The huge body of Yamata-no-Orochi slowly passed over Japan, like a moving castle, leaving an indelible shadow in the hearts of countless Japanese people.
Perhaps in a few decades, those elderly people will still mention to future generations that there was a young Chinese Taoist priest who, with just one person and one sword, entered Japan as if there were no one in the land...
When the Yamata no Orochi carried Feng Yi away and the emperor stood outside the imperial palace, he struggled to move his legs, but found that his body was already numb and he almost fell. The translator on the side still had quick eyes and quick hands, and quietly
He held him steady without losing his composure.
The emperor gave the other party an approving look, stood firm again, coughed slightly and said: "The ministers of the Xuancui Council are here to see you."
"yes."
Feng Yi put forward such harsh requirements. How could the emperor bear this infamy all by himself? Naturally, he had to bring in a group of backers.
Of course, he had guessed what those people were thinking and wanted me to take the blame and dream alone!
As expected by the Emperor, these gentlemen came at a very slow pace. Although they were frightened to death when Feng Yi came to attack, the enemy had already left, and it was not them who had to bear the responsibility afterwards, so this
When we met for the first time, everyone looked heroic, as if they were the ones driving away the enemy.
"It's my fault for disturbing everyone's rest so late. I hope everyone won't be offended."
The emperor once again returned to his gentle and elegant appearance, and said to everyone with a slight remorse.
"His Majesty the Emperor has made a serious statement. We shall serve Japan till our death with all our devotion. We do not seek to be famous throughout the ages, but to have a clear conscience."
The leader, Mr. Ito, took the initiative to stand up and said seriously: "I have heard just now that this Chinese evil man is very hateful. He not only destroyed my shrine, but also disturbed His Majesty's dreams. He is really daring and ignorant of etiquette. It is a pity that he is powerful. I
Even after organizing various defenses, we still failed to stop it. This is our dereliction of duty, and we hope that His Majesty will atone for his sins."
"I hope His Majesty the Emperor will atone for his sins."
As soon as Mr. Ito finished speaking, the other gentlemen stood up and said respectfully.
The emperor cursed in his heart, these bastards, all of them stayed away when something happened, and now they are pretending to be good people again? Looking at this battle, it is obvious that they were already angry with each other before they came.
After all, the law does not punish the public, and such a huge country still needs these people to govern. More importantly, Japan's officialdom is firmly controlled by these people and the people around them. Even if they are punished and replaced with a new group of people, they still can't get around it.
Open them.
If you want to launch a new policy and replace ordinary people as officials, the situation will be more complicated. Although they can't achieve anything, but they want to do bad things, it couldn't be easier.
After thinking about everything, His Majesty the Emperor smiled, waved his hands and said, "I know everyone has done a lot of work... Now that this matter has passed, there is no need to mention it again."
"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor, for your generosity."
After flattering each other again, the gentlemen sat down one after another and exchanged glances with each other calmly, without saying anything.
"Your Majesty, this evil man came to invade and staged such a huge battle. I think it was not just to show off his power. I wonder if he ever put forward any harsh conditions for his meeting with you?"
Master Ito stood up again and asked.
I am not afraid that you will ask, but I am afraid that you will not ask. His Majesty the Emperor sneered in his heart, put away the smile on his face, and sighed: "Minister Ito expected that, this young Taoist from China did have some suggestions for me.
The harsh conditions and the seriousness of the matter make it difficult for me to decide for the moment, so I have to invite you all from home."
I knew you would say that!
All the gentlemen looked at each other, as if they had known this for a long time, but no one said a word and continued to hand over the stage to Mr. Ito.
"His Majesty the Emperor is in such a difficult situation. The request made by that evil person must be very rude. Your Majesty might as well say it and let me listen."
Mr. Ito took the initiative.
He didn't want to ask, but how could they, who had already heard the news before coming, not know the intention of His Majesty the Emperor in calling them here.
Instead of acting stupid, it's better to speak out.
"Minister Ito is mature and prudent. He is indeed my pillar of Japan. I am very relieved to have you share my worries."
The emperor praised, and then nodded to the person next to him. The person bowed slightly, then stepped forward and spoke out loud every word of Feng Yi's request.
"boom!"
After hearing this, Mr. Ito slammed the table and said angrily: "This is unreasonable. This evil person actually made such an excessive request. It is really, really audacious."
"yes."
Another gentleman followed up and said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, this war has been going on for so long, and we went to war with good intentions. In order to support China and establish the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, it is completely a just act!"
"Yes, we have done good things, but we are still asked to compensate and apologize. What kind of truth is this?"
"Even if some trivial mistakes were made back then, they were done by the previous generation. What does it have to do with us?"
"No, I absolutely cannot agree to this request!"
For a time, all the gentlemen were filled with righteous indignation and beat their chests and feet, as if to warn the emperor that if you agree, you will be Japan's eternal sinner.
The emperor looked at the hypocritical behavior of these people with cold eyes and did not stop them for the time being. He coughed lightly when he thought the time was almost up. After everyone fell silent, he said angrily: "The ministers are right. I don’t agree with such conditions either. How is it any different from the Qing Dynasty who ceded territory and paid compensation? It is definitely a shame for Japan!”
But then he changed the topic and showed an embarrassed attitude: "However, although this Taoist priest is young, his strength is very terrifying. No one in the country can stop him now. Even the Baqi beast is with him. If we don't agree, he will come back in the future. If we continue to kill people, what should we do?"
As soon as he said this, everyone who had been injected with chicken blood was like frost beating eggplants. They looked at each other with eyes, nose, nose and heart without saying a word.
Their meaning is very clear. We have already expressed the attitude that should be expressed, and the next thing has nothing to do with us.
The Emperor sneered in his heart and said loudly: "Everyone, I have seen your loyalty. As the saying goes, it is better to be in pieces than in ruins. I must not do such a thing that will bring shame to our ancestors. So I have already made up my mind. I swear not to bow my head!"
"It is gratifying that His Majesty the Emperor has such determination."
"Having His Majesty the Emperor in Japan is truly a blessing to all the people!"
"Yes, I will never bow to that evil person!"
For a time, all the masters once again sent free flattery, and there was a peaceful scene in the imperial palace.
"Well, what you ministers say makes sense."
The emperor stood up and said: "I have already drafted a book of all peoples, and I will never accept such unequal conditions. Moreover, I will be the first to sign. Your ministers are so loyal to the emperor and patriotic, so why not sign with me?"
