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As per Wang Xiaoming's instructions, the twenty individuals each received enchanted katana swords and began hunting Kabane around Xianjin Station. Upon encountering Kabane, they would attack without hesitation, then bind them with iron chains, throw them into cages, and transport them back via the Hayajiro.

Initially, due to the small number of hunters, they could only capture four or five Kabane at a time. However, as Wang Xiaoming produced more antitoxins and enchanted weapons using the newly captured Kabane, their efficiency in capturing Kabane rapidly increased.

Within a short span of half a month, all of the City Lord's one hundred plus samurai received the antitoxin and joined the Kabane hunting squad. The Kabane captured by these samurai were then used to create more antitoxins and enchanted weapons, which were distributed to the samurai guarding the city walls.

Consequently, after a month, all the samurai within Xianjin Station possessed both antitoxins and enchanted weapons.

During this period, Wang Xiaoming's reputation reached its peak.

Because Wang Xiaoming had turned hunting into an event, each time before setting out, he would have the samurai depart from the City Lord's residence, traverse the entire Xianjin Station to the train station, and then board the Hayajiro to depart.

The scene resembled the Survey Corps setting out to subjugate Titans in the world of Attack on Titan, with the populace cheering on both sides of the road.

Due to Wang Xiaoming's request, Jian Jiang publicized the existence of the antitoxin, so everyone in Xianjin Station knew about it. The Kabane instantly became an existence that could be resisted, or even easily countered. Every time the samurai returned from outside, they would transport the iron cages containing the Kabane across Xianjin Station, allowing the commoners to see that these Kabane, once their nightmares, had now become their prey.

Later on, Wang Xiaoming even had people publicly behead the Kabane, yes, like a public execution. Every Kabane brought back from outside would be publicly beheaded, even having their limbs chopped off and burned. As for the remaining torso, it would be brought back, partly to make enchanted weapons, and partly for Wang Xiaoming to produce antitoxins.

The commoners' confidence in the City Lord's residence soared. Some even began to discuss when the City Lord's residence would reclaim the land outside, so they could go out to farm, thus obtaining more land and food.

Mima's subordinates, after witnessing Wang Xiaoming's actions, completely submitted. Their previous belief in Mima's theory of the strong being superior was completely overturned. Anyone with eyes could see that following Wang Xiaoming was much more promising.

Nameless was also injected with the antitoxin, reverting to being a human. Having lost her Kabaneri powers, her combat strength plummeted, becoming a 12-year-old girl who knew a few moves. She was taken in by Ayame, who had a crush on her, and became Ayame's assistant.

Under these circumstances, Wang Xiaoming spent two months in Xianjin Station. The Kabane around Xianjin Station were basically "eaten" clean by them. If they wanted to capture Kabane, they even had to ride the Hayajiro to areas 60 kilometers away from Xianjin Station to search.

Naturally, this situation in Xianjin Station also attracted the attention of other stations.

Intercourse between the various stations only happened once in a long while, relying entirely on the Hayajiro, but there was intercourse nonetheless, especially among some ambitious individuals. In any era, regardless of the environment, as long as humans have a small, comfortable place, ambitious people will emerge.

The antitoxin that Wang Xiaoming had Jian Jiang publicize was naturally known by people from other stations. Thus, some Hayajiro began to travel from all over Japan to Xianjin Station.

In this era, what is the most valuable thing? In a person's eyes, of course, their own life is the most valuable. And what threatens human life the most is the Kabane. Therefore, the antitoxin that can immunize against Kabane is what those who are afraid of death want the most.

Besides those who wanted to buy the antitoxin, there were also some people who wanted to obtain the antitoxin without paying a cent, such as the Shogun, who had been hiding in Kongokaku.

Tianniao Mima's biological father, the current Shogun, is the leader of the conservatives. He was the one who announced the construction of high walls to block the Kabane outside the walls, resulting in the current situation. Not only did they fail to defend much land, but even the stations outside were constantly being eroded by the Kabane.

But the Shogun didn't care about this, because he and his group of conservatives only cared about their own wealth and glory.

Thus, the order to provide tribute was transmitted from Kongokaku. A Hayajiro, departing from Kongokaku, carrying envoys from Kongokaku, arrived at Xianjin Station.

The people from Kongokaku sent a radio message to Xianjin Station when they set off. Yes, there was radio in this era. Therefore, the City Lord's residence in Xianjin Station received the message early on.

