"It's 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 haven't thought that I can only take one step at a time." After thinking for a moment, Si Hongchu suddenly said: "If the bloody battle with Fengqian will trigger an underground war between China and Fusang, it will be nothing. Now the country is so rich and has such a huge human resources, which is enough for wars and can afford it. What I am very worried about is..."

"What?"

"The impact of this matter may occur in unpredictable aspects."

"I have this worry too." Lan Hao nodded thoughtfully: "By the way, how much do you know about Hongzhouhui?"

Sikong You once introduced that Si Hongchu really knew: "It was just a far-right organization that originated from the bottom. Because they had neither aristocratic blood nor were behind warriors, the slogan was 'Rise of the Grassland', which was a bit similar to our Chinese saying that "the counterattack of the Diaosi".

"It's generally true, but..." shrugged her shoulders, Lan Hao said thoughtfully: "Everything is not absolute. There are some nobles in them, but their identities are not so prominent. More importantly, they have close ties with a samurai organization. Although the two are two organizations, they have a bit of the same spirit. The former provides an economic foundation, and the latter is a superstructure. It can also be said that the former makes money, and the latter is a guarantee of force."

Sikong You also mentioned this, but Si Hongchu knew it in detail: "What is this warrior organization?"

"It seems to be called Twenty Blades, because there are only twenty members, but each member is not only a master, but also from a prominent samurai family in history." After a pause, Lan Hao told Si Hongchu: "Twenty Blades and Hongzhou Association can be said to be rich and have people, and can do more things, but it is said that they are a bit unreasonable now."

"How to say it?"

"They can influence the politicians of Fusang to a certain extent. Many Fusang politicians are their secret members, but the most important basis of the concept of 'imperial state' they pursue is the royal family." Lan Hao said, and took a cigarette for Si Hongchu and lit it with fire: "We Chinese people used to say that we used the emperor to command the princes. As a generation of heroes, if we attack other vassal states, we must have the emperor's banner to be legitimate. The Hongzhouhui and the Twenty Blade also have this problem. Although they are under the banner of 'Prince of the Emperor', they actually have nothing to do with the royal family."

"I understand." Si Hongchu nodded deeply: "Because there are no royal members, they cannot gain greater appeal, so they are a little timid when doing things."

"That's right."

"Why don't the royal family join?"

"I don't know this." Lan Hao shook his head and said helplessly: "Some things are confidential. Although I can hear some news from the top leaders, my knowledge is not too detailed."

...

This year, the weather in Fuso was a bit abnormal. Some people accused it of the cause of the Fukushima nuclear leak, while others believed it was because of the arrival of 2012.

However, as the end of the year approaches day by day, 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 were fooled by rumors again.

Just as the end of the year was approaching, it was snowing in Tokyo, dyeing everything into a beautiful dream world.

For Chinese people, snow is a very painful thing. It not only affects traffic, but also causes dirt and mud after melting.

But it must be admitted that the environment here in Fusang is very good, there is not so much PM2.5 in the air, and there is not so much garbage and indescribable weird smell on the ground.

At this time, watching the snow by the window will make people feel happy. If there is another cup of fragrant tea, it will be even more joyful.

On the outskirts of Qiulio City, there is an ancient architectural courtyard, which is a typical Fuso style, with pointed eaves and wide edge corridors.

In a room in the middle, a young man in a gray kimono was sitting, and there was a stove cooking tea in front of him. The door of the room was completely opened, and he was leisurely enjoying the snow scene in the yard regardless of the cold wind.

A beautiful woman in a kimono walked in with a small step, knelt in front of the young man, put her head on the tatami, and said respectfully: "Prince of Xianyuan Palace, the two princes' families have arrived."

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

Soon, two middle-aged men in kimonos walked in and knelt next to the palace of Xianyuan.

The two men, one with a thin and green stubble on their faces, had a look of green and empty stubble. The other had a face like a jade-like man, with a graceful demeanor, a bit like a scholar.

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

"If you want to talk about studying, please ask Prince Guigong." Fushimigu said, looking at the middle-aged man who looked very much like a scholar: "Prince Guigong has a lot of experience in studying, but as for me, it is just a ritual."

Guigong smiled slightly: "Fushimiguchi has been awarded too much."

The three men in this room are the Xianyuan Palace, the Kanei Palace and the Fushimi Palace.

