Tokugawa Iemochi very much wanted to maintain the status quo in his heart and did not want to take risks.
But he was not that kind of timid and incompetent Conquer Barbarian General with a short-sighted view. He clearly understood that his desire to maintain the status quo was just a wishful weakness.
From inside to outside, how many people harbored such thoughts?
Everyone wanted change.
Their thoughts would ultimately force him to make a choice.
But by that point, would his choice still be meaningful?
Tokugawa Iemochi did not want to find himself without even the power to choose. He wanted to take advantage of having power in his hands to attempt to struggle and fight.
Just cutting off the Emperor's bloodline, if exposed, the political risk would be too great, causing Tokugawa Iemochi to feel worried again while waiting for his trusted aides.
He pondered.