The person in charge of receiving the message was Jian Jiang. After receiving the message, he immediately went to inform Wang Xiaoming.

"Lord Xiaoming, how should we handle the order from Kongokaku? Should we provide tribute according to the Shogun's request?"

In the reception hall that once belonged to Jian Jiang but now belonged to Wang Xiaoming, Wang Xiaoming sat in the main seat, with Ayame and Nameless sitting on either side behind him, watching Wang Xiaoming together with Jian Jiang, who was sitting opposite him, waiting for Wang Xiaoming's answer.

Wang Xiaoming did not answer, but instead asked Jian Jiang a question with a smile.

"Jian Jiang, why do you think the Shogun is the Shogun?"

"Because..."

Jian Jiang wanted to answer immediately because he is the Shogun, but seeing the strange smile on Wang Xiaoming's face, he paused for a moment, thought carefully, and then gave his answer.

"Because the Shogun controls the operation of the Hayajiro, governs the flow of materials between the various stations in all of Hinomoto, and has the most samurai!"

"That's right, the Shogun controls the operation of the Hayajiro and has the most samurai, but what if we don't need the operation of the Hayajiro? What if we have more samurai in our hands than the Shogun?"

"Then, the Shogun will no longer be the Shogun!"

Jian Jiang understood Wang Xiaoming's meaning from the moment Wang Xiaoming asked the first question. His face was filled with pride.

"Lord Xiaoming, who controls more samurai, will become the new Shogun! And we will become the new Shogunate!"

91. Lord Xiaoming has the ambition of a hero!

Question, who is the most popular historical figure from the Celestial Dynasty among the Japanese?

It's Cao Cao!

Not because Cao Cao has a special preference for married women, but because of the vast territory and operations that Cao Cao established in the Three Kingdoms.

After Wang Xiaoming said his name, Jian Jiang understood that Wang Xiaoming was a Celestial Dynasty person. The current Hinomoto just happens to resemble the Warring States period, with each region ruling its own territory.

Xianjin Station can only be considered a second-tier city, and the surrounding resources are not abundant. It doesn't have much advantage in the struggle for supremacy, but after Wang Xiaoming arrived, everything changed.

City size? Doesn't matter, because the samurai currently guarding the city walls are almost bored to death. If it weren't for the regulations, they would also want to go out and catch Kabane, because catching Kabane comes with bonuses.

Surrounding resources? Even more irrelevant. The commoners have now begun to cut down trees to build new houses under the protection of the samurai. Mining will also be able to proceed soon. They don't care about the few resources in the station at all. There are plenty of resources outside to be used!

According to the plan of City Lord Wang Xiaoming, this second-tier city will soon be able to build another circle of walls outside the original city walls, creating an outer city.

At that time, this Xianjin Station will become a first-tier station, even the largest station in all of Hinomoto!

And the person who leads Xianjin Station will also become the most honorable person in all of Hinomoto!

Therefore, in Jian Jiang's view, Wang Xiaoming, who leads them, has the ambition of a hero like Cao Cao! And now, Wang Xiaoming is visibly leading them on the path to dominating Hinomoto!

Shogun? What is that? Is it as good as Lord Xiaoming?

Although he is no longer the City Lord, as long as Xiaoming dominates Hinomoto and becomes the most honorable person in Hinomoto, then he will become second only to one person!

Oh no, not just himself, but also his daughter Ayame, Lord Xiaoming's personal maid, her status will also be quite high!

It's a pity that Lord Xiaoming doesn't seem to be interested in his daughter. Two months have passed, and there hasn't been any movement.

Jian Jiang, whose mind was already painting a beautiful picture of the future, strengthened his determination to follow Wang Xiaoming.

"Lord Xiaoming, what should we do?"

"After the envoys from Kongokaku arrive, kill them directly. Those cowardly guys in Kongokaku have no reason to exist. By the way, tell me how many children the Shogun currently has."

Tianniao Mima is the Shogun's son, and the eldest son. Being the eldest son also means that there are several children behind him, so Mima is a disposable pawn that can be discarded directly. If there was only one son, then even if the Shogun's brain was messed up, he wouldn't abandon him.

"The Shogun has a total of four sons and seven daughters."

Wow, seven daughters? Quite fertile.

"Excluding Tianniao Mima, there are still three sons. Currently, two of them are in Kongokaku, and one is in Hokkaido."

