"Is it really that simple?" Si Hongchu shook his head slowly: "I always feel that there should be a follow-up to this matter, which may bring about a domino effect." ”

"For example?"

"I didn't think about it yet, I had to take one step at a time. After thinking for a moment, Si Hongchu suddenly said: "If the bloody war of Hefeng cuisine triggers an underground war between Huaxia and Fusang, it will be nothing. Now the country has so much money and such huge human resources, it is enough to fight a war and can afford to consume it. What worries me a lot is ......"

"What?"

"The impact of this can be unforeseen in ways. ”

"I have that concern too. Lan Hao nodded thoughtfully: "By the way, how much do you know about the Hongzhou Society?"

Sikong You once introduced, Si Hongchu really knows: "It's just a far-right organization that originated at the bottom, because they have neither aristocratic blood, nor are they samurai queens, so the slogan is 'reckless rise', which is a bit similar to our Chinese 'Dick Silk counterattack'." ”

"That's basically right, but ......" shrugged his shoulders, Lan Hao said thoughtfully: "Everything is not absolute, there are some nobles in them, but their status is not so prominent." What's more, they were closely associated with a samurai organization, and although the two were two organizations, they were somewhat of the same thing, with the former providing the economic base and the latter being the superstructure. It can also be put another way, the former makes money, and the latter is a guarantee of force. ”

Sikong You also mentioned this matter, but Si Hongchu didn't know in detail: "What is this samurai organization?"

"I guess it's called Twenty Blades, because there are only twenty members, but each member is not only a master, but also comes from a prominent samurai family in history. After a pause, Lan Hao told Si Hongchu: "The Twenty Blades and Hongzhou Society can be said to be rich and talented, and they can do more, but it is said that they are a little unjustified now. ”

"How?"

"They can influence the Fuso political community to a certain extent, and many Fuso politicians are also secret members of them, but the most important basis for the concept of the 'imperial state' they pursue is the imperial family. Lan Hao said, took a cigarette for Si Hongchu, and personally lit it with fire: "We Chinese people used to say that coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, as a generation of heroes, if you crusade against other vassal states, you must have the banner of the Son of Heaven to be justified." Hongzhou Hui and Twenty Blades also have this problem, although they are under the banner of 'respecting the emperor', they actually have nothing to do with the royal family. ”

"I see. Si Hongchu nodded deeply: "Because there are no royals, they can't get greater appeal, so they are a little timid to do things." ”

"That's right. ”

"Why don't the royals join?"

"I don't know. Lan Hao shook his head and said helplessly: "Some things are confidential, although I can hear some rumors from the top, I don't know too much detail." ”

……

This year, the weather in Fuso has been a bit unusual, with some blaming the Fukushima nuclear leak and others blaming the arrival of 2012.

However, as the end of the year approaches, the legendary end of the world has not really come.

Many people who were originally worried finally breathed a sigh of relief and realized that they had once again been fooled by rumors.

Towards the end of the year, a snowfall fell in the Tokyo metropolitan area, turning everything into a beautiful fantasy world.

For the Chinese people, snow is a very sinful thing, not only affecting traffic, but also bringing dirt and mud after melting.

But it must be admitted that the environment here in Fuso is very well maintained, there is not so much PM2.5 in the air, and there is not so much garbage and indescribable stench on the ground.

At this time, watching the snow from the window will make people feel happy, and if there is another cup of fragrant tea, it will be a pleasure.

On the outskirts of Akiruno is an old courtyard typical of Fuso style, with pointed cornices and wide side porches.

In one of the central rooms, a young man in a gray kimono sits with tea boiling on a stove in front of him. The door of the room was fully opened, and he was leisurely admiring the snow in the courtyard, despite the cold wind.

A beautiful woman in a kimono walked in, knelt down in front of the young man, rested her head on the tatami mat, and said respectfully: "Prince Xianyuan Palace, the two princes' homes have arrived. ”

The young man, known as the Prince of Xianyuan Palace, nodded, "Let them in." ”

Soon, two middle-aged men who were also wearing kimonos walked in and knelt next to the Xianyuan Palace.

These two people, one with horizontal flesh on his face, have a touch of green stubble. The other has a jade-like face and a personable demeanor, a bit like a scholar.

The three of them greeted each other, and then, Xianyuan Palace said to the middle-aged man with a beard: "Prince Fushiminomiya, I heard that you have been studying recently, I don't know if there are any good books to recommend." ”

"If you want to talk about reading, let's ask Prince Guigong. Fushimigong said, looking at the middle-aged man who looked like a scholar: "Prince Guigong has a lot of experience in reading, as for me, I am just a vassal and elegant." ”

Katsura Palace smiled slightly: "Fushimi Palace has won the award." ”

The three men in this room are Kanin Palace, Katsura Palace, and Fushimi Palace.

