It was the hottest time in Bangkok in June. Under the protection of his entourage, Zhang Tingshu stepped off the passenger ship. On the pier, a group of people had already stood waiting enthusiastically.
But when they saw Zhang Tingshu coming out, they were all dumbfounded. They saw Zhang Tingshu dressed casually, shorts, short sleeves, sandals and a straw hat. He looked like he was sunbathing on the beach. This made the Siamese officials
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Not long ago, they were notified that the commander of the Chinese Marine Corps was coming to Siam. After receiving the news, Siamese officials worked hard to find out the background of the commander. Without checking, they would not know.
Cha was shocked.
This commander turned out to be the younger brother of the President of China, and what's more terrible is that he was a war general with outstanding merits. He didn't rise to the top by relying on nepotism, but with real military exploits. In the first battle in Korea, he encircled and annihilated three soldiers.
This division simply created a miracle in the history of war.
Facing such a big shot, no one in Siam dared to neglect. Even King Rama VII participated in the discussion to determine the specifications for welcoming Zhang Tingshu.
Speaking of which, there were only three independent countries in Asia in modern times, Japan, China, and Siam. However, these three countries had very different destinies. Japan relied on the Meiji Restoration to join the ranks of great powers, while China was too big to be swallowed by anyone.
Siam was sandwiched between French Indochina and British India, becoming a transition zone between the two great powers.
Counting the small countries sandwiched between big countries, it is the most difficult. They are walking on the tightrope all the time. If they make a slight mistake, they will be shattered. It is also true that the kings and ministers of Siam are all trembling with fear, and there is a little trouble. At night
Can't sleep.
After the rise of China in recent years, the shock to Siam was quite huge. The former Celestial Kingdom came back, and China, which ruled the world, rose again.
The Chinese people who are busy with construction may not be aware of the impact of China's strength, but these former vassal countries, which have looked up to the Central Plains for thousands of years, have been stirred by this trend.
Over the years, Chinese goods have continued to appear in Siam's market. Chinese merchants have been shuttled back and forth, and Siam has become more and more aware of China's other strength. Perhaps it can introduce China's power to form a three-legged situation, which is much better than the eagerness of Britain and France.
Already.
Regardless of their considerations, they all gave Zhang Tingshu great enthusiasm. Prince Brippa, the brother of King Rama VII, came to greet him in person with Songkhan, director of the Directorate of the Air Defense and Anti-aircraft Artillery Force. Since the prince is so noble, there is no need to
Having said that, that Songkan was not a simple person either.
He had just returned from the artillery school in Fontainebleau, France. He was a representative of the young faction of the Siamese army and the Western faction. He had outstanding military ability. Of course, he was also the big one among a group of frogs at the bottom of the well. Suddenly a bullfrog appeared, and everyone
They were all astonished, and their voices for superiority were very loud.
The two men waited at the pier for a long time and saw Zhang Tingshu dressed so casually. Compared with their well-dressed and sweaty heads, the contrast was really huge.
Zhang Tingshu was a little surprised when he saw the crowd on the pier. After exchanging a few words, he figured out the situation and hurriedly said to Prince Brippa: "Your Highness, I came here just because I heard that Siam is a famous Buddhist country.
, the scenery is beautiful, just an ordinary tourist relaxation.”
Prince Bripa also figured out that the visit was not an official visit at all. In fact, the problem also lay with the diplomatic institutions of the two countries. Except for officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China, few people went abroad, and Siam also
I have never received any big shots.
As a result, an ordinary briefing made Siam mistake it for an official visit, making a joke that was neither embarrassing nor embarrassing. Zhang Tingshu looked at the somewhat disappointed Prince Bripa and said with a smile: "Your Highness, the President actually treats Siam
We attach great importance to it and have long wanted to send someone to visit. I can also reveal some information to you. The State Reserve Bureau hopes to purchase a batch of rice from Siam to enrich the strategic reserve."
"Rice?" Bripa said with a smile: "Siam is rich in rice and hopes to trade with China. I wonder how much China needs?"
"One to two million tons, more if possible."
How much? Brippa was frightened now. He thought Zhang Tingshu was just perfunctory, but he didn't know that it was so much when he opened his mouth. It really shocked him.
In later generations, Thailand could export tens of millions of tons a year. With the current output, the limit may not reach one million tons a year. China can export millions of tons at a time, which is really scary.
Zhang Tingshu, on the other hand, looked indifferent: "China's population has exceeded 500 million, so selling this little grain is nothing!"
Bripa was also frightened by this huge appetite, and said with a wry smile: "Of course we welcome such a huge export, but I'm afraid we need to coordinate it nationwide, otherwise we won't be able to produce so much!"
