Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

Everyone sat together on the wooden floor, with Ayako Aso and Seihe Lee in the middle.

Ayako Aso, kneeling, said:

"In some ways, I might be considered a single mother. But as you all know, he loves me very much. So compared to you all, I am very happy, and what I want to share with you is this love and happiness."

She turned and glanced at Li Xinghe, who then took her hand.

She really loves it; she's even wearing a little collar on it.

Li Xinghe wasn't wearing a suit, but rather a simple tracksuit, looking like a handsome young man you might bump into on the street, exuding an ordinary, unassuming vibe.

In his speech, he emphasized:

“There are currently 150 million single-mother households in Japan. The poverty rate among single mothers is approaching 60%, which means that for every two single mothers with children, one family goes hungry, meaning that at least 150 million women and children are starving. 50% of single mothers live in extreme hardship. I feel deeply guilty about this.”

Li Xinghe smoothly evoked empathy from mothers by starting with a data point and then turning around with an apology.

Of course, pointing out the problem is easy, but how do we solve it?

Li Xinghe then continued his earnest discussion:

"I will be setting up a special organization to care for everyone, which I call the 'House of No Return.' Why? I hope everyone will register for a national identity ID and use it to register their mobile phone number. At this time every month, an unmarked, unverified official package will be delivered to your nearest courier station. It might be a box or a bag; no one will know what's inside or who delivered it. I hope that in this way, people can reduce the shame of receiving help and the oppression of social scrutiny. Only when you're well-fed can you have dignity!"

As soon as the words fell, it was like pearls falling into the sea; a series of sobs arose silently from the crowd.

Shocked.

Tears fell.

Moving.

This university-style subsidy method, which is gradually becoming familiar to Chinese people and is undergoing improvement and development, is more in line with humanistic values. In a society like Japan, which is extremely oppressive and where news of single mothers killing their children or mothers and children starving to death at home with only 13 yen in their pockets frequently breaks out, it is incredibly humane.

Li Xinghe views his remarks as a guide for social trends, and he reiterated:

"Is it a sin to have enough to eat? No. I don't believe that Japanese people are different from people from other places and enjoy living on an empty stomach. Is it a sin to be unsociable? No. We are all natural persons existing equally, and each of us has our own characteristics. I hope you have enough to eat, I hope the children have enough to eat, and I hope the women have enough to eat. People shouldn't pretend they aren't hungry when they are, and they shouldn't be afraid to apply for subsidies because they are living in poverty. Please reach out your hands; I am with you."

The women at the scene were overcome with grief, tears streaming down their faces.

This was the first time everyone had seen the 'ruthless' warlord Li Xinghe in real life, yet they didn't see his bad side at all.

He was like an angel, suddenly bringing warmth like a spring breeze to everyone.

Naturally, news of such a large gathering quickly spread to the press.

The public then learned that Li Xinghe had not cared about the Longying fighter jet, but instead had gone to a gathering with a group of single mothers suspected of prostitution, misconduct, and poverty, and was going to give them rice.

Japanese netizens' comments, however, were not so friendly.

"Shameful."

"Criminals feign concern for the vulnerable."

"Chinese rice that costs 2 yuan per kilogram is being distributed everywhere, but why don't we see him giving money to the poor?"

"A prime minister who only associates with the poor is truly shameful."

There were also more offensive comments:

"Is it because he lost his parents at a young age that he is overly concerned about the vulnerable? This is really not the behavior of a powerful politician."

Of course, anyone who dares to say such things publicly online will immediately be arrested by the police through the internet.

As they left the venue, Ayako Aso raised another question:

Why does it feel like the stronger we become, the more mundane we become?

The stronger the fighter jets and the more stable the morale of the troops, the more humble Li Xinghe became.

When there was an army, they began to care about the price of rice for everyone; after seizing power, they began to care about the lives of the poor; now that fifth-generation fighter jets have taken flight, they have gone from general concern to specific care for single mothers and their families, and are about to start a benevolent policy of universal benefit to the people.

Li Xinghe analyzed himself and said:

"The saying 'swift and decisive measures with a compassionate heart' is particularly relevant to those at a higher political level."

As public sentiment surged, Li Xinghe's policies began to change drastically.

“A coastal combat brigade of the Joint Forces will be established in Osaka’s Yumeshu to support the Joint Forces’ nationwide defense operations; the Etajima Maritime Self-Defense Force School will be taken over by the government, and personnel from the Joint Forces and Self-Defense Forces will be dispatched for study and training.”

Militarily, Li Xinghe wanted to significantly reduce the authority of the Self-Defense Forces. He absolutely refused to allow the incident during the US-Japan conflict, where the Southwest Air Defense Commander dared to disobey Li Xinghe's orders, to happen again.

