Chapter 106: Judgment of the Emperor
"Your Excellency the Governor, is it too early to deal with the Emperor now? It had only been half a year since the end of the war, and the emperor still had a great influence among the people. If the emperor were to be dealt with at this time, I am afraid it would cause a lot of turmoil. Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said with some concern. After all, the emperor's influence in Japan has long been ingrained.
The Emperor is the title of the Emperor of Japan and the supreme leader of Shinto Buddhism in Japan, and is known as a descendant of Amaterasu. From Emperor Jimmu in myths and legends to the current Taisho Emperor, there have been 123 generations and more than 2,000 years. In the minds of many Japanese people, the emperor is God's spokesman for time, a sacred and inoffensive being. Now that the situation in Japan has finally stabilized, the disposition of the emperor will inevitably lead to further turmoil.
"Yes, Lord Doge. Our plan has already paid off. Many Japanese people have begun to fall to the empire. After a while, I'm afraid they will be completely subjugated to the Empire. The empire could have waited for that time before disposing of the emperor. Yuan Jing also said.
"Your Excellency the Governor, now that the resistance in Japan has been almost resolved, and Emperor Taisho is under strict guard, there is absolutely no possibility of escape. There is absolutely no need to take that risk. Yukio Hamaguchi also said.
Obviously, these ministers of the Governor's Office did not agree to deal with Emperor Taisho at this juncture. It's not that they're still loyal to Emperor Taisho, it's just that they're purely thinking about Japan. It has not been easy for Japan's society to stabilize. If the emperor is disposed of, it will inevitably lead to a new round of turmoil. When the time comes, it will not be so easy to clean up these situations.
"These are the questions that the Empire has fully considered. However, His Majesty the Emperor's attitude has been very clear that he wants to dispose of Emperor Taisho. As for those loyal to the emperor who will take the opportunity to cause trouble, there is no need to worry at all. The three armies of the Imperial Army in Japan, as well as the fleet and marines of the Navy, the twelve infantry divisions of the Kingdom of Korea, and the ten infantry divisions of the Japanese Security Forces, will all be brought to combat readiness. I want to see how much the resistance can be stirred up by the garrison of a million troops. Marshal Shi Deshan said.
Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and others couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. They suddenly realized that this seemed to be a conspiracy of the Doge's Palace! The current situation in Japan seems to be stable, but many people are forced to compromise because they are forced to make a living. Now, the Governor's Office is going to force these guys out and eliminate them by disposing of the emperor. In this way, the problem can be solved once and for all.
However, in that case, Japan does not know how many people will be killed. If you don't do it, the number of dead people will be counted in millions, and the whole of Japan will be killed in a river of blood. For Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and others, they naturally don't want to see such a situation happen. However, the Chinese Empire seems to have made up its mind to solve the Japanese problem. If they continue to obstruct them, it will cause dissatisfaction in the Chinese Empire, which will affect their position in the minds of Marshal Shi Deshan. This will undoubtedly be very disadvantageous for them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, if the Japanese rise up against the Empire because of the Empire's disposition of the Emperor, they must be disloyal to the Empire. Even if they are ostensibly loyal to the Empire, it is just a cover for them. In the event of an accident, they will rise up against the Empire. What the empire needs are people who are truly loyal to the empire. So, this can be considered a temptation. Marshal Shi Deshan continued.
"Everything is as commanded by the Governor." Saionji Gongwang said, he sighed in his heart, knowing that it was impossible to prevent the Chinese side from disposing of the Japanese emperor. Although, this will trigger a series of events. It will make many Japanese people lose their heads, but this is something he can't stop.
Not only can't you stop it, but you have to join it. In this way, they can show their loyalty to the Chinese Empire. Only then could the Chinese Empire be relieved to hand over the management of Japan to them.
"Your Excellency the Governor, I wonder what the Governor's Office has decided to do with Emperor Taisho? Is it to kill him outright, or what? Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said. He was already thinking about how to make Emperor Taisho less influential after his death. In this way, at least more people will be saved from dying. As long as you can save some people, it's worth it.
"The Governor's Office hopes that a public trial of Emperor Taisho will be organized, so that all Japanese people will know that Emperor Taisho has laid aside those sins. It also allows the Japanese people to see Emperor Taisho's face clearly. Marshal Shi Deshan said.
