Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

Old Wang clapped his hands and led everyone to continue the study.

As Obama said, what Lee Sung-ha now needs to address, besides the issue of South Korea's containment power, is Japan's historical status as a defeated nation.

Domestic public opinion is no longer much of an obstacle.

After the Yasukuni Shrine was demolished and turned into the Yasukuni Tower, and the unhealthy ideas that promoted the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps were banned nationwide, coupled with the appearance of the Japanese warship 003.5, which was not understood at the time but has been gradually understood in the last two years, the obstacles to cooperation between China and Li Xinghe have basically been cleared up one by one.

Li Xinghe has shown his determination to destroy Japanese history, and the people are willing to give him more leniency to see what kind of trouble he can cause.

Of course, he couldn't tolerate having too many women.

Li Xinghe said with a smile:

"Why don't we take out the 'Twenty-Two Articles' signed back then and show the people our concessions again?"

Speaking of Article Twenty-Two, it seems like a long time ago. But it was actually only three years ago.

That was a document from Li Xinghe demonstrating his determination to align with China during the Trump economic crisis. It was after this document that industrial cooperation between China and Li Xinghe deepened further, with many Japanese companies relaxing restrictions and integrating into the Chinese industrial chain. Since the signing of Article 22, Japan has attracted over ten million Chinese immigrants and millions more from Southeast Asian countries, comprehensively revitalizing its economy. This has revived a significant number of struggling Japanese companies in niche sectors, preventing further economic decline.

If a TV series about Japanese economic history were to be made, then "The Twenty-Two Articles at the Turning Point of History" would be a very worthwhile subject to study.

Old Wang and the others all said no, as long as their little darling stopped causing trouble:

"No need. The less special forces you use in Tokyo, the more at ease Beijing will feel. All this talk of fighting and killing, especially at night, takes up our sleep too."

Chinese netizens have witnessed Li Xinghe's antics over the past few years. Every time Li Xinghe orders his soldiers to swing their batons, it's a day when everyone gets together to order fried chicken and beer and have a blast.

But it's tough on those who are actually in charge. They're often woken up in the middle of the night to work, and have to sit in the office for hours waiting, not even knowing what Li Xinghe is up to. By the time they can communicate during the day, Li Xinghe has already finished his work and gone back to sleep, leaving everyone with their days and nights reversed and their schedules completely messed up. "Is Linlin available? Is she free? Is Linlin here?"

The meeting room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

As the chief secretary, Takajo Satsuki was also present, but her team mainly focused on the economic cooperation terms.

"The visa-free policy has been implemented, but there is still a long way to go from tourism to work and settlement."

In May, she touched her increasingly cherished hair and looked at the terms and conditions with worry.

No documents are being signed yet; instead, framework negotiations are underway. Once all matters are settled, that will be the time to establish a deeply integrated economic entity, similar to the European Union.

By then, trade barriers, non-tariff barriers, and barriers to residence and travel between countries will be gradually dismantled. For example, a friend from Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, might want to travel to South Korea, visit the Singapore Special Economic Zone, buy a vacation home in Lanfang, look for work in Australia, and ultimately decide to open a Northeastern lamb barbecue restaurant in New Zealand and marry a Maori woman. Throughout this entire process of travel, consumption, renting, employment, starting a family, and children's schooling, he wouldn't need to frequently change his passport or be restricted by population barriers. One passport would allow him to travel throughout the region, and one ID card and driver's license would solve all document issues.

Of course, this is just an ultimate vision for the future, assuming the economy achieves tremendous growth.

It is still necessary to maintain some barriers at present, otherwise the residents of the Lanfang Republic will rush to Tokyo to work illegally the next day and never look back.

"The important thing is who makes the decision. I think the number of decision-making countries should not exceed three, two would be best. The EU is a lesson to be learned."

Everyone chimed in with their opinions.

However, as the EU has taught us, these barriers have not all been removed, nor have they all been made equal.

Within the entire cooperation system, there are only two groups. For example, China sits in one group, and Li Xinghe and his large group of subordinates sit in the other. The subordinates don't need to sit at the table; the eldest and second eldest leaders can discuss things and then distribute them for execution.

Takajo Satsuki put it very bluntly:

"We must never follow the EU's example and play the leftist game."

The EU is able to adopt a left-wing approach for two main reasons. First, its robust social welfare system has fostered a large number of idealistic academics adhering to Western Marxist principles. The left-wing approach they've cultivated allows them to disregard the original geopolitical, historical, and economic conflicts among European countries, uniting them in a push for "aggressive animal rights" and "deindustrialization and environmental protection." By shaping a completely new set of values, they aim to mask past conflicts between nations.

