The sea parade is undoubtedly a surging feeling. On the vast sea, huge steel ships like small mountains sail past the sea. That feeling is undoubtedly shocking. And this is also a symbol of a country's strength. In another time and space, later generations of Americans often held naval parades. The aircraft carrier formations are showing the powerful military muscles of the United States. Now, the Empire also has this strength to show its military might.

The main force of the Imperial Navy at present is mainly the four 'Yamato-class' battleships of the former 4 Japanese Navy, three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships, one 'Jinghai' battleship, five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships, and four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships of the Pacific Fleet. The South Ocean Fleet has 1 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleship, three 'Revenge-class' battleships, 1 'Iron Duke-class' battleship, two 'Longxing-class' battleships and two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers, a total of twenty-six capital ships. As for the 'Longteng-class' battleships and the 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers, they have been decommissioned. The 305 mm main guns of these two capital ships are relatively weak. Of course, these ships can be re-entered at any time if they are needed in future wars.

The Chinese Navy is going to hold a huge ship parade, which is undoubtedly to invite envoys and military attaches from other countries to China. The representatives of the vassal states of the empire in the empire also have to go and see it. Take this opportunity to show the strength of the empire and make Tom more at home to the empire.

Under the auspices of the Imperial Admiralty and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, envoys and military attachés of various countries in China took ships to Qiong Island in the southern part of the empire. The naval parade will be held at the Tianya Naval Base on Qiong Island. The main forces of the Pacific Fleet and the South Sea Fleet of the Imperial Navy will be assembled there. Emperor Wu Haoxuan will take the crown prince Wu Pengfei to participate in the parade.

There is no doubt that the Chinese navy's naval parade is a powerful response to the large-scale deployment of naval forces by Britain, France, and the United States to deter China. Of course, at this parade. The aircraft carrier formation, which is the killer feature of the Imperial Navy, will not be unveiled. At the moment, the aircraft carrier fleet of the Imperial Navy is completely in secrecy. Four aircraft carriers, trained mainly in the Whale Sea in the north. The nearby seas are all under the blockade of the Imperial Navy. Naval warships or merchant ships of other countries are not allowed to enter that area. Although, all countries in the world are conducting research on aircraft carrier-related aspects. Britain and the United States and other countries have also successively equipped aircraft carriers. However, they have been left far behind by the Empire in terms of technology and use of aircraft carriers. In the event of a war in the future, the aircraft carrier fleet, which is the main force of the Imperial Navy, will occupy an absolute lead for the Imperial Navy.

While the Chinese Navy was preparing for the parade, the Empire's military operations against the Kingdom of Siam did not receive the slightest impact. Under the shelling of the main warships of the Nanyang Fleet of the Imperial Navy, the coastal areas of the Kingdom of Siam have been bombed into ruins. Even the capital, Bangkok, has been almost wiped out. Siamese people living along the coast of Bangkok Bay have fled. They feared that they would be affected by the Chinese Empire. After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Chinese Navy's military operation against the Kingdom of Siam is about to begin.

At 7 a.m. on February 20, 4630 A.D., the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Imperial Marine Corps arrived at Bangkok Bay. Rear Admiral Jiang Nan and Rear Admiral Wang Haigang went to the battleship "Korea," the flagship of the Imperial Navy's Nanyang Fleet, and had a brief meeting with Admiral Li He, commander of the Imperial Navy's Nanyang Fleet. They mainly discussed the fact that the Imperial Marines would provide fire support to the Kingdom of Siam when they launched an attack.

Admiral Li He reassured them that the Nanyang Fleet would do its best to provide them with fire support. In fact, in the previous stage of shelling, the Siamese army's defenses along the coast were almost destroyed. The troops of the Kingdom of Siam, knowing that they were no match for the Chinese navy, had already withdrawn from the coastal areas. It would undoubtedly be very easy for the Imperial Marines to complete the landing operation.

After deliberation, the Marines decided to land at Pattaya in Bangkok Bay. Although, it is a few dozen kilometers away from Bangkok. However, it is the most suitable place to launch a landing operation. Pattaya is the most important port city in the south of Siam and has a complete range of port facilities. If the Imperial Marines capture this place, it can provide very good landing conditions for the subsequent 12th Army. After all, the 12th Army has a large amount of heavy equipment, and there is no special port, so it is very difficult to load and unload it. For example, the tanks and armored vehicles of the 12th Armored Brigade would obviously not be able to disembark by manpower without mechanical equipment.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, the South Sea Fleet of the Imperial Navy dispatched two battleships, three heavy cruisers, three light cruisers and six destroyers to launch a heavy artillery bombardment of Pattaya. The Siamese army was in Pattaya, where an infantry division was deployed. However, many members of this infantry division were involved in the robbery and massacre of the Chinese. Only half of the division's personnel remained in the barracks. In addition, they did not expect the Empire to choose to attack Pattaya. Therefore, they were taken by surprise.

