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However, there are still some parts that are hard to understand.

One is the current situation of the old emperor. If the old emperor in the TV series is not a stand-in but the old emperor himself, then what exactly happened to the old emperor who is not yet fifty years old?

After all, the old emperor's hunched appearance suggested he was seriously ill and nearing death, which was highly unlikely to be a fabrication.

Another question is why local warlords would allow the emperor's speech to be broadcast openly in their controlled areas?

The people of the Chinese Federation were impoverished and lacked infrastructure. If they wanted to know what the emperor was saying, they would inevitably gather at certain propaganda points to watch the royal news broadcast.

As long as local warlords issue orders for local television stations to stop broadcasting signals, radio stations to cease operations, and internet service providers to cut off the network, then even if the emperor says something, it won't be able to get out of the Forbidden City.

In this way, the emperor's propaganda campaign would become meaningless.

But the local authorities did not do so. Why is that?

Is it simply a lack of awareness of the importance of public opinion warfare, or are the local warlords so confident that they can still take Luoyang no matter what the emperor says or even if all the people of China oppose them?

These questions have left the world's intelligent onlookers completely bewildered. It seems impossible to know what exactly happened inside the Chinese Empire based on mere speculation. Perhaps what the old emperor said is indeed the truth.

However, everyone shared a consensus, which seemed even more unbelievable to them: that civil war within the Chinese Empire was inevitable.

Although what the emperor did today may seem like a warning or a consolation, for the local warlords who had already begun preparing their troops and were about to set off, such words were nothing short of a provocation, and they put the local warlords in the eye of the storm.

In short, the emperor's few words vilified the local warlords as evil demons, traitors whom everyone had the right to kill. As a result, if the local warlord families did not want to continue to bear this reputation, the only way was to have the emperor personally clear their names.

Given the Emperor's current behavior, unless local forces storm the Forbidden City and hold guns to his head, he probably won't change his mind.

Civil war is inevitable.

Countless people shook their heads and sighed, not understanding what grudge or grievance the two sides had, and why they really had to fight.

It seems that no matter whose interests are at stake—the interests of the emperor, the interests of local warlords and powerful families, or even the interests of the Chinese empire itself—fighting would only result in losses and not gains.

I just can't figure it out! I can't make sense of it even with my brain!

It's understandable that they can't understand it, because it's not a matter of brains, but a matter of self-interest.

One's position determines one's thinking. Cao Yuanming's position was focused on the emperor's power, while the emperor, though in power, had long since delegated authority to Gao Hai and Mo Mo.

Ultimately, it was Momo who made all of this possible. As for what Momo was considering, it was not today's interests, but the future of China.

……

"A bunch of useless idiots! It's still not finished repairing? What are you all good for?!"

They were still in Liaodong, but Cao Yuanming, who had changed into military uniform in the past few days, was angrily pointing a pistol at the head of one of his technical supervisors. In front of them were countless television screens, on which the emperor's speech was being broadcast.

It turns out that it wasn't that the leaders of these local warlord families were all bumpkins who didn't know about propaganda warfare; rather, not long ago, the entire television system of the Chinese Federation suddenly lost control, and even communications between different regions were cut off.

The reason is simple: the computer servers and other systems responsible for controlling everything have all gone out of control.

The world of Code Geass is so strange. Take the Chinese Federation for example, the vast majority of people are still farmers who cultivate the land. They don't have any mechanized equipment and it's a backward small-scale agricultural economy.

On the other hand, due to the powerful properties of Sakura Stone, it became very easy for the world of Lelouch of the Rebellion to advance the technology tree. In many key places, as long as they were valued by the rich and powerful, the technological content was not much different from that of the world of Momo's previous life, and in many places it was even black technology.

For example, in the field of broadcasting and television, on the one hand, it has become a core technology of complete networking and informatization; on the other hand, many ordinary people cannot even afford a television. The reason is that climbing the technology tree in this world is too easy, and the research and development costs of technology, as well as the transition from technology to usable technology, are also very simple.

However, this is good news for Momo, who possesses quantum technology and has even installed a quantum server in the Forbidden City during this period.

