"Your Majesty, we must get in touch with England and France at once. If the Chinese attack us, they have to help us. Biri Panon Rong also said anxiously. Although, the idea of doing something to the Chinese was his one. However, he did not expect that the Chinese Empire would really do it. After all, there are too many people in China, and there are also a lot of overseas Chinese. It is too arrogant and arrogant to wage war against a country for the sake of these Chinese. In Biri Panonong's mind, the big deal is to admit his mistakes and give in softly, and he will be able to turn big things into small things.

However, now he realized that everything was not what he had predicted before! This time, the Chinese Empire is obviously going to take it seriously. Once the Chinese Empire is serious, how can they resist it?

"Well, the British and the French are like we have guaranteed safety. It is essential to contact them immediately so that they can provide for our safety. Rama VII said. It is clear that he has now taken the British and the French as his lifesavers.

"Your Majesty, we must prepare for the worst. The Emperor of China has already ordered a crusade against us, and even Britain and France will probably be difficult to stop. We must further expand our army so that we can better respond to the Chinese invasion. Luang Phibun Khan suggested. Although, even how the Kingdom of Siam expanded its armaments, it cannot be compared with the Chinese Empire. But the build-up would at least give them a little peace of mind and show the Chinese Empire their determination. In this case, combined with the support of Britain, France and other countries, it may be able to deter China. When the time comes, through diplomatic efforts, this matter may be over.

Rama VII nodded and did not refuse. Today, the Siamese Army has only 100,000 troops. Even if it is doubled, it will only be 200,000. How much of a role it can play, Rama VII doesn't know. Of course, with the population of 12 million people in the Kingdom of Siam, it is possible to mobilize an army of 1 million if the maximum mobilization is carried out. However, Siam was not a powerful industrial country in the first place, and even rifles and ammunition had to be imported from abroad. Even if they expanded their army by a million, they wouldn't be able to arm them! These Siamese people must not be allowed to go into battle with their bare hands and fists against the Chinese who are almost armed to the teeth. In that case, what's the difference between sending them to their deaths. The weapons stored by the Kingdom of Siam were only enough to expand the army of 100,000.

"Luang Phibun Kan, I have appointed you as Chief of Staff of the Army, with full responsibility for the expansion of the army. Before the Chinese can really attack us, the number of troops must be expanded to 200,000. In this way, we may be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese. Rama VII said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Luan Phi Boon said happily. If he can become the chief of staff of the Siamese Army, he will be completely in a high position. Born as a civilian, it is almost impossible for him to go to such a high position. However, this time, with the help of this opportunity, this leap forward has been achieved, which is simply a step to the sky! If he can survive this difficulty, then he will also be a high-ranking person in the Kingdom of Siam in the future. Of course, if you don't survive this difficulty, you won't even be able to save your life, let alone others.

It was at this time that Prince Bripa and Prince Bander came together to meet King Rama VII.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that the army is planning to attack the Chinese Legation, and this is unacceptable! If the army attacked the legation, it would be tantamount to completely angering the Chinese Empire, and there would be no room for turnaround. Prince Brippa said.

"Yes! Your Majesty, the Chinese Empire is too strong. If we push the Chinese Empire too hard, they can easily crush us. Prince Bender also said. Obviously, he also thought that it would be very unwise to provoke the Chinese Empire in this way.

"Now, we have provoked the Chinese. Will they let us go? We only have one way to go to the dark. Rama VII said. As the king of the Kingdom of Siam, he was not a fool either. He knew there was no turning back now. There is no other way but to keep going. Only in this way may there be a glimmer of life.

"But, Your Majesty, under no circumstances can we launch an attack on the embassy of a country. This would make the problem even more complicated. If we do that, the Chinese will definitely retaliate against us by any means. Prince Brippa persuaded.

"Yes, Your Majesty, not to attack a country's embassy, that international practice. The Kingdom of Siam, as a civilized country in line with Europe, should also follow this practice. Prince Bender also said.

Rama VII frowned, looked at Biripanomrong and Luang Phibun Ukham, and asked for their opinions.

Biri Phanom Rong and Luang Phibun Ngan obviously did not want to provoke China completely, and they knew that if they dared to order an attack on the Chinese embassy, then the world would be big, no matter where they fled. The Chinese Empire will not let them go. They and their families may end up in a dead end. Such a price is too great.

