Chapter 1190: The Battle of Tokyo (Part II)
The resistance of the Japanese army was not so much resistance as coping. They just fired a few shots at random, and then retreated to the rear positions without stopping.
No one had the idea of continuing to fight. The war has been fought until now, and there is no way to completely block a lot of news. In particular, Hirohito's decision shattered the last bit of faith of these Japanese soldiers to continue fighting.
Anyway, even the emperor is going to announce his surrender, so what's the point of his own resistance?! Rather than losing your life here in vain, it's better to think about how to survive first.
At this time, the Japanese army no longer had the sharpness that it had when it attacked the three eastern provinces, and on the contrary, this army was full of heavy twilight. All were thinking about how to survive themselves, not to defend themselves against the Wehrmacht's offensive.
This approach resulted in a complete retreat of the Japanese troops in the entire position area. And the Wehrmacht Marines easily occupied the tidal flat positions without even much effort.
The Japanese troops at the shore defense artillery also chose to evacuate rather than resist in a very short time. The coastal defense line, once considered impregnable by Hirohito and the Japanese army base camp, was easily and completely torn down here.
"The city is not high, the pool is not deep, the military revolution is not strong, the rice is not much, and the land is not as good as the people......" Sa Zhenbing easily observed the current battle situation through the telescope.
Looking at the large-scale retreat of the Japanese army, the old man who didn't even have the heart of the First World War couldn't help but sigh: "Now those young people in China are making a fuss about 'breaking the feudalism'." Hey! They didn't even understand the words of their ancestors, so they shouted to break them. What's the deal?! ”
This article "Receiving the Tao is a lot of help. "Unrighteous and Helpless" from Mencius. Gongsun Chouxia". Most of the time, the original meaning of the text is interpreted as: stand on the side of justice, and you will be able to get the support and assistance of the majority.
But at the same time, you're reading this article. It needs to be read in conjunction with another article by Mencius. This article is "Mencius. Dedicated to the next chapter".
"There is no righteous war in the Spring and Autumn Period. He is good at this, and he has it. Those who are conscripted will be cut down from above, and the enemy country will not be conscripted. ”
There is no righteous war in the spring and autumn, so how can you mention the word justice?! Obviously, people are telling you that even if you are not righteous, you have to pretend to be righteous.
It is more necessary to unite the majority of people, to isolate and exclude your opponents. Even if it is his righteousness. You also have to make him appear "unrighteous." That way, you'll be able to win.
The simplest and most simple truth, but unfortunately it was read badly by the corrupt Confucians. Or rather. They don't want everyone to know that. The charm of these is the best that only they know.
was treated in this way, as well as the Analects. The words of Master Confucius in the Constitutional Question. The original text is, or said: "Repay grievances with virtue." How? Zi said: "How can you repay virtue? Repay grievances with directness. Repay virtue with virtue. ”
In this sentence, Leng Shengsheng was dismembered in later generations as "repaying grievances with virtue". The old master asked you to be slapped by others, and if you punched back, it was changed to the slap that asked you not to care about others.
"Alas...... Where can we interject in this?! Those young people didn't finish reading the Analects themselves, so they dared to make wild accusations. We're an army here, so we can't interject......"
Sa Zhenbing put down the binoculars and snorted coldly: "These fools, the scholars have not learned their skills." That dog's temper has learned a lot. When I go back, I will talk to the commander-in-chief and Chairman Lin about this, and you can't say that you want to criticize me. Anyway, you have to read other people's things before you approve them. ”
And between the words. Most of the Wehrmacht troops have successfully landed in Tonkin Bay. A large number of troops had already begun to move into the city of Tokyo, while a part of the Wehrmacht troops was advancing towards the port.
The artillery support of the fleet has stopped. The Japanese fighter units also died down. And a large number of sea eagles have no opponents and begin to hover over Tokyo.
"Damn it! Who allowed this idiot to shoot at him?! I have already said it, and the telegram indicates unconditional surrender! What else is he going to do?! Is he going to let the Wehrmacht blow up the whole of Tokyo to rubble?! ”
Hirohito was furious at his Imperial Council, and he soon received news of the Wehrmacht's attack. In particular, the news that the Wehrmacht had a strong offensive and tore the Japanese positions in Tokyo Bay to pieces.
