C122 Spongy Needle

The knife was already on Ban Benlongma's neck, and Luo Huo, underhand's Musketeers, was even aiming Spencer at Ban Benlongma's head. As long as Xiao Letian gave the order, Ban Benlongma would not be able to escape.

"Who let you guys do this? "Unorganized and undisciplined, keep all of them for me …" Xiao Letian knew that this kind of threat was completely ineffective against people like Ban Benlongma. In the worst case scenario, he might even have to insult his envoy.

"Alright, you've won. I hope that tonight's dinner will be rich enough. Laozi has already eaten a meal today, and his stomach is already empty …"

Ban Benlongma's dinner was in the Japanese-styled courtyard of Hua Shanliyuan. Now that Hua Shanliyuan and the others were locked up as war criminals by Xiao Letian, the whole set of Xiao Letian's dinner was handed over to Ban Benlongma.

Ban Benlongma said that he did not use one day to prepare for this banquet. After the entire tyrant was burned to death and the economic order completely collapsed, it was difficult for him to get so many delicacies.

tuna sushi, tuna sauce, native sea urchins, abalone, and shrimp tianfro... Zero a total of more than 20 styles, and according to the eating habits of the people invited, the amount of food increased a bit, not to mention the fact that two plates are empty.

There were around 10 different types of wine, sake s and turbid wine s were necessary for Japanese cooking. There were even high-grade goods such as the Qing Kingdom's Daughterhong and Bamboo Leaf Green, which were produced by the Qing Kingdom, and the wine s brought by the foreigners were also essential.

"I'm very sorry, that Ba is currently waiting for the right moment. With my abilities, I can only prepare such a simple and crude food. It's really too inattentive …" There were only two seats on the tatami, it seemed like this was a private banquet.

"It's not simple?" "After the war, the refugees can't even make two porridge meals a day, yet you can get so many delicious food. You're not much worse than King Chantale …" Xiao Letian casually made wine with his legs crossed, and of course the Japan maids were the ones who poured wine for him.

"How could Your Excellency not do his best as a guest?" I have mobilized three hundred Japan Fishermen and ten Trader for this banquet. It took a lot of effort for me to gather all of these ingredients in the evening. After saying that, he once again knelt down and paid his respects.

Xiao Letian silently looked at Ban Benlongma and sighed in his heart. This group of people, once defeated, Japanese wanted to use a trick to win. Did they want to use 120% respect to dissolve the hatred in Enemy's heart? To get rid of his punishment? Could it be that the reputable officials in history had such a few tricks up their sleeves?

Honestly speaking, Xiao Letian still had a lot of respect for Ban Benlongma. This was because it was this man in front of him who allowed the Japan to use the smallest price to move from Middle Age to modern times.

He had contributed to the Southwest Tetra Fan Alliance during the Curtain Reverence Movement, and the great political power of the Dechuan family was also his suggestion. The Eight Strategies of the Ship set the political framework for the modern Japan, and he was even honored as the father of the Japan.

Xiao Letian had always held Minzhiweixin of Japan in high esteem. Of course, since Xiao Letian was not a Japanese fan, he also hated Japan aggressor. However, despite the hatred, Japanese's talents could not be erased, especially the most famous Minzhiweixin in recent history.

Xiao Letian was very clear that Minzhiweixin of the Japan was the one who had lost the least blood in the history of mankind when it came to political reform. In the entire renovation process, regardless of whether it was the two wars in the Changzhou region or the Wuten War later on, their political struggles were greater than the military battles. In fact, the number of deaths on the battlefield was very limited, not more than ten thousand people had died.

However, just this little sacrifice was enough to finish the whole match. Although there were a lot of assassinations happening frequently, compared to the other paths of change in Country, Minzhiweixin of Japan could be said to have done it extremely smoothly.

Compared to other Ethnic Group of the same period, Japan was undoubtedly very lucky. The death toll of USA's late stage of the Civil War was more than a million. Furthermore, Prussia experienced a bloody battle with every step he took, and he even fought fiercely with French before finally being able to establish a nation.

As for the established capitalist Country s, not to mention civil war, even King Charles I was sent to the guillotine. The path of the constitutional monarch was a little scary, and of course, French, who was beheaded during the revolution, was also sent to the guillotine.

Thinking back to the road of the strong and rich in China, Xiao Letian was on the verge of tears. The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement was rumored to have lost over a hundred million people, and the later stages of Twisted Army were in chaos. In addition to the several foreign wars, the number of people who had died was simply uncountable.

But the history of the Republic of China... Forget it, it's better not to recall it.

Xiao Letian's bright and clear eyes stared at Ban Benlongma. He was very clear in his heart that the fact that Japan was so lucky was related to the man in front of him. Ban Benlongma was a person with a very strong idea of the Country. He was not completely under the command of any other power, and the only issue he considered was the wealth of the Country.

When the Dechuan's Mu Clan was unwilling to follow the flow of history, he was trying his best to encourage the Samoan and the Changzhou vassal to ally.

