The fate of small countries is undoubtedly very sad, because their fate is not in their own hands, but is manipulated by those big countries. In the face of the demands of these great powers, they simply cannot afford to refuse.

The Kingdom of Siam was such a small country, but they were good at dancing with long sleeves, and in the confrontation between Britain and France, they kept their independence from becoming colonies of Britain and France. After the rise of the Chinese Empire, they also intended to form an alliance with the Chinese Empire, hoping to bring in third-party forces to oppose Britain and France. However, the demands of the Chinese Empire were too harsh for them to accept. Therefore, the desire of the Kingdom of Siam to befriend the Chinese Empire was frustrated, and it also offended the Chinese Empire. In order to confront the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Siam had to accelerate its fall to Britain and France, hoping to use the strength of Britain and France to deal with the Chinese Empire. However, this is clearly to lure the wolf into the house. The current Kingdom of Siam, from government affairs to military affairs, is almost controlled by Britain and France.

The current king of the Kingdom of Siam is Rama VII, named Pachadipo, nicknamed Arno, and his Chinese name is Zheng Guang. Born on November 8, 1893, he was the youngest son of Queen Mother Zhaowa Papenxi and the 76th son of King Rama V. He studied at the military academy from an early age.

In 1905, at the age of 12, Rama VII was sent by his father to England to study at Eton High School, the first prince in Siam's history to be sent to a boarding school since childhood. After graduating, he went on to study at the Wolfwich Military Academy, and after graduating, he served in the British Army as an artillery officer. During World War I, he was tempted to stay in the British Army, but was refused because he was not a British citizen. Unable to participate in the war and stay in England to continue his studies, he returned to Siam and served as a captain in the 1st Artillery Regiment of the Royal Guards of the Army, serving as a close attendant to his brother, Prince Zaklapung, Chief of the Army General Staff, and later promoted to Artillery Company Commander and Chief of Staff of the Second Army.

On 13 June 4618, Prince Zaklapong died in Singapore, and he was commissioned by King Rama VI to collect the funeral. Shortly after returning home, he fell seriously ill. On February 2, 4619, he and his wife went to England for treatment, and after recovering from his illness, he continued his studies at the French Staff School. After completing their studies in 1924, the couple returned to Siam. King Rama VI promoted him to the rank of major general and served as the commander of the rural division.

King Rama VI's "Measures for the Administration of the Succession to the Throne" issued in 4622 A.D. clearly stated that women could not ascend the throne, so his only daughter, Princess Peradana, could not legally inherit the throne. So he left behind an edict appointing his brother Paciadipo to succeed him. King Rama VII was the younger brother of King Rama VI, and was actually second in the order of succession to the throne at that time. Due to the unexpected early death of **** in February 4623 of the Yellow Emperor Era, he ascended to the throne in November 4623 of the Yellow Emperor Era without adequate preparation.

After Rama VII succeeded to the throne, he began a series of reforms in the hope of strengthening the kingdom of Siam. At the same time, in order to counter the increasing pressure of the Chinese Empire, Rama VII hastened his fall to Britain and France. Because of his experience of studying in England and France, King Rama VII still received great support in Britain and France. However, this support could not help him against the Chinese Empire.

After the economic crisis erupted, the Kingdom of Siam was also affected. At this time, international trade was the main economic pillar of the Kingdom of Siam. Its cash crops, such as rice and rubber, are mainly dependent on the markets of Britain and France. However, due to the impact of the economic crisis, the imports of Britain and France have been declining, so that the economy of the Kingdom of Siam has also been very seriously affected, and it is continuing to deteriorate. Under such circumstances, the pressure on the Kingdom of Siam can be imagined.

At the royal palace in Bangkok, King Rama VII summoned cabinet ministers and advisers from Britain and France to discuss how to deal with the current crisis.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the international economic situation has not yet shown signs of improvement, and the domestic peak economic situation is also deteriorating, what should we do? How can we survive this crisis? Rama VII asked. Although, he is now in his thirties and less than forty years old. But because the country's situation continues to deteriorate, he looks a lot older.

"Your Majesty, we must find a way to sell the rice and rubber that we have squeezed in the country. Otherwise, if this continues, the domestic economy will soon collapse, and when the time comes, the Kingdom of Siam will be finished. Prince Bripa, who was the prime minister of the Kingdom of Siam and the brother of King Rama VII, said that he had a great influence in the Kingdom of Siam.

