1890 King of Southeast Asia

On November 24, the 4th Division of the South China Army landed and cleared the area around Longzaicuo.

The troops reached the outskirts of Bangkok.

"There are two regiments of 6,000 Thai troops in the direction of Bangkok, plus some miscellaneous armed forces, and the Bangkok garrison is about 8,000."

"According to the intelligence of the Air Force, two regiments are heading south from Chiang Mai, and a regiment in the east used to guard against the French has also been withdrawn."

"Headquarters news, the King of Thailand has issued a conscription order, all men over the age of 16 are within the scope of conscription, but Thailand does not have much weapons reserves."

Zhao Dabao listened silently to the staff's report.

"Has the 7th Division landed?"

"The logistics troops of the 7th Division left the port yesterday and will arrive this afternoon as planned."

"The latest news!" The telegraph operator handed the intelligence to Zhao Dabao.

Zhao Dabao took a look and handed the telegram to the staff.

"The Thai army withdrew from the outskirts of the city and is building barricades. It seems that they are preparing for street fighting."

"Has the navy not entered the inland river yet?" Zhao Dabao looked at the liaison officer.

If it is a street battle, then large-caliber artillery support is needed, and the navy undoubtedly has the most artillery.

"The navy has found mines at the estuary. Before the mine clearance work is completed, the navy ships cannot provide support." The liaison officer stood up quickly.

"Mines... When can Bangkok be bombarded?" Zhao Dabao is very familiar with mines.

Zhao Dabao was once the commander of the First Division. Because the First Division is a garrison division in nature, it is actually a large barracks, and even provides soldiers and technical arms to the navy, so basically everything can be involved.

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Inland river mines are difficult to clear, because the shore defense guns on the shore cannot just watch the minesweepers sweep mines, and the minesweepers cannot be equipped with too much armor due to their draft, and the army artillery can also pose a threat to them.

"Because the number of mines and torpedoes in Thailand cannot be confirmed, the navy cannot confirm the time." The liaison officer's tone revealed an apology.

"Can the team supported by the intelligence department before still be used now?" Zhao Dabao failed to come up with another plan.

Although the number of people, weapons, and quality of soldiers in the South China Army far exceeds that of the Thai Army, so what? Street fighting is not about light weapons or quality, but about numbers and consumable weapons.

Even a well-equipped country like the United States, which can call on an unreliable air force for firepower coverage at any time and anywhere, has suffered a lot in street fighting in the Middle East. Liu Yiming does not think that the weapons gap between Nanhua and Thailand has reached the level of the United States and Iraq.

Moreover, Bangkok is more suitable for street fighting than Iraq. Liu Yiming does not want future generations to call Bangkok Bangkok.

"They have become enemies. The King of Thailand has issued a decree of peace, promising the right to local autonomy, official positions, land, population and wealth. The people we support are not trustworthy now." The representative of the intelligence department shook his head.

Rama VI is not stupid, but he has been in the UK for a long time and has developed the habits of the British - arrogant and the British way of thinking. I hit you for justice, and you fight back for evil.

The first thing to do when deciding to go to war is that Rama VI issued a mobilization order (conscripting men) to gather 100,000 troops to fight a bloody battle with Nanhua!

The second thing is to appease these bandits, armed rebels, etc., and use the experienced soldiers among them as officers of the newly recruited troops.

Rama VI is like drinking poison to quench thirst. Even if he wins, he will face an extremely expanded and uncontrollable military force.

"Report!"

Zhao Dabao was thinking about how to break the situation and was interrupted by a sudden voice.

"Commander, the air force liaison officer has arrived." The guard opened the tent.

"Commander Zhao, I am Li Ziyi, the air force liaison officer. I report to you by order of the air force headquarters!" A handsome officer came in, wearing a blue military uniform.

"Thank you for the support of the air force in intelligence. We are holding a military combat meeting. We will arrange a place for you to rest." Zhao Dabao returned a military salute and sent him away.

Zhao Dabao's impression of the air force is wooden reconnaissance planes and huge airships.

It is true that airships are powerful. The 500 kg or even larger bombs thrown can also destroy all obstacles in front of the army.

But the throwing accuracy is poor, and aerial bombs are expensive! Very expensive!

A 500 kg bomb has 230 kg of explosives inside. If it is an aerial bomb, it is better to use a grenade to push it slowly.

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"Commander Zhao, I am not tired. I can also attend the combat meeting. If I don't attend the combat meeting, I will be scolded by the superiors when I go back." Zhao Ziyi touched his head and pretended not to understand.

Zhao Dabao thought about it and nodded.

"Let's continue the meeting. What do you think? Whether it is to avoid street fighting or the tactics of street fighting, we can discuss it." Zhao Jiaxing sat down and said.

Everyone looked at each other, with embarrassment on their faces.

"A large number of hand grenades can effectively reduce casualties, but the disadvantage is that the advancement speed is slow, and if thrown at close range, there is a possibility of being shot."

"What about using a rocket launcher? In a confined space, the rocket launcher is very lethal."

