Chapter 994: Threatening the Emperor
Tokyo, the headquarters of the 1st Army of the Imperial Army. The commander of the group army, General Shi Qingshan, was waiting for a telegram from the front line in the valley. The Imperial Army was still attacking the Japanese in Tokyo. Under the attack of the Imperial Army, the Japanese defense line was constantly occupied by the Imperial Army, and the Japanese army's living space was becoming less and less. At present, the Japanese army is mainly entrenched in the area around Chiyoda. The heavy artillery of the Imperial Navy continued to fire at this area, causing the Japanese to pay extremely heavy casualties.
"Commander, with the current offensive intensity, it won't be long before we can take Tokyo." Major General Li Zhenwu, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said. Although, the resistance of the Japanese army was still stubborn. However, under the steady advance of the Imperial Army, their resistance still seemed more and more weak. It can be said that the Imperial Army has now completely locked up the victory. Victory, that's just a matter of time.
"Hmmm! However, if our operation in Koshigaya goes well, we may be able to end the war more quickly. Admiral Shi Qingshan said with a smile.
"Why?" Major General Li Zhenwu was stunned for a moment, as if he hadn't figured it out.
"If we can catch the Emperor of Japan, let the Emperor of Japan give an order. So, those little Japan still have to obediently put down their weapons and surrender to us? The vast majority of Japanese officers and soldiers were deeply poisoned by the spirit of bushido. The emperor's order, they simply will not disobey. Admiral Shi Qingshan said.
"That's good! If the Japanese surrendered, we would not only be able to end the war more quickly, but also reduce the casualties of our troops. In recent days, those little Japan have gone crazy. Although our march was fast, the casualties of the troops were not small! Major General Li Zhenwu said. At this juncture, it would undoubtedly be best if the casualties of the troops could be reduced as much as possible.
"Hmmm! Hopefully, the approach in Koshigaya will go well. Admiral Shi Qingshan said. Although, heavy troops were sent to advance to Koshigaya, and at the same time there were a large number of Japanese traitors to assist. However, he didn't know if he would succeed or not. If you say, let the Japanese emperor escape, or commit suicide. Then, the effect will be greatly reduced.
At this time, a communications officer walked into the headquarters with a happy face: "Report to the commander, there is a telegram from the Koshiya side." We have annihilated the 1st Guards Division of the Japanese Army and taken the entire Koshiga. Emperor Taisho was also under strict guard by us. However, Crown Prince Hirohito escaped ahead of schedule. ”
"Took Koshigaya? Also captured Emperor Taisho, Hirohito's kid escaped? Admiral Shi Qingshan frowned.
"Commander, immediately order the pursuit of Hirohito's little cub! If you let it escape, you'll be in trouble. Major General Li Zhenwu hurriedly said.
"Let the 1st Cavalry Brigade and the 4th Cavalry Brigade pursue Hirohito, catch each other as much as possible, and not let the other side escape. Get ready, I'll go to Koshigaya right away. Admiral Shi Qingshan said.
"Commander, take me." Major General Li Zhenwu said. He wanted to see the Emperor of Japan, who had become a prisoner.
"Then keep up." Admiral Shi Qingshan nodded.
The group, under the protection of the group army guard battalion, went to the valley. With the resistance of the Japanese army already crushed, they arrived at Koshigaya in less than two hours. Saionji Kobo, Hara Kei, Wakatsuki Reijiro, Hamaguchi Yukio and Hasegawa Naotoshi, who had already received the news, were all waiting respectfully outside the palace. For them, in addition to Marshal Shi Deshan, Admiral Shi Qingshan is already the top Chinese official. Naturally, these surrendered elements need to be served well. Otherwise, their lives will probably be in danger.
"Meet the General." After Admiral Shi Qingshan got out of the car, Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and others immediately came to pay their respects, very respectful.
"Well, where is Jiaren locked up?" Admiral Shi Qingshan asked. He didn't even call Emperor Taisho anymore, he just called him by his name.
Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and the others couldn't help but tighten their hearts, from the title of Admiral Shi Qingshan just now, it undoubtedly showed the attitude of the Chinese Empire. It is clear that the Chinese Empire no longer seems to have recognized the Taisho Emperor. This means that the emperor of the future will most likely cease to exist. However, they had already expected this. In the vassal system built by the Chinese Empire, except for the position of the emperor of China, the rest of the vassal states belonged to the king. If the Japanese emperor continues to exist, I am afraid that it will be a bit inappropriate.
"Tell the general, Jiaren is being held in the dormitory at the back." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.
"Well, take us there." Admiral Shi Qingshan nodded.
