Chapter 936: Beating the Reservoir Dogs (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty." The military and political ministers of the empire all rushed to the palace to congratulate the emperor Wu Haoxuan. Just two hours after the earthquake struck Japan, the Imperial Government had already received the news. Although it is not yet known how big the loss will be, the only thing that is certain is that this time the loss will be very, very large. This time, the Japanese are destined to be ruthless.

"Haha, everyone, rejoice! Rejoice! Wu Haoxuan laughed.

Although Japan is now dying in large numbers, the imperial monarchs and ministers are celebrating with great fanfare, which is a bit too inhumane. But don't forget, the Empire and Japan are now at war! The 200,000 Empire* troops have landed on Kyushu Island and are fighting with more than 200,000 Japanese troops! Soon, more troops will land in Japan and destroy Japan in one fell swoop. At this time, such a large-scale earthquake occurred in Japan, isn't this the Heavenly Aid Empire?

There was also a hint of awe in the eyes of the imperial ministers who looked at Wu Haoxuan. Previously, Wu Haoxuan proposed at the Supreme Command that Japan would be punished by God. At that time, they didn't take this seriously, thinking that Wu Haoxuan was just talking nonsense in their hearts. But now, just two days later, an earthquake has really struck Japan. Or is it such a large-scale earthquake, doesn't this confirm that what Wu Haoxuan said before is true? If Wu Haoxuan could even predict an earthquake, it would be too terrifying. The Chinese have always believed in ghosts and gods, even among the important ministers of the empire. Wu Haoxuan, who had been deified, had now completely become a god in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, after this earthquake in Japan, its national strength will inevitably be greatly damaged. Meantime. Their morale in the military and the people will be unstable. In this war, the empire defeated Japan, and there was absolutely no problem. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du said.

The outbreak of a major earthquake in Japan is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the empire. Even so, this earthquake will kill many Japanese people. But. In the eyes of the important ministers of the empire, they didn't feel any fuss at all. The Japanese, if they die, they die. The more you die, the better it will be for the Empire.

"Hmmm! Originally, the military strength of the empire had already surpassed that of Japan. If Japan is hit hard by the earthquake this time, then they are really finished. In this war, we must solve Japan once and for all and completely eliminate their threat to the empire. Wu Haoxuan said firmly.

After being reborn into this world. The destruction of Japan is one of Wu Haoxuan's goals. It can be said that he has been planning step by step since ten or twenty years ago. Making the empire strong is the first step. After all, only when the empire is strong can it have the strength to destroy Japan. Now, the opportunity for the empire has finally arrived. Of course, he will not let go of this wonderful opportunity.

"Your Majesty, there is now a major earthquake in Japan. Britain, France, the United States and other countries will definitely not be able to sit still. In case of. They took advantage of this earthquake to demand that the Empire stop waging war against Japan under the guise of humanitarianism and provide Japan with a large amount of support. Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi said. After all, such a situation is undoubtedly very likely. Britain, France, the United States and other countries are undoubtedly very experienced in doing such things. The empire fell to Japan. It is not in their interest in the first place. It's just that the empire insists on going its own way with its powerful force, and they can't help it. This time, they finally got an excuse, and they will definitely use it.

"yes. Your Majesty. Britain, France, and the United States will certainly arouse public opinion around the world that sympathizes with and supports Japan. When the time comes, the empire will be very passive. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du also said with a serious face.

"Britain, France, and the United States will intervene, that's for sure. However, the empire's determination to destroy Japan had already been made. Unless Japan accepts the conditions of the empire and surrenders unconditionally. Otherwise, the Empire's war against Japan would not have ended. In addition, the imperial blockade of Japan will continue. Ships of any country must not cross the blockade line of the Empire. Wu Haoxuan said resolutely.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Minister of the Navy, Marshal Sa Zhenbing, and the Commander of the Navy, Marshal Cheng Biguang, nodded. Blocking ships from various countries on their way to Japan is their accusation.

"Don't worry, as long as the Empire's attitude is tougher. Britain, France, the United States, and other countries have no other way than to verbally condemn the empire. Now, however, when war breaks out between the Empire and Japan, it is a life-and-death battle that will affect the fate of the world, unless these countries also declare war on the Empire. Otherwise, they would not be qualified to meddle in the situation in Japan. Wu Haoxuan said.

In terms of military power, the empire was already in an advantageous position. Britain, France, and the United States wanted to intervene in the Empire's war against Japan by force, but it was simply impossible. At most, they coerce public opinion and condemn the empire. However, that would not be of any use to the Empire.

"In addition, in the country, there is absolutely no room for sympathy for Japan and salvation for Japan. The government should do a good job in publicizing relevant aspects. Wu Haoxuan specially advised. The Chinese are too kind to see others suffer. It's the same even for enemies.

