The year 192o is an extremely important year for the whole world.! This year not only ended the "Washington Conference," which was extremely important to the whole world, but also made a good continuation and supplement to the "Versailles Peace Conference" not long ago. In particular, the "Treaty on the Limitation of Naval Armaments," the "Defense Treaty with the Soviet Union," and the "Far East Peace Treaty" signed during the "Washington Conference" temporarily adjusted the relations between the great powers in the Far East and the Pacific after World War I, established a new pattern of their power balance in the East, and recognized the dominant position of the United States and China in the new era.

This recognition was undoubtedly a frustrating thing for Britain and France, which were located in Europe. At the same time, the "China Alliance" was established in the same year, which once again changed the pattern of the whole world.

One can't help but think that more than a decade ago, it seemed that it was precisely because one country formed a 'Triple Alliance' that it eventually attracted-for-tat confrontation from another group of countries. This led to the European War, which shook the whole world, so that almost the whole world was involved in this tragic war, and the 'golden age' belonging to Europeans came to an end because of this war.

At the same time, with the rise of China and the United States, the original European era has come to an end. Europe, Asia, and the Americas, these three continents, and the three great powers located on them, have become a force that can influence the entire world. The world has now entered a new era of rising together.

And at this time, I'm afraid no one thought that "China Alliance" is an alliance that has a certain sense of existence only because of China's existence. In later generations, it became a huge force that could control almost the entire world. Even the United Nations, which is nominally the largest, has become a vase in name only

192o, perhaps, for the people of this era. This year was just a bit of a lively one. But for future generations, the new era that has affected the entire future generations has officially opened its curtain here...

―――――― "192o, New Era" Rosa? Melinda

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Bangkok's east bank of the Chao Phraya River, even in winter, doesn't make much of a difference for its residents, only making them feel cooler and more comfortable. But with the revival of all things. In particular, the surrounding greenery is refreshing ―――――― natural, for many Thai people. I'm afraid it's the winter of the recent past that is more nostalgic. The reason is also very simple, because the temperature in winter is generally more than 2o degrees to more than 3o degrees.

How to put it, it is obviously a temperature that is very suitable for human life.

In fact, in Thailand, it's the best time of the year. At the same time, the most comfortable season is from November to January. The minimum temperature is 11 degrees. It was the cool season in Bangkok, with an average monthly temperature of around 17 to 24 degrees. In the summer, the situation can be a bit troublesome, and the maximum temperature may even reach 42 degrees.

One can imagine how unsuitable this temperature is for human habitation.

It's just that since he grew up in Thailand, most of the Thais who live in this land are used to the climate here. Although the hot climate did give them a lot of headaches, it took a long time. It doesn't seem so unbearable.

At the same time, while passing through the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. Looking at the large golden buildings in the distance, the eyes of the Thais passing by showed mixed feelings. There was respect, reverence, jealousy and hatred, even if the man sitting in that complex was the highest ranking in the country. This is not surprising, after all, humans are born with an instinct for jealousy―――――― or should we call it **?

It is this instinct that pushes human beings forward, and finally makes humans stand at the top of the world from monkeys...

But none of this seemed to have had any effect on King Rama VI, who lived in that complex...

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In the ornate bedroom, King Rama VI sat at a table made of precious wood, his hands on his chest, his back against the chair and his head bowed in thought.

Despite the heat outside, the temperature in this building, which represents Thailand's supreme power, is no different from the coldest month of January. Well, maybe for those countries of the northern hemisphere, this is the coldest time of the year, but for the people of this country the most comfortable ...

This is still the case in such a hot season, and the reason is simple...

Of course, it is certainly not because of how good the ancient Thai architects were to come up with a building that is warm in winter and cool in summer―――――― in fact, they are not so capable.

The reason why this is the case is completely thanks to modern technology, such as air conditioning or something...

The palace where King Rama VI is located today is actually many years old. The palace itself has a strange name, the 'Grand Palace', and I don't know what Rama VI's ancestors thought about it. However, the 'Grand Palace' has been around for many years, and the palace itself is located next to the Chao Phraya River, and is a large-scale complex of 28 ancient buildings in the center of Bangkok, with a total area of 218,400 square meters. The Grand Palace was built in imitation of the old royal palace in the former capital of Ayutthaya, and was continuously expanded by successive kings until the current large-scale Grand Palace complex was completed in modern times.

