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Before Xiao Ce could ask, Xiao Yue asked, "Then why did you go with the people from Fusang?"

Yin Pan'er smiled and then replied, "Isn't that simple? After telling the people of Fusang, let them know that they have no way out and can only follow in our footsteps!"

Xiaoyue nodded, seemingly understanding, "Isn't this their territory? They might have fought over it before, but now, for them, the Okamoto family going to the Kingdom of Siam and the Tojo family staying here is enough, isn't it? There's no need for him to go anymore! After all, their power is not what it used to be..."

After listening to Xiaoyue's words, Yin Pan'er nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, what you've said is exactly what I'm worried about, and it's the issue we're about to discuss..."

As she spoke, Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Ce, who smiled at her and said, "Agent, this is not a problem at all!"

Yin Pan'er asked Xiao Ce curiously, "Oh? Do you have any solution?"

Xiaoyue said ominously from the side, "Master, he's from the Okamoto family, so he's definitely speaking on behalf of the Okamoto family."

Xiao Ce glanced at Xiao Yue when he heard her say that.

Then he said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent, it's actually very simple."

"Have you decided how to allocate this land, including the land in Siam?"

Yin Pan'er shook her head: "That's true, but we followed what their previous emperor said. That is, the countries they conquered are theirs to govern."

Xiao Ce simply smiled: "Yes...you did say that, but you were just repeating what their Emperor said. Now they're in a state of anarchy! So, all your previous promises are useless!"

Yin Pan'er felt that her eyes had become much brighter.

"Mr. Yice, please continue!"

Xiao Ce said to Yin Pan'er, "The next step is very simple. Fusang must have an emperor, and you both think that the Tojo family and the Okamoto family are very powerful. Besides, didn't you tell them in private that the people of Fusang are still Xiao Ce's people? So, the emperor of Fusang will be chosen from these two."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er smiled and her eyes brightened considerably.

She now understood the unspoken meaning behind Xiao Ce's words.

"So, you mean you're going to use the emperor's throne to seduce them?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Of course, this is not enough. We need to increase the stakes. We need to include Sulu and the Kingdom of Siam as prizes. The land here will be divided according to how much land they take from Xiao Kingdom."

Yin Pan'er smiled and gave Xiao Ce a thumbs up: "Brilliant, Mr. Yi Ce, you really are brilliant. That's right, it's a good idea indeed."

"After all, this place was conquered by many forces in Japan. They were just the ones who reaped the benefits. So, they certainly won't object to this division."

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Yin Pan'er, "That's right, Agent. If you think it's feasible, I'll handle the details."

Yin Pan'er nodded to Xiao Ce: "Alright, you're probably more familiar with the people from Fusang, and you have a better relationship with them..."

"I'll handle things with the Illuminati!"

Xiao Ce nodded, then said, "Do you need some advice on how to proceed specifically...?"

Yin Pan'er smiled and nodded: "Of course, if you agree, that would be the best."

Xiao Ce said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent, you're being too polite... Of course I'm willing..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce beckoned to Yin Pan'er and then whispered something to her.

As Xiao Ce spoke, Yin Pan'er nodded repeatedly.

Finally, Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Yi Ce, I am certain that making an important appointment for you is the best decision I have ever made!"

As she spoke, Yin Pan'er looked at Xiaoyue beside her and asked, "Xiaoyue, don't you think so?"

Xiaoyue nodded, then said to Yin Pan'er, "That's indeed the case, Master."

As Xiaoyue spoke, she looked at Xiao Ce and then said, "Mr. Yi Ce, I want to apologize to you first... I thought you were being sarcastic and that you were trying to sow discord between me and my master. I was wrong about you."

Then Xiaoyue asked Xiao Ce, "By the way, Mr. Yice, I don't understand. You are a Japanese, but I feel that you don't have a good relationship with the people of Japan. You wanted the entire Tokugawa family to be drowned at sea, and you gave our master this despicable idea... I really doubt that you are a Japanese."

