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In this way, by introducing powerful aristocratic families, the imperial power could be strengthened, allowing the Chiang family's imperial power to continue.

However, this is just a hypothetical scenario.

After all, the military power held by the chief eunuch was pitifully small, perhaps only equivalent to the strength of one or two warlords.

Moreover, none of the eight powerful eunuchs were loyal. Coupled with the changes and wars in the world, they chose to directly defect to Britannia in the second season of the original work, even using the emperor as a bargaining chip.

If it weren't for the warlords themselves scheming against each other, and if only the EU and Britannia remained as the two superpowers capable of destroying the Chinese Federation, this superficial peace would have been impossible to maintain long ago.

The fact that everyone remained silent and maintained imperial authority was at most a matter of preserving the last vestige of dignity for the great empire of the Chinese Federation in order to resist Britannia and the EU.

Perhaps the only thing that is still comforting about the Chinese Federation is its long history of 1,800 years, which has instilled in all ordinary people in the Chinese Empire a heartfelt identification with the words "Son of Heaven" and "China".

The seven people before Mo Mo, along with Gao Hai beside him, were the eight powerful eunuchs of the Chinese Federation, the true holders of imperial power and representatives of imperial authority. The cabinet of the Chinese Federation, on the other hand, represented the powerful families of various regions.

This is the current state of the Chinese Federation.

Being greeted by seven powerful eunuchs at the same time did not surprise Mo Mo, after all, in the second season of the original work, Odysseus was also personally greeted by seven powerful eunuchs. However, Mo Mo noticed that Gao Hai's face turned very ugly.

“Father, seven chief eunuchs welcoming him at the same time… This is beyond the bounds of the Chinese Federation. After all, the chief eunuchs each have different duties and powers. In addition to Gao Hai, theoretically, only the Emperor should be able to be welcomed by eight chief eunuchs at the same time.”

“I see,” Momo nodded after hearing Yui’s additional point, and said, “As expected, traitors are not made in a day. These eunuchs must have long harbored the ambition to curry favor with Britannia and secure their own future.”

"However, why does Gao Hai's face also look so pale?"

Mo Mo soon found out the answer.

Seven high-ranking eunuchs came up to greet Odysseus. After a brief conversation, Odysseus, as a guest, should have been led by the eunuchs to the reception hall in the Forbidden City to await the emperor's summons.

However, at this moment, Zhao Hao, one of the chief eunuchs and the eldest chief eunuch, respectfully bowed to Odysseus and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. We need to deal with some internal matters of our Chinese Federation."

Odysseus was taken aback and subconsciously glanced at Momo. He had promised to take care of Momo, so naturally he had to do his duty.

However, although Odysseus was not very clever, he was very perceptive in dealing with people. He immediately noticed that the seven chief eunuchs were staring at Gao Hai with unfriendly eyes.

He understood; this was a scheme targeting Gao Hai.

“That’s natural. The affairs of the Chinese Federation should be handled by you. Mr. Qilin, let’s step aside.”

Seeing Odysseus's respect for Momo, the eunuchs were somewhat surprised, but they quickly put aside their surprise and looked at Gao Hai with smiles on their faces.

Gao Hai's face was as black as ink.

"Gao Hai, do you know your crime?"

Zhao Hao asked, but Gao Hai shook his head and said, "I am not guilty. I escorted Odysseus to the Chinese Federation and fulfilled my duty as a host. What crime is there in that?"

"quibble!"

Zhao Hao immediately spoke sternly, saying, "As the Consul General of the Chinese Federation in Japan, you are an important overseas official. For an overseas official to return to the capital without permission is tantamount to treason!"

Upon hearing the word "treason," Gao Hai's eyes narrowed. He glared fiercely at Zhao Hao and said, "You're making baseless accusations! I'm just a foreign minister. How can I be equated with a regional governor? Besides, I was merely escorting the First Prince of Britannia to Luoyang. It was all official business. How can it be considered a private return to the capital?"

"Hmph, still daring to argue! Isn't the Foreign Minister a high-ranking official? Under the emperor's nose, all land belongs to the king. The Forbidden City is in Luoyang. If you go back to Luoyang, what is that if not returning to the capital! Besides, no one has given you permission to return to the capital!"

Momo curled his lip, while Odysseus also showed a hint of surprise. This was because Zhao Hao had clearly misinterpreted certain legal definitions, deliberately pinning charges on Gao Hai.

Faced with such accusations and the accusations from the other seven chief eunuchs, Gao Hai was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

He knew from the start that he would face difficulties from the other seven people upon his return to the capital. However, because he had already made arrangements with Mo Mo, he still had some confidence.

But now, the seven powerful eunuchs are clearly more ruthless than he imagined, directly accusing him of treason, a crime punishable by death.

"A miscellaneous expert..."

