Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

Sitting in the room was a white-haired, dignified man who, at first glance, looked like a middle-aged man in his fifties, but was actually over seventy years old.

He was reading a book, but when he noticed the two guests arrived, he hurriedly stood up and served them tea, as if he were a knowledgeable and well-educated professor or elder.

"Uncle Kokubun, long time no see." Miss Lu Yuchi bowed to Li Xinghe at the door.

Then she introduced:

"Come here, Xinghe, this is Mr. Kunibe Fumiya, the chairman of the Japan External Trade Association, the former president of the large-scale integrated trading company Marubeni, and currently the director (representative director) of the Honda Group headquarters and the chairman of the Honda Group Nomination Committee."

When you list these titles together, you can sense that he is a big shot. He has a profound influence on Marubeni Corporation, one of the five largest trading companies. He is also the chairman of the Honda Group, deciding the appointment and retention of senior executives of the Honda Group. He is also the chairman of the Japan International Trade Association. With such qualifications, he is a big shot wherever he goes.

Compared with Kunibe Bunya, Tsutsumi Reimu's father Tsutsumi Hiroyuki is getting worse and worse, which is really embarrassing.

Kunibe Fumiye smiled and waved his hands, saying politely, "Oh, I've said so much. I'm just a retired old man. Instead of saying all this, why don't you introduce me to this young talent?"

As if she was afraid that he might misunderstand her, Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei immediately hugged Li Xinghe's arm and said, "This is Li Xinghe. The elders in the family are Ms. Mami Kaoru from the Ministry of Justice and Ms. Chiyo Hinahiki from the Eastern District Public Prosecutors Office. She is currently studying at the University of Tokyo. It's Shibawa Takaki that I've fallen in love with. Uncle, please don't compete with me for her."

The white-haired old man carefully looked at Li Xinghe, then smiled and said:

"Are you Chinese? Haha, then we can talk in Chinese. I have lived in Hong Kong for a long time, and I can speak both Mandarin and Cantonese. You can just call me Grandpa Guowen."

"I'm just a junior, I don't dare."

Although this white-haired old man seems easy to get along with, Li Xinghe still feels his strong aura of control.

He tried to investigate the old man, but could find no information.

The outside world did not know much about Kunibe's family situation. They only reported on his family as a middle-class family in Tokyo based on his own oral account, which said, "My father was a painter and novelist, my mother was a music teacher, and my grandparents moved to New York in their early years."

But just think about it, a family that can buy a house in Tokyo's Nishi-ku (Shinjuku's aristocratic district) for their son, let him study painting, can send their grandson to private Azabu Junior High School and graduate him from the Department of Economics at Keio University, and can allow the young boy to settle down in New York, USA in the 80s and start a business, and can even make a comeback after failing in his business, is it an ordinary middle-class family?

This old man's family had been middle and senior management of Marubeni Corporation at least before World War II, which was why they were able to create such conditions for him.

The three of them sat down and had a conversation like they were playing witty words.

After a while, Guo Fenwen also knew the purpose of Li Xinghe's visit.

He clapped his legs and laughed nonchalantly:

"Young people are unstoppable. Of course I want you to be one step ahead. Just like the US and China now, isn't it? A country that is just born like the rising sun is really unstoppable."

"You are Ouyang Xiu, and I am not as good as Su Shi."

Li Xinghe and Hua Yingmei looked at each other. Neither of them expected the conversation to go so smoothly, so they offered appropriate compliments.

This old guy has spent a long time in both China and the United States. He is a genuine expert on China and the United States, and has a very deep understanding of the cultural concepts of both sides.

Kunifumi also made concessions, and he naturally also made demands:

"My eldest granddaughter is currently studying at the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office. Ms. Chiyo, please give her guidance. Oh... I came back just as I was talking."

The Kunibu family is a classic Japanese aristocratic family structure, similar to the Ma family, both of which are not prosperous. The two middle-aged male members of the Kunibu family are either sick or incompetent, and both live a peaceful life without interfering in politics and the economy. On the contrary, the third-generation Kunibu Tsukiya has passed the prosecutor's exam and is currently interning at the East District Prosecutor's Office as a second-level prosecutor, starting to switch family tracks.

As he was saying this, the door suddenly opened and a beautiful woman in a small suit, black pants and high heels appeared in front of him.

She has a wonderful oval face, unique cherry lips, dazzling eyes as cold as ice, and a natural beauty of an iceberg. Her long hair is scattered on her shoulders, blooming like a flower on a mountain. In the cold, she seems to be involuntarily charming and attractive. She is different from Kagami Kaori, who looks like a gentle saint but is actually a black-bellied little devil. She is more like an ice knife, and her temperament is more like Chiyo Hinahi when she is calm in handling cases.

The old man introduced them to each other as if he was deliberately provoking trouble:

"Ahaha, Yueya is back. Look, your kindergarten friend Lu Yuchi is here too. I still remember the two of you fighting in kindergarten, talking about everything in elementary school, and then quarreling again in junior high school. After so many years of breaking up and getting back together, your relationship is still strong, right?"

The two looked at each other, as if thunder was bursting and murderous aura was overflowing.

