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"Yes, that's more like it."

Gao Hai interrupted again, saying, "Lord Qilin, it's getting late, and our distinguished guest is about to arrive. Would you like to come with me to greet him?"

"No need, Lord Gao. You are the master here, and I am the one who is speaking to him. If I go to greet him, wouldn't that make us, the Chinese Federation, look bad?"

"Haha, as expected of Lord Qilin, you truly have great spirit. Then this humble servant will go."

Gao Hai turned and left, leaving only Mo Mo, Karen, and the others. Hong Yue Shi Jiang raised his head as if he was about to say something, but Karen stopped him.

"Mom, believe me."

The red in Kallen's eyes disappeared, leaving only determination. At this moment, Kallen seemed to have gained her own understanding, just like the ten-year-old oddballs in the original story.

"Karen...I'm sorry..."

Jiang's helplessness and sorrow during the red moon could only be expressed in his final apology.

……

"Hahaha, this is... that, Mr. QiLin?"

A Western man in his thirties with blond hair and a golden beard strode over to Momo and extended his hand to him.

"Just as Father said, you are a remarkable young man. When I was your age, I was still a child who pursued romance."

The visitor was Odysseus V. Britannia, Charles' eldest son, the first prince of Britannia, and currently the most likely candidate to inherit the throne.

Although Odysseus's talent was far inferior to that of his father Charles, and he was far surpassed by his second son Schneizel E. Brittany and his eleventh son Lelouch Vi. Brittany, the fact that he was able to survive in the first position and firmly hold the position of first prince and first heir speaks volumes.

Even if his abilities are lacking, it's still relative to the other freaks, and he undoubtedly has many supporters. His gentle nature is completely different from Charles and Lelouch, but in Britannia, where power is growing, it's perfect for easing tensions both internally and externally.

Simply put, he may not be able to expand the territory, but as a good emperor, he should have no problem stabilizing the country. This is probably why he is supported. Britannia also doesn't want to produce another Charles.

This time, Odysseus, as the first prince supported by many, served as the supreme commander in the invasion of Japan. Although he lacked military talent, the Britannian invasion of Japan was a matter of overwhelming military superiority, and what remained was merely a feast of how officers at all levels could maximize their credit.

As the leader, Odysseus easily gained a great deal of merit without any effort. Compared to the speed and difficulty with which his second-in-command, Xiuzenel, and Cornelia Li Britannia obtained their merits, it was extremely easy for him.

And thanks to Mo Mo's appearance, another tangible credit has emerged: signing a peace agreement with the Chinese Federation. Although this peace agreement cannot be officially announced, as a key figure in establishing friendly relations with the Chinese Federation, his prestige will rise even higher.

Britannia currently lacks the overwhelming strength of Knightmare. Although Sakurastone is about to be under their control, it's still just a piece of meat they've got in their mouths but haven't swallowed yet. If the Chinese Federation were to launch a surprise attack at this time, it would undoubtedly cause Britannia a huge headache.

Although Charles and his ilk, as those in power, believed the probability of such an event occurring was infinitesimally low, as representatives of the nobles and various factions below, they now only hoped that the Chinese Federation would remain quiet.

At this time, the First Prince visited the Chinese Federation and kept the Federation quiet. Isn't that a great achievement?

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness, First Prince. It must have been hard for you to make this trip to the Chinese Federation again."

"Where is it."

Odysseus's expression turned solemn as he said, "Mr. Qilin, this time I was able to act as a mediator between the two countries, preventing a conflict between the two great powers and allowing all the people of the Chinese Federation and the Britannians to enjoy peace. This is exactly what I have been hoping to achieve."

"If I could do that, I would be willing to do it, even if it meant going to the Chinese Federation to beg your emperor."

"Your Highness has great vision, but I think we should start the banquet first. We can discuss the details there."

"Then, I shall respectfully comply."

Author's Note:

PS: Thanks to Xiao Wu for the 100*5 points donation, and to Yi Zhi Sha Ba, Dong Ma He Sha, and Zan Jiu Shi Loli Kong for the 100 points donation each. Thanks to Yuan Yan Yi Sheng, Xiao Wu for the 100*5 points donation, and to Yi Zhi Sha Ba for the 100 monthly tickets each!

050 Chinese Federation

The special plane bound for the Chinese Federation is about to land in the capital city of the Chinese Federation, Zhu Jincheng.

Momo and Odysseus sat in one row, while Gao Hai sat in another row, and the rest of the people were in other cabins.

Following Momo were Artoria, Yuuki, and naturally, Kallen.

Little Karen was always in low spirits. Although she became brave and strong and had people she could trust around her, what kind of fate would she face after leaving her family?

