On December 25, 1920, November 16 of the lunar calendar, the news that Lan Fang and France launched an attack on Siam shocked the world.
Let’s not talk about how King Rama VI of Siam ran around and called for help. It was the British who had the biggest international reaction.
In 1893, the Bangkok Dynasty and France signed the Treaty of Siam, which stipulated that Siam would transfer the Laotian territory on the east bank of the Mekong River to France and pay France an indemnity of 3 million francs.
This treaty was actually the product of a compromise between Britain and France, and it was first proposed by the French.
In the 19th century, the colonies of Britain and France in Asia were getting larger and larger. In Southeast Asia, the colonies of Britain and France were almost bordering each other. In order to avoid possible troubles between the two countries, the French suggested: Maintain a strong
The independent Kingdom of Siam had clear national borders on both sides, providing a fixed barrier between the British territories and French territories in the Indochina Peninsula.
This suggestion was recognized by the British, and the Treaty of Siam was established.
For a long time, as The Times once said: Britain cannot be a neighbor of France in Indochina under any circumstances, and now it is time to draw a clear line that France is not allowed to cross.
Since the signing of the Treaty of Siam, the Mekong River has become an insurmountable red line for France. Although Britain and France both have vast colonies in Southeast Asia, because of the existence of Siam, the British and French can maintain a peaceful situation.
Now that the French have taken the initiative to break this balance, one can imagine the British's fury.
December 25th is the traditional Christmas in the West. Lanfang also held a series of celebrations because it has a large number of Catholics. After receiving a telegram that Lanfang and France were launching an attack on Siam, the British Ambassador to Lanfang Owen
Jonah found Lanfang Foreign Minister Zhang Jingzong and immediately expressed Britain's protest.
This has nothing to do with the Treaty of Siam. It is an agreement between Siam and the French. It has nothing to do with us. The reason why we attacked Siam was not to destroy regional peace, but to defend the injustice suffered in Siam.
The compatriots who have been treated badly demand justice. Since King Rama VI came to power, you should know very well what kind of treatment our compatriots have suffered in Siam. Now is the time when the Siamese people have to pay the price. Facing Owen Jonah’s
Questioned, Zhang Jingzong responded like this.
This answer is considered to be a sufficient reason. It not only explains why Lan Fang launched an attack on Siam, but also explains why the French participated in the attack.
Nowadays, Southeast Asia is a pool of stagnant water. If Lan Fang, a catfish, dives in, it will definitely destroy the existing balance. At this time, the French intervene in time to seize greater benefits in the changing situation, so as to occupy a greater share in future disputes.
initiative.
It is not difficult to understand the anger of the British. Due to lack of preparation, the British had no preparations and could not send troops to Siam to participate in this carve-up operation for a while, which would inevitably affect the future distribution of interests.
How to say that sentence: Two monks carry water to drink, but three monks have no water to drink.
This metaphor is very vivid on the issue of Siam. If only Britain and France conflict with the interests of Siam, the British and French can still reach a balance of power through negotiation, but if Lanfang also participates, the inherent balance of power will
It cannot be maintained and a compromise can only be reached after reshuffling the cards.
The problem is that in Southeast Asia, there are not only the British, the French and the Lanfang people, but also the Americans. So the US Ambassador to Lanfang, Glinton Augustine, also came over and chimed in: The unruly Siamese are indeed
They should be taught a lesson, and their bad behavior towards the Chinese should be punished, but this punishment should not be implemented by a certain country or two countries. We can discuss this issue with the League of Nations.
When discussing the League of Nations, which has become a useless thing, which means putting Siam in an international trusteeship position, the Americans' wolfish ambitions are also obvious.
The industrial strength of the Americans is the best in the world. Even if the United Kingdom, France and Lanfang are tied together, they cannot defeat the Americans now. After the world war, the United States has suffered from serious overcapacity. Americans urgently need a larger market. If it is to compete with products
, Americans are not afraid of anyone.
If we take it to the League of Nations for discussion, I am afraid that by the time it is put on the agenda, Rama VI will have been crushed and reduced to ashes. Owen Jonah will be furious.
The work efficiency of the League of Nations can only be described as haha. It does not even have a fixed office space. Since the establishment of the League of Nations, it has only come up with more than a dozen resolutions in more than two years, but no one has ever taken it seriously. Only Owen Jonah
In fact, he couldn't even remember the names of those resolutions.
If we refer to past work efficiency, by the time the League of Nations discussion comes out, the entire Siam will have been divided between the French and the Lanfang people. By then, no one will want the French and Lanfang people to spit it out. That is definitely an extravagant hope. France
Putting aside others, the people of Lanfang are definitely gluttons.
