Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Their goal was to deceive us!

Xiao Ce's words clearly had a great impact on them.

"So, Fusang is still in Xiao Ce's hands?" Okamoto Juzo asked.

Xiao Ce nodded.

Tojo Seisuke's face turned ugly, and then a hint of hatred appeared on his face. He was clearly very unhappy that Murata Hiroshi had lied to him.

"Therefore, we don't have a base camp at all right now, and we have no way to replenish our troops!"

Xiao Ce nodded.

Okamoto Juzo wasn't too surprised, because his Okamoto family had almost escaped during their last escape.

For Tojo Seisuke, this news was absolutely bad news, adding insult to injury.

After all, Tojo Seisuke and his group previously thought that Murata Hiroshi was one of their own, and they felt that they still had a final trump card.

Murata Hiroshi is still Xiao Ce's man, which means they've been tricked again.

This feeling is actually not good.

In fact, they didn't know that Okamoto Kazuya in front of them was Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce is not only making fun of them, but he's actually coming right up to them and making fun of them. They're bound to break down.

Seeing their grim expressions, Xiao Ce continued, "Furthermore, the Illuminati held an internal meeting because they had previously reached an agreement with the Emperor, so no agreement was reached with you..."

Although Okamoto Juzo was shrewd, he immediately understood Xiao Ce's implied meaning.

"Mr. Yice, what do those bastards mean? What, do they want to take back the country we conquered?"

Xiao Ce looked at Okamoto Juzo and immediately began to curse.

Okamoto Juroku, standing to the side with a grim expression, advised, "Brother, watch your words... watch your words..."

As he spoke, he kept giving Okamoto Juzo meaningful glances.

Although he didn't say anything, Xiao Ce could tell at a glance that Okamoto Juro's unspoken meaning seemed to be a reminder to him.

Xiao Ce is now a member of the Illuminati.

Xiao Ce then said to them, "Lord Sixteen, there are no outsiders here, so it's alright."

Okamoto Juzo asked Xiao Ce, "What's going on, Yi Ce? Does the Illuminati really want to take that place back?"

Xiao Ce said to Okamoto Juzo, "My lord, it's not that they're taking it back, it's just that they want to redistribute the interests of these countries..."

Tojo Seisuke, who had been standing to the side with a dark expression, finally looked a little better.

After all, the redistribution is a good thing for him now.

Okamoto Juzo said, “Redistribute? How? There are only two territories now... If it really doesn’t work, we can do it the same way as before. I’ll take care of the Siam side, and the sixteenth family and the Tojo family can share this side. I’m not the kind of person who’s stingy.”

After hearing Okamoto Juzo's words, Tojo Senichi's expression turned sour as he asked, "Uncle Juzo, when did you split up the family?"

Okamoto Juzo looked at Tojo Senichi and said, "How could it be like this? It was me before..."

Looking at them, Xiao Ce felt that they could start fighting at any moment.

So all that talk about alliances is utter nonsense. They can start fighting at the drop of a hat...

Xiao Ce still needs to use them, so naturally he doesn't want them to start arguing.

Xiao Ce said to them, "Gentlemen, gentlemen, let's not argue... Isn't the purpose of the Illuminati doing this to make you argue? By doing this, aren't you just letting them have their way?"

Okamoto Juzo nodded at them: "That's right, that's what I think too... Let's calm down first... Let's not interrupt Mr. Ichisaku."

Upon hearing Okamoto Juzo's words, Xiao Ce was speechless, thinking to himself, "Isn't it Okamoto Juzo who interrupts the most?"

Seeing that no one had spoken, Xiao Ce said, "Everyone, I've already tried my best. However, I feel that the question raised by the Illuminati is indeed representative..."

"This redistribution is actually advantageous to us... after all, we now only have rights to two territories: the Sulu Kingdom and the Siam Kingdom, which was previously controlled by the Okamoto family..."

"After all, according to the Emperor, the Okamoto family was in charge of Siam, while the other families jointly managed the Sulu Kingdom. They only discussed how to divide the spoils after they obtained the rights in the Xiao Kingdom, right?"

The group nodded: "That's right, that's exactly it! So how does the Illuminati intend to divide it now?"

Okamoto Juzo nodded and asked in return, "That's right, did you ask? How are we dividing it?"

"What they mean is that a country cannot be without a ruler, and they need an emperor. And the most influential and charismatic people in Japan are you."

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, Okamoto Juzo looked at Xiao Ce with delight.

He had a feeling that Xiao Ce was about to deliver good news.

"Therefore, their initial decision is to have you attack the Xiao Kingdom. The more territory you plunder, the stronger you will be. Finally, the division of the Siamese and Sulu kingdoms will be based on the proportion of land allocated to the Xiao Kingdom!"

"The Illuminati's point is that neither of these countries was conquered by your alone. It was an achievement for the entire Fusang Kingdom. Therefore, I think it's plausible..."

Okamoto Juzo was quite resentful at this moment, for no other reason than that he thought Xiao Ce would help him.

But the result is this...

"So, you're telling us... we still need to compete between the two of us..." Okamoto Juzo said unhappily.

Tojo Seisuke didn't say anything; he actually thought this seemed quite reliable...

After all, it might be their chance to turn the tide.

Xiao Ce naturally noticed Okamoto Juzo's displeasure, after all, this was a difficult situation for Okamoto Juzo.

The Kingdom of Siam was like a duck that was already in his mouth, a piece of fat meat that was already in his mouth.

It's like the easy money has flown away...

He had placed high hopes on Xiao Ce, but Xiao Ce ultimately disappointed him...

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "My lord, that's right... I know you must have some objections... I've done my best to secure benefits for us..."

