Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, Prime Minister's Office, London, United Kingdom, convened cabinet members to discuss how to resolve the issue of the Kingdom of Siam. The Emperor of the Chinese Empire has ordered a crusade against the Kingdom of Siam. It can be seen that soon the Chinese* army will appear in the Kingdom of Siam. Or rather, from now on, the Chinese Navy has already begun to launch artillery strikes on the Kingdom of Siam. There is no doubt that the weak army of the Kingdom of Siam will not be able to withstand the wolf-like Chinese* army. Previous wars have proven how powerful the Chinese* army really is.

"Gentlemen, the Chinese Empire has issued a threat of war against the Kingdom of Siam. They will invade the Kingdom of Siam. We have to find a way to stop them. Otherwise, the Kingdom of Siam would have been occupied by the Chinese. Once the Kingdom of Siam falls, then our Burmese colonies will be in danger. The border between Siam and Burma is no more than the border between Burma and China, full of high mountains and dense forests, which are not suitable for large marches. If China invades Burma through the Kingdom of Siam, we will not be able to resist it at all. Ramsey McDonald said.

The reason why the British supported the Kingdom of Siam was to use the Kingdom of Siam as an important barrier in Burma. Burma, on the other hand, was the barrier of Britain's most important Indian colony. China's ambitions for Indochina are well known. The UK has to be prepared for these things.

The border between Myanmar and China is a no-man's land with high mountains and dense forests. Therefore, Britain is not worried about a Chinese attack from that direction. If China were to invade from northern Burma, it would be terrifying to lose its non-combat troop due to poisonous insects, snakes and ants alone.

However, if China were to attack from the Kingdom of Siam or southern Burma, it would be different. It is simply impossible for the British troops in Burma, as well as the Anglo-Indian or Burmese colonial forces, to resist the attack of the Chinese* army.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, why would the Kingdom of Siam provoke the Chinese Empire so unwisely? Why are you pulling us into the water again? The strength of the Chinese Empire, who in the world does not know. The entire Indochina Peninsula is under the threat of the Chinese Empire, and it is simply self-defeating to challenge the Chinese Empire there. War Secretary Viscount Halsham complained. In his opinion, the approach of the Kingdom of Siam is to live impatiently. When Britain encounters such a situation, it is too late to hide, so how can it take the initiative to get inside?

"Yes! Your Excellency Prime Minister, this time it is the Kingdom of Siam that is looking for its own death. It is well known that the Chinese emperor attached great importance to the diaspora. The Siamese are insane and insane, and it is very stupid to take those expatriates directly. Whoever treats the British expatriates in this way, the British Empire will not sit idly by. Sir Philip Liszt, Colonial Secretary, also complained.

Prime Minister Ramsey McDonald's face suddenly did not look good. Isn't it embarrassing for him that the ministers of the two countries have criticized him for his policies?

"Gentlemen, it is useless to say that these are all now. The invasion of the Kingdom of Siam by the Chinese Empire is about to begin, and in any case, we must stop them for the sake of the British Empire. Sir John Simon, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said.

He had to speak out, after all, the decision to provide security guarantees to the Kingdom of Siam was made in consultation with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, without consulting the rest of the Cabinet. Now, if something goes wrong, he will definitely not be able to escape.

"What to stop the Chinese? Send troops? Army or Navy? If it's the Navy, I'm categorically against it. The Royal Navy has not regained its strength at all since its last fiasco. With the exception of two 'Nelson-class' battleships, we simply don't have many elite warships. Now the face of the Royal Navy is even supported by those old warships that have been in service for almost thirty years. If there is another war with the Chinese, the Royal Navy will inevitably suffer another crushing defeat. Even, the loss will be even worse than last time. Admiralty Chancellor Chatfield said. Now the strength of the Royal Navy is far behind the Chinese Navy and the US Navy. Originally, the Royal Navy also planned to eliminate those old warships step by step in order to regroup. However, the UK economy has not been improving. Now the economic crisis has simply erupted. This directly ruined the Royal Navy's rebuilding plan.

"We don't have many troops in India and Burma. If you count the army of the colonies, there are quite a few troops. But the combat effectiveness of those colonial armies, only God knows. The Chinese Army is one of the strongest in the world. Against Tom, especially on the Indochina Peninsula, we don't have any chance of winning. War Secretary Viscount Halsham also said.

