Half a month later, Li Mu and Liu Zhicun, who were sitting in the car, appeared on the streets of Kyoto.
This was his seventh day here. In these seven days, he used his superb acting skills to deceive everyone.
He successfully inherited the position of Takanori Kashiwara and became a true noble of Japan.
These seven days were probably the most uncomfortable seven days since Li Mu came to the Republic of China, because the streets and alleys here were full of slogans promoting militarism and students demonstrating.
Moreover, the anti-China atmosphere here was extremely strong, which made Li Mu hate this nation even more.
If it weren't for the fact that he was going to visit Takanari Kashiwabara's close friend Muto Yuichi, Li Mu wouldn't have come out.
Looking at the bustling crowd on the street, Li Mu didn't know whether he should call them pitiful, hateful, or both.
The inferiority complex of a small country that was once not recognized by the international community had been deeply integrated into the bones of its citizens. However, their emperor had given their subjects hope at this time.
Their Emperor was impulsive and violent. Perhaps it was because he had inherited his father's mental illness, but he frequently started wars. What was even more ridiculous was that he actually won.
First, the fighting people were abused, and then the Guandong Army inexplicably occupied three provinces.
Such a victory pushed Hirohito to the peak and made the hearts of the Japanese people swell.
Hirohito's love for war was more like his grandfather, Meiji. However, he only inherited Meiji's ambition but not his wisdom.
In the past, the Meiji Empire had won the Japanese War, but they had no choice but to admit defeat under the pressure of other countries. However, his grandson made the opposite choice decades later. He fought hard. Of course, the price of fighting hard was that the Statue of Liberty taught him to be a human again.
Li Mu let his imagination run wild and the car finally arrived at Muto Yuichi's mansion.
After getting out of the car, Muto Yuichi's study room was led by a servant of the Muto family.
"Kashiwara-san, you're here. I haven't seen you for so many years, but you're still as handsome and tall as before. Speaking of which, it's really strange. The Kashiwara family has never been tall, but I didn't expect you to be so tall!”
Muto Yuichi patted his shoulder and sighed.
"Sigh, I've heard about what happened to Bai Yuanjun. It's a pity that I grew up with him. I didn't expect him to die in Shanghai.”
Li Mu didn't say anything more and just nodded.
Muto Takeshi sighed again when he saw that he was silent.
"Do you have any plans for the future? One had to know that the empire was about to implement the compulsory conscription order. All men of the right age had to enter the army to serve the empire.
If you don't have any plans for the time being, just follow me. The higher-ups are very dissatisfied with what happened in Shanghai this time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to let me go to Shanghai to preside over the work of the Special Higher Police. If you follow me, I can take care of you more.”
Hearing his words, Li Mu shook his head.
"Thank you, Uncle. I already have my own arrangements. I won't join the army, nor will I enter the Special Higher Police.”
As he spoke, Li Mu took out the graduation certificate from his pocket and handed it to Muto Yuichi.
"I studied business in university. I can't use my advantages in the army. Moreover, my enemy is still in Shanghai. I won't be willing to take revenge.”
"Gu Yunshan, right? Don't worry, I'll get rid of him first when I get to Shanghai.”
"No, you can't kill him. If you kill him so easily, it'll be too easy for him. He's a famous businessman in Shanghai, and doing business is his proudest ability.
Imagine what could be more sorrowful than taking away the most important thing of a person!”
Muto Yuichi burst into laughter when he heard Li Mu's words.
"Alright, I like young people with ideas like you. However, Kashiwara-san, your personality is really not like Kashiwara Takashima at all. He doesn't have your boldness.”
"Yes, he is indeed too weak. Uncle Muto, I am going to Xiangjiang City tomorrow. After all, the order of compulsory conscription will be announced in a few days.”
Muto Yuichi nodded.
"Alright, since you've already decided, I won't persuade you.”
Muto Yuichi felt it was a pity. He had wanted to recruit Kashiwa Yuanqing as his subordinate so that he could borrow the influence of the Kashiwa family in Japan to strengthen his political capital. However, he did not expect Kashiwa Yuanqing to reject him.
Muto Yuichi stood up, tidied up his military uniform, and then nodded at Li Mu.
"Bai Yuansang, it's almost time. I still have military matters to attend to, so it's really rude of me not to invite you to dinner. How about this, I'll ask my daughter to accompany you out for a walk.”
Li Mu didn't refuse his offer. After all, Muto Yuichi would probably have to deal with him often in the future. It would be beneficial for future operations to build a strong relationship.
Thinking of this, Li Mu nodded.
"Thank you, uncle. Then I'll be troubling you.”
Muto smiled in satisfaction and nodded at the butler.
"Call Junko over."
"Yes."
After a while, a girl in a pink kimono walked in with small steps.
She first bowed to Muto Yuichi, then to Li Mu.
"Father, Brother Kashiwara."
"Yes, Kashiwara-san has just returned to the country. You should accompany him out for a walk. You young people have more topics to talk about, so I'll go to the cabinet first.”
Muto Yuichi stood up and walked out.
Seeing her father leave, Junko smiled gently at Li Mu, then ran to Li Mu's side and hugged his arm.
"Little Qingjun, you're finally back. How was it? Was the university abroad fun?”
"Yes, foreign universities have advanced concepts and there are many things to learn.”
Speaking of this, Li Mu looked at Junko's curious expression and rubbed her head affectionately.
"Our Junko has also grown up. She should be going to university soon, right?”
Junko pouted when she heard Li Mu's question.
"I want to study history at Imperial University, but it only recruits boys.”
"History is so boring. I didn't expect you to like it.”
Junko nodded and looked at Li Mu seriously.
"Little Qingjun, you've been to Huaxia, right? My father told me that there is going to be a war. He said that we are going to help the Chinese people build a beautiful country.”
P.S.: This chapter is very difficult to write because I have to look up a lot of information. The Guardian, Junko, is a student at Imperial University. At the time of my book, it was just before I went to university. However, Imperial University does not accept female students at this time, and they implement militarism education. So, I will explain it to you so that you won't criticize me. In addition, I will temporarily release 20 chapters later. I hope everyone will support me. The exact time is still to be determined.
In addition, many people said that they wanted to build an army. I'll say this. If I write that, I'll get 404. So, in order to read properly, everyone should bear with it.
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