September 92 A.D. Nanjing, the capital of the Republic of China.

The excitement of the whole city after the news of the Great Kanto earthquake in Japan (well, the Chinese in this time and space were taught by the Standing Committee Chairman to be bad, and there is no sympathy at all), has become a thing of the past just two days later. It's not that the citizens of Nanjing are aware that schadenfreude is wrong, but that the Nationalist government feels that it should keep a low profile at a time when the international community is paying attention to the relationship between China's leader Chang Ruiqing and the mega-earthquake. As a result, the slogans celebrating the earthquake in Japan have been cleaned up on the streets, and if there were people who spontaneously gathered to march for victory, most of them would have been persuaded by the police uncles in Nanjing to disperse with good words. Only the men and women of the Left People's Youth League were not much restricted, still wearing their brown uniforms, carrying placards and chanting slogans in support of Chairman Chang Da, and walked through the streets, and their direction seemed to be going to the martyrs' shrine on Zhongshan outside the city. Since the start of the Sino-Japanese war, the Zhongshan Martyrs' Shrine has been the most lively place in the city, and various commemorative activities have been held there almost every day. However, after the Great Kanto Earthquake, the chairman of the Standing Committee, who was about to be regarded as a god, suddenly lowered his profile, and after returning to the Tangshan official residence from Zhongshan on the afternoon of September, he closed the door for two days and did not see anyone...... It's a bit of a great immortal!

In the Zhongg Central Headquarters Building in Xinjiekou, Nanjing, it has been crowded for the past two days. There are figures on the side of the Kuomintang. There are Mifu and the great beauty Lesinskaya of GC International, the leaders of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang chaebols who came from Shanghai, and the ambassadors of Western countries in Nanjing. There was even a bishop sent by the Vatican to China! There is also a living Buddha sent to Nanjing by the Tibetan Lai Lama! They are all here to inquire about Chang Ruiqing...... It made the comrades of the Central Committee of the Central Committee really a little unsure how to deal with it.

Oh, by the way, in the past two days, it is not only people outside the party and international friends who have come to the door, but also China's own big people in GCD. For example, Mao Zd, the chairman of the party, and Zhou Elai, the secretary of the Northwest Bureau, took a plane back to Nanjing on September 2. At noon on September day, a dinner party was held in the central headquarters of China G, and while Mao ZD and Zhou E came to pick up the wind and wash the dust, they studied whether there were any immortals in the world. and the question of whether Chang Ruiqing is an immortal.

"Comrades, practice is the only criterion for testing truth...... The Great Kanto Earthquake that occurred in September has proved that our Comrade Chang Ruiqing has a little bit of special ability, and it seems that he has gone beyond the scope of materialism. But as a GCD person. I still believe that there must be a scientific explanation behind this incident, but we haven't found out yet. But this incident has a positive impact on China and for us at GCD. I think we should seize this opportunity. Hype it up. Expand the influence of our party among the masses of the people, strive to fight a beautiful election campaign in the constitutional election in 926, and firmly control the Legislative Yuan and the Senate! ”

It was Mao ZD who spoke, and after the initial shock and confusion, the chairman of the Chinese G has discovered the beneficial side of the Chinese GCD that "Chang Ruiqing may be an immortal". This is also thanks to Marx's materialist dialectics, which divides everything into good and bad sides...... For example, there may be immortals in this world who are not good for the Chinese GCD that advocates atheism, but this possible immortal is a member of the Chinese GCD Political Bureau, which is greatly beneficial to the party's cause! Even the immortals have joined the GCD. What does this mean? It shows that GCD is the destiny of heaven, and the future of China must be the world of GCD!