The whole 'Grand Palace' is indeed quite old, the palace was built in 1782, and has undergone continuous repairs and expansions by successive kings, and it is still splendid. It is home to the best of Thai architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative arts.

Of course, the construction of the imperial palace, which only began in 1782, must not be able to compare with the imperial palaces of China that are often hundreds of years old. What's more, today's Grand Palace is only more than 1oo years old, and its entire history can only be described as short for today's China. At least not many people would want to come here if it was a tourist attraction―――――― of course. Thais will certainly not open this place.

In fact, throughout history, from King Rama I to King Rama VIII, successive generations of Thai kings have basically lived here. It wasn't until King Rama IX that he was changed.

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Just as Rama VI was leaning back on his chair, not knowing what to think quietly, the door was suddenly gently pushed open, and then a subordinate walked in from outside, with a cup of tea and some snacks in his hand...

Just as he was about to walk up to Rama VI to wake him up, a soft voice whispered on the side. "Be quiet, don't wake up Your Majesty."

The soft voice is soft. It was very light, but the room was very quiet at this time, and the subordinate could hear it clearly. After hearing the voice. Looking back, she was now the favorite woman of Rama VI―――――― certainly not the queen.

Although the queen of Thailand can be called the only woman of King Rama VI, at least legally speaking. But one thing is undeniable. That is, although there are times when there are some kings and their queens who are tender and sweet. But in most cases, the object of tenderness and affection of these kings is some other woman.

The same is true for the moment, although Rama VI is very affectionate to his queen on the surface, but in fact it is the woman in front of him who he loves the most.

It should be noted that the marriage system in Thailand is very chaotic.

Polygamy was still practiced in Thailand during this period, and of course, the same was true in China. However, this is mainly the suppression that Yan Shao thinks, and the joint efforts of many men. But even so. Yan Shao also knows very well that monogamy is indeed the trend of the times, and no one can change it.

This was confirmed in later generations. Although in later generations, those who have power or wealth will generally have more women or men, monogamy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. But in Thailand, the situation is a little...

It can only be said that monogamy in Thailand is almost in name only. Far from being condemned, male polygamy is tacitly tolerated, acknowledged, and even shielded. The phenomenon of men shielding each other is particularly severe. Many wives find out only after their husbands have died, because women from outside often come to divide the property.

"Thai men drink when they are young, and concubines when they are old" has almost become a common saying in Thailand, and it has become a common phenomenon for Thai men to take concubines. They are not necessarily rich, and some rural men are not financially rich, but they also like to have three wives and four concubines.

It is said that in later generations in Thailand, at least a quarter of men had women outside.

It can be seen that Thailand is indeed a man's paradise, and of course it is. If it weren't for that, no one would claim that Thailand is a place for men to visit.

Of course, this is a matter for other countries, and it is not for Yan Shao to manage.

At least with the end of Yan Shao's marriage to Kaoru Otsuki, one thing is certain, and that is that the situation of polygamy will change.

After all, the reason why Yan Shao was the top in the first place was just to leave a back door for himself. Now that this back door is no longer needed, there is naturally no need to continue to stay.

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Although Rama VI's favorite concubine had been as quiet as possible, and the subordinate had paid attention, the movement of the two of them still woke up the contemplative Rama VI.

After all, the soundproofing of this room is very good, and there is nothing in it that can make noise, so even a slightly heavier sound is so noticeable in the room.

It's like someone throwing a vase in the middle of the night.

If it's in the daytime, it won't attract much attention, but if it's in the middle of the night, it's...

At least every time Yan Shao encounters this situation, he will always be startled―――――― of course, this refers to Yan Shao before he crossed.

Maybe Rama VI was really contemplating just now, or maybe he just took the opportunity to take a short break. However, after seeing his favorite concubine and the subordinate, Rama VI couldn't help but ask softly.

"What time is it?"

"It's three o'clock in the afternoon, Your Majesty..." The concubine took the teacup and the snack from the hand of the servant and placed it on the table in front of Rama VI.

"Has it been more than an hour?" heard that it was already more than three o'clock in the afternoon, and Rama VI couldn't help but be surprised.

Maybe he did fall asleep just now...

I thought so. The concubine didn't ask much, but just said something considerate to Rama VI. "Your Majesty, let's eat something first..."

