Chapter 435: A River of Blood
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The 120th emperor of Japan, Emperor Renxiao Huihito, was hanged in public in front of tens of thousands of Japanese. His death was very aggrieved, and in front of so many people, he was stripped of the emperor's sacred garment, charged with all kinds of crimes, and completely fell from the altar. It is conceivable how devastating the Holy Emperor was to be executed as a prisoner, and how devastating it would be to the Japanese psyche. In this trial, China's goal of weakening the emperor's influence in the minds of ordinary Japanese has basically been achieved. When these elites from all walks of life in Japan return, they will certainly be able to pass on this trial to all parts of Japan.
"Ladies and gentlemen, although Huiren has already surrendered to the law. However, the reasons for this result have not been eradicated. Therefore, we believe that the emperor system should also be completely changed. In the future, Japan will no longer need an emperor. All the Japanese have only one object of allegiance, and that is the Emperor of the Chinese Empire! Therefore, after Keihito, there will be no more emperors in Japan! Onodera Jiro announced to everyone.
This news, like a thunderbolt from the sky, shocked everyone. The execution of Emperor Hitotaka has already opened everyone's eyes. And now. It is even more unacceptable that even the emperor system should be abolished. There's a reason why the emperor system has been able to survive in Japan for thousands of years. For a long time. The emperor is the spokesperson of the gods in Japan, the god in their minds, and their spiritual pillar. But now, even this point has to be denied, which completely makes those Japanese people not know what to do!
"No, how can there be no emperor? Emperor Hitotaka committed a crime, but. You can also choose a new emperor from other members of the Imperial Family. The new emperor will surely lead Japan to strength. Some radical Japanese protested.
"That's right, how can Japan be without an emperor? Japan without an emperor. Is that still Japan? "Many Japanese people can accept Emperor Hitotaka as a criminal, or even be hanged. However, if you want to abolish it completely, the emperor knows. This is unacceptable to them.
Other Japanese. They all made a lot of noise. Obviously, there is no agreement with the abolition of the emperor system. It's just that this matter is not something that these ordinary Japanese people can decide. It's not even up to high-ranking Japanese officials such as Onodera Jiro to decide. This is a matter that China has decided, and Onodera Jiro and others, as China's lackeys, can only act according to China's orders.
"Everyone, be quiet. The abolition of the Emperor is an order of His Majesty the Emperor of China! We must obey the orders of His Majesty the Emperor. Onodera Jiro said. Albeit. He knew that this would put Japan under more intense control from China. However, there is no way for him to turn back, and he can only think from China's point of view. For the sake of their respective families, they can only do what China wants.
"No! The emperor is Japanese, and even if he is Chinese, he cannot abolish the emperor! Some Japanese shouted. Obviously, the abolition of the emperor has touched the bottom line in the hearts of these Japanese. Even in the face of Chinese pressure, they have to fight hard!
"Onodera-kun, what should I do now? Why are these guys so stubborn? Shimazu Saiko, the lord of the Satsuma Domain, said with a frown. Originally, I thought that everything would go according to plan. But I didn't expect that there would be such a big reaction to the abolition of the emperor.
"What else can I do? The emperor must be abolished. Moreover, it is not up to these people to decide whether or not to abolish the emperor! Just ignore them. If they dare to rebel, they must not be soft and ruthlessly suppress them. Let them know who is the ruler of Japan now. Onodera Jiro said. The Japanese are not only cruel to outsiders, but also to their own compatriots.
"Well, I think so too. We must abolish the emperor system. Otherwise, the Chinese side will not be satisfied. We now have a lot of military power to deal with these guys! Yamauchi Toyotoshi also said.
"Well, let's decide!" Onodera Jiro said.
"Subjects, whether you agree or not, the emperor system must be abolished. I hope that everyone can treat it correctly, and in the future, Japan will definitely develop better under the rule of China! Onodera Jiro flickered, this is completely nonsense with his eyes open.
"No! The emperor cannot be abolished! Onodera's words did not satisfy those Japanese. However, their opposition does not change this outcome. The emperor system, starting today, has been abolished. The emperor who has existed in Japan for thousands of years, from now on, there will be no more. It's a foregone conclusion, and no one can change it.
