When I arrived in Fukuoka again, Saionji Temple was devastated. Everywhere there are traces of bombing and shelling. In the whole city, you can't even find a complete house.

Looking at Fukuoka, which was bombed into ruins, Saionji wept silently. He knew that if the negotiations failed, the whole of Japan would face a situation like Fukuoka.

There is no place in Japan that can be preserved. The reason why Fukuoka is so miserable has a lot to do with the habits of the Japanese people.

At this time, the Japanese liked to use wood to build their houses. The biggest problem with timber houses is that they simply can't withstand bombing and shelling.

Once a fire breaks out, then all the houses will be burned to ashes. Even a few brick and stone houses have a lot of wood in the interior.

Tatami mats, Japanese-style doors, and decorated pillars and benches.

"You're here, welcome to Fukuoka." The Wehrmacht greeted an official who was drawn from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and could speak Japanese, but he was seen facing Saionji Temple with impeccable Japanese etiquette.

"Minister Yang and Chief of General Staff Su have been waiting for you for a long time, I don't think we need to delay here to start negotiations as soon as possible." The official apparently had little respect for Xiyuan Temple.

Although the etiquette is impeccable, there is no respect between the words. It's completely businesslike. The secretary who followed Xiyuan Temple was about to have a seizure, but was held down by Xiyuan Temple.

"Okay, please take us there......" Xiyuan Temple bowed softly to the coalition government official. The officer nodded. He made a gesture of please to Saionji Temple.

After that, he took Saionji Temple to the negotiation site set up by the Wehrmacht in Fukuoka.

And when Saionji saw the countless Fukuoka citizens cleaning up the ruins along the way, his face finally looked better. But looking at it, Xiyuan Temple found a problem again.

These crowds of people cleaning up the rubble. I didn't see any young people at all. Most of the crowd were old and weak, women and children, and the soldiers of the Wehrmacht stood on the sidelines, watching the citizens of Fukuoka work.

It is clear that these Wehrmacht forces are guarding these Fukuoka citizens in the same way that they guard prisoners of war.

But Saionji glanced at the face of the coalition government official who greeted him, and did not raise the issue here. He is not a fool, and the official clearly has no good feelings for him.

And the way he looked at these Fukuoka citizens, he could feel that he didn't care about such a thing. The car slowly drove into a courtyard that had been repaired with the insurance amount.

It is said that it is repaired. But in reality, it was only the rubble that was cleared and the craters filled. Then a marching tent was erected here. Nothing else.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Saionji. Hopefully, there will be a result in our negotiations this time, which is what our allies want to see. The first to speak was Yang Yuting. But I saw him greet him with a smile.

"The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Hull, and the Prime Minister of the British Empire have left for China. They would meet with Mr. Lin Sen, Chairman of our coalition government, in the Imperial Metropolitan to discuss the surrender of Japan. ”

Yang Yuting did not say negotiation in the last sentence, but directly said surrender. Xiyuan Temple smiled bitterly, it seems that this negotiation of the Wehrmacht is bound to win.

Once Japan did not meet their conditions. Then the next war will not stop. And. There will be no more opportunities for negotiations.

"Our commander-in-chief was already a little impatient, and he believed that the war in Japan should end as soon as possible. The U.S. side also has this view, so I believe that we will reach a consensus in this negotiation. ”

"I also hope that we can reach a consensus. And in the future, to promote cooperation and development between the two countries. Xiyuan Temple sighed and said, "This is in the interests of both of us. ”

Many Japanese soldiers did not know that Saionji had been seeking to maintain Japan's military after the war. He knew better than anyone what would happen if he made this condition strongly.

The Wehrmacht would certainly not be willing to allow Japan to re-arm. And for the Wehrmacht to agree to this, then Japan needs to give sufficient benefits.

China will allow and support Japan's armed possession only if it is not a threat to China but a benefit. This. You need to take your time.

"Hahaha...... Cooperation is certain, but not for the time being in terms of common interests. Yang Yuting looked at Xiyuan Temple meaningfully and said, "But in the future, who can say for sure?!" We may have common interests someday in the future. ”

Yang Yuting did not directly deny Xiyuan Temple's words about common interests, and of course did not say that he would definitely cooperate. But Mr. Yang said it would be the future.

To put it simply, at least for now, there is no so-called common interest between China and Japan.

At this time, Su Zongzhen also came over, and the two sides exchanged pleasantries for a while before starting negotiations. This time, Yang Yuting's condition was very simple, the war reparations were to be determined.

But Japan must surrender unconditionally, and all military forces must be disarmed and awaiting the Wehrmacht to take over. Otherwise, the Wehrmacht did not accept the surrender of Japan.

