Inside the Cabinet Mansion.
After seeing off Nobube, Wen Wei returned to his study.
Accompanying him and already seated by the fireplace were several core members of the War Cabinet, discussing the current situation while smoking cigars.
Discussing state affairs over smoke had become a custom over the years.
Twenty years ago, everyone would sit on the floor, drink tea, and savor sake brewed at home.
This cultural shift could be seen as an emulation of the Western Powers.
After all, having turned their backs on that great Empire on the Giant Continent, which the Imperial Country had once revered as a master and had striven to emulate and learn from, they needed to find a new teacher.
In this world, how could one do without a teacher?
Actually, Wen Wei detested people smoking in front of him.
But now, he could only tolerate it.