"The entire military and the entire nation should deeply understand the profound harm that militarism during World War II brought to the country. Social projects that glorify militarism should be banned, and so-called 'special attack' rituals, led by the Chiran Peace Museum and performed at Shinto shrines throughout the country, should be shut down."

In both political and civilian spheres, the pursuit of militarism began with a relentless effort to eradicate it.

At this time, it also sparked controversy among the people of Kyushu who wanted to protect the Special Attack Peace Museum.

However, the local self-defense forces have spontaneously gone to suppress the unrest.

"Get out of the way! Don't you all obey His Majesty the Taiko's decrees?"

The right-wing protests were instantly thwarted by the soldiers' iron bars.

The Self-Defense Forces swung their batons with such force and sincerity, as if they wanted Li Xinghe to see their efforts and sweat.

The Peace Museum of the Special Forces was forced to close.

Shinto shrines across the country have been attacked by Self-Defense Forces and police.

The Japanese Shintoist political alliance, due to Li Xinghe's status as a Shinto prince not yet being revoked but already significantly weakened politically, is practically nonexistent. Their biggest political foundation is the Yasukuni Shrine, which Li Xinghe has already destroyed.

Upon hearing that Li Xinghe had shut down 'special attack ritual sites' throughout the country and ordered Shintoism to cease all related World War II-related rituals, the Shintoist Alliance felt a chill run down its spine.

Da Tianwenbo sighed, "Alas, just as I thought."

But there was nothing he could do but watch as Li Xinghe led the left wing of society in their relentless attacks on militarism and the right wing.

The Japanese right wing is like a licking dog; no matter how much they lick, they can never reach the Taiko's Ass.

Chapter 785: Taiko Dies of Anger in Kansai, Hokkaido Prisons Are Built (4800 words)

"The Taiko personally instructed the new mayor and council of Osaka: at least act like a human being."

Because the level of corruption here is far higher than in Tokyo.

"The Emperor Taiko's highest decree: Students will not grow tall if they don't eat."

Because the so-called healthy and nutritious lunches provided by many schools to children are actually just a carton of flavored milk and a small pile of kitchen waste. This problem is particularly serious in schools in the Osaka Prefecture area, where they even dare to brazenly use absurd excuses like "insufficient government budget" to compete with students for lunch money.

Therefore, Li Xinghe focused on visiting many schools in Osaka Prefecture, going to each place to scold a group of people and dismiss a group of incompetent and stupid officials.

"The Taiko issued an order from the Ito military base: military cooks must at least learn to cook delicious meals."

Li Xinghe encountered a group of androids here and was almost driven mad with anger.

"The Taiko ruled from a pig farm in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture: pigs should be castrated for better flavor."

The controversy originated from the fact that newly arrived Chinese pig farmers castrated their young, which angered other local farmers, leading them to organize animal rights groups to cause trouble. Li Xinghe adjudicated the case for them, ruling that pigs for meat must be castrated, thus suppressing the local farmers' arrogance.

"The Taiko (Taiko) is discussing sanitary napkins: import them in large quantities and increase their distribution so that everyone can have them."

The incident stemmed from a letter written by a single mother to Li Xinghe, who frankly admitted that many poor women around her could only survive on things like toilet paper during their periods.

In short, Li Xinghe transformed into Chiang Kai-shek in Osaka Prefecture, maneuvering around in subtle ways.

The local Osaka TV station was doing very boring news reports, each picture was a handsome photo of Li Xinghe with some nonsense, and then they kept broadcasting news to flood the screen.

But precisely because of this, the Japanese really enjoy watching it.

The Japanese enjoy watching Li Xinghe repeatedly ask seemingly silly questions, believing it demonstrates his 'effort and seriousness,' with his posture and attitude perfectly on point. Since Li Xinghe is so sincere, Japanese viewers should respond by joining in the enthusiastic observation.

Li Xinghe likes to care for the poor, so everyone pretends to be socialists to achieve harmony between the ruler and his subjects.

As for the final outcome, the Japanese don't care.

This is a typical Japanese interactive style. This is also why many Japanese TV programs are incredibly boring, yet they continue to be broadcast.

The female members of Li Xinghe's national fan club made some very quirky comments:

"How should I put it? It felt like I was being warmly cared for by the Taiko, it was very heartwarming."

Some might ask, isn't Taiwan still surrounding the island? How is Li Xinghe making his moves in Osaka?

Without micro-management skills, Li Xinghe was truly at a loss.

He had indeed discovered the inflexibility of the Japanese in handling affairs. He knew that without personally micromanaging the situation, it would be impossible to resolve the issue.

Schools that lack funds and food would rather keep reducing students' meals than bother to discuss solutions with the Cabinet Office, leaving them to starve. This is similar to many single mothers who, with their children, starve to death in their rented rooms, unable to seek help from others.

For example, in the military mess hall, what Li Xinghe was really talking about was not how to make the food delicious, but how to make the most of the ingredients!

why?