After hearing Xiaoyue's words, Xiao Ce smiled awkwardly: "Xiaoyue, are you insulting me?"

Xiaoyue shook her head and said, "Of course not, is this a compliment? I just don't understand."

Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Yue with a puzzled expression, then said, "Don't you understand what? Why did I do this?"

Xiaoyue nodded.

Xiao Ce then looked at Yin Pan'er and said, "Agent, do you know why I did this?"

Xiao Ce's words actually carried a coded meaning.

Even after he asked the question, he was still uneasy.

Fortunately, Yin Pan'er then replied to Xiao Ce with a smile, "Of course I understand!"

Xiao Ce's expression brightened upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words.

Then he said to Xiaoyue, "Since the agent understands, I have no reason to continue explaining to you."

Xiaoyue looked at Yin Pan'er, puzzled but didn't speak.

Xiao Ce then said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent, let's clarify this matter with them before the weapons arrive."

Yin Pan'er nodded.

Xiao Ce then followed their lead and told them to split into two groups.

After saying that, Xiao Ce hurriedly left.

After watching Xiao Ce leave, Xiao Yue asked Yin Pan'er in confusion, "Master, do you know why he did that?"

Yin Pan'er nodded, but instead of answering Xiaoyue directly, she continued to ask Xiaoyue, "Why do you think she did that?"

Xiaoyue said awkwardly to Yin Pan'er, "Master, didn't I say I didn't know?"

Yin Pan'er gave a meaningful smile: "Then it'll be a secret for now. I'll tell you later. By the way, what's wrong with you today? Why did you suddenly get into a fight with him?"

Xiaoyue gave an awkward laugh, then said to Yin Pan'er, "It's mainly because he provoked me first..."

Then Xiaoyue recounted what had happened between her and Xiao Ce that day.

Listening, Yin Pan'er laughed and said, "It seems he's decided to let himself go after all..."

Xiaoyue looked at Yin Pan'er with a puzzled expression.

However, Yin Pan'er did not give her a chance to ask further questions, but instead asked him to inform the Illuminati members.

Xiaoyue nodded.

...

After leaving the territory of the Illuminati, Xiao Ce went directly to the territory of the Okamoto family.

Subsequently, Tojo Seisuke was also invited.

After bringing them all together.

Both Tojo Seisuke and Okamoto Juzo asked Xiao Ce curiously what he was going to do.

After all, Okamoto Juzo had actually tried asking Xiao Ce several times, but Xiao Ce never followed his advice.

In the past, Okamoto Juzo would definitely have been angry.

However, ever since Xiao Ce's last words, Okamoto Jūzō and Okamoto Jūjō now have absolute trust in Xiao Ce.

To put it dramatically, Xiao Ce told them to jump into the sea, saying it was for their own good.

They would jump into the sea without hesitation now.

After Tojo Seisuke sat down with a nervous expression.

Okamoto Juzo couldn't help but ask, "Ichiro, Ichiro, what are the instructions from the Illuminati's representative this time?"

Before Xiao Ce could speak, Tojo Seisuke looked at Okamoto Juzo with a puzzled expression and said, "Juzo, don't you know what's going on?"

Tojo Seisuke was also puzzled, because he knew Okamoto Juzo quite well.

The way Okamoto Juzo acted at this moment was because he was genuinely unaware, not because he was putting on an act.

Okamoto Juzo said to Tojo Seisuke, "That's right, I didn't play along with you. Ichisaku said that the things the agent instructed needed to be announced together when both of us were present... I really didn't know. If I had known beforehand, you wouldn't have had to make this trip for nothing. I could have just had Ichisaku come and tell you."

Hearing this, Tojo Seisuke calmed down a bit and then asked Xiao Ce, "Mr. Yice... Is there something you need, Agent?"

Xiao Ce said to Tojo Seisuke, "There is something very important! You need to dismiss the people around you... If you have to keep one, then you must keep someone you absolutely trust."