A completely undefended nationwide network, though it only extended to the nobility and state institutions, had already created a stage for Momo.

As for today's imperial speech, it was merely an appetizer.

"It's over... no, it's fixed, it's fixed!"

After the Emperor's speech, the royal news broadcast, which had dominated all television channels and online portals, suddenly disappeared without even the host giving a closing statement.

This even gave Cao Yuanming the illusion that it was some kind of prank.

I heard that there's a holiday in Britannia called April Fools' Day. What's the date again?

However, the subsequent barrage of phone calls from leaders of various powerful families and warlords proved to Cao Yuanming that everything he had just experienced was not an illusion or a joke.

Soon, another impromptu teleconference was convened.

Previously, the group of people were so excited that their faces were shining, because they were determined to teach the emperor a lesson. But now their faces have turned black.

After all, no one is happy to be sprayed with dirty water.

"Have you figured out what happened?"

Facing the twelve pairs of eyes of the twelve leaders of the other twelve forces, Cao Yuanming also felt a bit embarrassed, so he dragged out that poor technical director to take the blame.

"Yes...yes, sir, we understand."

The technical director wiped away cold sweat and said, "Some program was lurking in the national system network. It was temporarily activated all at once, seizing control of the network and taking over the television broadcasts, which led to the accident just now."

"I've ordered everyone to reinstall the system. I think this will prevent the same thing from happening again."

Cao Yuanming squinted; he didn't quite understand.

However, he certainly wouldn't admit that he didn't understand in front of so many people.

In fact, it wasn't just Cao Yuanming who didn't understand; none of the thirteen family heads knew how to use a computer. They all stared wide-eyed, pretending to be watching the technician, but actually pretending to understand as well.

Fortunately, the technical supervisor was quick-witted and immediately added, sweating profusely, "To give an imperfect analogy, what just caused this 'worldliness' is like bacteria and viruses, and we're going to disinfect the computer, so that these bacteria and viruses in the computer will no longer be effective."

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Cao Yuanming, exchanged subtle glances, as if they had all understood in an instant.

This relieved the technical manager. Had they finally gotten away with it? "I'm just a tech enthusiast who loves new technologies, why should I have to suffer like this!"

We must find out what exactly these bacteria and viruses are that can control other people's computers and secretly allow them to run inside.

If Momo knew what the tech director was thinking, he would definitely be surprised and ask him if his name was Ryan.

Author's Note:

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First update

095 I was afraid of scaring them away.

Although it is unknown why, perhaps the mastermind behind all this gave up on continuing to control the system network, this tragic technical director who gave the virus a definition in the world of Code Geass finally restored the television broadcasting network to normal.

This also relieved the thirteen people who were holding an emergency meeting.

"So, this is probably the work of Luoyang? I've never seen such methods before. It seems the Emperor has some talented people at his disposal."

The head of the Kong family seemed to be sighing, or perhaps talking to himself, but in reality, he was just waiting for someone to respond.

Everyone knew what he wanted to say, but it was Cao Yuanming who took the initiative to speak.

"Hmph, that's all the low-level tactics they have. Inciting people's hearts? What era are we living in? Are they still trying to win the enemy's heart?"

Cao Yuanming wore a disdainful smile, seemingly regarding this incident as a psychological tactic employed by the emperor.

After all, the emperor's words now seem no different from the methods used to spread rumors on the battlefield in the past. Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, staged the drama of being surrounded by enemies on all sides. The current Chinese empire is a transitional dynasty that inherited from the Han Dynasty, so it is naturally no stranger to this kind of drama.

Cao Yuanming shook his head and said, "The emperor is not only old in appearance, but also in heart. What kind of era is this? What use is there in stirring up people's hearts?"

"In the past, if the people of the world were truly united, they could indeed overwhelm any tyrant with just hoes, sickles, and countless lives. But what about in modern times?"

Cao Yuanming's disdain turned into a cold glint as he said, "What can ordinary people with hoes and sickles do against our planes, tanks, and armored vehicles? No matter how many people come, they can't break through the armor of our tanks."