His words immediately received many voices of approval. There was a buzz in the restaurant. These leaders of the Chinese GCD also realized that it is not a bad thing if there are really immortals in this world, especially since this immortal must be in the same group as them! Comrade Zhou Elai, who had just returned from Xinjiang, seemed to have drunk two more glasses, and he looked a little drunk, and of course he was very much in favor of Mao Zd's words. He was originally very pragmatic, and under his leadership, Xinjiang's GCISM became a socialist road with Chinese characteristics, but the achievements of economic development are still very gratifying. If anything, there is no way to threaten the Soviet Union, and the ethnic and religious problems in Xinjiang are also a bit of a headache. But now that there is such a suspected fairy guy as Chang Ruiqing here, the Soviet Union and those young people who believe in Allah should stop a little, right?

I heard Zhou Elai muttering: "What the chairman said is not wrong, the current situation is definitely beneficial to China and our Chinese GCD!" After this great earthquake, there is definitely no way for Japanese militarism to sustain the war anymore! Moreover, until the Western powers and the Soviet Union figured out the relationship between the Great Kwantung Earthquake and our Standing Chairman, they did not dare to act rashly...... I heard that the Soviet Union has set up an All-Soviet Earthquake Prevention Committee headed by Kamenev, a member of the Political Bureau! They are also very frightened, and in the next few years or even more than ten years, we will definitely be able to have an external situation of peaceful development in China! With this precious period of development, the Chinese nation will certainly be able to stand proudly on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean in the future! Ranked among the world's powers! ”

He changed his tone, and his tone became more brisk. "As for the reactionary rule of Japanese militarism, it cannot be maintained for too long. Before the Great Kanto Earthquake, they were already in crisis of domination due to their defeat on the mainland. Now they have to lose their faith in the emperor, and the revolution in Japan is just around the corner! Maybe we'll hear the good news early tomorrow morning, right? ”

The leaders in the restaurant all nodded in agreement. At this time, I heard a hearty voice outside the door. "What's the good news?" Everyone was startled by the voice, and then saw the door of the restaurant be pushed open. Standing at the door was Chang Ruiqing and Wang Ruonan, and it was rare that Chairman Chang did not wear a military uniform, but a green cloth gown. A top hat pressed on his head. Wang Ruonan was wearing an Indian silk cheongsam, with a smile on his pretty face, and a pair of beautiful eyes staring at his husband tightly. Chang Ruiqing also had a kind and kind smile. But with the leaders of the Central G, today's chairman of the Standing Committee seems to have an extra bearing that did not have the sacred majesty of the past......

Everyone stood up in surprise, forgetting to say hello for a moment. Maybe you don't know how to say hello, right? I saw Chang Ruiqing take the top hat off his head and hand it to an adjutant behind him. Then he took Wang Ruonan into the restaurant, and the two of them sat down between Mao ZD and Zhou Elai. Chang Ruiqing smiled: "Everyone is here?" Today is really a busy day for military affairs. Even the political bureau meeting was delayed, so I was really a little unexpected. ”

"Where, where ......" Mao ZD waved his hand hurriedly and said with a smile: "Today is not a political bureau meeting, but the comrades are just to pick up the wind and wash the dust for me and E...... That's right. We're talking about the possibility of a revolution in Japan, Chairman, what's wrong with you? Is it possible that it will appear in the near future? ”

Mao ZD and the leader of the first cadre of the G, no one asked about the relationship between Chang Ruiqing and the Kanto earthquake. The big guys who came to these GCDs were still calm enough. Chang Ruiqing smiled and said, "The Japanese Revolution is likely to have broken out!" When I just came over. The British embassy called in to report that hundreds of thousands of Tokyo citizens had gathered around the Imperial Palace, as if to protest against the reactionary rule of the Japanese emperor. There were also shouts of slogans against the emperor. He turned to Li Dazhao, who was somewhat silent. smiled and said: "Comrade Shouchang, you are a highly talented student of Waseda University, and you are the most knowledgeable in the political bureau. Based on your knowledge of Japan, do you think it is possible for the Japanese Revolution to succeed? Will Japan fall into long-term turmoil after the success of the revolution?

