What is tragedy?
The biggest tragedy is that a group of people with lofty ideals who wanted to enrich the country and strengthen its military failed to maintain the country while trying to reform and strengthen themselves.
It’s not them who destroyed the country!
It’s God who doesn’t bless Japan!
At this time, Japan had just returned power to the Emperor. To most Japanese, the Emperor... was just a decoration in Kyoto, not even a mascot.
Even when Emperor Meiji was alive, he was just a puppet in the hands of Iwakura Tomomi, Sanjo Sanimi and others. As for the so-called "supreme" power, forget about it.
It took Meiji decades to transform himself from a puppet into a mascot! Even this step was achieved step by step. Then he took advantage of the government's infighting and relied on "palace advisors" as the main
Only with the support of the bureaucratic palace group and the "Emperor-Soring Faction" did the emperor gain power bit by bit, and the emperor's power was essentially enhanced by relying on his own nominal power, combined with the power originally possessed by the "non-mainstream" group of reformers.
The secular power then formed a force powerful enough to compete with mainstream politicians. It eventually became a "mascot with real power", but even so, it was still controlled by Ito and others.
Now... it should be said that before the death of Meiji, the Meiji in 1874 had not been able to get rid of the puppet situation. Even the so-called "nominal power" was not generally recognized by Japan. After all, the Japanese had made great achievements in the past few years.
Over the past hundred years, we have long been accustomed to the rule of the shogun and the emperor as a decoration.
In other words, for Japan, the shogunate with absolute military power is the "orthodox" one. As for the public court headed by the emperor, it is just a "pseudo government" that has just "usurped the throne" for only six years.
Why do Iwakura Tomomi, Okubo Toshimichi, and Ito Hirobumi continue to deify the Emperor? Don’t they know that deifying the Emperor will also restrict their power? It’s not because they want to, but because they have to do it.
Because they... are just a bunch of rebels!
The fall was in the name of the emperor, and the restoration was also in the name of the emperor. They couldn't do it without the emperor's endorsement.
But now, the road to deifying the emperor has just begun, but the emperor has failed to live up to expectations. In addition to being depressed, they are more melancholy and even desperate.
How have they managed the Wu family in these years?
Not only did they take away their privileges and swords, but they even directly laid off hundreds of thousands of samurai warriors. Before the emperor's death, Iwakura Tomomi was assassinated by the warriors. Without the emperor's endorsement, this group of people
The "little rebels" probably won't survive this year.
But whether it is Iwakura Tomomi, Ito Hirobumi or Kido Takayoshi, what they are worried about is not their own lives, but Japan!
They were really frightened by Okubo Toshimichi's words!
Various vassals were established, the Warring States Period!
They are not the sectarians who close their eyes and only look at Japan's own three-acre land. Nor is it a few centuries ago. If the feudal lords were to re-separate their kingdoms, Japan would really be doomed.
Without him, a divided Japan would not be able to say that it would be a rich country and a strong military. It would not even be able to stop the invasion of foreign powers. Although Japan cannot stop it now, at least there is still hope for a unified Japan.
But if there is a split and the lords of each vassal regain control of the power, that is not necessarily the case, just like those feudal lords in India.
There is no need to ask Buddha about this matter. They all know the result. In order to ensure their own power, those feudal lords must be willing to act as lackeys of the great powers. Then of course Japan will continue to have civil war. At that time, there is still talk about enriching the country and strengthening the army. Japan
It is God's blessing that the country will not be destroyed.
As for whether the feudal lords would do this?
Definitely. After all, it was not just the hundreds of thousands of feudal lords who were hit by the Reform and Reform. The feudal lords were also hit, but the intensity of the suppression was not so severe.
Now the imperial court is in trouble and Xixiang has rebelled.
The old feudal lord and the old feudal warriors who had the opportunity to regain their power became a perfect acquaintance, and they hit it off immediately!
For a moment, everyone was silent.
"If that's the case, Japan... may really be destroyed!"
Iwakura Tomoshi's whole body seemed to have collapsed, and his shoulders drooped weakly. He opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but when the words reached his lips, they still did not come out.
What to say?
You don't need to think about the outcome of such a situation. It is absolutely impossible for a divided Japan to survive in this world of tigers and wolves.
"It's not just about subjugating the country. By then, I'm afraid Kyushu will fall into the hands of the British, and the state may be carved up by France and Lu. Even the few remaining vassals will be like the princely states in India, loyal to the Western powers.
At that time, the only thing we expected was that the Ming Dynasty could participate in the partition. At least in the Ming Dynasty, Japan was treated as an equal. And in India... what kind of status did the Indians have? It was just a British colony.
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Okubo Toshimichi let out a long sigh.
"So, since this is the case, it is better to take advantage of the time when Japan is not torn apart and carved up by the Western powers, and to unite the country tomorrow and merge the whole country of Japan into the Ming Dynasty. Besides..."
After a pause, Okubo Toshito said in a tentative tone.
"If Wagongong can marry His Majesty Emperor Shengde of the Ming Dynasty, then for Japan, being unpaid is not a good thing!"
"Marry His Majesty Emperor Shengde!"
Okubo Toshimichi's suggestion made everyone who had previously been immersed in the "theory of national subjugation" open their mouths in shock. They looked at Okubo Toshimichi in astonishment and said in surprise.
"Marry, marry His Majesty Emperor Shengde! This, how is this possible?"
"That's right, He Gong is a widow, how could His Majesty Emperor Shengde marry her? Besides, the Ming Dynasty has a queen!"
"Yes, the Queen of the Ming Dynasty is a princess of the French royal family! Even if the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is crazy, there is no way he will marry He Gong!"
The reason why they reacted so violently was not just because the emperor had no tradition of marrying, but because what Okubo Toshimichi said was simply wishful thinking.
Think about it with your brain and you will know how could the Emperor of Ming Dynasty abandon the princess of the French Empire and marry the Emperor of Japan?
What kind of country is Japan?
It is simply a small country worth mentioning in the world. How could the Emperor of Ming Dynasty abandon France for Japan?
Faced with everyone's opposition, Okubo Toshimichi said.
"I admit that I am gambling, but what if it succeeds? If His Majesty Emperor Shengtoku is willing to accept Wagongiya, of course, she will not be the queen. After all, Wagongiya is the emperor, and there is definitely no need for the position of queen.
, Wagongiya is still the emperor of Japan, and the Emperor of Ming Dynasty is still the emperor of Ming Dynasty, just like..."
"Like the Austro-Hungarian Empire?"
Ito Hirobumi asked casually from the side.
"Yes, it is similar to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After Wagongiya married Emperor Shengtoku, it was natural for Japan to unite with the Ming Dynasty. In the future, their children can inherit the throne of the Emperor. Of course, Emperor Shengtoku will definitely not allow Japan to sequester itself.
By then, not only will Japan not be subjugated, but Japan will also carry out reforms with the support of Ming Dynasty!"
Of course, as long as Japan continues its reform and reform, reform heroes like them can continue to hold power.
"Xinxi, Tomorrow Never Dies! It sounds pretty good too!"
If this is the result, it is not bad. Kido Yuntaka couldn't help but agree. However, when a smile appeared on his face, Ito Hirobumi loudly retorted.
"This is simply wishful thinking. Let's not say that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty will not marry a widow. Even if he does, there will be no tomorrow's empire. Aren't you afraid of "doves occupying magpie's nests" and Ming Dynasty becoming the guest? Don't forget, China
The fusion power is very powerful! By that time, there may be no Japan!"
This chapter has been completed!