The atmosphere of the dinner was good, mainly because the food was very comfortable. Most people had not had such a big meal for a long time, including the Tokugawa family.
This can be seen from the way Tokugawa Shigemo and Tokugawa Sumiya eat. Although they are concerned about etiquette, their cheeks move very quickly.
Shandai didn't want to play a game, which was the popular dinner-dinner duel in the novel, and asked Yamazaki to meet the masters of the Tokugawa family.
However, Sakata Gintoki and Shimura Shinpachi borrowed wine to chat with Yuno Crystal and Teramodo.
Myo Shimura originally wanted to maintain order, but was stopped by Isao Kondo and dragged him to drink.
Yuno Seimei was unable to hold on alone, so Hijikata Jūshirō stepped in as a policeman to help.
Matsudaira Rizi joined in, and more and more people came to join in the fun.
In addition to Dr. Kusno, Sakamoto Tatsuma, and Hiraga Gengai, a group of people, under the instigation of Sakata Gintoki and Shimura Shinpachi, completely treated others as if they were nothing and talked and laughed happily.
Shandai gave up her thoughts and concentrated on eating.
…
Yamazaki, Mr. Tokugawa Sadada, Matsudaira Katakuritora, Takagi Soichiro and other serious people who were dining together had almost left the place with a tacit understanding and went to the side hall for a meeting.
Everyone contacted people from other places to discuss a specific action plan timetable, but Yamazaki proposed that whoever contributes will benefit, but this was not adopted.
I think so. The result of this is that Sakura Country will become Yamazaki and Shandai's private territory.
"Mr. Yamazaki..."
"I can give, but I have to get something in return."
Mr. Tokugawa Sadaide wanted to persuade, but was stopped by Yamazaki.
"Or we can put this matter in the elementary school textbooks, and each county will build at least one Senping shrine for me and Shandai to worship. Each county will be responsible for the maintenance of funds, and allocate funds equivalent to at least 50 tons of Hokkaido rice every year.
"
"..."
Everyone was dumbfounded, and after the silence, there was a burst of shouting on each screen, making an international, no, cosmic joke, how could you agree to such a thing.
"Then what do you think my brother and sister should be rewarded for, Guan Bai and General Zhengyi, commanding the whole country?"
The clamor became even louder, and even Mr. Tokugawa Sadada looked a little bad. In any case, it was impossible for two boys to take the responsibility.
Yamazaki said coldly: "You can't just let me work for nothing, and then you can sit back and enjoy the results, right? Are you bullying me for being stupid, or are you bullying me for being young and ignorant?"
"Sorry, I was a troubled boy who grew up in an orphanage. I have seen a lot of the faces of so-called philanthropists. They are just for prestige so that they can make more money."
"There are many ordinary people who have no money. They are the real philanthropists. My passion is still there because of their influence, but my utilitarianism comes from you guys who were once aloof."
"If you want to talk to me about donation, then you should donate first, give up your status, quit politics from now on, and change from a person who distributes supplies to a person who receives rations."
"Of course, all these things will be made public."
"Lest you claim to have quit on your own initiative and put gold foil on your own face. If you don't blush, I can't stand it."
As soon as these words came out, some people simply cut off communications, which was impossible. Then they followed suit and finally cut off communications all together.
Yamazaki shook his head. It can be said that in just over three months, all the good congressmen have died.
There is no way, the reality is like this, the weak will eat the strong.
"Ahem," Matsudaira Katakuritora frowned, "That being said, we can't help but save people, right?"
"Yes," Yamazaki said, "I will ask the ship girl Katsuragi Ai to put tonight's meeting online later."
Mr. Tokugawa Sadada shuddered. This young man is so ruthless. This will cut off many people's political careers, including his own.
Takagi Soichiro found it very interesting, "Have you thought clearly? This is related to your own political career. What you said is definitely a scolding."
Yamazaki smiled and said: "I never wanted to rule anyone, but I also don't want those hypocritical guys to rule, so..."
Matsudaira Katakuritora was curious, "What other tricks do you have?"
Yamazaki chuckled: "The old trick, referendum, the worker benefits. Whoever contributes in the next battle will have a share in the region to which he belongs and the entire country."
"Hiss." Everyone gasped, this was a desperate move against politicians.
At the beginning of the disaster, most people could not accept it and imagined that the disaster would end soon. Now, any illusions have been shattered by the cruel reality. Most people now just want to survive.
But now, Yamazaki's condition is to allow them to live, so no matter what conditions Yamazaki attaches, most people will agree.
At that time, even if politicians disagree, the minority will obey the majority.
What is righteousness? This is righteousness.
Yamazaki has this great righteousness in hand, so he can go ahead and do it.
The follow-up, needless to say, is the current model of Tokyo Bay, with everything managed by the ship girl Katsuragi Ai.
Katsuragi Ai's actions are based on the law, so her management is absolutely legal, fair, just and open, and no one will be dissatisfied.
Except for the politicians, from now on, there will be nothing left for them.
All laws can be proposed by people, pushed through Katsuragi Ai, and put to a referendum, and there is no need for politicians to meet and decide.
At the same time, no one will spend money to support such a guy anymore, because there is no need for it.
If you want to ask for help from the people, you can pay for it out of your own pocket.
"Looking at your looks, you probably understand the consequences, so I won't explain it," Yamazaki said, "Mr. Takagi, Mr. Matsudaira, I have no conflict of interest with you. Mr. Tokugawa, if you want to be emperor, you can go ahead and try.
If you want to be prime minister, you can go ahead and try. As long as the majority of the people agree, I have no objection. That's it."
Yamazaki left, and Mr. Tokugawa Sadada also said goodbye, trembling as if he had aged several years.
Takagi Soichiro laughed and said: "He must be like being the prime minister."
Matsudaira Katakuritora asked: "Why not Your Majesty?"
Takagi Soichiro chuckled and said: "Don't you know the reason? He is too senior. Not many of those politicians want him to be their majesty, lest he use his reputation to take charge of power."
"Actually, he should have still had some hopes, hoping to exchange benefits for a higher position, but now they are all in vain."
Matsudaira Katakuritora shook his head and sighed, "I really underestimated Mr. Yamazaki before. His wisdom is much more terrifying than Meidaizi's force."
"Fortunately, they are not enemies."
"And he's not a bad person."
Takagi Soichiro and Matsudaira Katakuritora looked at each other, smiled, and raised their glasses to drink together.
Yamasaki's strategy only hurts the upper echelons and does no harm to people like them. On the contrary, it will bring a lot of benefits if implemented now.
…
That night, after the video of the meeting was posted on the Internet, there was an uproar in Sakura Country.
Yamazaki and Shandai were scolded the most, for being arrogant, ignorant of the bounds of the world, shameless, etc.
But despite the criticism, Yamasaki's proposal was carefully read and considered, and most people voted in favor.