Siheyuan: Since 51

As expected, Siam was a land of Buddhism, and it never had any originality.

I first studied Dongda, and a few decades ago, I turned to studying John Bull and the separation of powers.

Unfortunately, I only learned the basics, and the form is similar but the spirit is not the same.

John Bull is the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, which check and balance each other, and the royal family is not allowed to participate in governance.

In Siam, the royal family, the military, and the government have been engaged in internal strife for decades.

There is no fixed number as to who is bigger between the military and the government, and they do not get along with each other.

The royal family, which should have gradually become a mascot, turned into a peacemaker, maneuvering and arbitrating time and again to avoid excessive confrontation between the two sides, leading to the restoration of power, or even worse, to a situation where one family dominates the market.

It's sad, lamentable and praiseworthy.

Lin Zhiyuan's visit and Adulyadej's welcome are a reflection of this.

As for speeches, both in public and in private, they must be sharp and give clear responses.

As a representative of the rabbit, attitude is crucial.

Once we loosen up and show weakness, what will other countries in the Southeast Peninsula see and think?

The economic radiation of the Yuanda Group will inevitably be hindered.

Even if a person is too timid, his family may dislike him.

……

The next day, in the morning.

Lin Zhiyuan was sorting out his plans last night and went to bed late. I was not woken up by Lin Zhiyuan until after nine o'clock.

"Leader, please wake up. Those reporters really have bad intentions."

Lin Zhiyuan rubbed his sore eyes and sat up.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Go prepare breakfast first. I'll get up and wash up, and we'll talk in the living room later."

After half an hour.

Lin Zhiyuan ate while listening to Li Yujiang reading the newspaper.

"The largest newspaper in Siam, The Taylor, has a headline that reads, Thai-Tu friendly talks, the eldest prince presides over the ceremony for the younger generation. The content roughly says that, in order to express goodwill, Ubon Ratchathani used the younger generation..."

Lin Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and curled his lips.

"See, I told you, this isn't a big deal. It's just to wake Adude up."

Li Yujiang didn't respond and continued.

"The headline of the Daily News: Lin, as the representative of the rabbit, is arrogant and proud. What is he trying to do...

The title of the "Minbao" is that the Han envoy compares himself to Lin, who has no good intentions...

According to the telegram from Hong Kong Island, the front page of the Pineapple Times harshly criticized those who knelt down, accusing you of bullying others by taking advantage of your power..."

Lin Zhiyuan drank a glass of milk, finished his breakfast, and smiled slightly.

"Not bad, better than expected. As for newspapers, the Big Beauty, John Bull, and even the Bear are the ones to focus on."

After that, he changed the subject and asked with a smile, "What about Adulyadej? Did he say when the talks will take place?"

Li Yujiang nodded.

"Adude sent a message asking you to take a good rest for half a day and have tea together in the afternoon."

"Where is their chief steward?"

"He said he would wait until you finished talking to Adulyadej."

……

3pm.

In a wooden house in the garden of Puping Villa, a young girl is slowly making tea.

There was a large wooden table, and Adulyadej and Lin Zhiyuan sat opposite each other at the table.

Behind each of them, there was only one translator.

Li Yujiang narrowed his eyes and glanced at the translator girl opposite him, feeling extremely disdainful.

That's it?

During the negotiation between the two parties, how can a frail little girl be an interpreter? How can she show any clout?

After three cups of tea.

Adulyadej took a puff of his cigar and smiled gently.

"Mr. Lin, deep inside the palace, except for you and me, everyone else is a trusted person. Tell me, why did you come here with such fanfare? You should know that Tu Taike has not made any friends yet."

Lin Zhiyuan crossed his legs, a smile on his face, and spoke slowly.

"It's not a big deal. I heard that your General Bayit is very famous, so I want to see it with my own eyes."

"Bayi?"

Adude was stunned for a few seconds, then raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.

"Prayit is only the general of Chiang Rai Province. He has no contact with you, right?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Zhiyuan was certain that behind Bayit must be Adulyadej.

Too much pretense, too little cleanliness.

Alum is the pillar industry of Chiang Rai Province. When Zhong Bai was attacked, the news was all over the newspapers. Several major alum production and sales gangs, and even the people behind the scenes, were all named.

As the person who actually holds power in Siam, you say you don't know?

Are you saying that you are a fool, or are you saying that you are treating me as a fool?

He sneered in his heart and lit a Daqianmen cigarette.

"Whether there was contact or not, we both know it in our hearts. Some things, unfortunately, were not accomplished. You should thank the Buddha for protecting you."

Adude smiled inexplicably, then shook his head and sighed.

"Mr. Lin, when you came here, did you pay attention to the Gulf of Siam?"

Lin Zhiyuan picked up the teacup, lifted the lid, smoothed the tea leaves, blew gently, and took a sip.

Suddenly, I came to my senses and was in a daze.

Damn, such contempt in my bones!

The royal family was almost expelled, but Adul Adulyadej was able to regain power. He must be very capable.

From last night till now, Adulyadej has been acting.

Is it for me to see, or for the West to see?

……

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiyuan raised his head, squinted his eyes, and looked straight ahead.

Adu still spoke very slowly, with a look of disappointment on his face.

"In Siam, all parties are checking and balancing each other. There are too many things that I don't know about and I can't make the decision on."

Lin Zhiyuan snorted, put down the teacup and took a puff of cigarette.

"So what? You're in a dilemma and have no choice but to sacrifice your assistant?"

Seeing this, Adud began to nag.

"Since ancient times, the Southeast Peninsula has surrendered to the North and became a vassal. In the past, we might have felt that paying tribute every year and being oppressed was a humiliation. But in the past hundred years, we have been almost extinct. Do you think we will miss the past? At least back then, we were still like human beings."

Lin Zhiyuan was silent. He understood but didn't comprehend.

what logic?

Could it be that he missed being Rabbit's son?

Or are you trying to fool me?

……

Adulyadej cut off the end of his cigar and threw the half-finished cigar on the table.

"Mr. Lin, when will the rabbit end?"

Lin Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, cursing in his heart.

As the fuse, Zhong Bai was attacked and the whole thing was suspicious.

Since he dared to take action, he must have planned it carefully, but Zhong Bai is still alive and well.

Used as a pawn by the West to counter the Rabbit.

Was it a voluntary action but a failed one, or was it intentional and hypocritical?

……

Nostalgia or deception, both can be explained.

In other words, whether it is pro-Western or pro-Turkish, Siam will not lose.

This is fucked.

……

Especially Adulyadej, who was like squeezing toothpaste, pointing out one thing and saying one thing at a time. He was a shrewd and cautious man.

After pondering for a long time, Lin Zhiyuan finally grasped the key, which was Adude's judgment on Zhong Bai's current situation.

After Zhong Bai was attacked, he hid in the Umbrella base. The news was blocked and outsiders were unaware of it.

If Adulyadej can be accurate, he is probably pretending to obey and the attack is just a cover. If he is not accurate, he is just fooling people.

Thinking of this, he asked coldly.

"End? How do you want Rabbit to end up? To avenge my assistant and massacre Siam?"

Adud frowned, and after a few seconds, he chuckled.

"Mr. Lin, don't joke. Siamese and rabbits have always been friendly neighbors. It is right for the two families to live in harmony."

Lin Zhiyuan leaned back, still surrounding Zhong Bai, raised his eyebrows and asked again.

"So what? What's the matter with attacking my assistant for an alum?"