Reincarnated as Nikolai II

This was the background of the prosperity during the Nanjing Decade.

In fact, it’s prosperity only in later historical evaluations; contemporary Chinese farmers would have found it close to hell.

However, with history changed, setting aside all this and adding one more reason:

"Of course, that’s not all."

"...Indeed, there was something more."

"He wants to recover rights. He wants to get the ports back and escape from the oppression of all sorts of treaties. This aligns with my intentions."

It’s the existence of the Russian Empire. A new partner that somehow hasn’t been communized ideologically.

An undeniable winner in the Far East, an existence that the Republic of China cannot detach no matter how hard they try.

I am already prepared to antagonize the great powers. We’re already becoming economically disconnected, so what could get worse from here?

Similarly, Chiang Kai-shek, he too would not hesitate to join with the devil if only he could repel the dirty hands of that Western world.

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Headlines from this morning’s newspapers. It’s truly a spectacle.

"In this kind of situation, originally the great powers would have joined forces to punish the uncivilized Asians, but..."

"They can’t unite."

"Right. How could they become one? They’re busy trying to save themselves. And even if they gather voices."

Now, even if they rush in together and cause havoc.

"This cannot be resolved without war."

War also requires money. No country can afford to spend war expenses now.

So that’s probably why ambassadors are rushing to me or Prime Minister Stolypin all day long, clamoring to meet.

’This feels like being a teacher.’

Pride takes root in my heart as my son gradually understands through our conversation.

Perhaps Nikita will also grow further by studying and observing this Great Depression.

"Father. May I ask just one last thing?"

"Go ahead."

Just when I thought his curiosity was about to end, Nikita requested a final question.

"By any chance, this Great Depression. Did you intend it?"

"..."

This time, trembling eyes along with the question.

...It seems I need to clear up misunderstandings before teaching more.

==

"What are you saying?"

"He said no."

"Hmm, such a firm denial. I expected it, but still, he keeps his mouth shut."

The combination of the three men was very strange and ill-fitting, but once uncovered, it was also not strange at all.

Stolypin, who survived the cliff.

Beren Volkov, who turned against the pro-Western faction since the Great War era of 1915. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

And the Tsarevich who is just now going around learning practical matters.

"But is it okay to meet openly in the palace? Oh, I’m afraid I might get kidnapped again."

"He probably won’t even mind such a trivial meeting. Rather, he would think I met to ask for learning. But that kidnapping experience, is it really true?"

"Twice, I was taken twice. If I’m dragged somewhere now with a hood over my head, I’d think ’Here it comes again.’"

"...It’s really true."

Unlike the Foreign Minister who was looking around cautiously, Stolypin and Nikita felt this meeting was not particularly concerning.

’I’m already the Prime Minister who has been entrusted with everything by the Tsar. What ulterior motives would I have meeting with His Highness the Tsarevich?’

’Well, he told me to ask the Prime Minister directly if I was curious.’

After briefly exchanging small talk, the three returned to the main topic.

"But Prime Minister, why do you think my father caused the Great Depression?"

"...It began with former Prime Minister Kokovtsov. His unusually strong belief. He always thought His Majesty the Tsar had a different perspective. But isn’t it strange? No matter how foresighted one is, unless one has realized the principles of all creation, one cannot know everything."

There’s a famous anecdote in the empire.

It’s the story that Tsarevich Nikolai, upon returning from his Far East trip, immediately prepared for war with Japan.

This is close to fact since he actually supported migration to the Far East with his personal funds and even personally selected great generals.

"Minister Beren is a living witness, isn’t he?"

"...I’ve known him for a long time, but I still don’t understand His Majesty’s inner thoughts."

"Anyway, up to that point, I would think His Majesty thought that way because he suffered a catastrophe. But look at all the events that followed."

Reform.

Prosperity.

The Great War.

Alliance termination and diplomatic changes.

Prosperity again.

And now the Great Depression.

"...Getting everything right? This is a misunderstanding by people. It was intended and designed. That’s why he knows. Isn’t this the correct interpretation rather?"

Stolypin still couldn’t forget the advice given by former Prime Minister Kokovtsov.

’He told me to never, under any circumstances, doubt what His Majesty directs.’

It was nothing short of a fanatical belief, close to faith.

That even the great Prime Minister in line had to say such words.

Isn’t that strange?

However, if we add the assumption that ’he intended or knew everything,’ it immediately fits.

"...Indeed, looking back, father prepared for the Great War too decisively."

"This prosperity was the same. I still don’t know the clear cause of this Great Depression. Many experts also speculate but cannot point to just one explanation."

The Tsar simply said that the consumer market failed to activate and supply was excessive in comparison. He also explained that this market imbalance would eventually cause a crash.

’But to predict even the three-year timing? This doesn’t make sense.’

However, if he intended, manipulated, designed this crash, or somehow directly intervened?

It makes sense immediately.

Of course, there’s no evidence. So that’s why only three people with similar thoughts are gathering separately to talk like this.

"Hmm, this is becoming very similar to a conspiracy theory-"

"Hey! Minister Beren, what kind of disloyal talk is that?"

"Even so, there are no Jews involved here. Who would bring up such a story? It’s too absurd."

"Hm? This month, Le Figaro’s topic was this and it was quite a stir, didn’t you know?"

Le Figaro, a newspaper representing the right wing in France.

"By the way, Daily Mail, which has risen as a yellow journal from the island nation, is following it exactly. Their tones are all similar, roughly blaming others for their own downfall."

The Daily Mail is also famous for all sorts of bizarre theories and agitation, so it’s not even worth reading.

However, the title of the topic that Beren eventually brought up left the two speechless.

"What was the exact wording... Ah, ’Fooled by Jews Again.’ That must have been it."

Fooled by Jews again? What kind of expression is this that incites hatred?

But the real reason the two couldn’t open their mouths was.

’...Shit.’

’This sounds plausible?’

Because the topic was so attractive that even these two could understand the perspective of those Western people with just one phrase.

Will there really be anyone who can reject this logic?

The two couldn’t open their mouths until the end.