Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Chapter 247 She is too beautiful and too smart

Eighteen years ago!

Miyamoto Musashi went to the Daqian Dynasty to fight with the Daqian Palace's top master, the 'Jingyun Sword Master'!
There is no clear winner between the two!

On his way back to the East, he met a fishing boat on the sea.

The fishing boat seemed to have encountered extreme weather and there was only a baby girl on board.

She is Shinobu Nakajima!
She was less than one year old at the time, dying, and had been drifting on a fishing boat for quite some time.

Miyamoto Musashi felt sorry for her and suddenly felt a sense of pity for her, so he brought her back to Japan!

What Miyamoto Musashi didn't expect was that this baby girl was extremely talented and had a high level of comprehension.

Miyamoto Musashi taught her kendo, and unexpectedly she learned it after just one practice.

At last,
Miyamoto Musashi adopted her as his adopted daughter and named her Nakajima Shinobu!

When Emperor Meiji ascended the throne, Miyamoto Musashi often had to go to the Imperial Palace to discuss the reforms of the "Meiji Restoration" and the situation in the East with Emperor Meiji.

Sometimes,
Emperor Meiji would personally visit the Miyamoto family and drink and chat with Miyamoto Musashi.

The two were in a monarch-minister relationship, and were also the closest of partners.

When Emperor Meiji saw Nakajima Shinobu, he initially treated her as his daughter, just like Miyamoto Musashi, and allowed her to visit the imperial palace.

He just felt that this little girl was very spiritual.

but,

As time went on, Miyamoto Musashi discovered that something was wrong.

Especially after Nakajima Shinobu turned fifteen, Miyamoto Musashi became increasingly displeased with his adopted daughter entering and leaving the palace.

He always felt that although Nakajima Shinobu was only a teenager, she possessed a very terrifying mind.

Miyamoto Musashi also felt very uncomfortable with the relationship between Nakajima Shinobu and Emperor Meiji in the Imperial Palace.

In his eyes, Nakajima Shinobu seemed to have been using her charm to control Emperor Meiji.

And it looks like she is halfway there!
Ever since Nakajima Shinobu became an adult at the age of sixteen, Miyamoto Musashi began to feel a little afraid of her!
That’s right, it’s fear!

Miyamoto Musashi, the greatest swordsman in the East, was actually afraid of his adopted daughter.

If I tell this to others, I'm afraid no one will believe it.

He discovered that his adopted daughter was very cunning and scary!
Shinobu Nakajima not only has a stunning appearance, but also has a top-notch talent in martial arts.

Simultaneously,

Her judgment of the general trend of the world and her insights into things were simply appalling.

After she turned ten, she had already demonstrated abilities far beyond her peers.

Miyamoto Musashi never mentioned Nakajima Shinobu in front of outsiders.

Therefore,
Apart from Miyamoto Musashi teaching her martial arts, everything else that she has achieved today is the result of her own hard work.

As Nakajima Shinobu grew up, her figure and appearance became a fatal attraction to Emperor Meiji.

Emperor Meiji's love for her had reached an indescribable level.

Like, pursue, be obsessed with, admire, be infatuated with——?
Maybe a little bit of both.

but,

Absolutely no possession!
Given Emperor Meiji's status, it was not difficult for him to possess Nakajima Shinobu.

But from beginning to end, Emperor Meiji never thought of possessing her, and never even forced Shinobu Nakajima to do anything.

This annex of the imperial palace was built specifically for Shinobu Nakajima.

have to say,

As Nakajima Shinobu became more and more beautiful, her influence on Emperor Meiji grew.

and,

Emperor Meiji would call on Shinobu Nakajima to participate in many of his military and national affairs.

Miyamoto Musashi found this incredible.

You know, in the East, the status of women is very low.

Apart from taking care of their husbands and children, women are not allowed to participate in any political affairs.

How can women be allowed to participate in military and national affairs?

