mtlumby2d Chapter 971: 3 Well Family Meeting
Chapter 971: 3 Well Family Meeting
On the way back to Mitsui's residence, the atmosphere in the car was so heavy that it was almost suffocating. Mitsui Shou was still immersed in his anger and unwillingness. He sat in the back seat, yelling angrily, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction and anger.
"Father, you are such a coward! You will never be able to take the initiative at the negotiation table like this!" Mitsui Shou's voice was piercing and sharp, and his eyes seemed to be spewing fire. "Our concessions and weakness will only make those damn Chinese people get more and more aggressive. They will never be satisfied!"
Mitsui Kazuki, who was sitting next to him, had a face so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it. He glared at his son coldly, his eyes full of disappointment and helplessness. "Shou, you are too naive." Mitsui Kazuki spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, "The current Mitsui family has no way out. Behind us is an abyss."
Mitsui Shou became even more angry when he heard this. He turned his head sharply and looked directly at his father, as if he wanted to pierce through him with his eyes. "Father, how can you say that? Our Mitsui family is a loyal subject of the Emperor! As long as we continue to be loyal to the Emperor and escort the eldest prince to the Kanto region, even if Kyoto falls, we will surely be able to prosper with our industry in Kanto and the respect and favor of the royal family!"
Mitsui Kazuki was even more disappointed when he heard his son's "brilliant words". He slapped the armrest and shouted angrily: "Shou, you are a short-sighted idiot! Can't you see the situation in front of you? The Chinese army is unstoppable. They are unstoppable and winning one victory after another. Even if we retreat to the Kanto region temporarily, what will happen? If China continues to wage war eastward in the future, where should we go? Are we going to flee forever?"
Mitsui Shou was choked by his father's words and was speechless for a moment, but he was still unwilling to give up. "But father, we are loyal subjects of the royal family after all! If we choose to stand on the side of the royal family, will China dare to attack us in the future? They must always take into account international public opinion and diplomatic relations, right?"
Mitsui Kazuki sneered when he heard this. He looked at his son deeply, his eyes showing both pain and helplessness. "Shou, Shou, you are so naive. Do you think the royal family can protect us? Do you think international public opinion and diplomatic relations can stop China? In this world where the strong prey on the weak, only strength is the hard truth! Since China has decided to conquer this land, they will never show mercy because of our identity and status!"
At this point, Mitsui Kazuki's tone became even heavier. "Moreover, once we choose to stand with the royal family, it will completely infuriate the Chinese nation. At that time, not only will they not let our Mitsui family go, they will also regard us as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh, and will want to get rid of us as soon as possible! Is that the result you want?"
Mitsui Shou was so shocked by his father's words that he couldn't recover for a long time. He stared at his father with wide eyes, as if he realized for the first time the cruelty and ruthlessness of this world.
The car continued to move forward, but the atmosphere inside the car became more depressing. Mitsui Shou sat silently in the back seat, no longer speaking. Mitsui Kazuki closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
He knew that he had to make a decision as soon as possible to find a way out for the future of the Mitsui family. But where exactly was this way out? How could he survive in this difficult situation? These questions weighed on his mind like a mountain, making him feel unprecedentedly heavy and difficult.
The car slowly stopped in front of the Mitsui residence, and the friction sound of the wheels against the ground was particularly clear in the quiet night. The door opened, and Mitsui Kazuki walked out of the car with a solemn expression.
"Butler, in the name of the head of the family, I request that a family meeting be held immediately." Mitsui Kazuki's voice was low and powerful, and his eyes revealed a sense of urgency and seriousness.
Upon hearing this, the butler immediately bowed and accepted the order.
The decision of the head of the family is of great importance and must be communicated quickly and accurately to every important member of the family.
Yes, he turned around quickly, ran hurriedly into the house, and began to prepare for the family meeting.
Soon, the lights in the conference room of Mitsui's residence were brightly lit. In the middle of the room stood a rectangular conference table covered with an exquisite tablecloth, and on both sides were neatly placed chairs with exquisite carvings. The air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere, as if a major decision was about to be made here.
Following a light cough from the butler, several important figures who were second only to Mitsui Kazuki walked into the conference room. They were Mitsui Haruyuki, the head of Mitsui Bank, Mitsui Nagawa, the vice president of Mitsui Chamber of Commerce, and Mitsui Ryo, who was in charge of the overseas market of the Mitsui family.
Mitsui Haruyuki was wearing a well-tailored suit. He had a handsome face and his eyes revealed calmness and wisdom.
Following closely behind was Mitsui Nagata, who was tall and strong with a resolute face. As the vice president of Mitsui Shokai, he was in charge of the family's domestic and foreign trade. His keen insight into the market and his decisive decision-making made him well-known in the business world.
The last person to enter the conference room was Mitsui Liang, who was wearing a fitted windbreaker and holding a thick document in his hand. As a key figure in charge of the Mitsui family's overseas markets, he had unique insights and plans for the family's overseas expansion and layout.
The three important figures sat down at the conference table one by one, their eyes focused on Mitsui Kazuki, waiting for the head of the family to speak. Mitsui Kazuki sat down slowly, his eyes swept over the three people, as if assessing their attitude and preparation.
"Everyone, I have called you all here today because our family is facing an unprecedented crisis."
“We must come together as one to address this crisis in order to secure our family’s future.”
As Mitsui Kazuki finished his words, the atmosphere in the conference room became more tense and serious.
The three important figures held their breath, waiting for the head of the family's further instructions and decisions. A major meeting concerning the future of the Mitsui family began.
Mitsui Kazuki's eyes swept slowly across the conference room. His voice was low and powerful, as if carrying a heavy weight. He slowly opened his mouth and explained to everyone the difficulties the Mitsui family was currently facing.
"Everyone, we all know that Fuso's history is undergoing unprecedented changes. The fate of the country and the honor of the emperor are hanging by a thread. As a prominent family in Fuso, our Mitsui family has always taken the prosperity of the country as our responsibility and the glory of the emperor as our pride." Mitsui Kazuki's voice revealed a trace of sadness, "But now, we are standing at a crossroads, facing an extremely heavy choice."
He paused, looked at everyone more solemnly, and continued, "Should we choose to be loyal to the country and the emperor and stick to this land that is about to become history, or should we betray the country and defect to China in order to seek the continuation and prosperity of the family? This is a major issue that concerns the fate of each of us and the future of the Mitsui family."