1069 Siam Yields (1/2)

Chapter 1069 – Siam Yields

The Border Defense Legion Corps system set up by Zhang Liang also included the Annan, Yingzhou, Morocco, Somalia, and Auckland formations.

The status of the formations were the same as the Beijiang Legion Corps.

Out of the four legions from the Korea war prisoners, apart from giving the Beijiang Legion Corps three, the remaining one was sent to the Annan formation.

The current Annan formation already had three legions, and Ouyang Shuo was preparing to expand it to max.

During the Nanzhang and Zhenla battles, as both sides were not on the same level, the number of losses the Dragon Legion Corps and Annan formation suffered was relatively lesser.

Helplessly, the number of imperial city guards of the two added together was less than 180 thousand. After the battle, deducting war losses and weak soldiers, there were only 100 thousand left.

It was only enough to form one War Fighting Legion.

Once the Annan formation was full, it would be promoted to a Legion Corps and changed to the Hanoi Legion Corps.

”Nanzhang, Zhenla becomes prefectures, along with Annan Province, to build a new Province - Hanoi Province. The Provincial Governor will be Hu Zongxian, and the governing area will be in Hanoi,” Ouyang Shuo said.

After merging, Hanoi Province would jump into a really important super province. Ouyang Shuo believed that with Hu Zongxian's ability, along with the help of Lu Xiufu, he definitely would be able to rule the land well.

The name of the Hanoi Legion Corps came from here.

”The original Annan formation Lieutenant General Xue Rengui will be promoted to Hanoi marshal, given the title of Grade 2 south protecting general.” Xue Rengui and Yue Fei, one protecting the south and one protecting the north.

At this point, the country war month adjustments had come to an end.

During this time, Ouyang Shuo even specially met Korean general Yee Sun-sin. This general was really stubborn and was not willing to join the Great Xia navy. Helplessly, Ouyang Shuo could only arrange for him to be a teacher in the navy academy.

”At least he'll be using his talents.”

Whilst the Hanoi Legion Corps was being formed up, the Dragon Legion Corps would take over the Leopard Legion Corps and move into Luzon's Laoag City to go up against Luzon. Whilst they defended, they would also reduce the combat strength of Luzon.

At a suitable time, Great Xia would launch an attack on Luzon.

Along with Nanzhang, Zhenla, Brunei, and East Timor being destroyed, Great Xia had stabilized in the north of Luzon. The entire ASEAN situation had changed, and it would need a new round of readjustment.

The first to move was Siam, which was connected to Great Xia.

On the 7th month, 9th day, the 2nd day after Ouyang Shuo returned to the Capital City, Siam Lord Theeradej sent out an envoy. They brought a letter, which expressed that they were willing to have Great Xia as their suzerain state.

Along with both Nanzhang and Zhenla being destroyed, although Siam and Great Xia had an agreement, Siam still felt uneasy. Hence, they decided to surrender.

”Recognizing a suzerain is much better than being wiped out.” Theeradej was really sharp.

During this round of country war, as New Zealand was under Great Xia, they were able to escape. If not, they would have failed to block Luzon's attack.

It seems like recognizing a suzerain country was a really worth it trade.

The country war month was not a one-off thing, and escaping once did not mean you would escape twice. Furthermore, Great Xia launched an attack on Luzon right after the country war month ended, so it seemed like they did not even need to wait for a year.

Due to such considerations, not long after the country war month ended, Theeradej sent out the envoy.

Ouyang Shuo naturally would not make it hard for Siam since they knew their place. It was mentioned that for Great Xia to gain a footing on Planet Hope, it could not go on an all-out war against everyone.

One more friend was better than one more enemy.

The suzerain setting fit Great Xia's demands. Whilst they became allies, they also did not need to make enemies with the surrounding countries.

”Now it's time to see how long Piao Country and Johor can last.” The moment both of them submitted and Ouyang Shuo took down Luzon, most of ASEAN would be under Great Xia.

However, before the fire spreads to them, these two countries would not admit defeat. Especially Johor, who had just taken down Brunei. This showed that they had ambition and would not easily admit defeat.

This was expected by Ouyang Shuo. After all, going under Great Xia came with a price.

With Siam as an example, after recognizing Great Xia as the suzerain, although it still had the country title of Siam, in truth, it was just another province of Great Xia.