Time passed quickly, and it was now the 23rd of July. It was time for Pei Zi Yun's club to depart for Hokkaido.
At the pier, there was a bustling crowd.
At the ferry, Pei Zi Yun carried a satchel, and Yuuta carried a suitcase. A group of students boarded the merchant ship.
This ferry was the Sunflower of the Ōjō Ferry Company. The Sunflower was headed for Hokkaido, and its departure route was Oshii, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tokyo.
This time, the club's trip to Hokkaido was entirely covered by the Banto Group.
They chose to take the ferry to Hokkaido because the journey was a form of enjoyment. Compared to the one-hour flight, the ferry was more interesting, and not too long.
As for choosing the Sunflower of the Ōjō Ferry Company, it was because the Banto Group owned 15% of the company's shares, and could provide a more comfortable service.
The schedule was to depart in the evening, and arrive at 13: 00 the next day. The entire journey would take 19 hours, and the one-way ticket was 8,500 yen. As Pei Zi Yun, Yuuta, Kuwako, and Hayakawa queued up to board the ship, an attendant saw them and bowed to Pei Zi Yun, "Are you Yamada-kun?"
Today, Pei Zi Yun was wearing a white jacket and black slacks. He looked like the sun and was full of energy. He nodded his head slightly and replied, "Yes, what's the matter? What's the matter?"
The attendant bowed again, and said apologetically, "May I see your ticket?"
Pei Zi Yun thought for a moment, and passed his black card to the attendant.
The attendant took a look, and after confirming that it was Pei Zi Yun, he said to Pei Zi Yun and the rest, "Hello, Yamada-kun!"
"Because you are VIP 5 passengers of this ship, you can use the VIP passageway to board the ship."
The attendant, dressed in a light blue uniform, pointed to the VIP passageway. There were two passageways on the Sunflower, one was the main passageway, and the other was the VIP passageway.
The VIP passageway was specially provided for VIP 3 and above customers. There was a small passageway on the side of the ship, allowing these VIP customers to board the ship quickly and easily. Normal customers had to queue up in the main passageway to enter.
When Yuta Toneyama heard this, he couldn't help but yell, "We are also VIP customers, don't queue up too well!"
As he spoke, Yuta Toneyama waved at the passengers who were queuing up.
Hayakawa Naomi and Kuwako looked at Yuta with disdain, and Hayakawa Naomi whispered, "Yuta, you're being too rude."
"Is that so? I'm really sorry! " Hayakawa Naomi used her desserts to gain Eneyama Yuta's respect, but Kuwako made Eneyama Yuta even more afraid. Sometimes, when Kuwako was bored, he would drag Eneyama Yuta along to learn from each other.
Toyama Yuta had wanted to take advantage of Kuwako's young age and Kuwako's lack of strength since he was only eight years old. Little did he know that even though it was their first sparring session, Kuwako, who was highly skilled, used a wooden sword to beat Toyama Yuta until his face was swollen and he screamed in pain.
This happened a few times. Every time Kuwako wanted to find someone to duel with, Yuta would end up with a bloody nose and a swollen face.
Pei Zi Yun and his entourage were led by a VIP waiter to the dormitory area of the cruise ship. The waiter also explained the rules and regulations of the cruise ship.
"The Sunflower provides delicacies from all over the world!" The waiter said, "The restaurants are mainly located on the third and fourth floor. There are three free buffets available, and we guarantee that they will satisfy all your tastes."
"The restaurants that pay for their meals are releasing new products every day. Of course, since you are VIP customers, you can eat in any restaurant for free."
The waiter then said, "I recommend you to try the Oliva from Sugasaki Yoshiko's Artistic Conception Workshop. This is an Italian delicacy, and is the signature restaurant of the cruise ship."
Hayakawa Naomi, who was walking quietly behind Pei Zi Yun, heard this and her eyes lit up.
"Lastly, don't forget to experience the most exquisite facilities of the cruise ship – the 270 degree observation deck. You can enjoy afternoon tea there and enjoy the sea view."
"For those who like sports, deck parachuting and deck surfing are also good choices!"
As Kuwako listened, her face revealed an expression of eagerness.
"I wish you a pleasant journey." The waiter then led the group to the dormitory area, handed the keys to them and left.
Kuwako waited for the outsiders to leave and could not help but exclaim, "Wow, that sounds awesome. Are we going to sleep here tonight?"
Pei Zi Yun casually said, "Yes, just like at home. Everyone will rest for half an hour and pack your things before heading to the restaurant. Since we are in Hokkaido, there are many opportunities to dine together. You can find your own favorite restaurants. Anyway, for VIP customers, any restaurant is free."
"Have a good rest tonight. There is a hot spring at the hotel in Hokkaido. You can soak in it …"
Kuwako cheered happily as she entered the room. Hayakawa Naomi stood up and said gently, "Yamada-kun, I will look after Kuwako. If anything happens, I will call you. Don't worry."
Pei Zi Yun smiled and lowered his head. "Thank you, Naomi."
Seeing that they had left, he looked around the room. Of course, the cabin was very small, even if it was a VIP room. He put down his bag and changed his shoes before heading to a restaurant. The moment he entered the door, he frowned. However, he continued to order a few dishes.
"Please wait a moment." The waiter looked at his black card and came back quickly.
The appetizer was a platter of winter melon and melon, followed by a platter of sashimi and two dipping sauces. Finally, there was a platter of mackerel, which was the symbol of summer in Kansai.
