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"Revolution, revolution, you keep talking about revolution, but do you even know the true meaning of revolution!"

"Revolution aims to destroy everything. What are you going to destroy? What power are you going to use to destroy everything? Whose everything are you going to destroy?"

"After destruction comes reconstruction. What will you use to rebuild? What confidence do you have in rebuilding? And how can you guarantee that you can rebuild?"

"Furthermore, the Chinese Federation isn't just the Chinese Empire; dozens of states are also eager to seize power. If the Chinese Empire itself encounters problems, these states might take the opportunity to declare independence. Moreover, besides the Chinese Federation, there are also the EU and Britannia in the world. How can you guarantee that those two countries won't take the opportunity to destroy China?"

"you tell me!"

Faced with the old emperor's questioning, Mo Mo was actually pleased. The old emperor's insight showed that he was not a useless person, but rather had been tormented to this extent by the power of Geass.

Since the Emperor was not an ordinary person, it would be much easier for Mo Mo to explain things to him.

"Destroy everything, of course, destroy everything that hinders China's resurgence. The bureaucratic system, egalitarianism, and the various powerful families that have dominated the Chinese empire for thousands of years, who have seized land and exploited the people—these all need to be destroyed."

"As for the power to destroy them, and the power to rebuild China, the answer to all of this lies within this."

As he spoke, Momo handed over the neural connection device, which the old emperor accepted. Then, a light screen appeared in front of the old emperor.

"Everything you want is here, and you can click to view it freely. It contains the power and technology to build the entire world. Right now, the only thing we lack is the process of turning these powers and technologies from plans into reality."

"This will take time, manpower and resources, and Your Majesty's support, and of course, it cannot be separated from my strength."

The emperor was immediately captivated by the diverse list after just one glance. It contained various systems, technologies, and even the complete process of building an entire vast social and industrial system from scratch.

This light screen, along with the Momo stick in the old emperor's hand, is practically a heavenly book, recording all the information about the construction of the entire world.

Soon, the old emperor became engrossed, lingering in the ocean of information and the treasure trove that Momo had given him.

This is simply...unimaginable wealth.

However, the old emperor's perseverance was genuine. After more than ten minutes, he finally resisted the urge to continue watching, raised his head, and looked at Mo Mo, who had maintained a smile throughout.

“Where did these things come from? This is… a system different from the world, something that can completely shake the world, and something that does not exist in this world at all.”

The old emperor's voice was hoarse as he said, "It shouldn't exist here, and neither should you. You, Qilin, who exactly are you, where do you come from, and what is your purpose?"

Momo shook his finger and said, "Your Majesty, are these things really that important? I've already said it: you give me your trust, and I will repay you with a prosperous China. Of course, if we really have a purpose... give me Australia in the future. I want a little kingdom of my own."

"It's that simple... Yes, who you are really doesn't matter..."

The old emperor was still somewhat skeptical, saying, "You clearly have greater ambitions. With the power of your Geass and your intelligence, perhaps one day the entire world will be in your hands. Aren't you tempted?"

No, not at all.

"What's the reason?"

"If they're too big, it'll be troublesome and tiring. If they're too small, they can play freely and do whatever they want."

Mo Mo's reason seemed absurd, yet it stunned the Emperor. The Emperor remained silent for a good ten seconds before finally regaining his senses and laughing out loud again.

"Hahaha, good, good, well said! Tired, so tired... I feel so tired right now, I really want to rest. If I could, I'd like to close my eyes and never open them again..."

The old emperor seemed to have closed his eyes due to exhaustion, but he immediately opened them again, his eyes still bright, and said, "Just how confident are you!"

"hundred percent."

"Alright, I'll trust you completely! What position do you want? Grand General or Prime Minister? Or perhaps both civil and military, wielding absolute power?"

With a single word, the Emperor practically elevated Mo Mo to the pinnacle of power. He looked at Mo Mo, hoping to see a hint of joy in her eyes, so that he could judge Mo Mo's true feelings.

However, the emperor was disappointed. Mo Mo showed no surprise or joy, and his answer surprised and puzzled the emperor.

"No, I don't plan to take any of them."

Author's Note:

PS: If we reach 4500 votes, there will be an extra chapter tomorrow!

065 Let me in, you dare!

The emperor certainly had reason to be surprised.

