Chapter 44 (Part 1)
Tokyo, Prime Minister's Residence.
Today is the 47th birthday of Japanese Prime Minister Shimoichiro Kimura. As the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kimura does have commendable capital and talents. Various companies controlled by the family can provide him with nearly 5 trillion yen in funds every year, and hold two doctoral titles in Economics and Social Relations at the University of Tokyo. These are capitals that are extremely beneficial to political competition. With these years of hard work with him, with the help of the oil crisis, Kimura finally successfully won the highest position in Japanese politics - the Prime Minister in his forties.
(This book was first published at Qidian)
It is undeniable that Kimura's political skills are extremely flexible and his sense of smell is also very sensitive. Since serving as deputy prime minister last year, he has successfully alleviated the rising unemployment rate and long-term economic downturn in the country. Under his lobbying, the United States and Britain once again reduced the import and export tariffs of Japanese industrial products, causing a large number of domestic automobile manufacturing industries to recover. Even the Japanese archenemy, the Koreans, agreed to increase the domestic import volume of Japanese cars accordingly. Relying on these excellent political achievements, Kimura Shimoichiro's support rate among the domestic people reached a historical peak, and the Liberal Democratic Party's support seats reached an overwhelming 90%. For a time, he dominated all political parties in the country.
As a celebrity in Japanese politics, Kimura's birthday naturally attracted great attention from people from all walks of life. Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Panasonic, Kawasaki and other well-known domestic companies and major tutors sent people to send gifts and letters, various party organizations and high-ranking officials. Even the emperor sent his cousin, Hiraki Miyaki as a special envoy to congratulate the birthday of his right-hand assistant.
If someone comes to congratulate him, you have to invite him to a meal. This is the most basic truth.
Faced with the numerous congratulations, Kimura Shimoichiro had already set up a grand and luxurious feast in his prime minister's residence. On the one hand, he could entertain himself, and on the other hand, he also congratulated himself on his further step from the summoning of the great god Amaterasu.
(This book was first published at Qidian)
The Kobe steak sashimi with a delicate texture, the colorful six-green rolls of fragrant rice sushi, the fresh and refreshing smooth tofu, the tender and spicy beef hotpot, and various precious and delicious fish sashimi carefully carved by the chef with superb skills. With the pure and refreshing Kansai sake, these delicious dishes are mixed on two tables running through the doorway corridor for the dignitaries to enjoy.
As the special envoy respected by His Majesty the Emperor, Prince Heikei Palace naturally received special treatment from the Prime Minister.
In the elegant cabinet on the side of the hall, the Prime Minister, the Prince and several ministers sat in front of a small table filled with various delicacies.
Kimura, wearing a gray kimono, was in a good mood today. Not everyone can get this honor to be congratulated by the royal family.
Everyone here is a friend and colleague of Kimura for many years. Prince Heikemiya was a familiar alumnus he had been familiar with in college. After a few glasses of sake, the atmosphere in the small room suddenly became warm.
"Kimura, your chefs here are very good!" The Minister of Foreign Affairs Kawashita Kawashita excitedly picked up a piece of fine meaty silver cod sashimi dipped it in front of him, put it in his mouth, and chewed it with relish.
"Yes! The wine is also very good." Prime Minister Kazuo Tanaka excitedly picked up the full wine glass in his hand and drank it all: "It tastes good, it's a very pure Kansai sake!"
Faced with the cheers of everyone, Kimura couldn't help but feel a little proud. He had put in a lot of effort for today's birthday party. All the food was airlifted from the coastal areas to ensure absolute freshness. The wine and drinks were also matched according to the preferences of visiting. How could they not like it?
"Yes! The taste is really good." Lieutenant General Suzuki Kushita from the Defense Department said after carefully savoring a piece of red thick fish sushi: "The taste is delicate and delicious. The taste of this red thick fish is really good. In my impression, it was only when I was young that I had such delicious red thick fish in a fishing village near the Senkaku Islands."
"Yes! I remember that I went with you that time. The taste is really unforgettable." Kawashita Toshi put down the chopsticks in his hand with some emotion: "But now, we can never eat the fish there again."
"Senkaku Island, what a beautiful name!" Prince Heikegong took a sip of the sake in his cup and said with emotion: "I have heard of the famous fish produced there, and it is no wonder that the Chinese call it Diaoyu Island."
"What Chinese people? They are obviously a group of Chinese barbarians without any etiquette." Hearing the prince's words, Lieutenant General Suzuki suddenly threw the chopsticks in his hand. He stood up and bowed to Heikegu: "Your Highness, please pay attention to your words."
"Oh! It's me that's not good, General Suzuki." The prince, who felt that he was disobedient, quickly returned the court: "I've drunk a little too much."
"Enough, Suzuki." Seeing this, the Prime Minister hurried out to smooth things over: "China is China, China is China. This is the truth that everyone knows. I know that you have always wanted to conquer China's ideals and ambitions. But for a verbal mistake, your highness is too unreasonable. You are drinking a little too much. Come and apologize to Your Highness!"
After being shouted by the Prime Minister, Lieutenant General Suzuki's alcohol suddenly became much more awake. After reacting, he quickly knelt down at Heikegu according to the Prime Minister's wishes.
"Get up quickly, get up quickly." The prince with a helpless look smiled bitterly and pulled Suzuki in front of him.
After being fussed by Suzuki, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became dull. No nation can let the dispute over territorial issues be left alone!
"Senkaku Islands, Senkaku Islands." Kimura said softly: "Just half a year ago, I had the idea of whether to use force to get it. But now it seems that it is not necessary."
"Why?" The Prime Minister's words made Suzuki, who had just calmed down, stand up again.
Chapter completed!