We have never been a cruel party. If you don't believe it, look at Emperor Taisho. He is still alive and well. He is actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment and his body is gradually recovering. Zhang Jingzong is not in a hurry and still speaks slowly.
This was a Christmas dinner hosted by the Lanfang government, and Emperor Taisho was certainly present.
Now Emperor Taisho and William II are sitting together and don't know what to talk about. It seems that Emperor Taisho has a dull look on his face, while William II has a look of despair.
It is said that after William II came to Lanfang, beyond everyone's expectation, he fell in love with the blue sky and white clouds of Lanfang as quickly as possible. He loved it so much that he even refused to stay in the state guesthouse arranged for him by the Lanfang government.
I went directly to Lanling Island and built a castle with my own money to live in.
Everyone was happy to see this, except Hindenburg, the old commander of the empire. Hindenburg also thought that after seeing William II drunkenly in the casino on Lanling Island, he might as well move to Lanfang Military Headquarters.
I live next to Foch in Surabaya, out of sight and out of mind.
Oddly enough, Hindenburg and Foch were old rivals who had been fighting for a lifetime, and they probably still had some sympathy for each other. Since arriving in Surabaya, it is said that Hindenburg has been asking Foch for sandbox deductions every day.
Every battle in the World War had to be rehearsed many times. Although there were inevitably some disputes during the process, it was generally harmonious, and the middle and senior officers of Lanfang's staff benefited a lot.
Recovery If this can be considered recovery, then the Japanese government will thank you very much. The sarcasm in Owen Jonah's tone was undisguised.
That's not necessary, this is what we should do. Zhang Jingzong has long been immune to this level of sarcasm, and his thick skin is unimaginable to ordinary people.
As a politician, you can't do this job if you don't have thick skin.
One thing you must be clear about is that your actions and those of the French have endangered British interests. We will never agree with this behavior of yours. You must stop your attack on Siam immediately. Otherwise, the British will
Think of this behavior as a declaration of war against Britain. Owen Jonah was so angry that Zhang Jingzong blurted out the words "declaration of war" without hesitation.
Is this your final conclusion? Zhang Jingzong immediately became serious, with a serious expression and a correct attitude.
Declaration of war should not be said easily. As the British Ambassador to Lanfang, Owen Jonah represents the British government in every word and deed. The declaration of war coming from Owen Jonah's mouth is not a threat in the ordinary sense.
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Gentlemen, the situation has not reached this level yet. We can sit down and talk about the issue of Siam. Whether we are British or Lanfang people, life is precious and there is no need to waste it on a group of irrelevant people.
The precious lives of the people. Glinton Augustine came out in time to smooth things over.
This has endangered Britain's core interests, and we will never stay aloof. Owen Jonah is still tough on words, but his attitude has softened, at least he has not talked about declaring war.
Declaring war, if you regard it as a threat, it will indeed have a deterrent effect for the first time, but if it is repeated over and over again, it will really become a rhetoric and have no deterrent effect at all.
Glinton, King Rama VI has been implementing discriminatory policies against the Chinese since he came to the throne. This is an offense to us Lanfang, and he has no regrets at all. We are suffering unfair treatment in Siam. For us,
They are not irrelevant people, they are our compatriots, and we will never sit idly by and ignore them. Zhang Jingzong’s words were sincere and his attitude was still firm.
That's a pity, they are a bunch of barbarians. Glinton Augustine was casual and perfunctory.
When it comes to treating Chinese people, Americans are not very friendly either.
Because of the rise of Lan Fang, Americans finally began to face up to the Chinese issue. With the efforts of pro-Lan Fang congressmen, the bill to repeal the Chinese Exclusion Act was finally put on the agenda of the U.S. Congress. However, the result was very regrettable. The vote was not
It was not passed, and the Chinese Exclusion Act still exists.
Now Glinton Augustine actually has the nerve to say that the Siamese are barbarians. This is really incredible. Glinton Augustine should be said to be much thicker-skinned than Zhang Jingzong.
So if the Siamese people have learned a lesson, and King Rama VI has shown remorse and corrected his wrong ways, what will you do? Glinton Augustine is still looking for an opportunity to intervene.
When things got to this point, everyone knew that Lan Fang would never let go unless he tore a piece of flesh from the Siamese people.
Of course, the greater possibility is that Lanfang will no longer exist in the future.
The facts are very clear. The Chinese in Siam are not willing to be treated unfairly, so they ask us at Lanfang for help. Our purpose is to let the Chinese in Siam get their due status and never be bullied by anyone again. Zhang Jingzong said
His righteousness is awe-inspiring.
After hearing Zhang Jingzong's explanation, Glinton Augustine and Owen Jonah were both stunned. Zhang Jingzong's words were really too flexible, and they clearly meant supporting the independence of the Chinese in Siam.