After all, Mo Mo had gone this far, leaving the Emperor with very few options, or rather, only one choice left.

Mo Mo has personally pushed the entire Chinese Empire to the brink of collapse. Seven powerful eunuchs are dead, and a power vacuum has been created in the central government. As the core of imperial power, the old emperor has no power to stop this, and he may even die suddenly at any moment due to his extreme physical weakness.

The central government was so weak that the local areas were full of powerful warlord families. Having dominated the Chinese Federation for hundreds or even thousands of years, they had long since lost all respect for imperial power. However, no one wanted to be the first to act, otherwise someone would surely have been unable to resist replacing Chiang Kai-shek's imperial power.

Even if the local warlords don't have the guts, Britannia and the EU will, and will secretly support them, emboldening the local warlords.

The phrase "as precarious as a pile of eggs" is not an exaggeration at all.

Therefore, the emperor currently has no choice but to watch the country undergo a complete dynastic change.

Therefore, although all of this was done by Mo Mo, and the original order was also destroyed by Mo Mo, the only person the Emperor can rely on and trust right now is Mo Mo.

He had no other choice.

In the old emperor's eyes, Mo Mo, though he wouldn't admit it, was a ruthless and ambitious figure. Just now, the old emperor truly intended to treat Mo Mo as Cao Cao, the Cao Cao of this world.

In this world, Cao Cao defeated Wu and Shu, unified China, and established a constitutional monarchy, but he himself was relegated to the position of prime minister, allowing the Jiang family to ascend to the throne.

However, although Cao Cao was not the emperor at the time and did not have the title of emperor, he had all the power of an emperor. He held military, political and financial power in his own hands. Although there was a so-called cabinet, which member of the cabinet dared to disobey Cao Cao's wishes?

At that time, Cao Cao was an uncrowned emperor; he had no title of emperor, but he held the power of an emperor.

Therefore, the old emperor regarded Mo Mo as Cao Cao, believing that the Chinese Federation would produce another warlord in times of chaos and a capable minister in times of peace. As the old emperor's last resort, Mo Mo was someone the old emperor had just resigned himself to, intending to become a puppet emperor to protect the Chiang family and allow Mo Mo to rise to power.

As for whether the Chiang Kai-shek imperial family could regain its former glory, that was a matter for his descendants.

The emperor, who had gone all out, was surprised to receive an answer from Mo Mo that he didn't want anything.

Although the old emperor still didn't quite believe in Mo Mo's idea of ​​not becoming emperor, he could barely accept it because of Cao Cao's historical example.

However, Cao Cao still held absolute power. Without power, Cao Cao was just one person. What could one person do?

"Mr. Qilin".

The old emperor was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Everyone has things they desire, and I was no exception. I think you, Mr. Qilin, are no exception as well."

"Since we're here today, I think we might as well speak frankly and openly."

“You have pushed the Chinese Federation, the Chinese Empire, and me, the Emperor, to the brink of disaster, leaving me with no way to escape. Yet you hold the rope that can save me and the entire country. If I want to live, and if the Chinese Empire wants to continue to exist, I have no choice but to rely on you.”

The old emperor's eyes flashed with helplessness as he said, "Your actions must have been carefully considered, and you are bold and meticulous to the point of madness. You have done so much, and now that the plan is about to succeed, it is time for you to state your demands."

“I can assure you that I will live a life of leisure as an emperor in my old age. My daughter, Lihua, is still a long way from growing up. You can do whatever you want in this country. You don’t need to lie to me, this dying old man, anymore.”

The old emperor straightened his back and said, "Although you are the one who pushed the current situation, I will not hate you. After all, the seeds were sown long ago. Without you, I estimate that it would not have lasted long, and everything that was bound to erupt would have still erupted."

"Your arrival has given me hope. At least I have never felt that everything in the world is possible and promising as I do now."

"Therefore," the old emperor said solemnly, "as long as you promise to preserve the imperial power of my Jiang family and guarantee the safety of Lihua in the future, I can even hand over the real power of the world to you right now, so that you can lead this empire to become strong again."

"Just... say one word, give me a promise!"

The emperor has spoken so frankly, truly opening the window to the truth.