Okamoto Juzo said irritably, "Did you even try? I haven't seen you fight for any benefits for us... I have seen you fight for your own benefits though... You're practically the agent's confidant now!"

Seeing Okamoto Juzo's sarcastic tone, Xiao Ce gave a forced, awkward smile.

He then said to Okamoto Juzo, "Agent, I know you have your concerns... but I can't help it... I don't have you either..."

Tojo Seisuke watched as Okamoto Juzo berated Xiao Ce. What he had always wanted to see but had never witnessed was about to happen.

She was secretly overjoyed, but maintained a calm and composed demeanor as she said to Okamoto Juzo, "Yes, Juzo, don't be angry... Mr. Ichisaku has always been thinking of us; he's not the kind of person you're describing... We're going through a very difficult time right now, and we can't afford to be divided..."

Tojo Seisuke is now playing the good guy, while Okamoto Juroku says sarcastically, "Oh, you're saying it now? When I said I was going to share this side with you guys, you were all so anxious... Now that you hear the good news, you've rushed out here."

As he spoke, Okamoto Juro said to Xiao Ce, "Yi Ce, where did you come from, and how did you get to where you are today... You should know the answer to all of this..."

Xiao Ce said awkwardly, "Of course... My lords, I'm just a messenger right now... Look at the mess this has made... and you're blaming me..."

"If I could change the people of the Illuminati, I'd be quite something. I'm just giving you a heads-up today. The Illuminati's representative only asked me to relay this message, and I'm taking a risk by saying it... You still don't understand me..."

As Xiao Ce spoke, he made a heartbroken expression.

Seizing the opportunity, Tojo Seisuke and Tojo Senichi kept coaxing Xiao Ce.

After calming down for a while, Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku finally spoke up: "Alright, Ichisaku, don't mind us... We're all on your side, that's why we're speaking so frankly. We didn't mean to misunderstand you."

"You don't mind, do you?"

Xiao Ce smiled awkwardly and nodded.

"I mainly want to say this to you all today because I'm afraid that if you offend me in front of the agent, it won't bother me. But if you offend the agent..."

Tojo Seisuke nodded his head repeatedly, like a chicken pecking at rice: "We understand...we definitely understand..."

Okamoto Juzo said to Tojo Seisuke, "Seisuke, why do you seem a bit obsequious lately?"

Tojo Seisuke said, “Thirteen, haven’t you heard? That Xiao Ce is a fake, and our Fusang Kingdom is still in Xiao Ce’s hands… Given the damage we’ve done to their Xiao Kingdom, do you think that Xiao Kingdom will let us off so easily? Definitely not… In other words, we have no one else to rely on but the Illuminati… If it weren’t for the Illuminati, you might still be able to manage the Siam Kingdom.”

"But I'm afraid our Tojo family can't even handle the natives of the Sulu Kingdom... Our Tojo family has less than 30,000 troops left at most. What can I do? If Japan were still around, I might have been able to be a little more assertive..."

When Okamoto Juzo listened to Tojo Seisuke's words, his expression was not good, but he also felt that he made a valid point.

"Alright, you still haven't told us when the agent will let us go. Right now, don't we have no better choice than to agree?"

After listening to Okamoto Juzo's words, Xiao Ce nodded: "Not yet. They're currently in a meeting... They'll probably send me to inform you as soon as they have news..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce deliberately feigned grievance and said that he had gone to unnecessary trouble and had only made a fool of himself.

Just then, Okamoto Juro said, "Ichisaku, we didn't mean that."

Xiao Ce, naturally very magnanimous, said, "My two lords, you are worried. You don't need to explain, I understand, I understand your concerns..."

Everything I have is given to me by you...

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Ce achieved his goal.

Tojo Seisuke and the others left immediately, their smiles barely concealed after they departed.

Because they saw that a rift had appeared between Xiao Ce and Okamoto Juzo.

...

After they left, Xiao Ce went to find Okamoto Jūzō and Okamoto Jūroku.

The two men remained very polite to Xiao Ce, after all, after calming down for a while, they still felt that Xiao Ce was not to blame for the matter.

"Mr. Ichisaku, you haven't left yet..."

After listening to their words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Gentlemen, you must be very disappointed in me."

Okamoto Juzo saw Xiao Ce standing at the door and waved to him, saying, "Come in. What are you saying standing at the door?"

Xiao Ce came in at this moment.

Okamoto Juzo said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Yice, of course I'm angry, but I don't understand and I haven't said anything. These things don't necessarily need to be discussed all at once after everyone has come... Since this has caused such a commotion, it would have been better if you had told us beforehand so I could have calmed down..."

Xiao Ce then gave Okamoto Juju a sly smile: "Lord, if it weren't for me, how could you and Lord Sixteen have put on such a wonderful performance?"

When Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juro heard what Xiao Ce said, they were stunned for a moment, and then looked at Xiao Ce with surprise.

"Mr. Yice, what do you mean?"

Xiao Ce said, "My two lords, it seems you don't take what I said to heart... I've said it before, the Okamoto family will always come first, no matter what."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Okamoto Juzo quickly said, "Mr. Yice, were you saying that on purpose just now?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded to Okamoto Juzo, saying, "Of course... Lord, I summoned them here so you could put on a show for them. I've heard he's trying to sow discord between us... I'm just giving them that opportunity."

Okamoto Juzo, still not quite understanding, asked Xiao Ce, "Mr. Yice, does the Illuminati still mean the same thing? Or are you just making things up?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Of course this isn't just random talk; it's the truth... Actually, my two lords, as I've said before, I won't do anything that's detrimental to us... This matter, if you listen carefully, is detrimental to us... That's how Tojo Seisuke's men will agree. If it's clearly beneficial to us, how could they possibly agree? Don't you agree?"