Not to mention a mere noble like him—even the imperial family had to maintain reverence when facing those lofty gods. Moreover, in order to preserve their noble bloodline, the imperial family had always claimed to be descendants of Amaterasu Omikami.
It was all to deify themselves, so that the subjects below would worship them and never develop thoughts of rebellion.
Fu Hua looked at the man standing beside her in reverence and expressed her satisfaction.
As for the Japanese, their nature was actually very easy to understand. Toward the strong... they would worship, imitate, and revere them, much like how they currently viewed the Great Tang dynasty. All of Japan could not wait to imitate everything from the Great Tang, from the imperial court down to the commoners, all taking pride in learning Great Tang culture.
Quite a few people even simply stopped considering themselves Japanese, took Central Plains names, and regarded themselves as Tang people. There were no small number of them.
But when facing those weaker than themselves, they would immediately bare their sharp fangs. Though it could not be said that all Japanese were like this, it applied to the vast majority.
Controlling Japan was very simple. As long as one remained stronger than them, they would show more reverence and worship toward the strong than anyone else.
Minamoto Mai Zuo was like this at the moment. If he had not paid much attention to Fu Hua before, then now, the extent of his reverence for her was beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
"Father!"
Fu Hua and Minamoto Mai Zuo returned to Minamoto Hikari's side. When Minamoto Hikari saw the two approaching, there was a trace of anticipation in his eyes.
Had Father already settled the matter?
Would he be able to eat that food every