Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 966: A Future for the Sanjing Family

Mitsui Kazuki nodded, his face filled with confidence and pride.

If Fuso's evacuation plan is true, then the safety of Prince Inyu is undoubtedly the top priority. He is not only the continuation of the Emperor's bloodline, but also the hope of Fuso's future. Once Prince Inyu falls into the hands of China, Fuso will completely lose the opportunity to make a comeback.

Xiong Chang's eyes flashed with deep thought. He nodded slowly, with a hint of amusement in his tone: "The chips in the hands of the Mitsui family are indeed not light. So, I want to hear what Mr. Mitsui plans to exchange for this chip?"

A complex emotion flashed in Mitsui Kazuki's eyes. He was silent for a moment, as if weighing the value of every word. Finally, he slowly spoke, with a hint of determination and helplessness in his voice: "Director Xiong, I want to exchange a way out for the Mitsui family and fight for a future."

Hearing this, Xiong Chang looked at Mitsui Kazuki more intently, with an expression of "I'll do whatever you want" on his face, as if he was waiting for the other party to explain in more depth.

Mitsui Kazuki felt the gaze and sighed, as if he was feeling heavy over the upcoming decision.

"Judging from the current situation, the fall of Fuso is unstoppable." Mitsui Kazuki's words were filled with a hint of pessimism, but more of a worry about the future. "When the nest is overturned, all the eggs will be broken. Once the Fuso government is doomed, the four major families will not end up well. I know this very well, so I want to use the chips in my hand to exchange for the safety of the entire Mitsui family."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Chang nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible admiration flashing in his eyes.

He understood that Mitsui Kazuki was able to see the situation clearly and make the decision that was best for the family, which was wisdom in itself.

"I can understand Mr. Mitsui's thoughts."

"But I want to remind you that China's attitude towards Fuso is firm and clear. If the Mitsui family wants to stay out of this storm, they must show enough sincerity and determination."

Hearing this, Mitsui Kazuki's expression became more solemn. He knew very well that every decision he made at this moment would affect the future of the Mitsui family. He spoke slowly, with a hint of determination in his voice: "Director Xiong, I understand what you mean. The Mitsui family is willing to make every effort for peace, including the bargaining chips in our hands. But I also hope that China can give the Mitsui family a chance to start over, so that we can continue to thrive on this land."

In the dim room, the candlelight flickered, illuminating Xiong Chang's calm and profound face.

He folded his hands on the table, his eyes looking through the flickering firelight, as if weighing the weight of the deal in front of him. Mitsui Kazuki, the current head of the Mitsui family, knelt opposite him, with a look of tension and determination, and his eyes occasionally glanced at the courtyard shrouded in the night outside the window.

"Director Xiong," Xiong Chang finally broke the silence after thinking for a moment, his voice low and powerful, "With only the chips you have now, if you want to ensure the safety of the entire Mitsui family, this... I'm afraid it's far from enough."

Mitsui Kazuki was slightly shocked when he heard this, and then he took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind. "Director Xiong, I completely understand your concerns."

He slowly raised his head and looked directly at Xiong Chang. "In addition to the known chips, I am willing to present the wealth accumulated by the Mitsui family for more than a dozen generations to your country without reservation. This is not only gold and silver treasures, but also our family's extensive connections and resources in the business and political circles. More importantly, once China successfully occupies Fuso, my Mitsui family is willing to become your country's most solid ally in this land and contribute all our strength to China's future rule."

At this point, a trace of barely perceptible pain flashed across Mitsui Kazuki's eyes, but for the survival of his family, he had to make this choice. "All I ask for is for the Mitsui family to continue to survive in another form on this land where we have lived for generations, so that future generations can still remember where their roots are."

Xiong Chang listened quietly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He nodded slowly, with a bit of helplessness in his tone: "I received your sincerity. But this matter is serious and cannot be decided by me alone. I must report this matter to the higher-ups, and they will decide whether to accept your proposal."

At this point, Xiong Chang's eyes suddenly became sharp: "However, before that, I need to see that your sincerity is not just verbal. Master Mitsui, you must reveal more information about Prince Renyu to me. He is the last hope of the Fuso royal family and the key to our assessment of the value of this cooperation. Only if you show enough sincerity can we continue the discussion."

Mitsui Kazuki nodded slightly, with a complicated smile on his face, as if he was relieved by the secret that was about to be revealed. "To be honest, Director Xiong, Prince Renyu is now completely under the control of our Mitsui family. As long as Huaguo can meet our requirements, I promise that I can hand Prince Renyu over to Huaguo safely at any time."

Xiong Chang was slightly startled when he heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Then he stared at Sanjing Kazuki with a scrutinizing gaze, as if judging the truth of his words. "It seems that the Fuso royal family really trusts your Sanjing family, and even easily handed over such an important bargaining chip as Prince Renyu to you."

Mitsui Kazuki smiled bitterly and said self-deprecatingly: "Trust? In the eyes of the royal family, our Mitsui family is nothing more than a fat pig that can be replaced at any time. All they need is our family's wealth and power to consolidate their imperial power. Once the royal family encounters a crisis, we so-called 'allies' will be ruthlessly abandoned."

At this point, Mitsui Kazuki's eyes flashed with resentment, and he remembered the tragic experience of the Suzuki family. "The Suzuki family was once one of the four major families in Fuso. Because they were unwilling to obey the imperial family completely, hundreds of direct descendants were all executed by Tojo Yuei with a single word, and the family's hundreds of years of accumulation were all confiscated. This scene made me see the true nature of the imperial family."

Xiong Chang nodded slightly, with a bit of emotion in his expression. "Indeed, the demise of the Suzuki family, although it did not directly affect us, has made the other three major families feel the loss of their lips and teeth. In the eyes of the royal family, our big families are just pawns in their hands and can be sacrificed at any time."

At this point, Xiong Chang's eyes became deep, as if he was thinking about something. "Master Mitsui, I have already felt your sincerity. However, regarding the matter of Prince Renyu, I need more evidence to confirm it. Can you provide some specific details, such as where Prince Renyu is imprisoned now, and how you control him?"

Mitsui Kazuki smiled slightly when he heard this, as if he had expected Xiong Chang to ask this question. "Of course, Director Xiong. I will report to you in detail the specific situation of Prince Renyu and the means we use to control him in the shortest possible time. I believe that this information is enough to prove our sincerity and strength."