The faces of Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald and Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon were as black as the bottom of a pot. Both the Royal Navy and Army have refused to take a hard line with China to avoid misfire. This leaves them with very few options. In the end, the effect that can be achieved can be imagined.

"Your Excellency, I have to remind you that the British Empire is still in an economic crisis. If we are going to confront the Chinese Empire, or if we want to use force, we must increase military spending. However, the Ministry of Finance simply does not have excess funds. Chancellor of the Exchequer Neville Chamberlain also spread his hands outstretched, looking helpless.

"Are we just doing nothing and watching the Chinese annex the Kingdom of Siam? Once the Chinese annexed the Kingdom of Siam, would their ambitions be satisfied? I can tell you responsibly that this is not possible. The ambitions of the Chinese will never be satisfied. They will not stop until they swallow the whole world. Therefore, once the Chinese have succeeded in the Kingdom of Siam, then the next target may be our Burmese colony, as well as the Indian colony. Of course, the French colony of Indochina will fall even before us. Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secretary, said angrily.

"The Chinese have long had ambitions for the Kingdom of Siam. This time, the Siamese themselves sent the excuse to the Chinese, which is indeed stupid. But, as Your Excellency the Prime Minister and Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary have said, if the Chinese are allowed to easily swallow the Kingdom of Siam, our Burmese colonies and Indian colonies will be under great threat. Therefore, we cannot do nothing and watch the Chinese Empire swallow the Kingdom of Siam. Sir Samuel Hall, Secretary of State for India, said.

"So what are we going to do? The determination of the Chinese to go to war against the Kingdom of Siam has been unmistakable. Their emperor had already given the order, and it was almost impossible for their emperor to retract his mandate. We can't really go to war with the Chinese for the sake of the Kingdom of Siam. In that case, it would be a disaster for the British Empire. Admiralty Chancellor Chatfield said.

All eyes were on Prime Minister Ramsay McDonald. Now the problem is very clear, the Chinese annexation of the Kingdom of Siam, which is indeed not in the interests of the British. However, it was impossible for Britain to go to war with the Chinese Empire for the sake of the Kingdom of Siam. In that case, it will cost Britain even more. Therefore, there are not many strategies that Britain can choose from.

"Your Excellency, what do you think?" Prime Minister Ramsay McDonald asked. All of this was suggested by Sir John Simon. Now, if something goes wrong, it should be Sir John Simon who has found a way to solve it.

"Your Excellency, as other colleagues have said, we cannot watch China invade the Kingdom of Siam, and at the same time, we cannot really go to war with the Chinese Empire. Therefore, all we can do is to protest to the Chinese Empire and put pressure on them by diplomatic means. Sir John Simon said.

"It's not going to be of much use. The Chinese Empire will never heed our protests. As for pressure, unless we really go to war, they will not pay attention to it. War Secretary Viscount Halsham said disdainfully.

"It's not just us who will stand up and put pressure on them, the French will be with us as well. Plus, we can pull the Americans up. In this case, if our three countries interfere in this war between the Chinese against the Kingdom of Siam at the same time, the Chinese will certainly think about it. Although China is strong, it may not be so easy to defeat our three countries. Sir John Simon said.

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald nodded: "You can try, even if it doesn't work, then we have an explanation for the Siamese." ”

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, if necessary, we can send a fleet to India to express our attitude. Of course, in order to avoid a mismatch with the Chinese Navy, it is better for the fleet to stay on the west coast of India and not go to the east coast. Sir John Simon continued.

"Well, ladies and gentlemen, if you have no objections, then proceed with the advice of the Foreign Secretary." Prime Minister Ramsay McDonald said.

The Chinese Empire's ambitions for Siam also caught the attention of the French and Americans. After all, their Indochina colonies and Philippine colonies are also on the lips of the Chinese. If China swallowed the Kingdom of Siam and then attacked their colonies, would they be able to resist it? If they could unite and force the Chinese Empire to abandon the annexation of the Kingdom of Siam, then their colonies would undoubtedly be preserved.

Of course, it is not known whether the Chinese empire would succumb to their pressure. (To be continued.) )