It made Hirohito even more frightened, and at this time he had completely lost the heart of the first battle. Just want to surrender as soon as possible, and then protect yourself and the interests of the royal family.
As for the rest, who cares if they die?! Since those idiots did not win the war, then they are to blame for it. Yes, when he got that Shizuichi Tanaka actually organized a counterattack, Hirohito was immediately angry.
At this time, what are you still fighting?! Do you want to watch Tokyo be paralyzed and then watch everyone be slaughtered by the Wehrmacht?!
"Immediately order Shizuichi Tanaka to stop all operations and refrain from launching any further attacks on the Wehrmacht troops!" Hirohito roared at his chamberlain: "Again clear coded telegram, clear code power generation!" We surrendered! We don't fight!! ”
When people's psychology completely collapses, many times the things they do are so incredible. It's so incomprehensible. Just like Hirohito now, just like the national government troops who once ran away with thousands of people being chased by dozens of Japanese pirates.
"Your Majesty...... Could it be that we were attacked by the Wehrmacht and did not return fire?! Vice Takeshi Toyoda, the chief of the Naval Command Department, asked with a trembling crying voice.
"Red deer! Do you want me to repeat it again?! We are an unconditional surrender! All troops immediately raise the white flag and there must be no attack! All troops stop fighting!! Got it?! ”
Hirohito's muscles were violent, and he only felt that these cabinet members were idiots. Why is there no one who can share his worries like Anan Weiji.
"Where's Anan?! Why didn't you see him coming?! Among the rebels this time, there are his relatives! I need to hear his explanation! The prime minister was assassinated, why did this happen?! Could it be that the empire is in chaos like this now?! Can even the important ministers of the empire be assassinated and be absent from the Imperial Council?! ”
Hirohito continued to lose his temper violently, but at this time he did not notice the sad and angry expressions of the Japanese generals at the scene. And looked at Hirohito's eyes. It's no longer respect.
Minister of War Yuki Anami, and Minister of General Affairs of the Army Aviation Inspection Department Masami Kumabe...... When 34 generals cut their abdomen or shoot them, they were already broken. Because they can't come to this Imperial Council......"
The words of Toyoda's vice-takeshi. Let Hirohito can't help but stagnate. And Toyoda's vice takeshi handed over Anand's last farewell words and suicide note to Hirohito, and said, "This is left by His Excellency Anan, and maybe he will follow in his footsteps in the next ......."
After saying that, Toyoda's vice-president staggered to his feet and bowed deeply to Hirohito. He then slowly left the basement. Hirohito looked at the back of Vice Takeshi Toyoda in a daze, and couldn't say a word.
And this moment is when Japan is truly finished. Hirohito's extremely resolute words ruined Japan's last glimmer of hope. If we say where is the cohesion of Japan's reconstruction after the war. Then it's Hirohito.
As long as Hirohito can hold on, he can even keep appearing in the crowd. Then there is still hope for Japan to rebuild. And once that belief is completely shattered.
Then the country is completely finished......
"Surrendered?! ! Surrendered?! Zhang Xueliang was covered in gunsmoke and said incredulously, he really couldn't believe that Japan, which was once regarded as a behemoth and invincible.
Will it surrender?! In Zhang Xueliang's subconscious. He thought the Japanese would fight to the death. But after all, I didn't expect that these people would choose to surrender!
found it incredible, as well as Chen Shaokuan of the Navy. He is now worrying about whether he will attack or not?! And far away. You can already see the white flag over Tokyo Bay through the telescope.
This has all been surrendered. Do you kill the past or rely on the past?! This is really a huge problem......
"Report! The Seoul General Headquarters is calling! Suddenly, the adjutant came to Chen Shaokuan's side and said loudly. Chen Shao paused for a moment and said, "Read!" ”
"I hereby hear that the day will surrender, and order your troops and the landing force to accept it. The signing ceremony was postponed, and the administrative offices, research departments, and companies in Tokyo were first accepted. All materials and documents are to be seized, and all property is not to be touched......"
Chen Shaokuan sighed helplessly, originally planning to have a good fight to train the marines. Now that this hope has been dashed, the Japanese have absolutely no resistance to **.