The group arrived at the Taisho Emperor's dormitory, and the entire palace was already under the control of the Imperial Army. At the gate of the palace, there were even two tanks parked there. In the garden inside the palace there were even two armored vehicles. The residence of Emperor Taisho, especially the place where the Imperial Army was a key defense. Although, the fate of Emperor Taisho will probably be very tragic next. However, before the empire can make a decision on what to do with him, Emperor Taisho must be protected.
At this moment, Emperor Taisho was sitting on the bed, his face was pale, and his eyes flashed with horror from time to time. Two hands, tightly clenched into fists. Because he was so angry, his whole body trembled slightly. Especially when he saw Gongwang and others of Xiyuan Temple surrounding the Chinese generals into the dormitory, he was even more shocked and angry.
"Yaga! Xiyuan Temple Gongwang, you traitors. You have betrayed the Japanese Empire, and you will not die a good death. Amaterasu will not let you go. Emperor Taisho scolded.
"What is he talking about?" Admiral Shi Qingshan frowned.
"General, he's insulting us." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.
"Humph! Now that they've become prisoners, they don't seem to have figured out their situation yet! Admiral Shi Qingshan said coldly. If it weren't for the fact that Emperor Taisho had a different identity and was still of great use, he would have been ordered to be executed a long time ago.
Emperor Taisho didn't seem to realize his situation, as if he thought that he was still a high-ranking emperor, and he was still chattering and scolding Saionji Gongwang and others.
"Commander, stop talking nonsense, let him give the order for those armies and all the resistance forces in Japan to lay down their arms and surrender." Major General Li Zhenwu suggested.
"Don't be delusional! I would not have given such an order. The Japanese Empire will not give in, and all the Japanese will fight you to the end. One day, the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire will break through Yenching and return all the insults you have inflicted on the Great Japanese Empire today. Emperor Taisho suddenly scolded, and he still spoke the existing Chinese.
This made Admiral Shi Qingshan and the others a little dumbfounded.
"His Majesty the Emperor is fluent in Chinese." Saionji Gongwang explained.
At this time, there were still many people in the upper class of Japanese society who could speak Chinese. On the one hand, if they want to prepare for the invasion of China, they naturally have to learn Chinese. Even the emperor of Japan and many members of the imperial family can speak Chinese. On the other hand, the Japanese admire China's civilization and prosperity very much, and learning Chinese is considered to be a very fashionable thing. It is not surprising that Emperor Taisho knew Chinese.
"It's a delusion that these damned Shina people still want me to order the Japanese army and all the resistance forces to lay down their arms and surrender to them. How could the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire succumb so easily? Emperor Taisho looked at Admiral Shi Qingshan and the others with a look of hatred, his eyes full of contempt.
Admiral Shi Qingshan and the others couldn't help but be a little surprised, weren't these Japanese emperors rumored to be a fool? However, now the other party is behaving as if he doesn't want to be a fool at all!
"Jiaren, are you sure you don't cooperate with us? This is absolutely not good for you. Admiral Shi Qingshan said coldly.
"Humph! Give up this unrealistic delusion! As the Emperor of the Japanese Empire, how can I, bow down to you despicable Shinas? Emperor Taisho said very arrogantly.
"Smack!" Suddenly, a crisp sound sounded. I saw that Major General Li Zhenwu had already rushed over and slapped Emperor Taisho in the face. Emperor Taisho was thin and small, how could he be an opponent of Li Zhenwu, a guy from a bandit? This slap directly slapped Emperor Taisho to the bed, half of his face was swollen, and even a few teeth were knocked out.
Xiyuan Temple Gongwang and others were also dumbfounded. Although, now Emperor Taisho has become a prisoner. But in Japan, Emperor Taisho is still a deified person! They never imagined that someone would dare to beat Emperor Taisho, which was too much for them to believe.
Some people even subconsciously wanted to open their mouths to rebuke Major General Li Zhenwu, but before they could say their words, they thought of their current situation one by one. They are just traitors who betrayed Emperor Taisho and defected to the Chinese side, so what qualifications do they have to rebuke the Chinese side?
Admiral Ishiyama did not change his face, although Emperor Taisho was the emperor of Japan. However, in front of them, the current Taisho Emperor was nothing more than a captive. What's more, it was Major General Li Zhenwu who did it, and he wouldn't say anything. Major General Li Zhenwu is the brother-in-law of His Majesty the Emperor, although he is only a major general and division commander. However, even the commanders of many group armies were polite to Major General Li Zhenwu, and they would not take a stand in front of him at all.
"Be honest with Lao Tzu, you are no longer the emperor, you are just our prisoner of war. Do as we command, or else Lao Tzu will kill you. Major General Li Zhenwu said viciously. At the same time, he had already pulled out his pistol and put it directly on the head of Emperor Taisho. (To be continued.) )