The trial on September 29 in the square outside the Imperial Palace in Kyoto changed the history of Japan and all Japanese people. Japan's political system has undergone fundamental changes. The emperor, who is the supreme ruler of Japan, no longer exists. And Japan will no longer be an independent country, but will become a colony of China and be subject to China's colonial rule.
However, many Japanese people are not able to accept this result. Moreover, they will take drastic measures to resist. It's just that the arms can't twist the thighs, and no matter how much they resist, they can't change the result. And in the end, it will only make them pay senseless sacrifices.
"Your Excellency, Your Excellency the General, Your Excellency the Governor! The trial is over, are you still satisfied? Onodera Jiro said to Lieutenant General Sun Hao and Major General Gu Yun with a flattering face. Obviously, he thinks that he is meritorious, and he is here to invite merit.
"Very well, after this trial, the emperor's status in the eyes of the Japanese will definitely be greatly affected. This will be very helpful for our future rule. Lieutenant General Sun Hao said with a smile. He was quite satisfied with today's trial. Onodera Jiro and others have done their job brilliantly.
"Thank you for your Excellency's affirmation, we will make persistent efforts in the future, and we will definitely stabilize the situation in Japan for China." Onodera Jiro hurriedly said.
"Hmmm! But the next period of time is very important. If a riot breaks out, it must be extinguished as soon as possible to avoid a larger scale. When the time comes, our garrison in Japan will fully assist the Japanese garrison! Lieutenant General Sun Hao said.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Onodera Jiro and others all replied.
Sure enough, after the news of this trial spread, it dealt a great blow to the reputation of the Japanese emperor, and many Japanese people did not believe that the emperor would do such a thing. In addition, the hanging of Emperor Hitotaka was also unacceptable to many Japanese. It's just that what they didn't expect was that Emperor Renxiao, who was a descendant of the gods, would be hanged like an ordinary prisoner. As a result, the status of the emperor has been greatly affected. The emperor is no longer seen as the spokesman of the gods on high above, as was the case in the past.
The reaction of the Japanese to the abolition of the emperor system has become even more intense. Many Japanese people believe that although Emperor Renxiao made a big mistake, the imperial family has a meritorious service to Japan, and the emperor system cannot be denied because of Emperor Renxiao alone. In addition, everyone was full of hostility to China's colonial rule of Japan. Although they were in awe of China, they would never pledge allegiance to the Chinese emperor.
At the behest of some people loyal to the emperor, riots broke out in various parts of Japan against the colonial government and against China. These rioters stormed the government and even the military station, demanded the preservation of the emperor system, and even demanded that the Chinese* army leave Japan.
Of course, the Japanese garrisons, which had already been prepared, began to suppress these resisting Japanese as soon as possible. The war spread to almost all of Japan. After a period of training by the Chinese* army and equipped with the old-fashioned single-shot rifles that the Chinese* army had reloaded, the combat strength of the Japanese garrison was completely incomparable. The army formed by the rioting Japanese was a complete rabble, and they could not fight against them at all. A large number of Japanese people were killed, and the whole Japanese society became unstable as a result.
Although the Japanese garrison was very prominent, when suppressing the resistance of the Japanese, it was completely able to ignore the fact that these Japanese were their compatriots and could be ruthless. However, the garrison consisted of only 20,000 men, and it was impossible to cover the whole of Japan. Even because of the small number of troops, there was a situation where the garrison was surrounded and annihilated by a large number of riotous troops.
Under such circumstances, the Chinese garrison in Japan was dispatched, with three marine brigades and two infantry corps, totaling more than 90,000 people, to attack in all directions. With the cooperation of the Japanese garrison, the Japanese resistance was extinguished. Compared with the Japanese garrison, the Chinese* army is more well-equipped and more powerful in combat, and it cannot be compared at all.
The riots in Japan, from beginning to end, lasted only a month before they were extinguished. During this period, a total of millions of people died in the riots throughout Japan, and in addition to some of the Japanese who participated in the riots, which were killed by the Chinese* army and the Japanese garrison, many more were affected. When Japanese people go berserk, they tend to become more murderous.
In early November 1844, Japan was basically restored, and the Chinese* army began to withdraw from Japan one after another. The future stability of Japan will be left to the Japanese garrison and the 13th Infantry Corps stationed in Japan. (To be continued......)