Even the white flag was raised. What else can you do?!
"Report! The landing force called and confirmed that the port occupation was safe. Fleet reliable shore trimming ......" heard this. Chen Shaokuan could only look at Sa Zhenbing.
At this time, he realized that the old man Sa Zhenbing was completely stunned. It took a while for Sa Zhenbing to react and say to the lieutenant.
"Then let's go to the shore, so my old man can go up and wash his feet...... Okay, at this time, Sa Zhenbing has not forgotten the idea of washing his feet in Tokyo Bay.
Chen Shaokuan could only smile helplessly and asked the adjutant to order the fleet to lean towards Tokyo Bay.
Hirohito was silent in his palace, and every once in a while an attendant would come to report that the army and navy generals had committed suicide by disembowelment or shooting.
Desperation made them choose to die, because they knew that if they lived, the Wehrmacht would never give up the opportunity to humiliate them.
"Your Majesty, the Yasukuni Shrine has been stationed by the Wehrmacht. They began to search aggressively, and some of the troops flocked to the palace......" The chamberlain leaned over the ground tremblingly and whispered.
"Let their commander come and see me, since it's going to be handed over, it's better to do it as soon as possible......
When the psychological barrier is breached, everything is gone. That's the situation with Hirohito right now, he doesn't care about everything anymore.
Even if all the generals who were born and died for Japan were dead, he would not lift his eyelids. His only goal now was to persuade the Wehrmacht to retain his royal position.
Japan can do without, but the imperial family must continue to exist! That's Hirohito's only thought right now, and it's his only wish.
Zhang Xueliang rode a horse and slowly passed through the bombed streets of Tokyo. It is full of broken walls, which are the masterpieces of the Wehrmacht sea eagles.
Fortunately, after the Wehrmacht sent a telegram accepting the surrender, the Japanese government began to organize personnel to clear the road. Zhang Xueliang was able to slowly drive into the city.
The troops had dispersed, and some of them had gone to accept the surrender of the Japanese soldiers. Some of them went to Mitsubishi, Nakajima and other companies to receive them. And the rest is to follow Zhang Xueliang to take over the Japanese official residence.
Along the way, all the Japanese in sight were asked to turn their backs on the Wehrmacht soldiers. At the same time, raise your own hands. This is an official request. What they feared was that someone would go crazy at this time and attack the Wehrmacht.
Once that happened, the next thing that would happen was the massacre of the entire Tokyo Defense. No one would think that the Wehrmacht fighters would try to distinguish between who was a mob and who was not.
"This is the Imperial Palace of Japan?!" Looking at the incomparably low palace, Zhang Xueliang was stunned. Having seen the Forbidden City, he only felt short and negligent when he saw this palace.
The Imperial Palace in Japan is called the "Imperial Palace" and is derived from Edo Castle during the Shogunate period. The castle was once the residence of the Edo shogun. After the shogunate was overthrown, the castle became the imperial residence.
This is the largest castle in the history of Japan, with a circumference of about 4 kilometers including the outer wall: 15.6 kilometers, which is about the same as the perimeter of the inner city of Suzhou. But compared to the majestic Forbidden City. This is the city gate and the city wall, which is too shabby.
Especially for people like Zhang Xueliang who have lived in the Forbidden City, they can't help but be stunned when they see such a strong contrast. He once thought that Japan's imperial city was not as majestic as the Forbidden City, at least not far behind.
But when I actually saw it, I could only admit that this largest castle in Japanese history was more than 108,000 miles away from the Forbidden City.
The Imperial Palace of Japan. It covers an area of 23,000 square meters. The Forbidden City covers an area of 725,000 square meters. Not to mention the city walls. The walls of the Forbidden City are 12 meters high. It is 10 meters thick at the base and 6 to 7 meters thick at the top, and is protected by a 52-meter-wide moat on all sides.
How can such a huge Forbidden City be comparable to an imperial residence in Japan?!
"The general is here to hand over Miyagi, right?! Please come in with me...... a chamberlain was already waiting for the arrival of Zhang Xueliang and others at the city gate, but saw him bow slightly to Zhang Xueliang and the others: "Please also ask the general to abide by the Geneva conditions and give my emperor the respect he deserves......"