Fortunately, she had Yuki by her side. Yuki's carefree personality, coupled with her pure nature and physical purity, made her easy to approach.

With Yuki by her side, Karen wasn't too heartbroken.

Looking from outside the VIP cabin, the three key figures appeared to be engaged in a lively conversation, displaying a very friendly relationship. However, no one would notice the faint red circles around the eyes of Odysseus and Gao Hai.

"Father, Yui has already analyzed the situation of the Chinese Federation and Britannia based on what Gao Hai and Odysseus said. Do you want to see it now?"

Mo Mo shook his head, glanced at the two stunned people beside him, and said, "Let's talk about it after we've settled down in the Chinese Federation."

After saying that, Momo deactivated Geass. Odysseus and Gao Hai both stared blankly for a few seconds before shaking their heads in confusion.

"Excuse me, Mr. Qilin, I seem to have been a little distracted. I've been quite tired lately, please don't mind."

"Not at all. His Highness the First Prince is extremely busy with state affairs and also has to worry about the Japanese conquest plan. It's understandable that he's a little tired."

Gao Hai, standing to the side, frowned, wondering if he had been too tired lately, as he had experienced this mental confusion several times.

While Momo was outwardly polite to Odysseus, he actually had Yui activate the power of the transaction.

“Tell Odysseus that I can guarantee the Chinese Federation will not send troops to Japan, but in return, he needs to provide me with some support along the way to ensure I can meet the Emperor smoothly.”

"Good dad!"

Momo's trading power was activated instantly. Momo believed that Odysseus had no reason to refuse such a large prize; it was a good gift to please the noble families of Britannia.

With such a gift, Odysseus would be even more favored by the noble families. In that case, even if he lacked ability, with the support of his subordinates, ascending the throne would still not be a problem.

However, to Momo's surprise, the transaction information was transmitted to Odysseus. Odysseus hesitated for a moment but did not reply directly. Instead, he sent the information back through Yui.

"Father, he demands that you promise that after you meet the Emperor of the Chinese Federation, you will not assassinate him, and even if you do, you must sever all ties with Britannia."

Momo raised an eyebrow; Odysseus had mistaken him for an assassin.

However, given Odysseus's intelligence, this is indeed a reasonable answer. If someone goes to great lengths to see the Emperor of the Chinese Federation, other possibilities are understandable, but if it is an assassin who wants to kill the Emperor, Odysseus must distance himself from it.

“Tell him I can guarantee it.”

With Momer's assurance, Odysseus wore a broad smile.

Odysseus's main purpose in coming to the Chinese Federation was to ensure that the Federation would not send troops to Japan. He was willing to pay a price to ensure this, as he had prepared a large sum of money to bribe the powerful eunuchs of the Chinese Federation.

Therefore, as long as it doesn't harm his own or Britannia's interests, he will definitely agree to Momo's request, especially if Momo guarantees that the Chinese Federation will not send troops to Japan.

"Dad, the deal is done. Dad is so wicked, still trying to get something for nothing. The Chinese Federation definitely won't send troops right now."

"Yes, they definitely won't send troops. Let alone send troops, the old emperor is critically ill, she only has a six-year-old daughter, and the entire Chinese Federation is about to undergo a power reshuffle. The Chinese Federation is too busy taking care of itself to have any intention of sending troops."

"Hehe, it's a pity the Britannians don't know, and even if they did, they would be worried. Even if there's only the slightest possibility, they would try to eliminate it to ensure they can take the fat piece of Japan first."

"Tsk tsk, not bad, Yui. Keep growing, and you can definitely be my advisor."

"And what about the wife?"

"no!"

"Ugh—Yui's not happy."

……

With the transaction complete, Momo and Odysseus seemed even more familiar with each other, which made Gao Hai, watching from the side, both envious and suspicious. He was envious because he couldn't get a word in edgewise and it wasn't convenient for him to chat with the two of them, while he was suspicious because he wondered if Momo was simply skilled at social interaction, or if he had some shady deal with Odysseus behind the scenes.

However, he could only suspect it; these two people were not insignificant figures whom he could question.

The plane finally landed at Luoyang, the capital airport of the Chinese Federation. It was magnificent and opulent. At first glance, Mo Mo thought he had returned to China in his previous life.

It seems that no matter where they go, the Eastern habit of putting on a show is always indispensable.

However, compared to the magnificent airport, there were not many planes taking off and landing. Mo Mo initially thought that the airport was temporarily closed because of their arrival, but after a while, Mo Mo realized that there were not many people taking flights in the entire Chinese Federation.

