No one who can reach a high position is a fool.
Only outsiders who don't care, and people who are outside the core, would think that the Uchiha family was wiped out as a sudden accident.
Those who are thoughtful already know that the arrow is on the string and must be fired.
"If it weren't for my influence, it would take half a year to a year to prepare. It depends on when Shimura Danzo can initially master Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan." 』
Furugi Bosui, who closed his eyes and fell asleep while weighing the pros and cons, leaned on his chair and thought about future plans, while Momiji pressed her somewhat stiff shoulders very considerately.
The room fell into silence for a moment.
I don’t know how long it took, but Gushan Bushui opened his eyes, seemed to remember something, and asked suddenly:
"Your official appointment letter has been issued, right? How do you feel?"
"I am just an idle errand. The noble lady of the palace will not let me, the newly promoted Shaonagon, get close to me. All I can do is review the newspapers, magazines and publishing documents submitted by various places. In fact, the only authority I have is If it is reduced to a decoration, only discussed but not reviewed, if it is not a publication that clearly violates the law and public order and good customs, it will not be worn by small shoes..."
"Retirement places and springboards for arranging subordinates, the real power has long been taken away by the Ministry of Administrative Affairs and the Ministry of Punishment. The central government office tends to be clean and does not manage general affairs or do specific things, so it will not be tainted with right and wrong."
Of course, it is not absolute. The ministers of Taizheng, ministers of left and right, and below are all big figures who hold real power.
The responsibilities of Zhong Nayan are similar to the "Yellow Gate" that communicates with the inside and outside. Of course, this is not a eunuch, but a serious official; Da Nayan is equivalent to the Secretary-General of the Cabinet, translating various major policies into actual administrative orders. The invisible prime minister who issued the execution.
Any system will leave behind a yamen that does nothing, seems noble, but actually does nothing, just to facilitate people like Gu Shan Bushui to get involved, arrange for cronies, or give people free money as rewards.
Once you have gained some superficial wealth and gained face, you should not cause trouble in the real affairs department.
Gushan Bushui had never used such privileges before. The main reason was that there were too few direct members of the family, and close relatives all had serious positions, so there was no need to go through the back door.
"The work is indeed very leisurely, and no one bothers me. The government office also sent a dozen attendants over, saying that the minister of Taizheng had personally taken care of me."
"Don't think too much, it was assigned by the daimyo himself."
Gushan Bu Shui said casually,
"Just leave it to them to handle official matters. If you have any ideas, you can also give orders. Anything within the scope of authority is fine."
"As long as it's defensible, even nominal jurisdiction?"
"certainly."
Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled proudly and said,
"Others don't get this treatment, but you can. With Gushan standing behind you, as long as it's not a matter of anger or resentment, someone will give you face."
For example, Shaonagon is nominally the personal secretary of the daimyo. He is qualified to handle all correspondence. However, important matters are handled by his superiors. Shaonagon mostly handles such things as culture, health, etiquette, clan weddings and funerals, etc. At the same time, He is also the cultural consultant of the harem, and writes part-time notes on daily life, miscellaneous notes on court experiences, etc.
There is no need to worry about serious matters, and no one really thinks that the Kosugi family will have any important influence through Hongye. The power of Mohu who seems to have a hand in everything is more interesting.
"Then... let me buy a cultural and creative club. Didn't the young master say before that to conquer people's hearts, more powerful cultural communication is needed? The film industry is very popular recently, and several very influential stars have emerged. .By the way, the Young Master’s Proofreading Advisory Group is available to me. They are more experienced..."
"Fine!"
If Hongye hadn't mentioned it, Gu Shanbu Shui would have almost forgotten that he also had the pseudonym "Xiwu" written by a great writer.
"Just take care of it when you have time. You don't have to focus on these trivial matters. It's more reliable to leave it to professionals."
After a pause, the young governor suddenly thought of something.
"Do you want to arrange some people?"
The cultural and creative industry is not only an important publicity channel, but also a service industry. Once it expands, it can provide many jobs.
"Young Master has a keen eye. One after another, some survivors of the motherland came to seek refuge, but..."
Hongye replied awkwardly,
"The young master doesn't like them, and I don't think they are of much use. However, I came here because of their fame, so I have to give them a way out..."
After their country was subjugated, most of them became refugees with no fixed place to live. It would be great to have a job in Hukou.
"These are small things, you can arrange them yourself."
Gu Shan Bu Shui waved his hand magnanimously.