Gao Hai racked his brains, trying to defend himself, but Zhao Hao immediately stopped him from speaking.

"Guards! Seize this damned traitor! His Majesty the Emperor will personally deal with him!"

"As ordered!"

The guards behind the seven chief eunuchs immediately obeyed the order without the slightest hesitation, and the group rushed towards Gao Hai.

"You...how dare you, Your Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty...ah!"

Gao Hai tried to struggle, but how could he be a match for the Imperial Guards? He was kicked in the back of the knee by the leading officer and fell to the ground.

The guards rushed forward, and Gao Hai was immediately bound hand and foot, his mouth gagged, and then carried off like a pig waiting to be slaughtered.

In the end, Gao Hai could only turn his gaze to Mo Mo, his eyes full of pleading. After all, he and Mo Mo had already agreed that they would make a big splash when they returned.

Mo Mo shrugged and said, "Don't worry, Lord Gao, His Majesty the Emperor will make a fair decision, and I am a man of my word."

Mo Mo's words made Gao Hai's small eyes light up, as if he were grasping at a straw. Without those words, Gao Hai might have truly believed that he had fallen into Mo Mo's trap, and that Mo Mo and the other powerful eunuchs were conspiring against him.

Gao Hai was carried away, but Mo Mo's words attracted the attention of the other major eunuchs.

They only knew the name Qilin, but not Mo Mo's identity. Now, seeing Mo Mo standing openly next to Odysseus, they were even more suspicious.

Just who is this Mo Mo?

Could it be someone from Gao Hai's faction?

But it seems that he is on equal footing with Gao Hai, and also with Odysseus.

When did the Chinese Federation acquire such a figure, and who exactly is he?

The orders that the people received from the emperor did not mention the existence of the Qilin. Could it be that the Qilin fell from the sky?

The powerful eunuchs inadvertently approached the truth, but unfortunately, they couldn't accept it as fact.

Because Odysseus also saw the looks in the eyes of several people.

To support Momo, Odysseus immediately spoke up, saying, "My lords, I apologize, but we are quite exhausted from the journey. I wonder if it would be possible to arrange for Mr. Qilin and me to rest?"

The seven chief eunuchs were taken aback. They dared not refuse Odysseus's request, so they immediately nodded in agreement, and the group finally began to move.

However, after taking a few steps, Zhao Hao, who was in the lead, couldn't help but ask, "Lord Odysseus, Mr. Qilin..."

Before Zhao Hao could finish his question, Odysseus interrupted him with a smile, saying, "Mr. Qilin has made a great contribution this time. What he has in his hand is the original draft of the agreement that my father and Mr. Qilin agreed upon."

"I think even if your emperor were to see Mr. Qilin again, he would be very happy. Perhaps this time Mr. Qilin will truly soar to great heights."

Hearing Odysseus's seemingly genuine yet feigned praise, Momo smiled and replied, "Not at all, it's all thanks to Your Highness's support. Rest assured, I will personally relay His Majesty the Emperor of the Britannian Empire's words to our Son of Heaven."

"That's good. Also, thank you for your hard work, Lord Zhao. I hope to see His Majesty the Emperor as soon as possible, since the 11th District still needs my presence."

Momo and Odysseus, by making a big show of things and bringing Charles into the picture, left Zhao Hao stunned. Although he still didn't know Momo's identity, they had to take it seriously just because Momo was going to relay the words of Emperor Charles of Britannia.

They didn't believe Momo would lie, after all, with Odysseus helping him, would Odysseus be bribed by Momo?

The only thing that puzzled me was Mo Mo's identity. What was Mo Mo's background, and what was his relationship with the dying emperor?

Although the seven powerful eunuchs are gradually losing respect for the emperor, the old emperor is still alive. If he gives the order, the imperial guards in Luoyang will surely chop them into mincemeat.

Although they also held military power, they were all stationed troops around Luoyang. The 30,000 Imperial Guards in Luoyang and the Forbidden City were still controlled by lower-ranking officers personally promoted by the emperor.

This is currently the only force that the powerful eunuchs fear.

However, the emperor will soon pass away, and when the six-year-old girl Jiang Lihua ascends to the throne, the 30,000 imperial guards in Luoyang will become mere decorations. At that time, the power desires of the powerful eunuchs will truly reach their limit.

The senior eunuchs exchanged glances, already understanding each other's thoughts.

Although we don't know where this Qilin came from, it's just a person. Even if it's a foreshadowing arranged by the Emperor, it can't change the overall situation.

Moreover, if Mo Mo is the Emperor's secret agent, they are even less able to stop Mo Mo from seeing the Emperor, otherwise their disloyal intentions would soon be exposed.

“In that case,” Zhao Hao nodded and said, “This servant will report this to His Majesty the Emperor. I think His Majesty will receive you both as soon as possible.”