"The emperor certainly knows how to evoke emotions, but I don't believe that everyone in this world is willing to die for the emperor. Killing one isn't enough to serve as a warning, so let's kill a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand!"

"If he really has so many loyal ministers, generals, and troops, where in the world can we find a safe haven?"

The others' expressions changed slightly upon hearing Cao Yuanming's words, but no one showed surprise or opposition. Perhaps they considered such words to be perfectly reasonable.

The slight change in expression was simply because Cao Yuanming had used very blunt language to express what everyone was thinking.

How can ordinary people with hoes and sickles fight against the steel torrent?

This is a qualitative change that cannot be compensated for by quantitative changes. The reason why they dare to act recklessly after mastering a modern army is that the water that used to be able to carry a boat but also capsize it has now become able to carry a boat but also race it.

Even the most ferocious tsunami is powerless against an aircraft carrier sailing at sea.

Even if the common people really turn upside down, everyone here will only feel annoyed.

A minor inconvenience.

"Ahem," the eldest member of the Kong family coughed and said, "Brother Cao, don't be so violent. We still need to consider the people's feelings. Besides, although the emperor's methods are destined to be useless, we still need to be on guard."

“Brother Kong is right.”

Cao Yuanming nodded and said, "In a little while, we will jointly issue a statement saying that the emperor just now was an imposter, and that it was all a conspiracy by Gao Hai and that Qilin talent. Everyone should work together. We don't need to ask the people to believe it, just make them half-believing and half-doubting, unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood."

“Furthermore,” Cao Yuanming glanced at the technical director and said, “you just said that they used some means to control your equipment from Luoyang, right?”

The technical supervisor immediately replied "yes," and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that his boss must have really understood.

"Hmph, since that's the case, then we'll give them a complete wipeout plan. Brother Kong, you guys who are directly connected to the Luoyang Military Region, start cutting off all of Luoyang's external networks tomorrow. I'd like to see what they'll use to control our equipment then!"

"We can manipulate people's hearts too, and we'll lock them up in Luoyang and see how they play along with us!"

"it is good!"

The head of the Kong family's eyes lit up. He hadn't actually thought of the plan Cao Yuanming had just mentioned. Once the internet was cut off, only they would have the final say, and even if the emperor felt wronged, he wouldn't be able to voice any grievances!

"Brother Cao, I am ashamed to admit that I am no match for you. Your methods are truly impressive! Haha, since I am adjacent to the Luoyang Military Region, I will take the lead in this matter. Tomorrow, my troops will begin to cut off all communications and networks between Luoyang and the outside world."

"Haha, I really want to see what kind of expression the emperor will have when he finds out what we've done, after he's been putting on a show of sympathy for the common people!"

……

"Your Majesty has worked hard."

In Luoyang, the old emperor, in a wheelchair, was pushed out of the Royal TV studio and into a nearby lounge, where Mo Mo and Gao Hai were waiting for him.

Mo Mo rose to speak to the Emperor, and Gao Hai, standing beside him, also rose to greet him. They had both witnessed the Emperor's passionate and eloquent speech, which secretly alarmed Gao Hai. He thought to himself that this old Emperor, if he were to truly resort to tricks, was not someone to be trifled with.

"Yes, sit down. There are no outsiders here, so the three of us don't need to stand on ceremony. Right now, the future of China depends on us... no, it depends on the two of you. Just do what you need to do, and don't worry too much about this old man who's about to die."

"Your Majesty is too kind. My treatment chamber is quite effective, isn't it? Hasn't Your Majesty's health been gradually recovering these past few days?"

The emperor smiled slightly; what Mo Mo said was true.

Previously, he was bedridden and almost unable to move, and even speaking required the aid of synthesized equipment.

Today, after a month of treatment, he was able to sit up easily, move his hands freely, and speak with ease. During his speech today, the old emperor spoke entirely with his own voice, which is now only slightly hoarse and weak.

When Mo Mo mentioned this, the old emperor seemed to relax a little.

"But in the end, it's just prolonging my life. It allows me to live for two more years, watch Lihua grow up, and see the two of you working together for China. That will put my mind at ease."