Indeed, not long after, someone came over and bowed slightly. "You must be Yamada-kun? I am Kitaoka Tatsuya from the Rock Shrine. My apologies for disturbing you. May I have a seat? "
Pei Zi Yun reacted and bowed solemnly. "Yes, I am Yamada-kun. Please take a seat, Yamada-kun."
Kitaoka Tatsuya took a liking to this young man, but he looked very mature. He sat down and called for the waitress to serve wine. When the wine was served, Kitaoka Tatsuya poured it for Pei Zi Yun. "Although you are not of age, you are a samurai. How can you not drink? Please! "
Pei Zi Yun smiled and took a sip. The wine was soft and had a lingering aftertaste. It was not cheap.
He had just taken a sip and was thinking about his intentions when he heard Kitaoka Tatsuya ask, "Yamada-kun, although I am being rude, I would like to ask you a question. Have you learned about the Tobaku War?"
"The Tobaku War, or is it known as the Three Kingdoms War?" Pei Zi Yun's eyes flashed as he asked.
"Yes, that's it." Kitaoka Tatsuya lowered his head and asked seriously.
"Objectively speaking, the Japanese had been sealed off from the outside world for a long time. The Great Powers used their ships and cannons to open up the country. In addition to that, there were 200 years of accumulated conflicts."
"Hence, it was time to reform the country!"
Kitaoka Tatsuya listened and nodded his head, "Indeed, it was time to reform the country."
Pei Zi Yun continued to eat, "According to history, the Great Generals, Shinagawa Keitada, made a few mistakes. The biggest one was to push the blame onto the Emperor. He wanted the Emperor to declare the founding of the country, so that he could be the scapegoat."
"Secondly, the Great Powers Conference."
"Finally, the so-called Great Powers Conference."
Kitaoka Tatsuya's face twitched, "Why do you say that?"
"The Shinagawa Shogunate established a system that used military might to suppress the daimyos. They prohibited the Imperial Court from giving official positions to the daimyos. As for the Wu family, they used the laws of the Wu family to enforce the laws and regulations."
"Shinagawa Keitada wanted the Emperor to be the scapegoat. In the end, the Emperor said no and insisted on reforming the country. This was akin to praising the Emperor who had been forgotten for a long time. He also violated the edict. Hence, the legitimacy of the Tobaku War appeared."
Pei Zi Yun poured a cup of wine for Kitaoka Tatsuya, "And the Great Powers Conference strengthened this point, allowing the Tobaku War faction to take the banner."
"Even the Great Powers Conference broke the Shinagawa Family's original system. The officials could discuss important matters together, and even refute the Shogunate. This made the officials no longer officials."
"It could be said that Shinagawa Keitada had single-handedly buried the Shogunate."
"It's a pity that he died, and Shinagawa Keihei rose to power. He was a wise ruler, or at least a wise ruler of the Shogunate. The war was won, and the Shogunate continued."
Hearing these words, Kitaoka Tatsuya had a look of regret in his eyes, "You're right. Yamada-kun, do you think that there's a need for the Shogunate to continue?"
"If the Imperial Court had won the war against the Shogunate, what would have happened?"
Pei Zi Yun thought about it seriously before saying, "History cannot be 'if'. But if there was a need for 'if', history would have been very different!"
"Please continue." Kitaoka Tatsuya personally poured another cup of wine.
Pei Zi Yun then said, "In our history, although the Shogunate won, the problem wasn't completely resolved. 200 years of conflict had accumulated, and it was a fact that the daimyos were divided. It took Shinagawa Keihei thirty years to wipe out the Shogunate and officially reform the country."
"In actual fact, the Shogunate became the new generation of representatives. This power even led to the birth of democracy."
"In order to achieve victory, the Shogunate sold off their outdated muskets and bought British rifles. Furthermore, the Samurai (samurai) had been infiltrated by the Shogunate for a long time, and were no longer reliable. Hence, the Samurai were abolished, and the Samurai were used as the main force. Instead, the Samurai were used as the main force. Although they were inexperienced, they weren't afraid of death. In other words, they were cheap."
"However, this also determined that the Samurai were digging their own graves. Because of the abolition of the Samurai, how could the Samurai still hold the military power and the fruits of victory?"
"You have to know that the Samurai were all abandoned and looked down upon by the Samurai. Even if they weren't willing to serve the Shogunate, would they still serve the Samurai?"
"If the Emperor and the Imperial Court had won, they would have become the biggest winners!"
"Through the power of the Samurai, they would have abolished all the Samurai. Who knows, they might have been able to abolish the Samurai and establish a unified Japan."
"And the powerful Japan would have conquered the outside world, unlike the old Shogunate, who spent half a century to adjust their political power."
Kitaoka Tatsuya's eyes lit up, and he bowed his head. "That's brilliant, Yamada-kun. What you said is really enlightening. We've studied many of your words, but none of them were as clear as this."
"If we were to return to that era, you must be the one who brought down the Samurai, right?"
"We are indeed comrades."
Kitaoka Tatsuya was overjoyed, and he spoke incoherently. He had already made up his mind, but the next moment, he said coldly, "And then?"
"Japan is in Asia. If we want to conquer it, we have to swallow it. What if we fail?"
"Also, if we were to return to that era, even if I had to participate, I would definitely be on the Shogunate's side."
Kitaoka Tatsuya raised his head, and was shocked to see a cold face.
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