Suddenly, Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and the others were dumbfounded. They definitely didn't expect that the Chinese Empire would deal with Emperor Taisho like this! This is clearly to ruin Emperor Taisho's reputation! Not just against Emperor Taisho, but against the entire emperor system. If Emperor Taisho was tried, he was sentenced to death. So, what will the Japanese think of the emperor? Even the emperor will be judged and will die, is that still a descendant of God? Is he still Amaterasu's spokesman in the world? When the time comes, the influence of the emperor will inevitably reach the freezing point. Even if it will cause a lot of dissatisfaction among the Japanese, as long as it is suppressed. Then, the emperor of Japan will be worthless from now on. No matter how Crown Prince Hirohito, who was far away in the United States, called on the Japanese to rise up against the Chinese Empire. But it is estimated that not many people will believe it anymore.
"Your Excellency the Governor, this is indeed a good way to weaken the Emperor's influence." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said. Although there is some bitterness in his heart, however, Xiyuan Temple Gongwang has no choice, and it is worth agreeing with this suggestion. From his current standpoint, he will definitely not be able to oppose this plan.
Yuan Jing and others were also aware of the intentions of the Chinese side, and while they were bitter in their hearts, they also knew that they would never be able to express their opposing views. Otherwise, you'll burn yourself.
"Your Excellency the Governor, when will the trial of His Majesty the Emperor be held?" Saionji Gongwang asked.
"A week later, it was held at Yoyogi Park. When the time comes, the Imperial Foreign Minister will come to Japan to watch this trial. So, we have to be foolproof. Marshal Shi Deshan said. Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi came to watch the trial of Emperor Taisho, largely on behalf of Emperor Wu Haoxuan.
"Yes, Lord Governor." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang nodded. Time was so tight, they had to hurry.
"On May 24, the 1st Infantry Division of the Imperial Army will enter Tokyo and take charge of law and order. The Security Forces sent an infantry division to assist. In addition, the police in Tokyo must be prepared not to make any mistakes. Once there is a problem, it will directly affect His Majesty the Emperor's opinion of us. Marshal Shi Deshan said.
"Rest assured, Governor, we promise to complete the mission." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and others said.
"Simon Gongwang, you will be the judge who will judge Emperor Taisho this time. Give him as many charges as you can. Marshal Shi Deshan said.
"Yes, Lord Governor." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang nodded. Letting him judge Emperor Taisho as a judge will undoubtedly push him out as a scapegoat! Those Japanese, even if they want to be angry, must be going for him. However, can the public hope of Xiyuan Temple refuse? That's obviously impossible. If he refused, he would be the end of the governor's office. What's more, if he successfully completes this task, he will undoubtedly leave a good impression on the emperor of the Chinese Empire. In the future, his career will be smooth sailing.
"Alright, let's go back and get ready. The trial in a week will not be able to go wrong. Marshal Shi Deshan reminded again.
"Yes, Lord Governor." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and the others left the Governor's Mansion with a wry smile.
For this task, they are tempted to refuse. However, for the sake of their own future and small lives, they cannot refuse. Therefore, I had to bite the bullet and do it.
A week passed quickly. Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi had secretly arrived in Tokyo. At the same time, the 1st Infantry Division of the Imperial Army and the 1st Division of the Japanese Security Army entered Tokyo and strengthened the security here. The police in Tokyo also looked like they were facing a great enemy, which made the Japanese in Tokyo feel that something big was going to happen today.
Then, a voice sounded on the radio, asking Tokyo citizens to go to Yoyogi Park. Although they didn't know what was going on, many Tokyo citizens went to Yoyogi Park. Yoyogi Park was originally a training ground for the Japanese Army. It's just that it's now a park. At the entrance of Yoyogi Park, there is a huge plaza, and this is the place where Emperor Taisho was judged.
In the Japanese Imperial Palace, Saionji Gongwang and others went there in person. Today, Emperor Taisho is about to finish his prisoner trial.
"Your Majesty, please come with us." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.
"Traitor! You Chinese lackeys, are they finally going to attack me? Hmph, the entire Japanese people will not let the Chinese conspiracy succeed. They're going to fight to the end. Emperor Taisho said coldly.
Xiyuan Temple Gongwang ignored it.
Escorted by guards from the Governor's Palace, Emperor Taisho got into a truck and was handcuffed. The truck, under the protection of armored vehicles, left the Imperial Palace of Japan and headed for Yoyogi Park. Along the way, many Japanese people who were rushing to Yoyogi Park saw the scene, but they didn't know what was going on. In addition, the current Taisho Emperor is completely different from half a year ago, and he is much older, and many Japanese people don't recognize him anymore. (To be continued.) )