Therefore, Biri Phanom Rong and Luang Phibun Hangkhan also made it clear that they opposed the attack on the Chinese embassy. After a moment's hesitation, Rama VII took their advice. An order was given to stop the attack on the Chinese embassy.

Wang Zhengting, the imperial envoy to the Kingdom of Siam, was relieved to see those Siamese troops retreating. It's just that the legation is safe. However, it can only protect a few thousand Chinese. The vast majority of Chinese are still living in the midst of water and fire. For those Siamese soldiers and mobs, the day was like heaven. They can wantonly arrest those Chinese, rob them of their wealth, trample those high-ranking Chinese on the soles of their feet, and rape and adulterate those beautiful Chinese women. Although, once the Chinese Empire retaliates, they may lose their heads. However, these Siamese people, who have lost their minds, can no longer care so much.

For the vast number of Chinese, today is a day of darkness and a day of hatred. The Siamese people's death-seeking behavior caused them to bring disaster to themselves and their country. The angry Chinese* army was already preparing for war against the Kingdom of Siam. Once the Chinese* army arrived, these Siamese who had committed unforgivable crimes would have to pay for their crimes.

In the Gulf of Siam, a formation of the Imperial Navy's battleships 'Dragon' and Misui Leopard' was sailing at a speed of 22 knots. As the second ship of the Imperial Navy's 'Longxing-class' battleships, the battleship "Longfu" has a displacement of nearly 30,000 tons and is equipped with four twin 50-caliber 343 mm guns. Although, it has been in service for almost two decades. However, after modernization, the combat effectiveness of the battleship "Dragon Fury" is still not to be underestimated. Not only has the speed increased to 25 knots, but the anti-aircraft fire has been strengthened a lot. In future naval battles, it can not only undertake the task of bombing islands, but also be able to provide air defense for aircraft carriers. Of course, the speed is still too slow to fight on aircraft carriers.

On the bridge of the battleship 'Dragon Fury', the captain of the ship, Brigadier General Lin Huiping, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot. Even though it was already night, he didn't feel sleepy at all.

"How long do we have to get to Bangkok?" Brigadier General Lin Huiping asked.

"General, at the current pace, we will be able to reach Bangkok in four hours." The navigator reported.

"Four hours later, at 7 a.m.? Very well, I hope that by 7:10 a.m., our shells will fall on Bangkok, so that those damned Siamesese, taste the wrath of the Empire. Brigadier General Lin Huiping said.

"Yes, General, I promise to complete the mission." The navigator nodded heavily.

"Also, send a telegram to the light cruiser Mizumi Leopard and tell them to be on guard. Although the navy of the Siamese is not the same, the torpedoes of those light cruisers and destroyers can still pose a mortal threat to us. Brigadier General Lin Huiping said.

"Yes, General." The communications officer nodded.

The formation of the battleships "Dragon Fury" and the light cruisers "Mizumi Leopard" was only the first batch. The main fleet, led by Admiral Li He, the commander of the fleet, will not be able to arrive until tomorrow. When the time comes, it will not be difficult to blow Bangkok into ruins.

As the minutes passed, the battleship "Dragon Fury" and the light cruiser "Misui Leopard" were also getting closer to Bangkok. After the Gulf of Siam enters the Gulf of Bangkok, it is not far from Bangkok. Although, Bangkok is a full twenty kilometers from the coast. However, the range of the new naval guns is completely more than twenty kilometers. What's more, the mouth of the Chao Bai Ya River is wide and the water depth is sufficient, and the warships of the Imperial Navy can completely swim against the current and reach a place less than ten kilometers from Bangkok, where they will carry out artillery bombardment. It's just that if you rush into the Chaobaya River, it will be more dangerous. Once you encounter a lightning strike from the Siamese navy in the narrow river, you can't dodge. Therefore, the safest way is to shell the coast and wait until the main force of the fleet arrives, and then enter the Chao Bai Ye River.

At 7 a.m. on February 15, 4630 A.D., the Imperial Navy's battleship 'Dragon Fury' and the light cruiser 'Misui Leopard' had arrived on the shore of Bangkok Bay. They did not encounter the Siamese navy, perhaps because the Siamese navy knew that it was invincible, so it simply avoided the battle.

"Prepare to fire!" Brigadier General Lin Huiping gave the order.

The four twin 50-caliber 343-mm guns of the battleship 'Dragon' raised their muzzles high and began shelling.

"Boom! Rumble! ”

Orange-red flames flashed in the muzzle of the cannon, and one after another, the shells whistled towards Bangkok. (To be continued.) )