"Hokkaido? Interesting. Is that place intended as a backup plan?"

Although Kabane are strong, they also follow the laws of nature, which means that in cold places, their physical mobility will be reduced. Hokkaido is naturally colder than the main island, especially in winter, when it is covered in heavy snow for basically three months, greatly reducing the mobility of the Kabane.

"That's possible, because the second son of the Shogun is in Hokkaido, while the third and youngest sons are in Kongokaku."

The youngest son and the third son are in the capital, while the second son leads troops in the frontier. This distribution could be the plot of another drama.

"Very well, Kaneaki. For the next period, you will be in charge of the operation of Arakane Station. If anyone wants to buy the antidote, keep them hanging, don't let them buy it immediately, but don't let them lose all hope either. Just say that production takes time and the price is high."

"But we've been telling the people in Arakane Station that every samurai has it, haven't we? Will they believe us if we say that?"

"The antidote is in my hands. Does it matter if they believe it?"

"I was foolish."

"In short, stall them, understand? I will depart tonight for Kongokaku."

"Lord Xiaoming, you're going to Kongokaku?"

Kaneaki was very surprised. Kongokaku is the Shogun's stronghold, where hundreds of thousands of people live, including tens of thousands of samurai.

"That's right. I'm going alone to see the Shogun and discuss the matter of his heirs inheriting his position."

"Lord Xiaoming, are you planning to...?"

"Do you remember how I entered the Lord's mansion in the first place?"

Kaneaki was stunned, looking at Xiaoming with excitement in his eyes.

"Kaneaki understands."

When Wang Xiaoming entered the Lord's mansion, no one noticed. There was nothing unusual about Arakane Station. Suddenly, Wang Xiaoming killed the six leaders and then entered the Lord's mansion. Although Kaneaki has learned about Wang Xiaoming's various magical abilities in the past two months, such as conjuring things out of thin air, he now remembers, after being reminded, that Wang Xiaoming's initial ability was incredibly powerful assassination!

Wang Xiaoming can directly enter Kongokaku without anyone knowing, and then assassinate the Shogun. Once the Shogun dies, Kongokaku will fall into chaos. Without Kabane from the outside or any local lords threatening Kongokaku, this center of power will erupt in internal strife.

Countless historical events tell people that in feudal times, the transfer of power is the most unstable time for a country.

The second son in Hokkaido as a backup, the third son in the center of power, and the youngest son, who seems to have no power, and even the daughters who seem to have no chance to control power, what kind of sparks will they create?

Just considering the Shogun's operation of throwing his eldest son out to take the blame, it would be strange if his sons and daughters could get along harmoniously!

"Once the Shogun dies, Kongokaku and Hokkaido in the north will fall into a quagmire. This turmoil will last for at least several months. These months are enough for us to control Kansai, Kyushu, and Shikoku."

Wang Xiaoming sat in his seat, adopting the posture of a mastermind in a historical drama. Oh, he is indeed a mastermind now.

"Once their internal affairs stabilize, we will have already controlled half of Japan's land. By then, they, hiding behind the walls, will be turtles in a jar, unable to resist us at all!"

"Yes, Lord Xiaoming, Japan will move towards a bright future under your leadership!"

"Go, prepare yourself. You will be very busy in the next few months!"

"Yes!"

Kaneaki stood up excitedly, his face full of fanaticism.

He, Yotsugawa Kaneaki, was originally just a small lord, but now he is about to become the first retainer of the one who will dominate the world!

92. The Death of the Shogun

According to Wang Xiaoming's orders, Kaneaki manages all the affairs of Arakane Station. As for the envoys from other stations who want to buy the antidote, keep them all waiting. As Wang Xiaoming said, we have the antidote, but the production time will be relatively long, and it is also very expensive. If you want it, then wait. Wait for Lord Xiaoming to manufacture the antidote, and then you can take the antidote back.

To convince them that they have no malice, Kaneaki generously allows them to use the radio, transmitting messages between the various stations. Of course, the content of the transmission still needs to be known to Kaneaki and the others, which can be considered the greatest extent of permission.

The envoys from those stations are all very angry, but there is no way. They are begging for help and can only do as Kaneaki says. After all, no one wants to risk their lives.