"Using a rocket launcher requires a place and cannot be used indoors. It is easy to get injured."

"War is always deadly, and it is at least safer than a grenade."

"There are hundreds of thousands of people living in Bangkok, at least 100,000 houses, and four or five rooms in each house. Do we have so much ammunition?"

"Poison gas?"

Zhao Jiaxing's eyelids twitched, and after thinking about it, he refused.

It's not about international influence. Churchill also used poison gas in large quantities against the colonies when he was a major two years ago - he called it a just act of superior race against inferior race.

Rather, the strategy of this war is not to occupy and clean up Thailand, but to transform Thailand in a punitive way.

If poison gas is used, it will not be very friendly to subsequent work.

"Flame throwers are quite useful, and they can also be fired from inside a house, but the number is insufficient."

"You can concentrate them, clear a road first, and then divide and surround them, just like in the Battle of Manila."

"If it's to clear a road, the Air Force can do it." Zhao Ziyi raised his hand gently.

Zhao Dabao was about to refuse. The tactics were okay, but the flamethrower's endurance was not long. It would be better to wait for the navy to clear the mines.

"What can the Air Force do? There is no other meaning. We don't understand the Air Force. If airships are used for large-scale bombing, they cannot effectively solve the enemy, and bomb craters and collapsed houses are good positions." Zhao Jiaxing asked curiously.

In street fighting, collapsed houses are excellent positions. Even if they are bombarded, the damage they can cause to a pile of rubble is extremely limited.

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"The Air Force can demolish houses on the roadside in front of the Army's peak, and then immediately occupy and organize positions. The advantage is on our side." Zhao Ziyi said.

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"Bullet curtain slowly advancing?" Zhao Dabao asked.

Nanhua has a tactic of bullet curtain slowly advancing, but that requires a large number of artillery to cooperate, and the artillery also needs to have a superb technical level - otherwise it will be hitting itself.

"Some similarities, Longzaicuo Airport is under construction, and the planes have been shipped. You will understand when you see it." Zhao Ziyi said with a smile.

Zhao Dabao nodded slightly: "The Seventh Division sent a brigade northward to establish a defense line in the north of Bangkok and cut off Bangkok's communication with the outside world."

Zhao Dabao continued to discuss the matter, but all the results pointed to one thing - without heavy firepower support, Nanhua would have to pay 2,000 to 3,000 people to capture Bangkok.

After all, Bangkok is the capital of a country. You can't just expect the Thais to surrender directly, right?

2,000 to 3,000 people, this price is not small, Zhao Dabao was unable to make a decision for a while, and decided to see the source of the air force's confidence.

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"How is the army expanding?" Rama VI sat on the throne with a cold expression.

"Ten thousand athletes were recruited from the public. At present, Bangkok has 20,000 combatants including the army, police, and yamen runners. Various places are stepping up the construction of barricades. Never let the Nanhua army easily enter Bangkok!" The new Thai Army Commander said with a high-spirited expression.

The predecessor was sent to the front line because he was too pessimistic. After learning from the lesson, the new commander was passionate about everything he said.

"Nanhua has already attacked us! Are you still so excited? Are you a spy?" Rama VI stared at him.

"No..." The commander waved his hands in panic.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Rama VI's eyes, "Get out."

"Ah? This... is..." The commander bowed and left Rama VI's bedroom.

"Your Majesty, good news!" The housekeeper rushed in.

"Are the Americans going to take action?" Rama VI held the chair with his hands, his knuckles white.

"That's not the case... but the Americans are willing to sell us cannons, as well as shells, mines, torpedoes, etc." The housekeeper smiled far-fetchedly.

"Cannons? Torpedoes?" Rama VI frowned and looked at the housekeeper.

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"Sea transportation has been blocked by Nanhua, where do the things come from?"

"Uh... remove it from their warships and install it on the army gun mounts, it can also be used, but there are not many gun mounts, and it can also be used as a fixed turret." The housekeeper was sweating.

"Buy, buy them all! It's better to have something than nothing." Rama VI covered his eyes painfully.

The war started too hastily, Thailand did not have enough weapons reserves, and the 10,000 armed men had already used black powder rifles, emptying the arsenal.

"The conditions they want..." The interior minister handed over the conditions of the Americans, not daring to look at Rama VI's face.

"Too much!" Rama VI took a few glances and tore them to pieces.

"Your Majesty, calm down... Now only they can provide weapons." The interior minister hurried to appease.

The conditions involved a wide range of areas, including territory, finance, military, and ten times the price.

There was also usury, a humanized design that was afraid that Thailand could not afford the money. Once signed, Thailand would be controlled by the United States for the next ten years.

And if this deal was done, the interior minister could get American citizenship and jump out of the quagmire, so the interior minister had been persuading Rama VI to "keep the green mountains and not be afraid of running out of firewood."

, and he could also interact with book friends.

"Your Majesty! The Japanese ambassador is here." Before King Rama VI could make a decision, the servant shouted.