In another time and space, the Japanese bullied the Chinese like that. However, at the time of the Great Kanto Earthquake, China provided a lot of support to Japan. But what did you get in the end? The Japanese massacre a large number of Chinese in Japan.

In another time, in the aftermath of the earthquake in Japan, the Chinese government acted quickly and showed unprecedented efficiency. At this time, China's political situation, like Japan's, was in turmoil. In June of this year, under the persecution of Cao Kun and others, President Li Yuanhong was expelled, and Premier Zhang Shaozeng, who participated in the expulsion of Lebanon, also resigned. The day after the earthquake in Japan, the regent cabinet immediately sent people to the Japanese Embassy in China to express condolences. The cabinet convened a meeting, and Foreign Minister Gu Shaochuan proposed that in response to the earthquake in Japan, "our country's duty to provide disaster relief to our neighbors should not sit idly by, and the government should order and persuade the people to jointly raise funds for relief." The Cabinet unanimously passed five resolutions on disaster relief in Japan: in addition to sending telegrams to Zhang Yuanjie, the chargé d'affaires in Japan, and the Consulate General in Kobe, to urgently investigate the disaster, allocate 200,000 yuan to aid Japan, and request that "the governors of all provinces, together with the gentry and local organizations, organize a disaster relief meeting for Japan, and carry out it in concert with the government", and at the same time "send merchant ships to transport food and medicine, and the Red Cross Society to Japan."

Under the government's call, the people of the whole country responded positively. China, which has been falling apart since entering the Republic of China, has seen a rare cohesion, with one heart and one mind, and the north and the south working together. The Oriental General Chamber of Commerce decided to "purchase 10,000 bales of flour and 3,000 bales of rice", and paid 6.11 million yuan in advance, Gu Xinyi and Rong Zongjing purchased flour and loaded it on the ship, and Yu Qiaqing handled the customs declaration. China Merchants sent the "Xinming" steamer to deliver it free of charge. Their efficiency was so high that the Shinmei, loaded with the first relief supplies such as flour and rice, lifted anchor and sailed for Japan, which became the first international aid Japan received and the first international ships to arrive at the same time as the American warship.

Zhuang Dezhi, chairman of the general office of the Red Cross, and Niu Huilin, chief medical officer, personally led "four male and female doctors, eight ambulancemen, one secretary and one accountant, four female nurses, four team servants, 20,000 yuan in cash, and more than 10 large boxes of medicines and other products" to Tokyo, Japan, to participate in disaster relief work. This is the first international medical rescue team to reach the disaster area in Japan.

The support provided to Japan by the literary and artistic circles, political circles, and business circles is innumerable.

Some scholars have counted the announcements of thanks from the Dongfang "Declaration" and the "Ta Kung Pao" of Tianjin, as well as the announcement of the receipt of donations separately published in the "Ta Kung Pao" of Tianjin, and the total amount of donations for these three items alone has reached more than 440,000 yuan. The Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, with the East as the center, became the main force in this disaster relief, and many small and medium-sized towns, including Ouzhou, also set up relief groups for the Japanese disaster. Japanese steamers even went directly to Ouzhou, carrying charcoal, tobacco leaves, vegetable seeds, fresh eggs and other materials, with a value of up to 510,000 yuan at a time. When the Great Kanto Earthquake struck Japan, China also provided assistance. The earthquake caused heavy damage, killing more than 140,000 people. At that time, China was very backward, and the Beiyang government decided to bail out Japan. He called on the people to forget the previous suspicions of the war (just 28 years after the First Sino-Japanese War) and no longer boycott Japanese goods, so as to reduce the burden on the Japanese people and facilitate recovery. Disaster relief groups were set up in Yanjing, Jinmen, Rongcheng and other cities, and the entertainment industry raised funds and materials, and Master Mei also performed charity performances. Jingshan Park sold tickets to help relief, and even middle school students donated their pocket money to help the Japanese disaster, and the Red Cross ambulance team went to Japan to provide disaster relief, showing a pure sense of morality and internationalism and humanitarianism.

But how did the Japanese treat the Chinese? In the chaos after the earthquake, Japan spread rumors that "Koreans are going to riot," and the army, police and citizens killed 6,000 Koreans and more than 600 Chinese. Later statistics showed that a total of 716 Chinese were killed in the earthquake in Japan, of which 622 died on the spot, 11 were missing (some were found to have been killed later), and 83 were injured (some died of serious injuries afterwards). Among those killed, a total of 658 people came from Ouzhou and other places in Zhejiang Province, 605 were killed and 53 were injured.

Facts have proved that those Japanese are simply white-eyed wolves, and they are not familiar with them. Therefore, in this time and space, Emperor Wu Haoxuan directly asked the imperial government to use propaganda agencies to let the people not support those Japanese, so as not to end up with enemies.

Not only that, but the empire will also take advantage of this opportunity to beat the water dogs and destroy little Japan in one fell swoop! (To be continued.) )

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