Miyamoto Musashi privately spoke to Emperor Meiji many times, hoping that he would not favor Nakajima Shinobu too much.

unfortunately,

Emperor Meiji agreed to it, but he quickly forgot it when he saw Nakajima Shinobu.

He was like a possessed man.

Miyamoto Musashi is known as the greatest swordsman in the East and possesses an extremely strong martial arts willpower.

His state of mind refinement has reached the realm of 'concentrated observation' and is only one step away from 'sitting and forgetting'.

Therefore,
He could see that Emperor Meiji was not controlled by any evil spiritual techniques.

Emperor Meiji was so obsessed with Nakajima Shinobu that he had fallen deeply in love with his "adopted daughter"!
but,

The age difference between the two is too big!
This kind of love and admiration is destined to be an evil relationship.

Emperor Meiji didn't seem to mind Nakajima Shinobu's outspokenness.

He smiled and said, "Ms. Nakajima Shinobu, your chess style is still so sharp and domineering!"

"Every time I play chess with you, it's like playing chess with Miyamoto Musashi-kun. You two simply have the same style!"

"The style of playing chess can reflect a person's character. It seems that you still care so much about winning or losing!"

He showed a meaningful smile in his eyes, as if he was teaching his daughter.

Nakajima Shinobu put away the chess pieces on the table and said:
"The core of Go is the way of 'fighting'. Fight with the sky, fight with the earth, fight with people, fight with the country!"

"The yin and yang of heaven and earth complement each other. The way of Go is actually the way of conquest!"

"One yin and one yang, one black and one white, the board is square and still, the chess pieces are round and moving!"

"My life motto is to strive for victory, not defeat. What I'm fighting for is the obsession in my heart!"

"Your Majesty, the Emperor lost because you have no desire to win. You have lost the spirit you had when you were young!"

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Musashi's face suddenly changed and he scolded:
"Asshole! Nakajima Shinobu, how can you be so presumptuous in front of His Majesty the Emperor?"

but,

Emperor Meiji paid no attention to what Shinobu Nakajima said.

He waved his hand, signaling Miyamoto Musashi to stop talking, and said to Nakajima Shinobu with a smile:

"You are right. The way of Go is the way of competition and conquest!"

“It’s the same in chess and life!”

After Nakajima Shinobu put away the chess pieces, he pointed to the chessboard on the table and said:

"Your Majesty, you can be calm and unhurried in the face of a chess game, and you don't have to care about winning or losing!"

"However, if we are playing against the general trend of national destiny, our opponents are the Daqian Dynasty and the Western European and American powers!"

"No matter what means the other party uses, victory or defeat is just like this chess game. Can you still remain calm and composed?"

Emperor Meiji laughed and said:

"Well said! Even though the chess game is small, the pattern must be big!"

“Playing chess is like competing for supremacy in the world. This is the way to compete. If you lose, you lose everything!”

"If you lose the game of chess, you can try again, but if you lose the fate of the country, you will be doomed!"

"It seems that over the years, I have indeed lost the desire to win and the sharpness I had when I was young!"

"Haha - Miss Nakajima Shinobu, you really do understand me best. Thank you for encouraging me!"

Shinobu Nakajima knelt down and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor is wise!"

Seeing that Emperor Meiji understood the purpose of her playing chess with him today, Shinobu Nakajima was naturally very happy.

Emperor Meiji was indeed a wise and capable ruler. He promoted the reform of the East, which led to the all-round development of the East's economy, society, and military.

Japan was the first country in Asia to follow the West's footsteps, take the capitalist route, and complete the transformation into imperial hegemony.

His authoritarian rule restricted the cabinet system and opened up the way of "faith" in the East.

In the East, the emperor has absolute authority!
unfortunately,

As he grew older, Emperor Meiji had lost his enterprising spirit and his inner desire to win had declined a lot.

Therefore,
Shinobu Nakajima took advantage of the game of chess to advise Emperor Meiji, hoping to inspire his fighting spirit.

