A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
"Hahaha! Nikolai Bunge! You crazy bureaucrat!"
Is he an ill-fated reformer destined to fade into history, or a madman who postponed even death while harboring original sin and stubbornness?
It's too early for a posthumous evaluation since Bunge hasn't died yet, but he's certainly someone who will be recorded in detail by future generations.
"Ah... How long has it been since I laughed so heartily?"
At this point, with the Trans-Siberian Railway nearing completion this year, all I wanted from the Amur Governor-General's Office was just maintaining the status quo.
That meant I thought the Amur Governor-General's Office's work was done after just receiving reports on Roman's fortress construction.
However, Bunge apparently thought differently.
"Do you see? These numerous business plans and reports? The madness of a senile old man at eighty?"
"...Isn't this the harmful effect of excessive autonomy?"