The surname is followed by the word "Gong", and they are all from the Gong family. If you add the Arisugawa Palace, it is the family of the four princes.

In the aristocratic system of Fuso, the status of the "palace family" is far superior to that of ordinary nobles, which is equivalent to the division of the royal family. Historically, the four princes have been the most prominent, second only to the emperor in status, and they are also eligible to inherit the throne of the emperor.

However, after the end of World War II, Fuso's financial difficulties and pressure from the allies led to a revision of the Imperial Family Code, which led to a reorganization of the Imperial Family, and a large number of Imperial families left the Imperial Family.

The three princely families present, except for Katsura Palace, still maintain the status of the royal family, and the Kanin Palace and Fushimi Palace no longer belong to the palace family in the strict sense.

Therefore, when they are in public, they must remove the word "palace" after their surname. But in private, they have a lot of secret activities, and the royal family still tacitly believes that they are part of the royal family.

Xianyuan Gong took out a book and said with a very appreciative expression: "I recently read the suspense novel of Adao Tiangao, and I feel very good, so I recommend it to the two princes." ”

"Prince Xianyuan Palace, do you think now is the time to study?" Fushimi Palace looked at Xianyuan Palace, and his eyes suddenly flashed: "You and I should have been princes, but now in public, we can't have anything to do with the royal family, can the Prince of Xianyuan Palace swallow this breath?"

"Of course I can't swallow it. Xianyuan Palace smiled slightly, and then became a little helpless: "Reading on weekdays makes people think that I don't care about world affairs and don't care about politics." In fact, my heart seems to be clenched tightly all the time, and it hurts all the time. The defeat of the war not only made our palace family lose its former glory, but also completely sank the entire Fuso society. Look at what today's young people have become, one by one playthings are discouraged, addicted to chasing stars and material pleasures, and have no ideal pursuit. ”

"It's best for Xianyuan Palace to think so. Fushimiya snorted heavily, and continued: "I thought that you were really just dedicated to studying, but you forgot the ambition of the Yamato nation to fly overseas!"

"Speaking of which, there is still a Qichuan Palace lucky......" Haha smiled, Xianyuan Palace said lightly: "Because his family is the heir, he was not deprived of the status of the palace family, and today's Yuqichuan Palace Asahyan can still play the banner of the prince." ”

Gui Gong didn't speak much, and only then did he interject at this time: "I heard that Asahi Yusugawa Palace went to study in Huaxia." ”

"He just reads and practices calligraphy all day long, travels the mountains and rivers......" Fushimi Palace waved his hand a little disdainfully: "Don't mention it!"

Glancing at Katsura Palace and Fushimi Palace, Xianyuan Palace said meaningfully: "Two princes, we are looking for you this time, and it is related to Asahhiko of Arisugawa Palace. ”

Fushimiya immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

"Hongzhou will be washed in blood in China, I think you already know. After a pause, Xianyuan Palace asked word by word: "I want to know what the two princes think of the Hongzhou Society?"

Fushimi Miya immediately said: "The purpose of the Hongzhou Association is the same as ours, don't let the Fuso nation rise again. But they were impatient and rash, and although they were bloodied this time, they also left a handle for the Chinese officials. They actually organized so many people to smuggle around in China, and if the Chinese officials took out this matter to make trouble, I was afraid that the whole of Fusang would have to be excused. ”

Xianyuan Palace nodded approvingly: "That's right, the times are different, this is exactly what the Chinese people said - thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi." If we had put it more than half a century ago, perhaps this would have been an excuse for us to go to war. But now it has become a reason for the Chinese to accuse us, because we can't do it again. ”

"In any case, the Hongzhou Society is still a force that can be used, but it ......" Gui Gong dragged a long voice and said slowly: "I doubt their true purpose. ”

Kanin Palace and Fushimi Palace asked together, "What?"

"Although Hongzhou will be under the banner of honoring the emperor and the imperial state, we must face the reality that the royal family does not have so much appeal in this era. Glancing at the Kanin Palace and Fushimi Palace, Katsura Palace smiled slightly: "Our ultimate goal is to re-establish the Wanshi Imperial Kingdom and make the Emperor the only master." The Hongzhou Association also said so on the surface, but most of them were born in a reckless manner, are they really willing to work hard for us?"

Xianyuan Gong nodded thoughtfully: "If their goal is achieved, it is very likely that they will replace us." ”

"Therefore, although the Hongzhou Association can be used, it cannot be unguarded. Sighing, Gui Gong said slowly: "This time the bloody battle of harmony cuisine has given us a wake-up call. We can make Hongzhou bigger, but we must ensure that this growth is within our control. ”