The field of cultural media definitely needs to be laid out, but it is not so urgent now. Before the advent of the Internet era, the current original model of inefficient information transmission methods was enough.
Soft power needs to be consolidated, and more importantly, hard power. If you are not strong enough, your voice is not loud enough, no matter how beautiful your words are, no one will listen.
If the Gushan family has a "three ninja" strong man, they can basically go sideways. Second-line "Konoha Technicians" and others can also protect the family's peace for decades.
After the two talked about some trivial matters, Hongye suddenly looked hesitant and hesitated to speak.
"Why...is there anything else difficult?"
After hearing this, Hongye mustered up the courage and said:
"Young Master, there shouldn't be any major events in the past few years, right? Are we going to have another child? Xianglin will be alone without any brothers or sisters, so she will be quite lonely?"
"Um?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui was stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said,
"Let's just let it happen. Although we haven't had sex many times over the years, it's not too little. We basically haven't taken any contraceptive measures, so why don't we get pregnant? You can't force it!"
Hongye sighed and said leisurely:
"It's not that I can't get pregnant, it's that the timing is wrong. Xianglin's birth was an accident for the young master and an adventure for me. One calculation is enough. The kindness and goodwill of the young master and the Gushan family cannot be used as a bargaining chip. .”
"Is that what you think? So, there was a chance to give Xianglin a younger sibling, but you eliminated this possibility?"
Gushan Bushui, who seemed to have realized something a long time ago, raised his head and looked at the pretty face of Hongye, who was a little guilty.
"Why did you just tell me today?"
Taking a deep breath and calming down her emotions, Hongye replied:
"Being born in fear and growing up in the eyes of others, only Xianglin is enough. Not everyone is as strong as that child. Which child is willing to be an illegitimate child with an unknown father, and is willing to be reincarnated into a child like me who can't even protect him? In the arms of a mother who can’t even do it?”
It was the mother and daughter's good fortune to have such a noble man as Gu Shan Bu Shui on the table, but fate was involved in such a thing, so they really couldn't rely too much on it.
Now Hongye has found her own way, and Xianglin is no longer an illegitimate daughter who has no ability to protect herself.
While Hongye waited anxiously, Gushan Bushui broke the silence with a chuckle.
"The Uzumaki bloodline is truly miraculous. Physical healing allowed Xiang Rin to survive the almost foolproof birth control method. Although the process was tortuous, I am still very satisfied with the result. You have been secretly using contraception for so long, why have you changed your mind now? Even if you don't say it, I can’t find it either…”
"I want the young master to know. Moreover, you have to make the decision on family plans. The Gushan family has a huge business, and it is impossible for Xiang Lin to be at the helm. Moreover, she cannot afford it, and she does not even have the talent or interest to do so. It would be great if I have younger siblings to help me.”
A mother's thoughts and calculations for her children should not be underestimated. Gong Dou seems to be a talent hidden in the blood. Even if Gu Shan Bushui cannot resist the pressure and marries another noble girl in the future, he will have more brothers and sisters and occupy a good position in advance. There is no way he will gain nothing.
"Do what you want and I will protect you."
Gushan Bushui said unquestionable words in a calm tone. Although Hongye's words were too early to worry about, who could predict what the future would be like?
Such a powerful Uchiha family, with a history of thousands of years, is almost gone before our eyes.
Even Konoha Village, which is so powerful that it is respected as the leader of the ninja world, is brewing internally and is almost in danger of overturning.
It seems that it is not an exaggeration to plan ahead.
…
The winter snow has been falling continuously for seven days, and there are still more than ten days before the winter vacation of the Konohagakure Ninja School. Gusugi Fusui couldn't stand it any more, so he returned to Maodong, the manor outside the village.
The luxurious courtyard renovated in Konoha Village really did not consider how to arrange it to be warm in winter and cool in summer, so that a noble man like Fusugi Fusui, who has not suffered much since he was a child, can live there.
In terms of being able to withstand training, Gushan Bu Shui can handle it, otherwise he wouldn't be on the path to being a ninja. But there is no need to endure this uncomfortable climate that can obviously be avoided.
In the heated hut, Gu Shanbu Shui was leisurely drinking tea and admiring the snow. Temporary valet Takami came to report that someone was visiting.
"Uchiha Clan Leader? What is he doing here? Uchiha isn't at the end of its rope yet, right?"
On the surface, it seems that there is still the power to fight, but what the reality is, it is really difficult to judge from an objective standpoint.
"Tell him to come in...wait, let him go to the middle pavilion, I'll wait for him in the terrace garden."
