give some face.

"Everything else can be discussed, but the third and fourth clauses are absolutely not! Has the Foreign Minister fought for it?" The ministers were discussing.

"Nanhua said this is the final clause, and Thailand can only choose to reject or accept it." The Foreign Minister said.

"Then reject it! Thailand cannot accept such a shameful treaty!" This is the military hawk.

"Nanhua's military strength is dozens of times that of ours. If we don't accept it, what can we use to resist the army? Once we fail, the constitutional monarchy may be gone." This is the dove - or constitutionalist.

There are also constitutionalists in Thailand, but the power has always been in the hands of the King of Thailand, and the constitutionalists cannot speak out. It was not until 20 years later, after Rama VII, that Thailand entered the constitutional period.

"Where is the American guarantee?" Rama VI looked at the messy royal meeting and asked the housekeeper.

"The American ambassador promised that the United States will do its best to stop Nanhua's military actions. Your Majesty, please don't disturb." The housekeeper said humbly.

The housekeeper is pro-British and American.

During the reign of Rama IV, Thailand's Westernization reform began, and a group of pro-Western intellectuals were cultivated, and the housekeeper was one of them.

During the reign of Rama V, the Minister of Internal Affairs was on good terms with British and American diplomats because of the power he held. Rama V died on his back. In order to survive, the Minister of Internal Affairs sought help from the United States.

Coupled with the temptation of the golden dollar, the Minister of Internal Affairs changed Rama V's will, intentionally or unintentionally directed the assassination to Nanhua, and aimed at the Chinese.

The former complied with the wishes of the United States, and the latter complied with the wishes of Rama VI. Thailand quickly turned to the West and issued an anti-Chinese order.

"Then... tell Nanhua that we reject all their conditions and ask Nanhua to explain the death of the Thai king." Rama VI pondered for a moment.

"Your Majesty! Nanhua is powerful, so we should take a long-term view!" The doves panicked.

The hawks were also panicked. Everyone was just talking. You are the king, you can't act on impulse!

Let's talk about it. You should refuse. Please ask Britain, France, and the United States to mediate Nanhua internationally and agree to some conditions! Isn't peace good?

"Your Majesty, should we seek help from Britain and France first? The United States is too far away after all..." The hawk turned dovish and suggested cautiously.

"No, the United States is a powerful Western industrial country after all, while South China is just an industrial and agricultural country, and the members of the organization are still an ancient and decadent nation, so there is nothing to be afraid of." Rama VI shook his head.

In fact, Rama VI had already sought help from the British and French, and the British's answer was very ambiguous, "Britain supports all just actions in the world, such as anti-aggression wars."

The French were very straightforward and asked Thailand to accept South China's conditions immediately.

But once accepted, Rama VI would lose most of his rights, which Rama VI could not accept.

"Fight! Fight a war of the Bulgar style, let South China feel the pain of war! Give back everything they impose on us!" Rama VI shouted.

After the Russo-Japanese War, the industrial output value of the United States climbed to the first place in the world, and the naval tonnage was the third in the world. It was stronger than South China in any way. Rama VI did not believe that South China dared to defy the United States.

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Seeing Rama VI's attitude, the ministers knew that the war was inevitable, and most of them sighed.

Buer-style war, it sounds good, but how many people died in Buer? No one knows.

"The Japanese ambassador called and said he supported our actions and gave us some guns and ammunition." The foreign minister listened to the assistant's whisper and said excitedly.

"Ask if there are warships and artillery for sale? We are willing to pay double the price." Rama VI said excitedly.

American goods are not bad, but they are too far away. By the time they arrive, the daylily will be cold.

"Japan said that it has stored materials for arming two divisions on the Thai-British border, and it can be sold to our country in full, but the price is higher." The foreign minister said happily.

With an ultimatum, Thailand has lost its source of weapons and ammunition, which is what Rama VI is most worried about.

Otherwise, as long as he is alive, still on the throne, and has an army, he will always get back what he lost.

"Now, reply to Nanhua that Thailand rejects all of Nanhua's conditions. From today on, Thailand and Nanhua Empire will enter a state of war!" Rama VI said firmly...