Not only those who want to buy the antidote, but also many civilians are rushing to buy tickets, wanting to come to Arakane Station, not for anything else, but to be able to live in Arakane Station. Compared with other stations, Arakane Station is now too safe. Civilians can even go out of the city to cut down trees to build houses. This is something that they dare not even think about in other stations.

Therefore, during this period, the population of Arakane Station began to increase rapidly. Although the speed of increase is not very fast due to the limited number of Hayajiro, it is still steadily increasing, which is always a good thing.

Kaneaki even had a flash of inspiration and confiscated all the original slum land in Arakane Station and began to rebuild it.

Arakane Station, which is not very large, originally only had a noble district and a slum, but now he has forcibly planned a new district, and the real estate business is booming.

This is entirely due to him following Wang Xiaoming and learning many strange things from Wang Xiaoming.

As for whether the civilians in this world will feel like they are being exploited and then criticize Kaneaki, that is not something Wang Xiaoming cares about. He doesn't care about these things.

While Kaneaki was arranging those foreigners, Wang Xiaoming also left Arakane Station and set off alone for Kongokaku.

Many Hayajiro run to Arakane Station every day, so naturally there will be Hayajiro departing from Arakane Station and running to various places. Otherwise, if only things come in and nothing goes out, wouldn't the Arakane Station station explode?

Wang Xiaoming directly used his passive ability to reduce his presence and easily boarded a Hayajiro heading towards Kongokaku, spending two days to arrive at Kongokaku.

Kongokaku is indeed Kongokaku. The city walls are more than twice as high as those of Arakane Station. Moreover, because there are many other cities protecting Kongokaku on the periphery, no Kabane can be seen outside the city walls here.

But even so, the city walls here are still frighteningly high, and no one is willing to go out. The people in this city can be said to be afraid of death to the extreme!

Wang Xiaoming took the Hayajiro all the way into Kongokaku. The personnel inspection inside Kongokaku, even if they are not bitten by Kabane, ordinary people have to be detained for three days, which is very strict. However, this has nothing to do with Wang Xiaoming. He directly left the station in front of the samurai and went straight to the Tenshukaku in the central area of Kongokaku.

The huge Tenshukaku is the Shogun's residence and also the place where the Shogun handles official business. It is the safest area in Kongokaku.

Wang Xiaoming is too lazy to turn around inside one by one, because it is too troublesome to take a maze-like detour from inside. Wang Xiaoming decided to break through directly from the outside!

Standing on the rails connecting the Tenshukaku, Wang Xiaoming directly accelerated in place. From then on, his legs turned into wheels, and he rushed up vertically against the wall, quickly rushing to the top.

Arriving at the top, Wang Xiaoming directly somersaulted in the air and landed silently in a half-kneeling posture.

After landing safely, Wang Xiaoming looked up at the surroundings. The location he came to was an open-air platform at the top of the Tenshukaku, which was also the only entrance to the top of the Tenshukaku.

However, to Wang Xiaoming's surprise, there are many people here. A group of people are standing on the platform in the middle, circling around the most central terrace.

Well, there is only one person in the very center, and that is the Shogun.

This Shogun, who looks scruffy in Wang Xiaoming's eyes, seems to be holding a meeting. The whole process is that he sits in the very center and listens to the people below walking up to him one by one to report to him. There are four samurai guards around him, and many ministers next to him are also guarded by many samurai.

From Wang Xiaoming's perspective, he has shown his fear of death to the extreme!

However, Wang Xiaoming doesn't care whether he is afraid of death, because he must die today!

Without walking over, Wang Xiaoming directly stood on the edge of the entire terrace hall, raised his right hand, and the beam rifle on his right arm had been installed when he entered Kongokaku. Now he only needs to input magic power to activate it.

Raising his right hand, he slightly aimed at the Shogun who was leaning on the chair, and then input magic power. After the magic power entered, it directly turned into a magic beam and shot out, hitting the Shogun's temple from the side and directly penetrating the Shogun's head.

Halfway through the meeting, the Shogun's head suddenly exploded, and blood splattered on the face of the minister standing in front of him.

Everyone present was staring at the Shogun, and as a result, everyone present was stunned at this moment. The entire hall was silent, as if someone had pressed the pause button.

Wang Xiaoming blew a puff of smoke from the nonexistent muzzle and then took out a gunpowder version of a high-explosive grenade from his pocket. Well, this is the last gunpowder version of a high-explosive grenade in his hand.

Pulling the pin, he threw it into the crowd and turned around and jumped off the terrace.