Li Xinghe felt that this feeling was indeed deep, but it was mainly due to strong hatred.

Seeing that there was something wrong with the way Kunibu Yueya stared at Shikagawa, it turned out that this old man could really speak with his eyes open.

Soon, Li Xinghe knew that he was in trouble.

The old man forced them to stay at his house for dinner, and asked Li Xinghe and Kunifun Yueya, who had some cooking skills, to cook, while he held Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei hostage.

So, Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei chatted with the old man while nervously looking towards the kitchen, as if Li Xinghe was about to be taken away. On the contrary, Kunibe Fumuya, the disrespectful old man, was happy to see it happen, and even hinted that Li Xinghe should spend more time with his granddaughter.

Li Xinghe felt like there was an ice cube standing next to him. The beautiful woman was staring at him from behind with full of resentment, which made him very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, his cooking skills were not bad. The old man liked the Chinese dinner very much and praised Li Xinghe a lot.

"There's something wrong."

Li Xinghe had already reported everything to Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei on his cell phone.

The latter's face looks holy and innocent on the surface, but a closer look reveals the suppressed malice of the away team.

But Guofenwen did not stop there, and even went a step further:

"Hahaha, I really like Xiao Xinghe's understanding of international political economy. Oh, during the Gulf War, I was starting an oil company in Pennsylvania, and the Gulf War suddenly disrupted my rhythm, and I almost went bankrupt... By the way, don't you young people add lines? I'm using it now."

At his urging, Li Xinghe handed over his mobile phone to Guofen Yueya and added him as a friend.

After some awkward matchmaking, Kunifune let them go.

Looking at the two people leaving, Kunibu Yueya held his forehead helplessly: "Grandpa, I only have work in my mind now. Why introduce him to me? Besides, he is the guy that the villain Lu Yuchi has his eyes on."

Kunibe Fumuya stood with his hands behind his back and taught his granddaughter:

"You see, smart people always change the direction of the bow before the situation changes. Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei has found a ship to sail to the new world, but I am 71 years old and I am too old to build a new ship. I tried to investigate him. Whether it is his family background as a prosecutor or his understanding of political economy, he is very good. There are rumors that he has a deep relationship with Americans, which is a handle for both China and the United States. My expectation of you is simple, give it a try, and if you get along well, get him before Lu Yuchi, the little bad guy."

"I don't... don't want to touch Shikamichi's man."

Kunibu Yueya still resisted, she could not accept her grandfather's so-called "advanced vision".

Isn't Japan surviving well?

Will I wake up tomorrow and be blown up by a nuclear bomb?

The country did not force the country to pay, but only ordered:

"If you think it's not possible, I'll let your sister deal with him. Young guys can't stand stimulation. We, the Kokubun family, must at least grasp a way out for the future."

The author says:

Author's note: Thank you for your support. Now let's introduce some big names in the business field. I also want to say that Honda is the ugliest Japanese car with the least sense of design.

Chapter 160: Gorbachev, Spreading Rumors about Homosexuality

Coming out of the Kunibu family, Kanoike Hana Eimi said with a cold face:

"He will probably come to you for help later. I will help him expand his network of relationships. He will leave Yasuda Seiki to you, and you will help me. This is the rule of thumb between congressmen and chaebols. Anyone can go to court, but the question is who can get help in court."

"Of course, I understand." Li Xinghe nodded.

This feeling is very American. You don't know me, I don't know you, but there must be someone between us who can act as an intermediary bridge and build a network of relationships among the powerful. Although I have nothing to do with him, I have a way to gain an advantage in the game. The most obvious place is that the stock gods on Capitol Hill can always make investment arrangements one step ahead of others. The financial tycoons in New York can always defeat various opponents in court and win the most lucrative profits.

Sitting back in the Honda Acura, Kanoike Hua Yingmei drove home without stopping and left the car outside.

"Want to come in? That's a women's den."

“This is my wife’s home.”

Li Xinghe was not at a disadvantage.

Then he was taken to the kitchen to watch Miss Shikamura cook for her 'husband' herself.

Just like this woman's character, she couldn't bear to let her grudges stand. She suffered a loss at the hands of the Guofenwenye family. Even if she couldn't take revenge, she had to win it back from Li Xinghe.

"How about a congressman cooking for you?"

She even wants to win back intimacy.

"It's my honor. I'll come too."

Li Xinghe could only activate her acting ability and grab the cooking pot as much as possible, because judging from the way she beat the eggs, she was not a cook.

Fortunately, no one was hungry, so we only had two bowls of egg tea.

"Also! Don't contact her. I hate that woman." Lu Yuchi Hua Yingmei warned while drinking soup.

But Li Xinghe wouldn't care about her warning.

Kunibe Fumiya spent nine years in the United States and eight years in China before returning to Japan to become president. His network of relationships was very extensive, and it would have been impossible for him not to have maintained contact with them.

Perhaps she could tell that Li Xinghe was distracted, so she continued:

"Here's a piece of extra news for you. The next political favorite is Shinjiro Koizumi."

"what?"

That incompetent bullshit fairy gigolo?