"Now that the economy is in recession all over the world, who are we selling those agricultural products to? Could it be that it was sold to the Russians? It is possible that the rubber will be sold to them. But will they ask for food? Let's not forget that Soviet Russia is also a major grain exporter in the world. Prince Biripa asked rhetorically.

"No, it is absolutely impossible to sell rubber to Soviet Russia." British adviser Huo Paizhe immediately objected. Soviet Russia was a potential enemy of the Western world and was suppressed by the Western world. If you sell industrial raw materials to Soviet Russia, isn't that supporting the development of Soviet Russia? Once Soviet Russia is allowed to develop, the consequences will be very serious.

"Since it can't be sold to Soviet Russia, can't it be sold to China? Don't forget, the Chinese are quite hostile to us. Another prince of real power, Danlong Lazhanu, asked rhetorically.

Suddenly, everyone was speechless. The large market of more than 600 million people, composed of the extremely vassal states of the Chinese Empire, has undoubtedly become a market coveted by all countries in the economic crisis. The Kingdom of Siam is so close to China that they want to join the market as well. It's just that the Chinese Empire has always had ambitions for the Kingdom of Siam, and wants to make the Kingdom of Siam also a vassal state of the Chinese Empire. This is not something that the Kingdom of Siam can accept. Even when China was weakened, the Kingdom of Siam maintained its independence, and it must not become a puppet controlled by the Chinese Empire at this time. Besides, even if the Kingdom of Siam was willing to accept this, Britain and France would certainly not agree to it. Over the years, Britain and France have provided support to the Kingdom of Siam, and as a result, they have expanded their influence in the Kingdom of Siam.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese have always had very big ambitions for the entire Indochina Peninsula. If the Kingdom of Siam wanted to sell its agricultural products to China, the Chinese would certainly take the opportunity to ask the Kingdom of Siam to join the vassal system of the Chinese Empire. At that time, the Kingdom of Siam will lose its independence and become a vassal state of the Chinese Empire. I'm afraid this is also something that His Majesty doesn't want to see, right? British adviser Huo Paizhe said.

Rama VII nodded, having been educated in the West since childhood, he was very resistant to becoming a vassal state of the Chinese Empire. Even now, the Chinese Empire has become the most powerful country in the world. However, King Rama VII still regarded the Chinese Empire as a feudal, backward and decaying country.

"Your Excellency, can the British and French help the Kingdom of Siam through this crisis? With the markets of the two countries, it is completely possible to digest these agricultural products of the Kingdom of Siam. Rama VII said.

Britain and France have the largest colonies in the world, and although they have suffered heavy losses in the economic crisis, they have suffered far less losses than the United States by relying on the oppression and exploitation of their colonies. The agricultural products of the Kingdom of Siam were nothing to the huge markets of Britain and France. If you can help the Kingdom of Siam, you will be able to digest these agricultural products easily.

"This, Your Majesty, I may inquire about the country. However, due to the impact of the economic crisis, our economic pressure is also very high. Therefore, His Majesty the King still does not hope too much. Huo Paizhe said.

Rama VII nodded, he could hear the perfunctory nature of Hopaitha's words.

"Guys, think about it, is there anything else we can do to help us get through this crisis?" Rama VII asked.

"Your Majesty, can we get in touch with the Chinese Empire and sell them these agricultural products of ours? The Chinese Empire had the largest domestic market in the world, and it was a complete breeze to digest these agricultural products from the Kingdom of Siam. Prince Brippa said.

"You can get in touch, but if the Chinese make harsh demands, you absolutely can't agree to them." Rama VII said. This is a typical market that wants China, using the Chinese market to help the Kingdom of Siam through the crisis, but does not want to pay the price. Where in the world is there such a good thing! The Chinese Empire is not a fool, how could it be possible to accede to the demands of the Kingdom of Siam?

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prince Brippa nodded. With this precondition of Rama VII, he did not think that any progress would be made in the connection with the Chinese Empire.

The meeting ended quickly, but Rama VII's face was very ugly because no progress had been made. Now he is completely watching his country continue to decline, as if he is going to death step by step. Rama VII's heartache was like a knife. His elder brother, King Rama VI, handed over the Kingdom of Siam into his hands. However, instead of making the country stronger, he became even weaker. This also made Rama VII very remorseful.

As the only independent country on the Indochina Peninsula, the Kingdom of Siam is undoubtedly extremely proud. Burma, which was more powerful than the Kingdom of Siam, had long since become a colony of the British. However, the Kingdom of Siam was still able to stand on its own. But, sadly, it seems that they don't last long. (To be continued.) )