Chapter Eighty-Eight: A Deal with the Emperor

The emperor is the supreme authority in Japan. He is a symbol of the country of Japan and is seen as an agent of God.

His prestige was unquestionable, and even if he was considered a traitor, the samurai would enthusiastically and without hesitation to disembowel the emperor to prove their loyalty to the emperor.

However, although the emperor represents Japan, he is often in the position of a kind of hypocrite, and Zhibei, who knows the history of later generations, knows this very well. It can be said that since ancient times, the emperor has often been unable to grasp real power. At the beginning, it was the Monobe clan and the Soga clan who held the power, and it was only after the reform of the middle brother that the emperor Taika reformed that the emperor could be regarded as having a real power, but the power in his hand was not covered up yet, and it was robbed by the Fujiwara family, as for the shogunate era after that, not to mention, the emperor was almost equal to the ornament.

In Japan, it is in such an awkward position that the emperor is fanatically revered by the people, but there is always a group of bold people who have no power at all. Perhaps, it is precisely because the emperor has long been accustomed to the feeling of having nothing in his hands that Japan can establish a constitutional monarchy so easily!

The Emperor Tenmu in front of him is exactly such a representative of the Hypocrite. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info Even if he proposed, he had to be after his own courtiers. However, Zhibei had already sensed from the conversation just now, and the emperor in front of him didn't really care much about Kaguya's beauty, and he didn't even seem to care much about whether he could successfully propose.

So, what does he want? A person who has no power should also be thirsting for power!

Guessing in his heart, Zhibei faced the emperor's furious momentum without the slightest fear.

The two were in silence for a while, perhaps sensing that their momentum was nothing to Zhibei, and the emperor was the first to breathe a sigh of relief. He relaxed his tense muscles and returned to a soothing sitting position, a gentle smile on his face again. However, in Zhibei's view, there was a little more helplessness in this gentle smile.

"If you were to ask me what I think, I can only say that Fujiwara is a good politician, but he is not a great man."

The Emperor's tone was calm and quiet, and Zhibei could hear that the man did not add his own emotions to this judgment, and that his opinion was pertinent and rational - Zhibei could probably figure out the emperor's character.

"Is this what His Highness thinks?" Zhibei smiled and agreed, "I also think Your Highness's opinion is very correct, Fujiwara is too proud and extreme, maybe he is good at playing with power, but he can't use it to govern the country." ”

"Since you agree with me, you should tell me what you really mean! Mr. Zhibei. The Emperor smiled lightly and asked, "If I guess correctly, you came to see me with your magic power, probably not just to talk about marriage!" ”

"Your Royal Highness, your wisdom is truly outstanding, and I really want to ask you for a favor."

"What's the busy?"

"I'd like to ask you to propose to Kaguya."

"Huh?" The Emperor's brow furrowed, but he showed no sign of anger, and his voice was indifferent as if he was not talking about himself, "This puzzles me. Mr. Zhibei, are you fooling me? Or are you deliberately humiliating me? ”

"You should understand, I definitely don't think so."

"Then why did you first refuse me, and then ask me to propose?"

Zhibei restrained his smile, and he said seriously: "Your Royal Highness the Emperor, in fact, Taketori Kaguya is not my own child, but the princess of the moon, she was banished to the earth, and then I found and adopted her in the bamboo forest. And because her life doesn't belong to me, I can't make a marriage contract with you instead of her. ”

"Well, I already see why you rejected me, so why are you asking me to propose again?"

"As you can see, Your Highness the Emperor, Kaguya is not my own child, but I treat her like my own daughter, and I love her like a true father. However, now Yuedu is going to send someone to pick her up, which really makes me reluctant. ”

"Yuedu? Is there really anyone on the moon? ”

"Yes, there are powerful and intelligent people there."

"Since there are all gods there, and it is also your daughter's hometown, although you are not reluctant, you should also let your daughter go back with them! How can the princess of the moon live happily on earth? ”

"Your Royal Highness, what you said is very reasonable, if Kaguya misses her hometown, if she wants to go back, I will naturally fulfill her wish even if I am in pain. However, she did not want to return to Yuedu, saying that those who came to take her away were politicians who wanted to use her as a puppet. Whenever I saw her distressed and sad about this, I couldn't help but feel heartache, and I strengthened my determination to protect her over and over again. However, relying on my strength alone, there was really no way to resist the attack of the Yuedu team, so I had to borrow the strength of His Royal Highness the Emperor. ”

"Do you want me to send troops? Mr. Zhibei. The emperor said with some surprise.

"Yes, His Highness the Emperor. However, I do not mean to sacrifice His Royal Highness the Emperor's soldiers. I just want to use the authority of His Royal Highness the Emperor to release some false information, and I want to confuse the Tsukito who have no intelligence network and lead them into the trap I have laid. ”

"I probably understand your thoughts, Mr. Zhibei, you want to use my power to use ...... Well, use an inverse meter? ”

"It's about the same, Your Highness the Emperor."

"Well, such a request is not difficult." The Emperor thought for a moment and said, "But I can't say yes so hastily. ”

"Yes...... Zhibei thought for a moment and said, "So, please tell your thoughts!" Maybe within the scope of my ability, I can also solve your problems! ”

"Hmm...... You can help me! Mr. Zhibei. The Emperor affirmed, "Can you confirm my request before I state it?" You're from Tangtu, right? ”

"Huh? Why, have you seen Srila Bodhi? ”

"Yes, the monk is a man of boundless wisdom, and he, who recommended your wisdom and learning to me, said that he believed that you would be a good ruler. Now that I see it, I can already be sure that the monk is not lying. So, I would like to ask you to replace Fujiwara Bubi and help me govern this country. ”

"You want me to help you govern the country? No, my knowledge is not enough, and my intelligence is not unparalleled in the world, and I can't govern it. What's more, I yearn for the life of a hermit even more. “

"I really can't influence your thoughts, but can you bear to let the people of Japan fall into the battlefield of the struggle for the rights of the courtiers and not live a happy life?"

"I can help you eradicate the Fujiwara family and let you govern the country."

"No, I don't need such power, I know what I'm capable of, and as the emperor, I can't bring the people the happiness they want. So, I need your strength, Mr. Zhibei, please come and help me, my life's wish is to spread the land of paradise all over this country. ”

Looking at the emperor's earnest eyes, Zhibei couldn't help but soften his heart, he understood that the emperor in front of him was not one of those villains who thirsted for power, but a gentleman who truly loved the people.

So, what should we do? Zhibei thought for a while and said:

"So be it! Your Royal Highness the Emperor, how do you think of an excellent farming tool? ”

"Farming tools? If the greed of the magnates is not stopped, what is the use of growing more rice? ”

"Then, I'll help you develop a talent! How's that? Zhibei recalled what he had learned...... Well, if it's just transportation, it should help future students improve!

"Good! Deal! ”

(Well, if there are some historical mistakes, you are welcome to point them out, and I will correct them right away.) It's an over-the-top chapter, so it's a bit boring. )