When the artillery shells of the Imperial Navy accurately landed in the barracks of the Siamese army, the Siamese troops stationed here suffered heavy losses. The Siamese, who were suddenly struck, fled from the barracks in a panic, not even carrying weapons and equipment, let alone to resist the attack of the Chinese* army. After all, the Chinese navy had been bombarding Bangkok before, making the Siamese people think that even if the Chinese* army were to attack, they would attack Bangkok directly. How do you know that the Chinese * army is playing a game this time?

The shelling of the Nanyang Fleet of the Chinese Navy lasted half an hour before it ended. However, the barracks of the Siamese army have long been bombed into ruins. The Siamese army suffered heavy casualties. Those who survived also fled. Even the commander of the division escaped, let alone organized a powerful counterattack.

At half past nine in the morning, a battalion of the 31st Regiment of the Imperial Marine Corps was the first to land. They boarded landing craft and pounced directly on the port of Pattaya. As a result, in the port of Pattaya, without encountering any resistance, the entire port was easily controlled. Subsequently, the transport ships of the 3rd Marine Division sailed directly into the port for loading and unloading operations. The officers and men and equipment of the whole division successfully disembarked within a few hours. After that, the 4th Marine Division began to disembark, and the 3rd Division captured all of Pattaya.

The inhabitants, the army and police, and the officials of Pattaya, had fled just as the Imperial Navy had launched the bombardment. So much so that the current Pattaya has almost become an empty city. The 3rd Marine Division easily captured the whole of Pattaya.

After the capture of Pattaya, the 3rd Marine Division, which began to advance along kilometers of Bangkok Bay, to the north. Because the Kingdom of Siam is completely westernized, it has also invested a lot in the construction of infrastructure, especially in the coastal areas, which have complete infrastructure. This allowed the Imperial Marines to advance quickly along the road. On the night of the 20th, the 3rd Division of the Imperial Marine Corps successfully captured Ram Chabang, less than 50 kilometers from Bangkok. And the 4th Division of the Imperial Marine Corps has also all landed in Pattaya. Leaving a regiment to defend the area, the 4th Marine Division also began to advance north.

The news of the successful landing of Chinese* troops in Pattaya soon reached Bangkok. When Rama VII learned the news, he was struck by lightning.

"The Chinese really landed, and they landed directly despite the strong opposition of Britain, France and the United States. What are we going to do? Rama VII looked panicked. The Chinese* army has landed in the Kingdom of Siam, which means that the invasion of the Chinese* army has officially begun.

Originally, when Britain, France, and the United States were about to send fleets to the South Seas, Rama VII thought that the Chinese Empire would be frightened. But now it seems that this is simply his wishful thinking.

"Your Majesty, there are not many troops that the Chinese have landed now, and we should gather the main forces and defeat them with all our might. As long as we can defeat the Chinese* army that landed in advance, we will have the possibility of resisting the Chinese* army. Luang Phibun said.

"Okay, just do as you say. You are the chief of staff of the army, and I order that the whole army will be led by you, and as long as you defeat the Chinese, you will be the greatest hero of the Kingdom of Siam. "Rama VII is no longer a master of the six gods.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Luang Phibun nodded.

Immediately, Luang Phibun Hangkhan ordered the army of the Kingdom of Siam to begin to assemble southeast of Bangkok in preparation for a decisive battle with the Chinese* army. After China threatened the Kingdom of Siam with force, the troops of the Kingdom of Siam began to gather around Bangkok. Six of the main forces of the eight infantry divisions were assembled in Bangkok. Half of the eight infantry divisions formed later were also assembled near Bangkok. Under the orders of Luang Phibun Hangkan, a total of six infantry divisions were assembled and prepared to attack the Chinese marines.

On February 21, 4630 A.D., the Chinese Marines, with two divisions and one regiment lacking a regiment, faced six infantry divisions of the Siamese Army, totaling more than 72,000 people, at a distance of 20 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. Although, the Siamese army had more than twice the superiority in numbers. However, the entire battlefield was one-sided, and the Siamese army, in front of the elite Chinese* army, was simply vulnerable. (To be continued.) )