What about swing and chaos? ”

Li Dazhao looked at Chang Ruiqing carefully, and then thought: "I think the Japanese revolution can succeed!" The Great Kanto Earthquake this time...... The blow to the confidence of the Japanese people has been very great. They had long been very superstitious about the emperor, and now that this idol was suddenly toppled and smashed, the Japanese people, who found themselves deceived, were of course easily incited, if anyone could take advantage of this dissatisfaction and anger. It is also possible to overthrow the rule of the emperor. However, Japan should not fall into long-term turmoil and chaos after the revolution, which is determined by the sense of crisis peculiar to the Japanese nation! ”

Chang Ruiqing's expression was very focused. On the same question, he had already consulted Kuomintang Chairman Hu Hanmin on the Great Kanto Earthquake in September. The opinions of the other side seem to be very similar to Li Dazhao's, and they both believe that Japan may be chaotic, but it will not be mired in a long-term divided civil war.

Li Dazhao continued: "Since Japan was forced to open its doors at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, there has been a very strong sense of crisis throughout the country. They know that their territory is small and their strength is weak, so only when the whole country is united can they survive and develop in a world surrounded by foreign powers. This is different from ours as a big country...... It was under the domination of this kind of thinking that the Shogun Restoration in Japan was like a revolution like catching rats in a china shop. Whether it is the curtain side or the curtain side, they are more restrained, they want to compromise at the first opportunity, and no one is willing to let go of their hands and feet. In the decisive Battle of Fushimi Toba, the Tokugawa shogunate dispatched no more than 15,000 troops, and the forces of the fallen side were no more than 5,000. In the end, although the shogunate was defeated, it did not lose the ability to fight again. After all, the Tokugawa family has ruled Japan for more than 260 years, and it has a very strong influence in the Kanto region. If you really want to resist stubbornly, you can hold on for a long time. However, the shogunate eventually chose to back down and obediently surrendered all the territory, and the victorious Meiji government did not exterminate the shogunate faction. Their last shogun, Tokugawa Yoshiki, later received the title of duke. Even Takehiro Enomoto and Keisuke Otori, who later fought independently against the new government in Hokkaido, were later reused! Therefore, this time Japan's civil strife is also very likely to be anticlimactic, and the possibility of a long-term split civil war is almost non-existent. ”

Chang Ruiqing nodded slightly, and asked again: "Is it possible that because of the intervention of external forces, the war that could have ended quickly will be prolonged?" ”

Li Dazhao smiled coldly, shook his head and said: "If there is no interference from external forces, it is possible for the Japanese to fight a civil war behind closed doors, and they also have the Warring States Period in history!" ”

Chang Ruiqing thought for a while and asked: "Is it possible for Japan to embark on the road of the Soviet revolution?" The Soviet Union had a plan to reddening Japan, was it possible to succeed? ”

Li Dazhao shook his head and said, "I really can't say this question clearly. However, Japan's feudal forces are very powerful, and if the Japanese GCD cannot find a way to combine with the Japanese feudal forces, it may be difficult for them to seize power in the short term. Moreover, the sense of crisis that is unique to the Japanese nation. It will also make it difficult for the revolution in Japan to be prolonged. ”

……

Tokyo, Japan, Akasaka Imperial Palace.

There was a dead silence in the room, and everyone's minds went blank. The earth-shattering sounds of killing outside, the sound of gunfire, and the roar of shell explosions have all been ignored at this moment. Everyone just stared at Hirohito in a daze, and Hirohito sat on the throne. His eyes were in a daze, the corners of his mouth were still trembling slightly, and he said, "Are you about to come in?" So to speak. The Emperor of the Eternal Line is about to die in my hands...... I don't have the face to go to see my ancestors and ancestors, I want to cut my stomach, which of you will help me make a mistake? ”

His Majesty the Emperor actually wanted someone to cut off his head with a big knife! Of course, no one in the room answered, but they would soon regret it. At this time, Prime Minister Yoshiichi Tanaka (who had already resigned) had completely collapsed. It stands still like a clay sculpture carved from wood. Gong Zairen, who was still thunderous just now, also had no idea at all. There was a look of panic on his face. The Minister of War Tanakashige and the Tokyo Martial Law Commander Masataro Fukuda had already drawn their knives, their eyes were red, and they didn't know whether they were preparing to commit suicide or to fight with the revolutionaries who were about to rush in.

