Although Luang Phibun Khan was the representative of the People's Party in the Siamese army, he was born on July 14, 1897 in Nonthaburi Province to a peasant family, and his grandfather was Chinese. In 4614, he graduated from the Army Military Academy in Bangkok and was awarded the rank of second lieutenant. Later, he entered the Bangkok Staff School, and because of his excellent grades, he was selected to study at the Fontainebleau Artillery School in France in 4622 AD. During his time in France, he was influenced by bourgeois democratic ideas and joined the People's Party organized by Biri Panomrong. In 4625, the Yellow Emperor returned to China, was promoted to major, and later promoted step by step to division commander. Now, under the promotion of King Rama VII, he has become the chief of staff of the Siam Army.

It's just that in terms of military command, Luang Phibun Kan has little experience. Although, the forces now commanded as many as six infantry divisions, four of which were the main forces of the Siamese Army, and the other two were newly formed units. In terms of troops, the Siamese Army undoubtedly has a great advantage. In terms of weapons and equipment, the Siamese army equipped by the British and French armies is not far behind the Chinese army. However, in terms of combat quality, the soldiers on both sides are very different.

At the beginning of the battle, the 3rd Division of the Imperial Marine Corps was responsible for the frontal line of defense, which was on the defensive. Two regiments of the 4th Marine Division were responsible for the flanks. For the Imperial Marines, the longer the time dragged on, the better it would be for them. After all, the 12th Army of the Imperial Army was on its way. By the time they arrive, the Imperial* army will have absolute superiority.

Luang Phibun also saw this, so he wanted a quick solution. Under his command, the Siamese Army stormed the defense line of the 3rd Division of the Imperial Marine Corps with the main force of four divisions. The Siamese Army amassed hundreds of artillery pieces and bombarded the lines of the Imperial Marines. It's just that most of these cannons of the Siamese Army are cannons with a caliber of less than 100 millimeters. The number of cannons larger than 100 mm is very small. So much so that in the artillery battle, the Siamese Army was quickly suppressed.

The 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Imperial Marine Corps were armed with 72 105-mm light howitzers and 54 75-mm field guns. In terms of artillery, the Siamese army was simply unable to compete with the Imperial Marines. So much so that in the artillery battle, the Siamese army was completely suppressed.

Seeing that his artillery could not gain an advantage, Luang Phibun Shan Kham had no choice but to order the infantry to attack without adequate artillery cover. A large number of Siamese soldiers, cats charging at their waists. They were greeted by a dense firepower of mortars and light and heavy machine guns from the Imperial Marines.

In the face of such dense firepower, without the cover of artillery, it is conceivable what a heavy price will be paid.

The Siamese army left corpses in front of the lines of the Imperial Marines. But nothing was achieved. The only effect achieved was probably the consumption of a large amount of ammunition from the Imperial Marines.

The Siamese army did not fight a hard battle at all, and in the face of the strong defense line of the Imperial Marines, they were bloodied. After the heavy losses, morale was greatly affected. Under such circumstances, many Siamese soldiers did not want to continue fighting. There were even deserters in some units. Siamese people join the army, more just for military pay. In Siam, the income of military personnel is relatively high. Much higher than farming at home. However, if they were to die on the battlefield, it is estimated that few people would be willing.

Not only did the soldiers not want to fight it, but even many officers thought that such a fight was simply sending them to death and had no effect. As a result, many of the orders issued by Luang Phibun Khan could not be carried out at all.

In the afternoon, the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Imperial Marine Corps took the initiative to attack. More than 20,000 elite marines and men stormed the Siamese army's defense line under the cover of hundreds of cannons. The Siamese army did not expect at all that the Chinese* army would dare to take the initiative to attack when it was seriously inferior in strength. Caught off guard, they were quickly routed. A large number of Siamese troops directly raised their hands and surrendered to the Chinese marines. The rest of the Siamese army fled to Bangkok without their lives.

On the day of the battle on February 21, the Imperial Marines easily defeated the Siamese army with two divisions. The six infantry divisions that participated in the offensive suffered only more than 10,000 casualties. However, the captured Siamese army exceeded 30,000 people. Of the remainder, fewer than 20,000 have fled back to Bangkok. The rest of the people were scattered. Or rather, this is simply the deliberate scattering of those Siamese troops. None of them are stupid, and they know that if they return to Bangkok, they will probably only have a dead end. In that case, it is better to flee home. In that case, you might be able to save a small life. This shows how weak the combat effectiveness of the Siamese army was.

