Acai's Sky

Chapter 456: Guiding the Family and Eliminating Hidden Dangers

The Jingtian Teahouse in Yuchaofang Market is now bustling with people and all the seats are occupied.

Even the open space was crowded with tea drinkers who brought their own stools to listen to the story. The scene was spectacular.

The waiters in the teahouse were as busy as spinning tops, with the towels in their hands flying up and down like they were performing acrobatics.

They moved carefully among the crowd, fearing that they might accidentally step on someone's foot, which would result in a scolding.

The storyteller on the stage, holding a folding fan, spoke eloquently, telling fascinating stories. He was so excited that he did not forget to pick up the teacup, take a big sip, and then continue his "storytelling career".

"Speaking of General Li Muchen, he led our Yu Dynasty's army with unstoppable force. They stormed through the shogunate's gates and even slew the so-called great general of the Japanese tribe. What a satisfying experience!"

At this moment, an audience member suddenly couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "Sir, what exactly is this shogunate? Can you explain it to us laymen?"

When the people around heard this, they all agreed, "Yes, yes, please introduce it to us. We have never heard of this word before!"

Seeing this, the storyteller smiled slightly and said, "Since you listeners are so eager to learn, I will naturally tell you everything I know."

He cleared his throat and continued, "This shogunate, in fact, originally referred to the tent where the general lived when our army went on an expedition.

But over time, the word gradually evolved into a political term referring to the office space and administrative agencies of generals or local governors.

As for the Wa clan's shogunate, it was even more special. The shogun held actual power, while the king was only the nominal head of state."

Upon hearing this, one listener exclaimed, "Oh, so their royal family is just a decoration! The shogun in the shogunate keeps the country under such tight control, how could they possibly allow the Japanese royal family to show up and act so aggressively?"

The storyteller chuckled and explained, "All of this is the work of the Shogun! In the Wa tribe, only the Shogun has the final say. The royal family is just a mascot."

At this time, another listener snorted disdainfully and questioned, "If they really had such great abilities, how could they be beaten to a pulp by our General Li and even storm into the shogunate?"

The storyteller waved his hand and said, "They can only do bad things secretly. Do you remember those pirates? In fact, they were supported by the shogunate and organized by the people below!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused an uproar.

"Oh my! Could it be that these pirates are actually an official organization, specifically selecting our merchant ships to rob?" a listener couldn't help but exclaimed.

The storyteller nodded in confirmation: "That's right, the group of pirates that General Li went to pacify more than ten years ago were actually the hateful Japanese pirates!"

Another listener frowned, a hint of regret in his tone: "If only General Li had crossed the sea and annihilated the Japanese back then, we wouldn't have had to suffer these twenty years!"

The storyteller shook his head slightly, a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes. "Alas, we only now know that those pirates were instigated by the shogunate, but who could have thought so far before? That's why General Li didn't take immediate action at the time."

The audience took a sip of tea and sighed, "That's right. With General Li's temper, if he knew the truth, he would definitely find a way to cross the sea and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

The storyteller continued the story: "Li Yifei, as the eldest grandson of General Li, led an army of 200,000 to conquer the eastern region of the Japanese.

"At first, he showed mercy to those Japanese men and simply chose to expel them. But guess what? Not only did those guys not appreciate it, but they turned around and killed our Yu Dynasty soldiers!"

The storyteller told the story vividly, making the audience feel as if they were there.

"These Japanese people live such a miserable life in their own country, just like slaves. They obey the orders of the upper nobles and stubbornly resist our army!" The storyteller's voice was full of indignation.

One of the listeners couldn't help but say, "How can we be so soft-hearted? Just kill them! They don't deserve to be spared..."

The storyteller shook his head and explained, "We're going there for revenge, not to commit genocide. We simply want to destroy the shogunate."

"Now anyone who resists will be destroyed! It's not that we didn't give them a chance. Even if we gave them a chance, they would be useless!" The storyteller shook his head regretfully and expressed his opinion.

……

In the teahouse's private room, King Rui Sima Hui was leisurely drinking tea and listening to the storyteller telling the battle report against the Japanese.

He glanced sideways at his seventh brother, Sima Xian, the Prince of Leisure, and asked, "What do you feel after hearing this?"

Prince Sima Xian put down his folding fan and said with a smile, "Is this guiding the people?"

King Rui nodded with satisfaction. "Although this time we're doing it under the pretext of revenge, we can't be too drastic. After all, there are two powerful nations nearby, eyeing us covetously!"

"At least we have to wait until the army returns before we can publicly announce that we have annexed many of the Japanese sea areas!" King Rui analyzed carefully.

Prince Xian sighed, "Those two great powers, even if they are jealous of us, they dare not act rashly.

It took only ten days to annihilate the Southern Barbarians, but the overseas Japanese tribe had their royal city razed to the ground in just one month.

What else can they shout about? Aren't they afraid that the Emperor will come to his senses and punish them?"

After hearing what Sima Xian, Prince of Rui, said, Sima Hui laughed heartily, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Seventh brother, you underestimate the power of our father!

Those two big countries are dogs. When they saw the big bone of our Yu Dynasty, they wanted to take a bite.

But they also have to consider the quality of their teeth. Don’t let them break down, because that would be more trouble than it’s worth.”

Prince Sima Xian was also amused by Prince Rui's words. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "So, according to you, our Yu Dynasty is now like a dog-beating stick, beating anyone who disobeys."

"That's right!" Rui Wang Sima Hui gave a thumbs up and looked at Xian Wang Sima Xian with admiration, "Your brain is really quick!

Our Yu Dynasty is now like the dog-beating stick. Those small countries are like dogs. When they see us, they have to keep their tails between their legs and behave themselves!"