webnovelfull Chapter 946: Sparks of Fire Intensify
Chapter 946: Sparks of Fire Intensify
Deep inside the headquarters of the Kyoto Daohe Chamber of Commerce, there is a hidden secret base that is unknown to the public. This is the important intelligence and operations center of the Chinese Special Operations Office in Fuso.
It was already dark, but the lights in the base were still bright, and a tense and orderly atmosphere permeated every corner. Director Xiong Chang sat behind a large desk, his face solemn and his eyes deep, as if he could see through the night and see everything.
"You Jiang, how is the situation over there?"
You Jiang is one of Xiong Chang's most capable generals.
He walked quickly to Xiong Chang and handed him a report: "Director, we have tried our best to distribute more than 2,000 tabloids in major markets, izakayas, and crowded places in Kyoto. According to preliminary feedback, these tabloids have caused quite a stir."
Xiong Chang took the report, glanced through it quickly, and frowned slightly: "Two thousand copies? This number seems a little small. What we need is a storm, not a breeze."
Upon hearing this, You Jiang's expression froze, and he explained, "Director, I have tried my best. However, the intelligence agencies in Fuso are investigating more and more closely. Our two printing workshops have been exposed, and even the members of the Operations Department are at risk of being exposed. At present, we can no longer increase production."
Xiong Chang was silent for a moment, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, and every tap seemed to be weighing the pros and cons.
He knew very well that intelligence work was particularly difficult in a country like Fuso. The people here had a near-deified worship of the emperor, and any remarks unfavorable to the emperor could cause an uproar. But at the same time, this was also a weakness they could exploit.
"You Jiang, you are right, two thousand tabloids are indeed not a lot. However, you have to know that quantity is not the decisive factor. The key lies in whether we can plant the seeds of doubt in these tabloids. Once these seeds take root in the hearts of the people, there will be more and more doubts about the current situation of Emperor Jindong." There was some depth in Xiong Chang's voice.
Hearing this, You Jiang nodded thoughtfully: "Director, what you mean is..."
"We can suspend the printing and distribution of newspapers first, but our intelligence personnel must continue to act. They must let this topic intensify among the people and lead the people to continue to doubt. Remember, we don't need to attack the emperor directly, we just need to shake the people's trust in the royal family and the government. In this way, we can create favorable conditions for the next action." There was a gleam in Xiong Chang's eyes, as if everything was under control.
After hearing this, You Jiang's eyes flashed with excitement: "Director, I understand. I will immediately arrange for our intelligence personnel to increase their efforts to make this topic popular among the people. At the same time, we will continue to look for new printing points in case of emergency."
Xiong Chang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, You Jiang. I trust you to do the job. But, you must remember that safety comes first. We can't expose ourselves because of a momentary impulse. Remember, our target is not just these tabloids, but the entire Fuso."
You Jiang nodded solemnly, turned and left the office to carry out Xiong Chang's order.
Xiong Chang continued to sit behind his desk, looking into the distance with deep eyes. He knew that this game had just begun, and every move they made would determine the future direction.
In a spacious and bright classroom at Inada University in Kyoto, sunlight shines through the windows into every corner, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this ancient institution. However, in this quiet classroom, there is an unusual atmosphere. A student named Kawamura Sou, sitting in the front row of the classroom, his eyes are shining with excitement and curiosity, as if he has just experienced a thrilling adventure.
"Have you heard? The news in the tabloid said that Emperor Jindong..." Kawamura So lowered his voice, but his tone was full of excitement that was difficult to conceal, "His health condition seems to be very bad, the royal heir is in doubt, and the future of Fuso is worrying!"
As soon as Kawamura Tsuyoshi finished speaking, the classroom immediately exploded. Students put down their pens, turned around, and looked at him with surprise and curiosity on their faces.
"Really? How is this possible? Hasn't His Majesty the Emperor always been in good health?"
"Yeah, are these tabloids spreading rumors again? We can't believe it easily."
"But there's no smoke without fire. If this news is true, what should our country do?"
In the classroom, students were discussing the topic enthusiastically. Kawamura So was secretly pleased with himself as he saw the heated reactions of the students. He knew that this topic had successfully attracted the attention of his classmates, which was exactly what he had hoped for.
Late at night, in a pub in Kyoto, the lights were dim and warm, and 20 to 30 middle-aged people sat together, with a table full of various dishes and fine wines. Among them were businessmen, scholars, teachers, and government officials, each of whom played an important role in the city. However, at this moment, their topic was unusually consistent - the news in the unknown tabloid.
"Have you heard? The tabloid said that Emperor Jinto's health is worrying and the royal succession is in doubt." A middle-aged businessman broke the silence, with a hint of worry in his voice.
"I've heard about it, too. Although the source of this news is unknown, there is no smoke without fire. What should our country do if something really happens?" another middle-aged man who looked like a scholar interjected.
"Yes, we must remain vigilant. In this sensitive period, any disturbance may affect the stability of the country." A government official also joined the discussion.
Inside the pub, the discussion among the middle-aged people became more and more heated, and everyone was full of concern and worry about this topic. They knew very well that the emperor held a very important position in the hearts of the people of Fuso, and any negative news about the emperor could cause panic and anxiety among the people.
Behind all this was the deliberate guidance of the Chinese Special Operations Department. Through various channels, they spread the news in the tabloid more and more widely, making this topic more and more heated among the people. In just two days, the whole of Kyoto, whether it was the elderly in their seventies or eighties or children of a few years old, had basically heard the news. People were talking about this topic in the streets, teahouses and restaurants, and everyone's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. And all this was exactly what the Chinese Special Operations Department wanted to achieve. They knew that only by shaking the people's trust in the royal family and the government could they create favorable conditions for the next action.