This was a man who truly viewed the fate of the Japan as his life's work. He understood what was meant by political compromise, and would never completely throw himself into a single faction. Perhaps in many people's eyes, his actions were called wall grass, but Xiao Letian knew that Ban Benlongma was not a piece of grass, he was a tenacious pine. He only relied on his own Country, his own Ethnic Group.

"Dracunculide, do you know that you are now walking on the brink of death? Will the fanatical Japanese samurai let you go? " Somehow, Xiao Letian suddenly said something that no one understood, but the ghastly miasma inside scared the two maids to the point that their entire bodies were covered with Confusion s.

Ban Benlongma didn't expect Xiao Letian to say that. He froze at that moment. It wouldn't have mattered if it came out of Popular's mouth, but now it was worth pondering over.

Xiao Letian couldn't wait to give himself a slap, why did he owe it so much! However, there was no room for retraction. Xiao Letian waved his hand to get the maid to leave and sighed helplessly.

"Dracunculide, let me ask you, how much blood and life do you think a Country should pay to change? How could anyone in power give up their rights so easily? Would the Dechuan Family be willing? Would the Shimadzu s willingly do it? How many lives did you reformist prepare to change your Country? "

Mentioning the new cause, Ban Benlongma suddenly straightened his back and said, "Mr. Xiao, Japan is a small country with few people. We do not have as deep of a foundation as the civilization of Mainland, and we cannot afford to lose. We simply do not have that much resources and population to waste. Change is necessary, but the bloodshed is also the least … "

"Oh!" Is this how you get what you want? On one hand, he was instigating the Southwest Four Soldiers Alliance to push Celestial Emperor to be their leader, and on the other hand, he didn't want the Dechuan to lose too miserably. Well, I see, you're trying to avoid civil war as much as you can, but do you think you can succeed? "Even if you succeed, you will be deemed untrustworthy by all the powers. Those who are in the midst of change will probably use your life to vent their anger, do you have such a sense of awareness …"

Ban Benlongma never thought that Xiao Letian would be so familiar with the situation in Japan, especially with his own plans. Suddenly, Ban Benlongma was like looking at a mirror, everything that happened in front of him appeared.

Ban Benlongma tried his best to suppress the waves in his heart, trying his best to control his emotions. He was silently encouraging himself. Dracunculide, you can do it. Even though you are facing a terrifying monster, you must continue the negotiations. You must take back the initiative and not let him influence the pace of the negotiations.

After taking a few deep breaths, Ban Benlongma finally calmed himself down after drinking a little alcohol. "Mr. Xiao, your book was first introduced by Trader of Japan this spring, and I had the honor to read it in the first batch … Ever since the incident with the black ship, the whole of Japan had been yearning for the nourishment of Western learning. Unfortunately, all of the Western learning books written by Translation had one thing in common, and that was that it was difficult to understand … "

"Asia and Europe are originally two different civilizations from the start. Their origins and development are also different. "To be honest, when I first started studying in the West, it was like I was reading the Book of Heaven. It took me a lot of effort before I was able to achieve something small …"

"But when I saw Mr. Xiao's《 Journey to the West》, it was as if the sky was covered by dark clouds that were being swept away by a fierce wind. All of my bewilderment was swept away, and the western world was like a maple leaf in my hand. Therefore, honoring you as the number one Grandmaster of Western Studies in Asia is not excessive at all … "

Ban Benlongma wasn't just giving Xiao Letian a high hat. Xiao Letian could hear the sincerity in his words, but the next moment, Ban Benlongma's words changed.

"Mr. Xiao, I have always regarded you as my teacher. If you are willing to come to the capital as a guest, I can assure you that you will definitely receive the same treatment as Public official. Your Western study and promotion career will definitely receive the full support of the entire Japan … Mr. Xiao, our Japan has always paid attention to the China, we know that under the Manchu's rule, it is difficult for Han Chinese scholars to display their talents … "

At this time, he suddenly paused, "Mr. Xiao, if you are in any danger in Qing Kingdom, I can assure you that the entire country will spare no effort to protect you, our country will forever be open to you …"

Cough cough cough … Xiao Letian choked on his sake. Good, good, good. This threat was really good. Hidden Needles were too beautiful.

On the surface, it seems like he has pushed me to the heavens. But in reality, he was just reminding himself that Japanese had plenty of ways to make Manchu fear Xiao Letian and even use him as a tool to kill people. This is what a formidable opponent should be like, but I like it. The more powerful Enemy is, the more straightforward Laozi's conquest will be.

At this time, Ban Benlongma was ready to go for broke. Xiao Letian's analysis of the political situation in Japan, especially his warning of his own career, had already revealed a strong sense of gunpowder. Ban Benlongma knew that Xiao Letian was not joking, he really had the ability to stir up the political situation in Japan.

Destruction was always easier than construction. Perhaps Xiao Letian didn't need to waste a single soldier, as long as he used his glib tongue, he would be able to destroy the fragile Japan.

My biggest dream is to avoid the civil war in Japan. I'm not the fanatical samurai, I don't want to eliminate any forces, my dream is just to make Japan stronger.

Xiao Letian, don't force me, for the sake of Japan, I will die with you.