Saionji smiled bitterly, he knew it was going to be like this before he came to Fukuoka. Lost the combined fleet of the Navy, lost Fukuoka. Saionji doesn't think it has any negotiating capital.

Japan's strong outside and dry in the middle can be pierced with just a light poke. And what else can Saionji do?! He could only try his best to mediate for Japan.

"Mr. Kiroku has traveled to our country to study, and he should know the status of the Japanese imperial family in our country. If you and your colleagues, be sure to deal with the royal family. Then it can only lead to endless revolt and disaster. ”

When Saionji learned that the Wehrmacht was going to consider the responsibility of dealing with Hirohito, his face couldn't help but change slightly. This is the part that Hirohito bites to death.

It was absolutely impossible for Hirohito to agree to let the Wehrmacht deal with him, and at the same time Hirohito demanded guarantees for the interests of the entire Japanese imperial family. Any other conditions can be negotiated, but on this issue Hirohito will not regress in the slightest.

"Everyone is responsible for what they do, and the higher you are, the more responsible you are." Su Zongzhen didn't wait for Yang Yuting to speak, and said coldly.

"Whoever started the war, surely who is the one who makes this war. I don't think Mr. Saionji knows everyone, and I think Mr. Saionji knows better what responsibilities he needs to bear. ”

"From 1937 to now 1942. Tens of millions of casualties in Asia in the past five years need someone to be responsible! Su Zongzhe's words became more and more severe, but he saw a ruthless voice towards Xiyuan Temple.

"Approval is not necessary to confirm your guilt. It's about making some people pay for their actions! Tens of millions of lives always need someone to be responsible. And some people ...... Don't make me look down on him! ”

Su Zongzhe's words were very direct and difficult to hear. He was clearly saying that Hirohito should not think of being able to evade responsibility. It was absolutely impossible for the Wehrmacht to let him go.

Even the Japanese imperial family is responsible for this.

"We will take the responsibility, but you should understand. For the sake of Japan's stability, some affairs should be pressed. Xiyuan Temple's face remained unchanged, and he said to Su Zongzhen.

"There are some things that are too influential for us to afford to be exposed by him. Therefore, it is better to hide it in history. It's good for both of us......"

Su Zongzhen opened his mouth and smiled: "For us, there is nothing to hide. What exists is what exists, and if it should be dealt with, then it must be dealt with. ”

"As for stability...... It's simple. If the instability factor is removed, then what remains is stability. As he spoke, Su Zongzhe's voice suddenly became extremely cold.

"But, I want to walk away as if nothing happened. So please ask the Wehrmacht soldiers lying in the martyrs' cemetery, are they willing?! ”

Just when the two sides were in a confrontation in the negotiation hall, Masahiko Takeshita and others also started their own actions. Anan's support was not available to them, so the mutiny plan was forced to be revised.

The plan that was forced to be revised included convincing the commander of the Eastern Army, Shizuichi Tanaka, and the commander of the Guards Division, Takeshi Mori, to support the incident. Otherwise, they would not be able to carry out the plan.

After all, a coup d'état requires military support. Without the support of troops, they would not have been able to hold out for even three hours. Hirohito only needed an edict to completely crush them.

"Are you crazy?! How will the army of the Empire, the army of His Majesty, allow you to mess around?! Although the commander of the Eastern Army, Shizuichi Tanaka, agreed to meet Kenji Hatanaka, he did not agree to their crazy plan.

Shizuichi Tanaka is not an idiot, as a top military official, he sees it better than these radicals. At this time, Japan had no way out, and the only thing that could be done was to die as few people as possible.

And negotiation is their only way to live. At the same time, Tanaka knew better that Japan simply did not have the capital to negotiate. Now it's just fish on a chopping board.

If you want to jump a few more times, then you will only incur complete destruction. When the time comes, more people will die. And the Wehrmacht's suppression of Japan will be even greater.

"General Tanaka! Would you like to see our comrades judged and the soldiers who were glorious emperors humiliated?! Kenji Hatanaka said urgently: "We know that failure is inevitable. But we hope that the empire will save its last bit of honor! ”

"At the very least, those who died fighting for the Empire will be given a glorious death. Instead of being watched and executed like a poor animal! Isn't that excessive!? ”

Tanaka Shizuichi didn't speak, he was silent for a while before he said slowly: "In any case, this is Your Majesty's decision. Our army is His Majesty's army. No one is allowed to act without His Majesty's permission! Let's go! ”

As he spoke, Tanaka waved his hand and said, "I hope you don't mention this matter, I don't want to take my troops to clean you up!" Got it?! Go home and think about it behind closed doors! (To be continued......)

PS: Chapter 1!