It was snowing heavily outside, but inside the palace-like manor, there were actually blooming flowers, which was a bit luxurious.
Uchiha Fugaku, who was well-informed, would naturally not be swayed by this extravagance of spending money like water, and sat across from Gusugi Bosui indifferently.
Today's Uchiha clan leader is wearing a simple jounin vest. He does not have any expensive clothing to show nobility. Instead, he has a calm demeanor that is not angry and authoritative.
"Sorry, this is my private paradise, so the layout is a little unrestrained and not solemn enough."
"You're welcome, Master. Today's visit is actually for a request..."
"Oh? Tell me!"
Uchiha Fugaku's straightforwardness was a bit surprising. It seems that during this period, Uchiha Fugaku was under a lot of pressure.
"I think the young governor is also aware of the contradictions between Konoha Village and Uchiha. Can you introduce him to me? I want to meet the daimyo?"
"Is such a trivial matter worthy of the patriarch's personal trip?"
Gushan Bu Shui laughed and said,
"Actually, no one can stop me from meeting in the name of Uchiha. There is no need for me to introduce you..."
Back then, Uchiha Madara's eyes widened, and everyone in the Fire Country was trembling with fear. Now that his reputation is no longer there, there are still many people who are trying to sell his face.
"Some things can only be said in private, but if they are put on the table, they are irreversible."
Uchiha Fugaku shook his head.
Whether it is a loud and widely publicized conspiracy or a secret whisper, it is as much a gesture as it is a statement.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Uchiha is the Uchiha of Konoha Village. If something goes wrong, "holding the name for self-respect" and putting internal conflicts in the sun for people to point at, the good days of the Uchiha family will come to an end.
After thinking for a moment, Gushan Bushui responded:
"Some time ago, the daimyo also told me that we are indeed inclined to defend the Uchiha family and want to promote reconciliation. However, we have many concerns..."
Taking a sip of hot tea, Gu Shanbu Shui continued to explain:
"With all due respect, the plight of the Uchiha family is directly related to the clan leader's too weak control over the family. An Uchiha family with a unified will and traceable actions still has room for negotiation and even cooperation. But now, It’s completely out of control, no matter how well you talk to the daimyo and the Leaf Village, will the radical faction within Uchiha listen to you?”
If Uchiha Fugaku is really the powerful leader of the clan, he may not be on the verge of annihilation. Even if Danzo Shimura takes away Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan, he directly uses other gods to control Uchiha. Fugaku can indirectly hold the Uchiha family in his hands.
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to enhance one's own strength without having to go to war? In this situation, no one can control the direction of the Uchiha family. There is no other way but destruction.
As the leader of a clan, he is really admirable for fighting for the fate of his family, even putting down his face and asking for help from the famous people.
Unfortunately, it's too late.
"Now...is this how everyone views Uchiha?"
He is a mess, he doesn't know what he can do, he doesn't plan things secretly, and he offends all the forces that can be turned to for help.
Seeing the troubled look on Uchiha Fugaku's face, Fusugi Fusui decided to do something trivial.
"I will pass on your request. However, the daimyo has been ill recently and cannot do much. You also know that although the Sandaime may seem easy-going, he may not listen. As for Shimura Danzo and other advisors and elders, they are even more hopeful. No…”
"Thank you for your candor."
"It's just a matter of effort, success or failure...don't have too much hope."
After saying a few polite words, Gu Shan Bu Shui asked tentatively,
"Lord Clan Leader, have you ever thought about using your absolute strength to break the situation? If Uchiha has the ability of his ancestors to defeat thousands of people, and even has one or two masters at the 'Sannin' level, if he refuses to accept internal punishment and resists external invasion, he will also We won’t have no choice but to risk our lives..."
"You mean, a master like our ancestor Uchiha Madara?"
Uchiha Fugaku's childish expression shrank, and he didn't know whether Kosugi Bosui was hinting at it, or if he was referring to it.
"We don't have that power..."
"Maybe there is, but you don't know. Why did Uchiha Shisui die? Why were the radicals so confident, but when hope died, they were incredibly crazy? I really don't know at all?"
Merely relying on the prestige of "turning the body and stopping the water" will not give them so much confidence.
Gu Shan Bu Shui Han Hu hinted unclearly,
"If you really have a stronger power in your clan, show it openly. If a tiger pretends to be a cat, over time, others will think you are really a cat. You do have sharp teeth and claws. When necessary, you can still If you reveal yourself, you are too cautious, and if you are looked down upon, you can’t blame others.”