The Self-Defense Forces did indeed expand soldier benefits within a year, thus providing more rice, frozen meat, and vegetables to the mess halls at these local bases. However, the military kitchen at the Ito base in Hyogo Prefecture presented Li Xinghe with a major challenge.

They dared not embezzle, fearing they would be arrested and imprisoned, but they were very rigid in their thinking. They put the extra rice, flour, and frozen meat into the cold storage and let them spoil without taking them out. Then they continued to make swill for the soldiers who were not getting enough to eat.

When Li Xinghe saw this, his voice trembled as he questioned the cooks why they weren't preparing the food for the soldiers.

The chefs replied with innocent expressions:

"Because... our superiors haven't issued any new dietary guidelines. We dare not change the meal preparation process arbitrarily."

So even though the food supply was plentiful, the cooks didn't use it, and the soldiers still had to eat swill.

Is this a person?

Hearing the chefs' outrageous answers, Li Xinghe was so angry he almost fainted.

And this is not the only one.

When Li Xinghe learned that many military bases across the country were in the same situation, and that cooks dared not change the established procedures, so they let the extra grain spoil without using it, Li Xinghe gained a deeper understanding of the terrifying peculiar thought process of the Japanese.

These are practically a bunch of low-IQ humanoid computers.

Don't expect them to be very proactive; start by teaching them how to cook.

Therefore, Li Xinghe's micromanagement even extended to personally writing 'seasonal rotating menus' for these military cooks, one for each of the 12 months, taking into account rice, meat, vegetables, and seasonal dishes.

Li Xinghe then gave instructions:

“All Self-Defense Force personnel must use DingTalk. They must take photos and upload them to me weekly regarding their attendance, food, and accommodation conditions. I will personally oversee and inspect them! If Self-Defense Force officers have any questions, they can send me a private message on DingTalk.”

The Self-Defense Force officers were drenched in sweat.

This is tantamount to anyone being able to send a complaint to Li Xinghe's email address.

Although it may seem a bit like imperial scheming, it can be considered an evolution from feudalism to a centralized government.

Similarly, Li Xinghe set up numerous branch offices in Osaka Prefecture, beginning to encroach on the authority of the local government.

Theoretically, Japan's 47 prefectures are all on equal footing and independent of each other. Therefore, Li Xinghe and the governor of Osaka Prefecture are equal in status. However, when Li Xinghe was in charge, Yoshimura Hirofumi and the elected representatives of Osaka Prefecture could only stand in the ranks like lackeys, waiting for his instructions.

It would be good enough if Li Xinghe didn't kick him out of office.

Taiko-sama delivers a speech at the Osaka Prefectural Assembly:

"The Cabinet Government's Discipline and Efficiency Department will establish Kansai branches in Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto City. Through a three-step strategy of guidance, interviews, and dismissals, it will promote integrity through procedures, draw lessons from past cases, and urge local governments in the Kansai region to improve administrative efficiency and reduce corruption!"

Don't underestimate this seemingly simple step; Li Xinghe has completely violated the legal provisions of the Japanese Constitution regarding federalism. The central government should not interfere in local affairs, nor should it directly send central departments to rural areas like this.

In other words, Li Xinghe has violated the constitution.

So what if it's unconstitutional?

That must mean there's something wrong with the Japanese constitution.

Li Xinghe also visited Kobe and Kyoto, where he talked with Kobe's industrial owners about import policies. In Kyoto Prefecture, he criticized the tourism industry's fussy policies as extremely foolish and refused all unreasonable requests from citizens.

On the day the inspection tour of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto came to an end, the bureaucrats were overjoyed, while the ordinary people felt nostalgic.

Li Xinghe also needs to go to the Kyushu region to resolve numerous issues, including the Self-Defense Forces' lack of obedience, local governments acting independently, the public's rejection of Chinese immigrants, and politicians' alienation from the central government.

Fortunately, Ayako Aso came from a prominent and wealthy family in Fukuoka City, Kyushu Island, and the Aso family held a very important position in Kyushu.

That would be like going back to one's parents' home.

Therefore, Li Xinghe arrived in Fukuoka City by military aircraft, where representatives from various prefectures and cities had already arrived.

This can be called the Kyushu Alliance.

Li Xinghe entered the room and immediately began recounting history:

"Kyushu is the place with the largest number of Chinese immigrants to Japan. Historically, it was almost entirely populated by Chinese people, and many Kyushu dialects are pronounced the same as Wu and Minnan dialects in China. In the past, Kyushu was Japan's most open and international trading port. Sinology, Dutch studies, and Christianity all arrived from here. But today, Kyushu is facing problems of population decline, reduced trade, and economic contraction. I think a big reason for this is that Kyushu no longer has the open mindset it once did."

This directly criticizes the local power brokers on Kyushu Island for being too closed off. They have shown considerable resistance to Li Xinghe's plan to revitalize the city.