As soon as Momo stepped off the plane, he saw the enormous welcoming team. However, having been used to the grand military parades in China in his previous life, Momo naturally didn't care about this welcoming team that was decorated with long guns and long swords. Odysseus, on the other hand, was slightly surprised, and then gave them a thumbs up.

However, what caught Momo's attention the most were the seven eunuchs standing in front of the welcoming team.

Zhao Hao, Xia Wang, Cheng Zhong, Xiang Sheng, Cai Lishi, Tong Lun, Huang Qian.

All seven chief eunuchs made their appearance, each with a formulaic smile on their face. However, Ke Qi's eyes were sizing up Mo Mo and Gao Hai, as if he were plotting something.

What exactly is the so-called "Grand Eunuch" of the Chinese Federation?

In 216 AD, Cao Cao, seemingly possessed by a time traveler, destroyed Eastern Wu at the Battle of Red Cliffs, and Western Shu surrendered, thus reunifying the fragmented Han Dynasty. However, the most bizarre aspect is that in 216 AD, Cao Cao established a constitutional monarchy, making the emperor the highest symbol of national ritual and patriarchal law, while administrative power had to be exercised by the prime minister.

If Cao Cao really wasn't a time traveler, and all of this wasn't a coincidence, then the only reasonable explanation is that Cao Cao possessed the ability of Geass. His Geass allowed him to see scenes thousands of years into the future, and he could then draw knowledge from those future visions to become a powerful figure and establish a constitutional monarchy.

Moreover, Cao Cao did not declare himself emperor. Although the Liu family, descendants of Liu Bang, had been wiped out by the war, Cao Cao still chose the Jiang family, whose bloodline was closest to Liu Bang's, to be the emperor. He only served as prime minister.

Not only that, he also left a will that his son Cao Pi, and all his descendants with the surname Cao, should not become emperors, but at most serve as prime ministers to assist the emperor.

Perhaps this strange order was because Cao Cao foresaw in the future that the Cao family would inevitably perish after he became emperor, and that not becoming emperor would allow them to survive for a long time.

In this way, the Chiang family became the imperial family of China, continuing for nearly 1,800 years to this day. Cao Cao's descendants declined and could no longer hold the position of prime minister. They chose to retreat to the Northeast and become a local warlord, which is now the Liaodong Military District of the Chinese Federation.

However, the constitutional monarchy of 216 AD seems more like a farce than a reality. A system must fit the actual historical circumstances. In 216 AD, almost everyone was largely uneducated, and a modern system like constitutional monarchy was more of a formality at that time.

After the decline of the Cao family, the imperial Jiang family was naturally unwilling to be merely a figurehead, but wanted to become emperors with real power. Thus, the struggle between imperial power and the power of the prime minister began, and this struggle has accompanied the history of the Chinese empire and continues to this day.

The tools used by the royal family in their struggle against the former prime minister and the current cabinet were eunuchs and relatives of the empress.

Throughout the long history, sometimes the royal family held the upper hand, and sometimes the cabinet was powerful. This tug-of-war between the two sides ensured that imperial power did not become excessive and that the country was not completely controlled by a group of interest groups. Perhaps this is why the Chinese empire has lasted to this day.

However, the imperial power of the Chinese Federation is currently facing its greatest risk.

As if cursed, the imperial Jiang family has been declining in recent years. All the maternal relatives who held military power died one after another, and their military power was swallowed up by the nearby powerful warlords.

The royal family, which was already declining due to various reasons, now consists of only two people.

The old emperor was one, and his only daughter, Jiang Lihua, was another.

Of course, there are still nobles with the surname Jiang, but they are already distant branches, having left the royal family for generations. They are merely nobles of the Chinese Federation with the surname Jiang, and do not even enjoy the privileges of the royal family.

At present, the old emperor is critically ill. According to the timeline of the original work, he will probably pass away this year or next year. In this way, the Jiang imperial family, which has lasted for 1,800 years, will be reduced to only the pitiful Jiang Lihua.

Under such circumstances, the Jiang family could only rely on the eunuchs. Thus, the current chief eunuch could be said to have seized all power in place of the emperor, not only administrative power but also military power.

However, the emperor could only mobilize the military forces stationed in Luoyang and the surrounding areas. In reality, the various regions were in a state of separatism, ruled by powerful warlord families, who only outwardly obeyed the emperor.

This is also why Gao Hai was ousted from the Forbidden City. As a later ruler, which of the powerful eunuchs who were already in power would be willing to give up their already limited military power to Gao Hai?

051 Raising a big flag and using a tiger's skin

The Chinese Federation at present can be said to be on the verge of disintegration.

If the eunuchs around Jiang Lihua were all loyal to the imperial power, then perhaps they could have ensured that Jiang Lihua grew up and was later married into a prominent family, such as the Cao family.