Looking at Xiao Ce, Tojo Seisuke subconsciously glanced at Okamoto Juzo.

Okamoto Juzo and the others had absolute trust in Xiao Ce's words.

So they didn't say a word.

They only kept Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Rokujo.

After looking around, Tojo Seisuke naturally kept his son.

After everyone had left, Xiao Ce called out to Night Cat at the door, instructing him to impose a curfew.

Seeing this, Okamoto Juzo asked Xiao Ce, "Yice, you look so nervous, has something really happened?"

Tojo Seisuke chimed in, "Yes, Ichisaku, tell me what you have to say. Is it good news or bad news? After everything that's happened, my heart is really starting to give out..."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce said to the two men, "Gentlemen, don't be nervous. It depends on how you look at it; it could be a good thing, or it could be a bad thing..."

The two men nodded to Xiao Ce: "Okay, Yi Ce, then hurry up..."

Xiao Ce said, "This matter is of great importance and must be kept secret! Strictly secret! Because this secret is known only to the agents, and even the representatives of the Illuminati do not know it."

After Xiao Ce said this, the group of people immediately became wary.

"Don't worry, Yi Ce. We know..."

Xiao Ce said, "This information is top secret. The Xiao Ce that your Tojo family captured is an imposter!"

Tojo Seisuke's face turned extremely grim as he listened: "Wh...what? It's fake?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then said, "Not bad!"

Tojo Seisuke said, "This...this is impossible...that's clearly..."

When Xiao Ce noticed that Tojo Seisuke was speaking, although his face showed surprise, he didn't seem that surprised.

His son, Tojo Senichi, standing beside him, looked surprised, but his expression conveyed the same astonishment: "Just as I expected."

Looking at Tojo Seisuke's expression, Xiao Ce understood what was going on.

They probably already guessed it, but just hadn't confirmed it.

Listening to Tojo Seisuke's explanation, Xiao Ce smiled and looked at him.

Tojo Seisuke explained, looking at Xiao Ce with a meaningful expression.

He said awkwardly, "Why are you looking at me like that..."

Xiao Ce said, "Head of the Tojo family, we are all on the same side, there are no outsiders here. You don't need to pretend in front of me... Haven't you already suspected this?"

Tojo Seisuke looked embarrassed.

It was Tojo Senichi, who was standing to the side, who had more courage. She said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Senichi, we did have suspicions beforehand, but we only had suspicions and no way to confirm them! So we can't confirm whether he is true or false... But we do have suspicions."

Then, Tojo Senichi continued, asking Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ichisaku, how did you confirm this?"

Tojo Seisuke quickly added, "Yes, we were just suspicious because Xiao Ce kept saying that he was a fake, just an ordinary citizen of Fusang. He could explain things about our side very clearly, so we were suspicious. However, in the end, we still think that he deliberately lied to us to save his own life."

Xiao Ce wasn't surprised by the father and son's explanation; in fact, bringing prisoners alive before always carried this kind of risk.

Seeing their nervous expressions, Xiao Ce first reassured them, then said, "Gentlemen, don't be nervous... I only gave the notification, and whether you know it or not, the agent doesn't. I won't say anything more, as you should know. We are all from Fusang, and I would never betray you!"

The Tojo father and son nodded gratefully. Seeing that Xiao Ce still did not answer, Tojo Senichi continued to ask, "By the way, how did Young Master Yice find out about his agent of the Illuminati?"

Xiao Ce shook his head: "I don't know either. I tried asking her. But she only said it was a secret. And I haven't finished explaining yet."

Tojo Seisuke wanted to ask more questions, but immediately shut up.

At this moment, Xiao Ce continued, "Not only that, but that fake Xiao Ce was actually a smokescreen deliberately released by the real Xiao Ce. And the betrayal by Murata Hiroshi and his ilk in Fusang was all a charade they put on together..."