Miyamoto Musashi couldn't help but look up at Nakajima Shinobu. This 'adopted daughter' really understood the character of Emperor Meiji very well.

It seems that there was a reason why Emperor Meiji trusted her so much.

She is so smart!
However, as a woman, wanting to get involved in military and national affairs is definitely not a good thing!
not to mention,
There was something he had kept in his heart and hadn't told anyone.

Shinobu Nakajima is from Daqian, she is not from Japan!

Emperor Meiji said to Miyamoto Musashi:

"Miyamoto Musashi, you're here? Sit down. I asked you to come here because of the Kwantung Army. Please tell me about the recent situation."

Miyamoto Musashi nodded and said:
"According to the news from the military, the Kwantung Army's Matsusaka Corps suffered a major defeat in Qingdao, Shandong, in the Daqian Dynasty!"

"The Daqian Dynasty has mobilized 200,000 troops to gather in Jinling, southern Jiangsu!"

"It seems that they are likely to want to fight Waldersee of the Western Allied Forces in Nanjing. They want to lift the Western blockade of the East China Sea and the South China Sea."

"Over the years, the power of the Daqian Dynasty has declined, and the court is controlled by the Duke of Ning, the Duke of Lu and other noble families. Emperor Li Zheng is almost a puppet, and the treasury is empty!"

"The feudal lords in the northwest, southern Sichuan, Hanzhong, and other places, as well as the 'righteous groups' in various places, took the opportunity to rebel."

"It can be said that the Daqian Dynasty is now at its weakest due to internal and external troubles."

"Your Majesty, the Kwantung Army of the Eastern Empire must prepare to attack the imperial city of the Daqian Dynasty in one fell swoop!"

Emperor Meiji smiled and asked:

"How many troops can the Kwantung Army of the Eastern Empire mobilize in the Northeast?"

Miyamoto Musashi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then replied:

"Although we have announced that our Eastern Empire has a million troops stationed in the Northeast, many of them are ordinary people who have migrated there."

"If we really had a million-strong army, we would have already sent troops to attack the capital of the Daqian Dynasty."

"In the Northeast, our real imperial army can only mobilize 300,000 troops at present!"

suddenly,
Nakajima Shinobu said to Miyamoto Musashi:

"Foster father, I have some doubts about the affairs of the Daqian Dynasty!"

Miyamoto Musashi asked calmly, "What are you confused about?"

Shinobu Nakajima thought for a moment and said with a smile, "When did the vassal kings of the Northwest, South Sichuan, Hanzhong and other places of the Daqian Dynasty take the opportunity to rebel?"

"Father, did you get this information from the military? Has it been verified in detail?"

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Musashi snorted coldly and said:

"Nakajima Shinobu, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that the military reported false information?"

Nakajima Shinobu smiled calmly and said:
"No, my daughter is not saying that the military reported false information. My godfather has a very high prestige in the military. No one dares to report false information."

"But as far as my daughter knows, this was news last month!"

"At present, the vassal kings in the northwest, southern Sichuan, Hanzhong and other places of the Daqian Dynasty have withdrawn their troops and stopped their rebellion."

"Father, you are right about one thing. The Matsusaka Army was completely defeated in Qingdao, Shandong, during the Daqian Dynasty, with more than 17,000 casualties!"

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Musashi frowned slightly.

He didn't know why Nakajima Shinobu's information was so accurate.

Emperor Meiji seemed to see the doubt in Miyamoto Musashi's heart and explained with a smile:
"Miyamoto Musashi, there is no need to doubt the source of the information. I have asked Miss Nakajima Shinobu to assist in the management of the Black Dragon Society!"

"She is now the 'nominal president' of the Black Dragon Society. This information was just delivered by the Black Dragon Society this morning."

Miyamoto Musashi heard this and immediately opened his eyes wide:
"What? Your Majesty, you——!"

He suddenly didn't know what to say.

The Black Dragon Society is the most special organization in the Japanese military, responsible for intelligence, assassination and other tasks.