Songkan on the side was a little impatient. He always felt that Zhang Tingshu was talking nonsense: "One ton of rice costs 150 yuan, and one million tons is 150 million. This is not a small number!"
"It is indeed not a decimal, but it is only 30 cents when it is divided equally on every Chinese person. We can't afford it, right? Not only is it cash, but we can also trade arms, land, sea and air equipment. You can do whatever you want.
pick."
When he heard the word "arms", Bripa felt like he was struck by lightning again. Siam was caught between big countries and urgently needed a strong army to protect itself. If it could purchase weapons from China, that would be a great thing.
"Ahem." Songkan continued: "As far as I know, the most sophisticated arms in the world are in Europe, and Britain, France and other countries are far ahead of the world."
Songkan stopped. In fact, the meaning was very clear. China is not enough. Zhang Tingshu sneered: "Mr. Songkan, there is a Yarmouth light cruiser parked off the coast of Lushun. It is an authentic British product.
If Siam wants it, we can repair it and sell it to you. Even if the European equipment is really good, will they be willing to sell it to you?"
When Bripa heard this, his face turned red: "Mr. Commander, what is China willing to sell to Siam?"
"We can do anything, tanks, aircraft, warships, we can even build heavy cruisers and escort aircraft carriers. In addition to weapons, we can also help you train a full set of talents. As long as you need it, China can do it!"
After hearing this, Bripa was completely moved. Siam is now in danger. If it can get arms assistance from China, it will be really important for this small country.
In fact, arms are one aspect, but more importantly, arms mean security. The arms China sells to Siam are endorsing Siam’s security. This is of great significance.
Therefore, Brippa hurriedly settled Zhang Tingshu in one of his private estates, and then reported to the king as quickly as possible.
King Rama VII was also alarmed by the news, but he did not dare to make up his mind, so he just said: "China is still at war with the Russians. We don't know who will win and who will lose, but we can send a visiting
We will go to China with a delegation to conduct an on-site inspection of their military industry level before making a decision."
You don't have the final say on whether a weapon is good or bad. War is always the best salesman. As long as you perform well on the battlefield, you won't have to worry about selling.
However, the salesmen at this time have not yet realized this, and they are trying their best to deal with the situation in front of them. Zhang Henian and his entourage walked into a temporary hospital tent, where a dozen soldiers were undergoing intense operations. It was not possible to hear
Their painful voices made Zhang Henian frown.
After exiting the tent, he called Huang Xiansheng over: "What's going on? Isn't it always going smoothly? How come it was suddenly attacked by an air raid?"
"I don't know. We were still about 30 kilometers away from Zarek when a Russian aircraft fleet suddenly appeared. They threw a large number of bombs at our tanks. We also fought back and shot down three enemy planes. However,
However, more than a dozen of our tanks were injured to varying degrees. Fortunately, the air arrived at this time and shot down a dozen Russian planes, and we were able to turn the corner."
Zhang Henian's brows knitted into a knot, and he said after a while: "The Russians are probably prepared. We are ordering the entire army not to rush in rashly, but to move closer to us. We must first conduct a thorough investigation of the situation in Russia, and then make plans."
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Zhang Henian's decision can be said to be very correct. Just when the Chinese army was furious, Trotsky flew to Astana by plane.
Russian aircraft were somewhat shoddily manufactured and highly dangerous, so Russian officials did not like them. However, Trotsky knew that the military situation was raging and did not care about anything else.
After he arrived in Astana, he discovered that the situation was earlier than he thought. The army did not have the courage to fight, all kinds of rumors were everywhere, people were running away frantically, and the whole situation was in chaos.
Seeing this, Trotsky showed his tyrannical and ruthless side. He first called a meeting of all party members and league members to regroup the morale of the army. Then he decisively ordered that all residents be incorporated into the militia, including young and middle-aged people of appropriate age.
They have to go to the front line to build trenches. If they dare not obey orders, they will all be shot.
Relying on his strong appeal, the Russian army quickly restored order. Based on their experience in dealing with tanks during the civil war, Trotsky carried out strict defenses and overhauled counterattacks in places such as Karaganda and Astana.
Tank trenches, and form an assault team, asking them to use cluster grenades to attack the tanks.
Then he put the 60 aircraft he brought into the battle and successfully bombarded Huang Xiansheng's vanguard, curbing the momentum of the Chinese army. The morale of the Russian army was also restored to a certain extent, and the Russian army was more active in preparing for war.
Soon Trotsky showed a look of fighting to the end. Zhang Henian also received the report at this time. The opponent was definitely a tough opponent, but he had no fear, and the entire army immediately prepared to fight to the death.