Secondly, there are simply too many decision-makers within the EU. Initially, decision-making was a matter between Germany and France. However, things became complicated after Britain was brought in. A whole host of smaller countries were vying for a piece of the pie. With twenty-seven countries, each possessing decision-making power, they were all engaged in endless meetings and paperwork in Brussels, indulging in caviar and luxury car vacations. To accommodate so many powerful nations, four European decision-making committees weren't enough; the sheer number of overlapping committees would be astounding even to the Song Dynasty.

The result is that all of Europe feels exploited by the bureaucrats of Brussels. The very existence of the Brussels bureaucracy is merely a means to maintain its own existence. Therefore, they can only rely on leftist ideology to maintain unity between the states and the bureaucracy. They must blind themselves to the past, abandon history, and pretend to be united in rowing the boat, while in reality they lie motionless in bed, driven by fantasy.

In other words, in order to maintain the EU, the EU must become more liberal. Otherwise, if it starts by discussing practical interests, France and Germany would have to fight a third European war first.

Even so, the EU still achieved considerable economic development and enjoyed high welfare benefits for a long period. A troublemaker like Britain, which dragged in a bunch of small countries only to leave later, probably has some serious problems with its thinking; its disruptive nature has replaced its critical thinking, and it has lost sight of its own identity.

“Of course, when this framework agreement was officially signed, I was no longer representing Japan.”

Li Xinghe said.

Because by then, he would be the head of the so-called "Greater China Federation," a vast alliance of island nations that includes Japan, South Korea, Cochinchina (Vietnam), Singapore, the Lanfang Republic, Papua, Australia, and New Zealand.

Speaking of this, Old Wang also wants to ask:

"And what will you name your new alliance of nations?"

We can't really call it the Greater China Federation, can we?

It is neither large, nor Chinese, nor a federation.

"I haven't decided yet."

Li Xinghe was also thinking about what kind of name would be suitable for such a complex economic entity.

What you call yourself is indeed important, but the important thing is to avoid causing trouble.

Li Xinghe made the decision:

"At this critical juncture of change, we cannot make reckless moves; we must proceed step by step."

However, as the saying goes, "The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease."

Gao Tiao went out in May and returned with a note to Li Xinghe.

After reading it, Li Xinghe exclaimed:

"It's probably not true that Southeast Asia will stop just because I don't cause trouble. Another military government has descended into chaos."

What is the other military junta in Southeast Asia?

Some say it's Thailand, because the problem of military interference in politics is getting worse. Others say it's Cambodia, because the Hun Sen family is a puppet military government.

But if we're talking about the most vile military government, it has to be the Burmese military government that still enforces six types of identity cards, artificially creating ethnic oppression and marginalizing various ethnic minorities.

General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar finally couldn't hold on any longer and broke down.

The ancient capital of Mandalay, which was controlled by the Burmese military junta, has fallen to the People's Defense Army. Min Aung Hlaing was unable to control the situation and was defeated. He is reportedly under house arrest.

……

The framework agreement still needs to be negotiated for several more months, so Lao Wang left after assigning the tasks.

Li Xinghe, on the other hand, was preparing to convene his own "founding of the nation" cooperation meeting.

He is preparing to integrate Japan, South Korea, and various directly and indirectly controlled areas to expand his influence and governance scope.

This is a very difficult and challenging task.

When you think the Lanfang Republic is utterly absurd, don't forget that it already has a ready-made history and shared memories. In other words, its social consensus is mature and can be quickly transformed into a textbook-like national will. All you need to do is copy the fan-made creations from netizens and the content recorded in various documents into textbooks.

But starting from scratch to form a broad island nation alliance is truly a first.

Li Xinghe certainly can't be called the Great Japanese Empire or the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

After a busy day, Li Xinghe went home and fell asleep immediately, without even having time to eat.

But bad news always seems to come in pairs. Late at night, a round-faced little girl quietly pushed open Li Xinghe's door, which he could never fix, and woke him up.

"Wake up."

Li Xinghe got up, still a bit grumpy, and looked up to see Nan Haonu, who had been advocating for the rights of North Korean immigrants recently.

This pretty girl with a round face and tiger teeth whispered while holding Li Xinghe's arm:

"Big news! According to Pyongyang's monitoring of Kakao and Telegram chat groups, there have been many unusual voices in the Seoul area recently, with keywords being forwarded at a very high frequency. We have a strong reason to suspect that while you were away from Seoul, South Korean politicians, bureaucrats and officials were plotting a 'Kudita'."

Connecting this with the recent intelligence that South Korean pro-democracy activists went to Beijing and Pyongyang seeking foreign aid but were rejected, everything makes sense.

"Xiba."

Li Xinghe sat up, trying to tighten his tie, before realizing he had just been sleeping and wasn't wearing a suit.

The matter itself is very simple.

