"Despicable people of Shenzhou."
The stock market’s ups and downs were like a roller coaster, and the shareholders were the tourists riding it.
Seeing their stocks surge again, the shareholders felt increasingly confident, completely ignoring the risks, and felt only thrill and excitent.
This was a carnival for the entire grassroots society of Dongying.
However, the upper echelons and ruling class of Dongying felt very differently.
This wasn’t a roller coaster at all.
The land beneath their feet had clearly beco a man-made drop tower!
The interest groups in Dongying were desperately trying to lower the drop tower, but the massive force from the East was forcibly lifting it up.
What would the scenario be if the drop tower lost control and crashed from its current height?
Unimaginable!
Wrong.
To be exact.
It might have already lost control!
"Everyone, we must not let the people of Shenzhou succeed. We must win this war, no matter the cost!"
The usually composed Pri Minister was trembling with emotion, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes squeezed together, and even saliva was flying out as he spoke.
The top consortia mbers present did not look pleased.
It was evident.
The current scene involuntarily brought to their minds a black mory they wished to forget.
"We have already taken the maximum asures, but this ti the people of Shenzhou have been plotting for a long ti and ca prepared. We cannot ask our companies to continue selling off."
The representative of the Mitsui Consortium spoke in a deep voice.
"Why not? This is war, this is invasion, and now is the ti to test our Yamato ethnic unity."
"Pri Minister, if we continue to sell, our companies will lose not only shares but also their control over the companies. This is sothing they cannot accept."
Receiving the reminder, the excited Pri Minister finally cald down a bit.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.
He was a leader, that’s true, but he couldn’t act willfully, ignoring the public’s interests.
Especially the consortiums present here.
"Since our companies have made sacrifices within their capacity, isn’t it now ti for you all here to step up?"
Adjusting his glasses, this governnt leader with more actual power than the Emperor looked around at the six consortium representatives present.
"You all are the true backbone of Dongying, the pillars of the nation. In tis of crisis, for the future of our Yamato ethnicity, to crush the invaders’ ambitions, it is ti for all of you to stand up!"
He spoke with rhythm and force, and despite his status, after speaking, he unexpectedly bent at the waist and bowed ninety degrees.
"On behalf of the people of Dongying, I implore all of you!"
The previous Pri Minister, who was assassinated and left to die on the streets, must be gratified to see this from the heavens.
He bowed his head deeply, with an exceptionally sincere attitude. anwhile, the consortia present sat tranquilly, looking at each other, seemingly neither astonished nor panicked.
The governnt leaders changed every few years, but they could remain steadily at the top, passing down their positions for generations.
"Pri Minister, we are also part of Dongying. When the country is in trouble, we are duty-bound to respond."
The representative of the Fujiwara Consortium spoke up.
Fujiwara Takuya.
That he represented such an important gathering indicated his status within the Fujiwara Family.
Fujiwara Reiki was not worrying for nothing.
Given the current situation, the Fujiwara Family was clearly paving the way and building montum for Fujiwara Takuya, and over ti, he would surely inherit the family power.
After he spoke, the Pri Minister finally had the chance to straighten up, and thus the governnt leader looked at Fujiwara Takuya with a rather kindly expression.
"Everyone, the people of Shenzhou have a saying that goes, ’When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.’ Dongying nurtured us; without this land, we would not be where we are today. We have the responsibility and obligation to spare no effort in safeguarding the security of this land. Those who offend Dongying, even far away, must be eliminated!"
If Jiang Chen were here, he would probably not resist applauding.
The entrenched status of the Fujiwara Family in Dongying indeed had its reasons; both siblings were undoubtedly talented individuals.
"Takuno is right. We and Shenzhou have always been at odds. The people of Shenzhou have co this ti with formidable montum, clearly intending to destroy us quickly. In the past, they could only tremble, crawl, cry, and wail under our guns and bayonets..."
Everyone seed to recall those glorious days gone by, and while reminiscing, they compared it to today and unanimously beca indignant.
"Yes, it cannot be allowed, and it cannot be tolerated!"
As top-tier consortia that controlled a nation’s economy and politics, it was impossible for them to beco so easily emotional.
Just four words.
It was simply human nature.
Although Fujiwara Takuya was quite a conspicuous individual and what he said was more appealing in words, his ssage was not wrong.
If Dongying collapsed, it wouldn’t just be the general populace, but these consortia, who stood high above, that would be the most significant group to suffer losses.
The most a commoner could lose was so savings, but they could lose power and foundation passed down from generation to generation!
There was no retreat.
As a politician and a top-tier one at that, the Pri Minister, of course, understood, and after the consortia had firmly stated their positions, he imdiately declared, "Once we successfully get through this crisis, the country will not forget all of you."
Great.
The cooperation remained as seamless as ever.
"Pri Minister, I have a suggestion."
The head of the Tomoda Family spoke up. Though their current influence might not match up to the Fujiwara Family, they had an even longer lineage.
"Please, go ahead."
The Pri Minister was quite respectful, as the counterpart was older than him.
"Could we seek help from ilijian? We’ve noticed that many ilijian capitals are stirring up trouble in our stock market along with the people of Shenzhou."
"Indeed, we can absolutely question ilijian."
"Isn’t Ms. Cynthia currently in Tokyo? We can send soone to talk to her."
"I recomnd Takuno. He’s suitable, and he seems to have established a good rapport with Ms. Cynthia during the Yingdong Electric Power issue."
Fujiwara Takuya was caught off-guard and taken by surprise.
Seeking foreign aid could indeed better safeguard their own interests, but thinking of those disdainful eyes...
Yet.
In this current situation.
Could he refuse?
It seed he couldn’t.
After all, he was poised to beco the leader of the Fujiwara Family. Regardless of assurance, he absolutely could not retreat.
As for the success rate, it wasn’t as crucial as responsibility and face.
"To express our sincerity as much as possible, I suggest bringing along soone from the Imperial Family."
Yes, indeed.
At this mont, the entire nation should be united against this crisis.
The Pri Minister contemplated this and then nodded, "I will request the Emperor. Which mber of the Imperial Family do you need to accompany you?"
"Prince Wataru Tetsuya."
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