NCCnovel Chapter 1171 You can't just eat your fill and ignore others.
Chapter 1171 You can't just eat your fill and ignore others.
He didn't think it was a simple matter.
"I don't think so?"
Nan Zaolin stood up. It was getting cold, and this lonely old man couldn't bear the slightest bit of cold. If he got cold, there would be no one to comfort him.
He stood up and went into the room. After Prince Asaka sat down, he said, "You think it's not simple because you're still not satisfied."
Are you unwilling to accept this?
Asaka pondered those words carefully for a while before nodding in agreement. "Perhaps you are right. I am indeed somewhat unwilling. How can I, a member of the royal family, be controlled by such a young boy? I am a person of status."
He rambled on and on, and Nan Zaolin didn't interrupt, waiting until he spoke. Nan Zaolin pointed to the charcoal fire beside him; "This fire is about to go out."
Next to the incense burner was charcoal. As for coal, that was for military supplies; even they might not be able to get it, and it couldn't be bought on the market—buying it was illegal. Charcoal was their main source of warmth.
He turned around and used a shovel to put some charcoal inside.
The black charcoal extinguished the entire flame. Nan Zaolin pointed at the embers; "There is always birth and death. The royal family has existed and enjoyed themselves for so many years. It cannot remain unchanged. When the time comes, just like these embers, new embers will cover them and replace them. You don't really think that the empire's current crazy actions can truly achieve final victory, do you?"
His Majesty will definitely be purged, and along with him, several high-ranking officials who started the war, as well as members of the royal family, will also be purged.
"Your unwillingness to accept defeat stems from the belief that victory is assured, but not mine. From the moment we dragged Bei Su and Ying into this mess, I knew that defeat was inevitable. Now we are following closely behind, which is also to leave ourselves a way out in the future. This is a way to survive, and also a way to ensure the continuation of our family line."
"Understood," Asaka picked up her teacup, took a sip, and turned to look out the window.
Yes, from what I can see now, the vibrant flowers in the distance are much prettier than before.
After learning the lesson, he went back that evening and found Zhou Weiguo reading the newspaper in the study. Leaning against the door, he looked at Zhou Weiguo, who did not treat him like an outsider at all, and asked, "What is your next plan? At least I need to know how to cooperate with you to accomplish this."
Zhou Weiguo looked at Asaka with surprise.
He's been here for a few days, but this guy hasn't said anything to him. At most, he'll ask some trivial questions during meals. This is the first time he's asked him so directly about his plans.
"How come you changed your mind after just one trip out? You're actually willing to cooperate with me. Who did you consult?"
People who are too smart are just annoying. Prince Asaka walked over and sat down next to him.
Looking at the tea in the teacup, he felt a pang of heartache.
This kid is brewing his best tea leaves like this; it's like a cow chewing on a peony.
With a pang of heartache, he picked up his teacup, took two sips, and said, "Your other father-in-law is right. We have no chance of winning. Since that's the case, I should do something that benefits me."
Zhou Weiguo said "Oh" and put down the newspaper; "I want to release information about the US releasing poison gas here."
Prince Asaka pondered for a moment, then nodded; "I'll arrange for someone to do it for you."
However, he didn't know when that would be. So, he told Zhou Weiguo about the current situation.
"Washington is in a middle position, waiting to see who can offer them the most benefits. It's a game of interests. In addition, he has secretly sent people to Canada, probably to buy time. You should think about when to expose this."
Isn't this just another Yan Laoxi?
He wanted to gain benefits from both sides, but he didn't want to offend either side.
“I think we can do it now. Since they want to do it this way, let’s just shut them down.” After saying that, Zhou Weiguo stood up and rubbed his neck. “I should also make some preparations. After all, it will be very busy in a few days.”
Ok……
Prince Asaka shuddered, nearly dropping his teacup in fright. He looked at Zhou Weiguo, who had walked to the window, with a horrified expression. "What do you want to do?"
Zhou Weiguo glanced back at him and laughed, “Just because you have money doesn’t mean everyone does. Mei has opened so many shops here recently. If this gets out, things will definitely get chaotic. I need to take the Gun family and others to earn some extra money, right?”
The butler standing nearby immediately brightened up.
Honestly, the things from America are really useful. Even if he doesn't use them, he can still tinker with them and sell them.
He couldn't see the master's anger, nor could he hear the son-in-law talking about the future; he only knew one thing.
How much money can I get, and how many houses can I buy?
The sound of the wind carried on a quiet night.
The night was quiet as snow fell heavily; even on patrol, people hid to avoid the wind and snow.
"What's going on?" The Prime Minister roared in anger at the official residence.
The news of the silent explosion of poison gas bombs around the Imperial Palace spread like wildfire throughout Kyoto in less than a day, and is even spreading outwards.
No one answered the question. Asaka, the primary culprit, silently drank her tea. The Minister of the Army and the Minister of the Navy were at odds with each other, staring at each other with dislike.
This was the norm, and no one paid them any attention, but the Foreign Minister and the Trade Minister were deeply worried.
The Minister of Commerce, in particular, was greatly affected by this incident.
According to the data from the past few months, the Empire's trade has been increasing. He knew that this was related to the United States, but this relationship was likely to be damaged as information was leaked out.
"Have the person who spread the news been found?" Seeing that no one was answering the question, the Prime Minister changed the subject. He didn't want to be the only one speaking.
“Your Excellency, all I know is that this news came from the slums.”
That means they can't find any information.
The slums are huge, and all kinds of people live there. It's the place that locals are most reluctant to go, and for this very reason, it's actually where the most spies from all sides are located.
No one knows whether the person walking past you is a spy from another country.
“You…” The Prime Minister pointed at the head of the Special Higher Police headquarters who was speaking, stammering and trembling as he angrily said, “What use are you to the Empire?”