"Even though we have failed, you should maintain the demeanor of a victorious country. Respect for the warriors, you should hold ......"
There was a lot of chirping and crookedness. And Zhang Xueliang said coldly: "It's not your turn to speak now, take me to see Hirohito." He's qualified to talk to me. As for the respect ......"
saw that Zhang Xueliang did not get off the horse. Instead, he leaned over the chamberlain's ear and whispered, "That belongs to the victor." ”
The chamberlain trembled, looked up and saw Zhang Xueliang's eyes full of murderous intent at this time. Suddenly he didn't dare to say more, and bowed down and made a gesture of please.
Zhang Xueliang was satisfied with the progress of Tima. A bunch of fools, they've all come to this point, and these idiots are still thinking about a bunch of what they don't have. This for no reason reminded Zhang Xueliang of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
In that shabby era, it was obviously a bunch of failures, but he still had to put gold on his face. But I don't know that I lost face. And the face is earned by yourself!
To be dignified, show your fists. Without your fists, what face do you need?! It's okay to be slapped in the face. For example, the current chamberlain, and Hirohito in the Imperial Palace.
However, Zhang Xueliang was not interested in grinding any teeth with an attendant, and he was kind enough to say this warning. If it was replaced by Qi Mudeng's killing talents, he would have already given the account to this servant.
It's all lost like this bird, what kind of hero are you pretending to be with Lao Tzu?! If you bring a knife, you should take a knife and a gun and kill the corpses of my sons and daughters. The white flags are all raised, what kind of big cloves of garlic are still filled?!
The soldiers of the National Defense Force who followed Zhang Xueliang into the imperial palace were all veterans of the Northeast Army. These veterans have extensive battlefield experience and have also undergone the rigors of the Wehrmacht.
Therefore, as soon as they entered the imperial palace, they began to fully control it. All of them were disarmed and searched, while all the high ground and ambush points were contained.
Everything that could happen was invisible under the infiltration of nearly 10,000 Wehrmacht soldiers. Don't say that Hirohito didn't plan to move, he just couldn't make any moves.
Even if he moves now, he is looking for death. The Japanese soldiers of the Guards Division in the Imperial Palace began to disarm the Wehrmacht with expressionless faces. At the same time, they were escorted to the prisoner camp on the beach by groups of fighters.
In the Imperial Palace, Zhang Xueliang met Hirohito. Here, Hirohito wore a kimono from his enthronement ceremony, holding a wat board in his hand, and sat quietly on his knees waiting for Zhang Xueliang's arrival.
"Hirohito?!" Zhang Xueliang finally saw Hirohito, although he had seen it more than once from the photos. But this is the first time I saw me.
"I'm Zhang Hanqing!" Zhang Xueliang walked in front of Hirohito and said. When Zhang Xueliang walked over, several chamberlains tried to come up to stop him. But then he was directly carried away by five or six mountain dogs.
"It turned out to be General Zhang, and I have been looking up to ...... for a long time" Hirohito stood up and bowed deeply to Zhang Xueliang. At this time, Zhang Xueliang noticed that Hirohito was holding a wat board made of jade.
The Book of Rites. Yuzao is recorded: "Wat: The Son of Heaven uses ball jade, the princes use elephants, and the doctors use fish beards and bamboos, and Shizhu." Ben, like Ke also. Seen in the Son of Heaven and shooting, no Wat, into the big temple to say Wat, not ancient. ”
Ball jade is beautiful jade. Zhang Xueliang also studied "The Book of Rites", and couldn't help but smile when he saw the jade wat board in Hirohito's hand. It seems that little Japan cares a lot about this.
"Now that the general has arrived, then let's start handing over......" Hirohito immediately straightened up and said to Zhang Xueliang. Zhang Xueliang shook his head.
"I'm just here to accept the palace, and as for your surrender ceremony, I'll have to wait for orders from above." Saying that, Zhang Xueliang said with a smile: "Don't worry, I haven't received the order to kill you yet." So, you can continue to live for the time being. ”
"Although, I don't know how long you'll live."
ps: Something happened at home, I didn't sleep almost all night last night. Alas...... There are too many bad things......