The strength of an army's combat effectiveness, although weapons and equipment are very important. But it's the people who are more important. The armament of the Siamese army was not lagging behind. It's barely good. However, in the face of the Chinese* army, it is still vulnerable, and the main reason is that the officers and men of the Siamese army are far inferior to the Chinese army in terms of quality and will to fight.

The fighting qualities of the Siamese Army were terrible, and they had advanced weapons, but they could not play a role at all. In terms of the will to fight, it cannot be compared with the Chinese* army, which has gone through many major wars. This led directly to the crushing defeat of the Siamese army.

After the defeat of the Siamese army, the Imperial Marines were already less than twenty kilometers from Bangkok. It only takes one more day to be able to conquer the city of Bangkok.

However, the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Marine Corps are still too weak. Although the Siamese army has a little bit of combat effectiveness, their strength around Bangkok is still very strong. When Major General Jiang Nan, commander of the 3rd Marine Division, and Major General Wang Haigang, commander of the 4th Division, were struggling with whether to launch a direct attack on Bangkok, the Siamese made a choice for them.

After losing the battle, Luang Phibun fled back to Bangkok, where he met King Rama VII in the basement of the royal palace.

"Your Majesty, the ministers have the great trust of Your Majesty, and they have not been able to defeat the Chinese* army, but have been defeated by them. The combat effectiveness of the Chinese* army is simply too strong. Their weapons and equipment are much more advanced than ours. The fighting quality and fighting will of their officers and men are still less comparable to those of our army. Therefore, our army, at all, is no match for them. "The responsibility for the defeat of Luang Phibun is entirely due to the strength of the Chinese* army.

Rama VII's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He never imagined that the army that the Kingdom of Siam had painstakingly built would be so vulnerable. In other words, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese* army is actually so strong. He has already regretted it a little, if he had known, he should not have provoked the Chinese Empire. Well, now that the Chinese* army is coming to Siam, they can't resist it at all!

"So what do we do now? The Chinese are not far from Bangkok. If they attack Bangkok, how can we fend them off? Rama VII said in a bit of a panic.

There is no regret medicine in the world, although Rama VII regrets it very much, but he also knows that it has now reached the point of no return. In fact, when he ordered the action against the Chinese, the fate of the Kingdom of Siam was already sealed. The Chinese are the rebels of the Chinese Empire, and then the act of doing something to the Chinese is self-defeating. The Chinese Empire has proven many times that any act of provoking the Chinese Empire will not end well. However, Rama VII had a chance before that. Thinking that with the support of Britain and France and other powers, the Chinese Empire could only suffer this dumb loss, and did not dare to do anything to the Kingdom of Siam. However, the cruel truth slapped him hard and slapped him so hard that he was about to faint.

"Your Majesty, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese* army is so strong that we simply cannot resist their attack. This is also the reason why they only sent part of the army to land. If their main forces land, we will be even less of their opponents. Bangkok can't be held anyway, and please leave Bangkok for the sake of your safety. Luang Phibun Khan suggested.

"What? You asked me to leave Bangkok? Fleeing Bangkok like a deserter? No, it's absolutely impossible. I am the king of the kingdom of Siam, how can I leave the people of the kingdom behind and flee alone at such a time of great calamity? Rama VII shook his head. In his heart, he wants to be a famous king through the ages. It's just that the gap between the current reality and his expectations is too great. Not only does he not have the opportunity to become a famous monarch through the ages, but he is also very likely to become a king of a dead country.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese are powerful, and we have to avoid their edge for the time being. Besides, the evacuation of Bangkok is for the sake of His Majesty's safety. Only when His Majesty guaranteed his own safety could the Siamese people continue to fight with the Chinese without scruples. Biri Panon Rong also suggested.

Obviously, fools know that Bangkok can't be held. In such a situation, it is better to flee before the Chinese call. If you wait until the Chinese call before leaving, I'm afraid it will be too late. They are all the culprits who planned to launch an operation against the Chinese, and the Chinese will certainly not let him go. Therefore, only by escaping can there be a glimmer of life.

Rama VII hesitated for a while, but in the end the desire to survive overcame everything.

"And where are we going?" Rama VII asked.

"Your Majesty, let's go to Phitsanulok, which is far away from Bangkok, and the Chinese will not fight there for a while." Luang Phibun said.

After a little consideration, Rama VII took this suggestion. (To be continued.) )