Inari wants to live in peace
Episode 55 End of War (12)
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
I clap my hands and shout quietly as a facilitator, as the meeting is never clear to dance.
"I understand your feelings.Yeah, so did I. "
Fortunately, I had time to think calmly.
Therefore, I had already come to a conclusion on this matter.
"By the way, I think we should give up our interests in East Asia."
I objected naturally, but with a smiling smile, I controlled it with both hands.
"Please listen to me until the end.If you have any objections, please do so later. "
And I started explaining what happened to Inari God in the past.
"The reason for this is the severance of national relations with the peninsula, which was ordered by Inari God in 1898."
Aren't you ashamed that Japanese ships were shelled from fortifications on the peninsula and inspired by Western culture?There were cases where Ichamon could be attached.
At that time, Inari God fortunately decided to cut off the country.
"At that time, the interruption of national communications seemed a little too much, and few Japanese people were confused."
However, Inari God willingly accepts his decision even if he is not convinced.Whatever the futile order, I will never contest it.
That is our Japanese citizen.
"So I'm going to ask you, has Japan changed since we cut off the peninsula?"
Then one of the government officials replied, placing his hand on his chin and worrying.
"Suddenly, I can't think of a passion.But it hasn't changed much. "
That was what made me feel good, and I shouted out that I had been waiting.
"Yes! Even if we cut off the peninsula and the country, nothing will change in Japan!"
Everyone noticed me in surprise and suddenly shouted out loud.
So I'll keep explaining to you.
"It has been four hundred years since Inari God reigned as the supreme ruler!
Japan's rule was not disrupted just once!
That was it! It was everyday for the people! "
In reality, there were many factors that disturbed the country.
But Inari God has prevented all of it.
That is why the people are able to sing about their daily peace without feeling anxious about tomorrow.
So far, it seems that I understood what I wanted to say to everyone, and I nodded satisfactorily as I watched the serious government officials.
But after a minister raised his hand, he spoke with excitement.
"Minister of Foreign Affairs!
But God Inari doesn't want us to cut off from the mainland and the country! "
Indeed, Inari God simply stuck a nail in the immediate interest, and the contact with the continent remained open.
Like the peninsula, I was never told to cut off national traffic from here.It is left to the free will of the Japanese government and people.
Inari God was said to hate a fully managed society.
However, I will not tolerate any factors that disturb a peaceful life.
Against his objection, I am prepared to answer, so I cough lightly before I hear the answer.
"That's because even if you win the continent's rights, the peace of Japan is not threatened."
"Hey!? It's a contradiction that the Inari God doesn't have to give up his rights!?"
God Inari never talks much.We have no choice but to speculate.
So I shrugged my shoulders to calm down and continued.
"Certainly, Japan's peace will not waver.But some people get burned by picking up chestnuts in the fire. "
"Hmm, so who the hell is that?"
Everyone has an intriguing look and is waiting for my explanation.
After coughing lightly here, I spoke magnificently.
"The Japanese government."
""... huh? ""
The meeting room is quiet again.
But I didn't mind, and I went on explaining what the people here didn't want to hear.
"The neighboring continent is blended with many ethnic groups and religions.
Civilizations are also lagging behind compared to Japan, and the war will burn vast areas of land and require years of reconstruction support. "
Since the losing country cannot afford to rebuild itself alone, Japan will naturally bear most of this burden.
In other words, we have to invest a lot of budget and people.
"Moreover, because the Chinese ideology is deeply rooted, we will still believe that we are the hegemony of the world and have become a loser."
In order to unite the peoples dotted on the continent, it can be said that there is no other way to think, but the foreign countries involved in it are not accumulated.
"The Japanese government will bear all the burden of the mountains of debt and the ruined lands, ethnic, religious and ideological problems."
Everyone looks like they've bitten and crushed a bitter bug, but it's impossible.
"And no matter how cute and caring, your dog will never miss it and will always bite into Japan.
Inari God was clearly called that. "
Taking advantage means not only taking care of the cute ones, but also feeding them and preparing them for the dog hut.
However, I don't feel any gratitude at all, and on the contrary, I look down on the owner inside and bite every single thing.
Who would want to have a fierce dog who can't discipline?
"In other words, if the government plays the role of a jetty, the daily lives of the people are guaranteed.
Is that why the Inari God did not order the severance of national communications, but mere advice? "
One of the ministers uttered words with a pulled expression, so I nodded small and affirmed.
"That's right."
She does everything in her power to preserve peace in Japan, but on the contrary, everything else is quite challenging and appropriate.
Therefore, even if the government agency frequently replaces it, there is no particular concern, and I accept that it is the usual thing.
If you pick up a chestnut in the fire and get burned and the Prime Minister is dropped off, the Inari God will not care.
Unless he gets himself into trouble, he stays behind the sanctuary.
That is why, while reigning as the supreme ruler for more than 300 years, it can be said that the people were able to sing about freedom without being tied to anyone, but the Japanese government in the meantime had a lot of trouble.
"This time, it worked in the wrong direction."
Ha, there's something about it.
One of the officials must have said it in an old word, but he thinks it's true.
Inari gods admit that Japanese go abroad, but even if trouble occurs, it is said to be their own responsibility.
In other words, the Japanese sent to the mainland to work are not protected by the Inari gods.
"You really are a chestnut in the fire."
"That's right."
Until now, I've been advised to grab a chestnut in the fire before I get it.
In addition, not only did Inari God immediately put water on it and put it out, but he also took good care of it by disinfecting it and wrapping a bandage even if he got burned.
But only this time, I can't count on her help.
"I should say thank you for giving me advance advice."
"For him, we are one of his descendants."
"... that's right."
A 10-year-old girl is likely to forget, but Inari God is 400 years old.
So sometimes they look at their grandchildren, and when they interrupt the house in the back of the forest, they offer tea and sweets, and they're welcome to come.
On their way home, they try to make a lot of very ordinary souvenirs, such as vegetables and fruits.
Anyway, the meeting took time, but it ended safely.
The decision was to waive any interest.
I chose not to disobey the will of God Inari.
But I have no regrets.
I will kindly and politely convey to the people that this is God Inari's will after the reconciliation meeting.
The Allies won't be able to pick up the chestnuts in the fire before the peace conference starts.
Therefore, the people gathered in the margins of the festival were familiar with how grateful it was to the victorious country that was going to take care of Japan instead.