All along,
The Black Dragon Society is personally managed by His Majesty the Emperor, and it is never possible for outsiders to be in charge of it.

but,

Now Emperor Meiji actually broke the royal convention.

He actually let Nakajima Shinobu be in charge of the management of the Black Dragon Society. This shows that Emperor Meiji's trust in Nakajima Shinobu even exceeded his own.

Miyamoto Musashi couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his eyes became deep.

He was a little worried in his heart that if Nakajima Shinobu really entered the cabinet, it would have a huge impact on the situation in the East.

She has always been very competitive and never admits defeat.

His Majesty the Emperor trusts her so much, and no one knows what will happen in the future.

well--!
Thinking of this, Miyamoto Musashi couldn't help but sigh.

Although he is a martial arts master, he is powerless in many things.

Nakajima Shinobu continued:

"Foster father, the Daqian Dynasty has mobilized 200,000 troops and is preparing to fight a decisive battle with the Western coalition forces in Jinling in southern Jiangsu. I'm afraid the military got this news from newspapers all over the Daqian Dynasty, right?"

"The Ximentang Yituan of the Daqian Dynasty has bought out 80% of the newspapers in Daqian."

"My daughter speculated that these news were simply false news spread by the newspapers, with the purpose of interfering with our judgment."

"To be precise, Ximen Tang specifically gave it to our Dongyang intelligence department in the Daqian Dynasty."

Ok?
Shinobu Nakajima's remarks shocked both Emperor Meiji and Miyamoto Musashi.

Because according to the information the two obtained, they actually knew nothing about all this.

Emperor Meiji frowned slightly and asked:
"Ms. Nakajima Shinobu, why do you make such a judgment? Tell me what you think!"

Shinobu Nakajima took out a piece of information from his sleeve and unfolded it:
"Your Majesty, the news transmitted from the Daqian Dynasty this time is missing a large part!"

"Although the Daqian Dynasty's military department sent reinforcements to Nanjing, they definitely do not have an army of 200,000."

"In addition, the rebellions in various parts of the Daqian Dynasty have been quelled. It is not as chaotic as we imagined."

"In fact, the most important part is the defeat of the Matsusaka Army in Qingdao, Shandong, but there is the least intelligence about it."

"Ximen Hall seems to be deliberately concealing the news, and Colonel Matsusaka Ji'nan is seriously ill, so he didn't report the defeat in full!"

"I guess that a lot of the intelligence that the Eastern Empire has obtained recently is fake news fabricated by Ximen Tang in the newspapers, with the purpose of dealing with our Eastern Empire's intelligence system."

"According to the latest news, our Black Dragon Society has lost a lot of manpower in the Daqian Dynasty."

"I have already ordered this morning to have Yokoyama Sora, the person in charge of the Black Dragon Society in Daqian, stop all activities of the Black Dragon Society!"

"Godfather, have the military's intelligence personnel also suffered heavy losses recently?"

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Musashi fell silent.

It is clear,
What Shinobu Nakajima said was true. Recently, the Japanese military's intelligence personnel have suffered a lot of losses in various places in Daqian.

Emperor Meiji thought for a moment and said to Miyamoto Musashi:
"Miyamoto Musashi, the Daqian Dynasty is sending reinforcements to Nanjing. It seems that they are planning a decisive battle with the Waldersee coalition!"

"The situation is unclear right now, so we in the East Ocean Empire can just sit back and watch the fight!"

"The Daqian Dynasty is still thinking about dealing with our intelligence personnel at this time. It seems that they are very unwilling to lose the Northeast!"

"Pass on my order, ordering all divisions of the Kwantung Army to enter combat readiness."

"Since we have occupied the Northeast, if they want to take it back, it depends on whether they have the ability to do so."

"We will send another 300,000 troops to the Northeast later!"

Miyamoto Musashi said in a muffled voice: "Hai! I'll arrange it right away--!"

(End of this chapter)