The surname is followed by the character "gong", and they all come from the Gong family. If there is Sugawa Palace, it will be the four princes.

In the aristocratic system of Fusang, the status of the "Ming Family" is far better than that of ordinary nobles, and is equivalent to the division of the royal family. In history, the four princely families are the most prominent, with their status second only to the Emperor, and they are also qualified to inherit the position of Emperor.

However, after the end of World War II, Fusang was financially distressed and under pressure from allies, he revised the "Imperial Model" and carried out a rectification of the Gong family, so a large number of Gong families were separated from the imperial family.

In addition to Guigong, the three princely families present also maintained their royal status. The Xianyuan Palace and Fushimi Palace are no longer strictly belong to the Miya family.

Therefore, when they are public, they must remove the word "gong" behind their surname. But in private, they have various secret activities, and the royal family still acknowledges that they are part of the royal family.

Xianyuangong took out a book and said with an admirable expression: "I recently read Adao Tiangao's suspense novel, and I feel it's very good. I recommend it to the two princes."

"Prince of Xianyuangong, do you think it's time to study?" Fushimigu looked at Xianyuangong, and his eyes suddenly flashed: "You and I should have been princes, but now in public, we can't have any relationship with the royal family. Can the Prince of Xianyuangong swallow this?"

"Of course I can't swallow it." Xianyuan Gong smiled slightly, and then felt helpless: "On weekdays, I think I don't care about the world and do not care about politics. In fact, my heart seems to be tightly held, and it hurts all the time. The defeat in the past not only made our Gong family lose its former honor, but also made the entire Fusang society completely sink. Look at what the young people today have become, one by one, one by one, is addicted to star chasing and material enjoyment, and has no ideal pursuit."

"It's best if I think so." Fushimiguchi snorted heavily and then said, "I thought you were really just studying, but you forgot the ambition of the Yamato nation flying overseas!"

"Speaking of it, I'm still lucky to be Sukawa-Miya..." Haha, the Xianyuanmiya said lightly: "Because his family's successors were not deprived of their identity as a magistrate, today's Aohiko Aikagawa can still be the prince's banner."

Guigong didn't say much, and then he interrupted: "I heard that Akigawa Miya Asahiko went to study in China."

"He just reads and practices calligraphy all day long, travels around the mountains and rivers..." Fushimimiya waved his hand a little disdainfully: "It's better not to mention it!"

Looking at Guigu and Fushimigu, the Xianyuangu said meaningfully: "Two princes, we are here to come to you this time, which is related to Aisugawa Miya Asahiko."

Fushimiya immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

"The Hongzhou Society was bloodbathed in China, I think you already know." After a pause, Xianyuan Palace asked word by word: "I want to know how the two princes view the Hongzhou Society?"

Fushimigu immediately said: "The purpose of the Hongzhou Association is consistent with ours. Do not let the Fusang nation rise again. But they are impatient and aggressive in doing things. Although they were bloodbathed this time, they also left a handle for the Chinese government. They actually organized so many people to smuggle into China and activities everywhere. If the Chinese government takes this matter out and attacks, I am afraid that the entire Fusang will be misunderstood."

Xianyuangong nodded in agreement: "Yes, times are different, this is exactly what the Chinese people say - thirty years from Hedong and thirty years from Hexi. If it were more than half a century ago, perhaps this was our excuse for war. But now it has become the reason why Chinese people blame us because we can't do September 18th again."

"No matter what, Hongzhou will still be able to use power, but..." Guigong dragged his long voice and said slowly: "I doubt their true purpose."

Xianyuan Guardi and Fushimi Guardi asked together: "What?"

"Although Hongzhou will be under the banner of honor and imperial kingdom, one reality we must face is that the royal family no longer has such great appeal in this era." After looking at Xianyuan Palace and Fushimi Palace, Kanei smiled slightly: "Our ultimate goal is to re-establish the Imperial Kingdom of All Eternals and make the Emperor the only master. Hongzhou University also said the same thing on the surface, but most of them are from the grassroots. Are they really willing to fight for us?"

Xianyuangong nodded thoughtfully: "If their purpose is achieved, it is very likely to be replaced by us."

"So, although Hongzhou will be able to be used, it must be prevented." After sighing, Guigong said slowly: "This bloody battle with Fengqi has given us a reminder. We can make Hongzhou bigger, but we must ensure that this bigger is within our controllable range."
Chapter completed!