However, perhaps because he had just woken up, Rama VI was not very hungry, and he only took two sips of the teacup and then put it down, and then waved his hand casually.

Noted the actions of Rama VI. The servant bowed very cleverly to Rama VI and the concubine, and then quietly withdrew from the room, leaving only Rama VI and the concubine in the room.

With the departure of that subordinate. Rama VI walked to the window and sighed softly as he looked at the scenery outside, just as he had just been before he was contemplating or sleeping.

The concubine, who was following behind Rama VI, couldn't help but ask when she saw this scene. "陛xià. What is it that bothers you so much? ”

Turn your head away. Glancing at his concubine, who was looking at him worriedly, Rama VI couldn't help but take her in his arms.

"It's the Chinese from not long ago..."

"Is it about the bank?" The concubine asked a little strangely, not understanding why Rama VI was so upset.

"That's right." Rama VI nodded.

"I've heard people talk about it, too..."Leaning on Rama VI's arms, feeling the heat coming from his arms, the concubine couldn't help but say something strange. But I heard them say that this is a good thing, at least in the future, if our country needs money to build something, it can borrow money from this bank. Get the money you want with a very good interest rate..."

At least judging from what the concubine heard, this is indeed a good thing.

In fact, Thailand is a very resource-rich country. In other words, there are very few countries in the world that have no resources. It's like a barren desert in the Middle East, and who would have thought that there is an unusually rich oil resource in addition to sand.

Of course, there are exceptions, such as Japan. Japan is known to be an unusually poor country in mineral resources. Although Japan's mineral resources are not always abundant due to frequent volcanic activity, the reserves are relatively small, and because this is called the ore standard country, it means that although Japan has many types of ore resources, the reserves are very small.

In any case, as one of the only countries in the Asian region, Thailand is fortunate not to be like Japan. Thailand's mineral resources are divided into three categories, namely fuel ores, metallic ores and non-metallic minerals. Fuel mines include natural gas, oil, coal, and oil shale. Metal ores include tin, tungsten, antimony, lead, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, nickel, chromium, uranium, thorium, etc. Non-metallic minerals include fluorite, barite, gypsum, rock salt, miscellaneous salt, phosphate, gauzen soil, graphite, asbestos, limestone and marble.

In addition, Thailand is also rich in non-metallic resources, and Thailand is an important source of fluorite in the world, with fluorite reserves of about 1.15o tons. Barite reserves are 35.53 million tons. In addition, there are pyrophyllites and calcite, among others. Gemstones include ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, spinel, tourmaline, zircon, quartz, jadeite, etc., with ruby and sapphire being the most famous, the main origins are Chonthaburi, Trat, Sisa, Kanchanaburi and Phra, accounting for about 7o% of the national output of gemstones in Thaburi Province.

In other words, Thailand is not without resources, it is just that it does not have the funds and technology to exploit them.

But this is not the case now, not to mention the aid that the national government has already promised, if this bank is really established, then Thailand, as the founding country, will naturally be the first to get a loan from it.

Although, according to Hu, it will be difficult to get a loan, at least unless the Thai government can prove that the project is beneficial to the Thai government and that it can afford to repay the debt.

But there is no doubt that the bank's deposits are beneficial to Rama VI's plans to expand into Thailand.

"It's just—" His right hand gently stroked his woman's body, but Rama VI's expression looked a little hesitant and hesitant. If we just join the alliance with the Chinese, it may not be nothing, but if we join such a plan, I am afraid that we will really have to be tied to the chariot of the Chinese, and we will never be able to retreat..."

Saying this, even though he was holding his most beloved woman in his arms, Rama VI's expression was very strict.

Join the Alliance? This is nothing, didn't the Italians back then also be a member of the Central Powers, but they jumped into the camp of the Entente after the outbreak of the war.

But if the Chinese are promised to mention yì, then Thailand is equivalent to being completely tied to the Chinese chariot. Because it means that Thailand has an inseparable relationship with China, both politically and economically...

If China is smooth sailing in the future, then Thailand will naturally follow suit. But what if not?

And if China fails in the end? I'm afraid that Thailand will be greeted by a catastrophe! This is also the biggest reason why Rama VI did not answer Hu Wenqing. Because he needs enough time to weigh and think. (To be continued!)

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