This made Mo Mo feel sorry for the old emperor. Based on his insight, decisiveness, and the fact that the old emperor still managed to keep the Grand Eunuch in check and firmly control the Imperial Guards of the Forbidden City even while under the influence of Geass, Mo Mo could conclude that if the old emperor had the opportunity, he might have been a ruler who could restore the dynasty.

However, the old emperor has clearly missed his prime years, and given his current condition, unless Mo Mo can extend his life, he probably won't live much longer.

The current emperor is like an aging lion. Although he has lost his fighting power, his majesty remains undiminished, and he is still considering the future of his children, his entire clan, and even his entire race.

The old emperor had made his point clear, and Mo Mo pondered, rubbing his chin.

He knew it wouldn't be easy to convince the Emperor, because even if Mo Mo said that he was doing things without seeking fame or fortune, but only wanting to dedicate his limited life to the great cause of saving the Chinese Federation, the Emperor probably wouldn't believe him.

Even Mo Mo himself wouldn't believe it.

So, how can we persuade the emperor?

"Dad, are we really not going to use the power of transaction? If we use the power of transaction, we can make the Emperor believe us and ensure that our plans are not interfered with, right? Why don't we use it?"

"No need."

"Hmm... Yui doesn't understand."

Mo Mo stroked his chin and said, "Simply put, the power of transaction is stable. I can indeed use the power of transaction to easily put the old emperor at ease and make him a puppet emperor, so that I can control the power of the entire Chinese Federation."

"However, the power of transactions is relative. I can use the power of transactions to bind the old emperor, but this is actually a constraint on myself. Besides, a truly honest and obedient old emperor may suit my wishes in the next few years, but in the long run, it will cause trouble for my plans."

"Our time is limited, and I don't want to spend too much time in this world. It will be about time when the original plot begins. Seven years is a long time, but it is too short to change the world in seven years. Even if we have the power of trade and the Hall of Heroes, it is still a very troublesome and tiring thing."

"As I just said, I don't want everyone to be so tired or push themselves so hard. We can make the Chinese Federation strong again in this world, but we shouldn't tie ourselves to it."

At this point, Mo Mo smiled slightly and said, "So, in the end, I still hope that the Emperor can create a big news event so that I can accelerate the progress of the world."

"Accelerate the process?"

"Have you forgotten? In the original story, Lelouch didn't just gradually flatten the world. Flattening the world little by little is not only a matter of time and effort, but also a bloody and brutal process. This kind of process... is not something a businessman like me would want to do."

"I am a businessman, and I have always been a businessman. A businessman should have the pursuits and integrity of a businessman. For a pure businessman, politics and military affairs are merely means to be used, not the essence of the action."

"Otherwise, how can I live up to the power of trading?"

Yui, confused, asked, "Anyway, it's fine as long as Dad decides. Did Dad give him his answer after he made his decision?"

"Of course."

Mo Mo smiled slightly, just about to reply to the old emperor, when suddenly a commotion broke out at the palace gate.

"Your Highness, you cannot go in now. May I inform them first?"

The first voice that came through was Gao Hai's, but the next one was Jiang Lihua's.

"Let me in! How dare you! I want to see my father! I want to see my father!"

Jiang Lihua ran over?

Mo Mo was slightly taken aback. Jiang Lihua's arrival wasn't surprising to Mo Mo, even though Jiang Lihua was young and might not understand what a coup was. However, knowing her father was in danger, she would definitely be anxious to check on the Emperor's condition.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment, I will go and inform you immediately."

Jiang Lihua was clearly very anxious, her voice even sounding like she was about to cry, as if she didn't need to wait even a little longer.

"Let me go right now, how dare you!"

The voices of Gao Hai and Jiang Lihua also came over, which seemed to relax the tense atmosphere between the old emperor and Mo Mo for a moment.

Although the old emperor is currently facing a major problem—the problem of Momo—his mood has actually improved considerably with the disappearance of Geass. After all, before, when the old emperor was under the influence of Geass, he saw no hope at all, but now, he can see hope again.

The emperor's expression relaxed slightly, and he said, "Gao Hai, let Lihua in. I'll comfort her."

Gao Hai, who was outside the door, also heard the old emperor's order. He had just said "Yes" when a small figure with white hair darted into the palace. She immediately spotted the old emperor's location and rushed towards him.