"Koizumi Shinjiro? Are you kidding me?" Li Xinghe really couldn't believe it.

Shinjiro Koizumi is the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. He has been active in Japanese politics for a long time after inheriting his father's political resources. However, apart from his father's influence, he has no political achievements. Apart from worshipping ghosts in the toilet and surfing in the nuclear contaminated area of Fukushima, he is best known as an "incompetent nonsense master". He speaks nonsense in circles every day during interviews, and has been silent for several years because he stood on the wrong side of the team. It is enough to show that he really has no brains.

But he is 46 years old this year, looks good, and has some popularity among the older mothers. He married a French-Japanese woman named Christine Takigawa, who was once the star of Fuji News Channel, but she was constantly involved in scandals and gossips. It is said that she held brothels and played with men all the time, and was in love with Masayoshi Ozawa and had private affairs with many well-known men. In the end, this high-end online car was driven home by Shinjiro Koizumi. There are many entertainment hot spots.

Li Xinghe really couldn't understand.

How come such an incompetent, useless person, who drives a government bus as if it were a private car and has nothing but his father's influence and good looks, is the favorite to be the next prime minister?

Moreover, there is only one month left in his term, so he has to prepare to get off right after he gets on board.

While drinking Chinese egg tea, Lu Yuchi nodded with satisfaction: "They say this is called setting a new trend in politics."

"What tree?"

"Set a new trend."

Li Xinghe couldn't understand it even more.

The eldest lady explained:

"This is the political trend in the United States. Didn't you watch the news? Just a few days ago, the mouthpieces of the Democratic Party were already spreading the word that 60-year-old former California Governor Gavin Newsom should run to eliminate the political legacy of 80-year-olds with dementia running for president. I heard that the Republican Party might also send 50-year-old DeSantis or 56-year-old anti-China lunatic Rubio."

Japanese politicians believe that Shinjiro Koizumi is the most popular candidate for the next prime minister, but just because the United States is promoting a younger political system, we are also going to choose a younger person.

This is not fake, it is really outrageous.

Although it sounds ridiculous, and it is indeed ridiculous, the general trend of Japanese politics has its own trajectory, but the general direction is determined by the general trend of the United States. Japan's elections are a bit like the international financial market. When there is a gust of wind in the market, they will quickly follow the dance. For example, the hasty introduction of the first female prime minister in history, although it was a big loss of face, it did achieve sufficient political correctness.

"Ge map?" Li Xinghe made an association for no reason.

"what?"

"It's nothing, I just feel emotional. Young people are good, and they should be allowed to take the lead." Li Xinghe almost died of laughter.

Anyone who knows the history of the Cold War knows that the collapse of the Soviet Union was caused by a lot of internal factors. After the political structure became rigid and political problems of the old men such as Hoonjong and Andropov emerged one after another, resulting in no successor, the young Gorbachev was elected in a snap to carry out new thinking reforms. Then he committed suicide. The United States is trumpeting outside, saying that it was themselves who brought down the Soviet Union. This is simply a scabby dog picking up rotten meat and talking nonsense while the person is dead.

From gerontocracy, to the death of the elders and the lack of successors, to the promotion of unproven newcomers to higher levels, this path to death has become the classic three-step death of 'inaction', 'inability to act' and 'random action'.

Of course, the prerequisite is that Shinjiro Koizumi's brain can reach Gorbachev's level.

From a realistic perspective, his IQ is too low and is probably not enough to support him in bringing down Japan.

Being too stupid to do anything bad seems to be his label.

Li Xinghe suggested after thinking:

"I don't recommend you to support Koizumi Shinjiro. His father, Koizumi Junichiro, was a hard-core right-winger when he was in office. He has very bad relations with China and South Korea. He himself worships ghosts every year. If you support him, you will be doomed. Of course, the most important thing is that he is an idiot with an empty brain. I can hardly imagine that he can last more than a month."

But Kamei Shikamiya asked back:

"This time it's not just a one-month term, but an early national parliamentary election to select the LDP president. The LDP will use all the money in the party treasury to campaign, and if he takes office it will be a term of at least three years."

"That's even more impossible. Would you want the prime minister to be a young man under 3 who can't express himself clearly and talks nonsense for three years?"

Li Xinghe felt that this was even more impossible.

This is a full three-year term.

Ms. Lu Yuchi agrees with Li Xinghe's opinion:

"I have the same idea, but Shigeru Ishiba, Taro Kono and Yoko Kamikawa have not spoken yet."

"Hiss, three right wings."

Li Xinghe had an even bigger headache.

Shigeru Ishiba, a copy of Shinzo Abe, Taro Kono, a flexible version of Shinzo Abe, Yoko Kamikawa, the hard-core right-winger of Fumio Kishida's faction, and a copy of Sanae Takaichi.

Ever since Shinzo Abe's death, it feels like the Japanese political arena is full of a bunch of pirated Abes, and even more monkey-like versions of Abe.

"I will continue to adhere to the conservative and centrist policy stance. But you must help me, and together we can win important positions in the new government."

Lu Yuchi stretched out her beautiful legs in black stockings and rubbed them on the instep of Li Xinghe's feet.

"I will, I will."