As a country that experienced the democratization movement of the 80s and 90s, and which very rarely succeeded in overthrowing the military government, South Korea has a large number of political factions left over from the democratization movement. They certainly wouldn't easily accept Lee Sung-ha remotely controlling South Korean politics from Tokyo.

Following the failed coup attempt by Yoon Seok-youl, the South Korean right wing has been relentlessly pursued and persecuted by the left wing. Meanwhile, the left wing's pursuit of strategic balance and autonomy is not feasible in the current international climate. This intractable contradiction remains a persistent problem plaguing South Korea.

For South Koreans, it's definitely not acceptable to let Lee Sung-ha become emperor; it's no longer the 20th century.

However, without resolving the contradiction of legitimacy scarcity, the country cannot be at peace.

Nanhao asked with a troubled expression:

What do you think?

While South Koreans' pursuit of democracy is a righteous act, neither China, North Korea, nor Russia should allow South Korea to cause trouble and become a source of regional instability at a time when economic stability is most needed.

Everyone was trying to stay afloat amid the tsunami of America's gradual collapse, but just as they finished securing the boats with chains, one of the boats tried to untie itself and escape to commit suicide.

Li Xinghe felt this wasn't a big problem; he figured he'd understand after beating up the Koreans.

He sighed:

“I haven’t killed anyone in a long time.”

At this point, it would probably be "Li Xinghe at the Turning Point of History".

Chapter 906: The Han Pact and the New Integration Movement, Gua, Don't Touch It (4300 words)

Villas in the west wing of the Imperial Palace.

"Hello."

With her five-month pregnant belly, Queen Charlotte, hand in hand with Duchess Olympia, arrived at Li Daiyao's home with a gentle smile.

"Wow, hello Charlotte!"

Holding a spatula, Li Daiyao hurriedly tightened her apron, which was not tied properly, to welcome her younger siblings (sisters-in-law) as the older sister.

Where is Xinghe?

Duchess Olympia, supporting herself on the shoe cabinet, tiptoed to take off her sophisticated high heels, unbuttoned her coat to reveal her curvaceous and beautiful figure, and then helped the little princess to sit at the dining table.

Li Daiyao blushed slightly and pointed upstairs:

"Don't ask, I'm busy."

Of course he's busy. Lee Ju-yeon is crying out right now, "Brother, use more force!"

Because she shouted so loudly, the people upstairs and downstairs, and even in the bathroom, could hear her.

A short while later, Li Juyan came running down the street with a little hop.

Where's your brother?

"almost."

Lee Ju-yeon said it very forcefully.

Then I heard Zhao Lieshu say things like, "Brother Xinghe, I'm your sister Juyan~" and other intimate words like "harder" and "I love you".

When Li Xinghe and Zhao Lieshu went downstairs together, several people downstairs, including the little queen Charlotte, glanced at them with their beautiful eyes.

Li Xinghe, still covered in lipstick marks, casually wiped his face and began his verbal barrage:

"I've decided to go to Seoul, South Korea. We need to decide where South Korea is headed. Will it be a capitalist, pro-American South Korea, a laborer in the capitalist world, like a canary bound in a cage, dying with the rise and fall of the Western world? Or will it be an East Asian South Korea, living in East Asia, accepting the separation of Korea and North Korea, while simultaneously enjoying the cooperative benefits brought by the East Asian economic circle as a mid-to-lower-end processing plant?"

For South Korea in this era, fate has bestowed upon them a great chasm: the miracle of the Han River and the victory of democratic transformation brought about by the three military leaders Park Chung-hee, Chun Doo-hwan, and Roh Tae-woo, while they are also in the most severe geopolitical predicament and resource-poor predicament.

Military leadership and the Vietnam War, along with US support, propelled South Korea to its peak. However, the 97 Asian financial crisis dealt a devastating blow, instantly extinguishing this sense of prestige. As a canary in the coal mine at the bottom of the developed world, South Korea was now in a state of intense internal conflict.

Zhao Lieshu gently shook the juice glass:

"The South Korea portrayed in the media is quite different from the South Korea in reality, which the public cannot accept, and South Korean politicians also want to take advantage of the situation to stir up trouble."

Duchess Olympia then asked with a smile:

"Then what do we do?"

Li Xinghe had a preliminary idea:

"We need to resolve the issue of insufficient legitimacy in our rule over South Korea in one fell swoop, and also quickly complete the economic and political integration of the areas we currently control. In that case, let's just hold a conference in Seoul. Let's invite everyone to form a deep economic, political and cultural alliance involving Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand."

As several relatively developed countries, integration is a possibility, and Li Xinghe can now finally take another step closer to his ultimate goal.

Everyone is very supportive of this idea.

Duchess Olympia, seemingly channeling Churchill, began passionately pressing for answers:

"What should it be called? The Seoul Treaty? The Han Treaty?"

"A new integration movement?"

"Pacific Alliance?"