Only Foreign Minister Kita Yihui's brain was still relatively clear, and he took a deep breath and analyzed loudly: "Your Majesty the Emperor! For the sake of the Empire, you have to take care of yourself! The subjects outside were only deceived by the traitors for a while, and when they came to their senses, they would definitely be ashamed of today's behavior, and then more people would respectfully ask His Majesty to be reinstated before leaving the palace in Akasaka! So please don't say anything about seppuku! Now, please bear with me for a while. ”

As he spoke, he pulled the palace minister Makino out of the door of the conference room in a daze, and walked towards the outside of the Akasaka Imperial Palace. Nobuaki Makino was confused and walked for a while before he reacted. He muttered in his mouth: "Beijun, Beijun." Where are you taking me? ”

"Go and deliver the emperor's edict to the rebels!"

"Abdication? So who will be the emperor? ”

Kita Yihui gritted his teeth. "There is no emperor anymore! Japan is about to become a republic of China for the time being......"

"No, no, I can't pass on such an edict!" Makino Shinaki broke away and wanted to go back to the conference room. After only two steps, he was grabbed by the collar by Kita Yihui. Kita Yihui shouted, "Makino-kun! If the edict is not passed on, the situation will be out of control...... There must be a Japanese GCD behind this rebellion, if they let them come in and kill His Majesty and the Emperor, and then turn Japan into a Soviet republic, everything will be over! It's all over! Do you know? Come with me! ”

As he spoke, he dragged Makino Shinaki downstairs. When the two of them rushed into the garden of Akasaka Rikyu, the palace garrison and a small number of officers and soldiers of the Guards Division were putting up their last resistance. Brigades of rebel officers and armed masses were pouring in from outside. Kita Ikki shouted at the approaching armed men, "The emperor has abdicated!" The emperor has agreed to abdicate, the Republic of Japan has been established, long live the Republic of Japan! Long live the Republic of China......"

The situation at the scene was extremely chaotic, with gunshots, cannons, shouts, and screams of the wounded mixed together, and I don't know how these Japanese heard the news of Kita Kazuki's announcement of the establishment of the Republic of Japan from so many chaotic noises. Anyway, just when Kita Yihui was about to shout out his throat, the gunfire gradually subsided. All eyes were on Kita Ichiki and the Imperial Household Minister Nobuaki Makino beside him. These two are also figures who often appear in Japanese newspapers, and everyone knows that they are the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of the Imperial Household, and they are supposed to be carrying out the decree on behalf of Emperor Hirohito.

At this time, Kita Yihui shouted hoarsely with all his might: "The emperor has abdicated!" The Republic of Japan has been formed, and a provisional government will be formed soon, and relief supplies will be sent at that time...... The war with China will stop, and it will get better, so please give the new government a little time! ”

The emperor was really overthrown! At this moment, the rebels who rushed into the Imperial Garden and the royalists who were resisting actually cried loudly at the same time! I don't know what these Japanese think? Perhaps their rebellion was just impulsive, or perhaps they just wanted to vent their dissatisfaction with the authorities, and they did not really want to overthrow the Emperor's dynasty, which had ruled Japan for almost 2,000 years. Therefore, when the news of the emperor's overthrow spread in the palace square, there were no shouts of victory, only cries one after another, and most people sat in place, staring blankly ahead, and no one knew where Japan would go without the emperor's leadership. (To be continued.) )