052 Little Jiang Lihua

After that, the chief eunuchs did not question Mo Mo's identity any further, since they were not yet in power and dared not act recklessly.

The group settled into the guesthouse in the Forbidden City for the time being. As a guesthouse specifically for receiving foreign guests, it was equally magnificent. If Mo Mo hadn't seen the scenery along the way, he might have even genuinely believed that the Chinese Federation was actually a wealthy country.

Although he had seen a few scenes of it in the original work, Mo Mo still found it hard to believe when he actually saw it all.

As the capital of the Chinese Federation, Luoyang is home to Zhuque City. Therefore, even if Luoyang isn't the wealthiest city in the Chinese Federation, it should at least have a considerable level of urban development. It's not a top-tier city, nor a first-tier city; classifying Luoyang as a second-tier city wouldn't be unreasonable, would it?

However, what did Momo see in Luoyang?

The city's main feature is low-rise, classic two-story buildings. In Mo Mo's previous life, this would have been a distinctive ancient village landscape, perhaps even attracting a large number of tourists due to its rarity.

However, in the current Chinese Federation, this is the most common scene in the cities of the entire Chinese Federation. Perhaps it can be understood that the Chinese Federation in this world has changed its character and become a classical architecture enthusiast who no longer pursues large-scale construction. Even if people live in old houses that may be hundreds of years old, they are unwilling to move into modern buildings.

However, Momo prefers to believe that this is a manifestation of the extreme poverty of the entire Chinese Federation.

After all, the current technological system of the Chinese Federation, and even the entire world, is built upon a technology tree constructed from Sakura Stones. Sakura Stones are truly wonderful, almost omnipotent; with Sakura Stones, a large part of the technology tree is already formed on its own.

In this way, the technological system of this world will no longer need to be maintained by the cooperation of all people in all countries, as was the case in the world that Momo had experienced before. A small number of people can form a complete system.

The technology brought by Sakurastone can only be used by a small number of people, and the value it generates is destined to be monopolized by a small number of people.

Those who enjoy the convenience of Sakurashi have entered modern society and the information society, while those who do not enjoy the convenience of Sakurashi are still struggling on the edge of poverty and making a living by farming.

In contrast, the world Momo had experienced before, while lacking magical and convenient things like Sakura Stones, required resources, manpower, and technology from people all over the world to create any new technological product. The complexity of the technological system bound people together worldwide, while simultaneously creating enormous wealth that spread globally.

Here, the Chinese Federation, due to its previously implemented so-called "equal distribution of wealth" policy, allowed powerful and influential families to openly seize capital and means of production from ordinary people, and then, in the name of equal distribution of wealth, distribute a small amount of surplus value to the lower classes. As a result, the entire Chinese Federation fell into absolute corruption, and no individual was able to resist it.

The only way to counter this situation is for the royal family to become powerful and check the power of the aristocratic warlords. Unfortunately, the royal family at present is unable to become powerful no matter what.

On the balcony of her room, Mo Mo looked out the window. Beyond the brightly lit Forbidden City lay the dimly lit Luoyang, which resembled the countryside of Mo Mo's previous life. Yet, Luoyang was the capital of the Chinese Federation.

If this country doesn't have a powerful force to reverse this situation, it probably won't be able to hold on no matter what.

"It's really hard to believe you're suddenly acting all patriotic and concerned about the people! Aren't you a shrewd businessman? You've come to the Chinese Federation with some pretty big schemes in mind. Don't pretend to be all patriotic and concerned about the people, or I'll mistakenly think you're a good person."

The one speaking is CC, who is lying on Momo's bed.

CC originally had her own room, but after the dinner, she brought a box of pizza to Mo Mo's room. To Mo Mo's further dismay, CC took off all her clothes, lay on Mo Mo's bed, and ate the pizza while playing on the computer.

Compared to the relaxed and carefree C.C. around Lelouch in the original work, the current C.C. seems even more unrestrained, or rather, unbridled and shameless, in front of Momo. At least in the original work, she was wearing a shirt and underwear in Lelouch's room, but here with Momo, she's completely naked.

However, at Mo Mo's insistence, she finally put on an oversized shirt as a formality.

In her own words, she had already been seen and touched by Mo Mo, and now she was Mo Mo's captive. As long as Mo Mo was in heat, she was prepared to be bitten by a dog.

Tsk tsk, faced with this almost self-destructive and shameless behavior, Mo Mo could only say one thing with deep sorrow...

awesome!

"Why are you staring at me like that? Do you want to eat my pizza, or do you want to eat me?"

"But let me make it clear beforehand, I can't give you the pizza, but you can eat mine if you want."

Mo Mo's eyelids twitched. He was too lazy to pay attention to CC for the time being, and instead looked with interest at the entrance of the guesthouse, where a large group of people suddenly appeared.