July 16, 1944.

As soon as it dawned this morning, Emperor Hirohito of Japan got up uneasily. He stood alone in the courtyard of the dilapidated palace, sometimes looking at the sky and sometimes running in circles, looking very anxious.

The sun rose unknowingly, and the sunlight shone on Hirohito. He did not feel any warmth, but seemed even more restless.

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Queen Xiangchun and other attendants did not dare to step forward easily and looked at His Majesty the Emperor worriedly.

Around seven o'clock in the morning, Kido Koichi finally appeared in front of Hirohito.

Hirohito was already impatient with waiting and asked hurriedly:

"What's going on out there? Are they really going to hold court today?"

Kido Koichi looked a little disappointed, he nodded and said:

"Back to Your Majesty, the Allied Powers' International Military Tribunal for the Far East is scheduled to open today. Consistent with the news we have received before, Marshal Seishiro Itagaki will be the first to be tried.

Prime Minister Sumita is on his way to Yokosuka. He will personally observe the first trial to see how sanctimonious the Allies are."

Ichiro Sumita believed that he was the hero who ended the war and would not be judged by the Allies, so he dared to act in a brazen manner.

He has always been a staunch capitulationist, and he played a major role in ending the war so quickly.

Kido Koichi's words did not make the worry on Emperor Hirohito's face disappear, but instead became more solemn.

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He asked with some trepidation:

"My dear, do you mean that the Chinese and Americans are here this time?"

It must be true!

Before Japan's unconditional surrender, Zhongxia had already established the Changchun International Military Tribunal, the Nanjing International Military Tribunal and the Nanyang International Military Tribunal.

These military tribunals were established to try Japanese war criminals.

This work has been carried out for several years, with a complete process and experienced judges and prosecutors.

Many Class A war criminals were sentenced to death by the court, some were hanged, and some suffered the pain of being cut into pieces.

The senior generals of the former Kwantung Army and the former Southern Army were tortured in every possible way by the Central Xia people, and died in the most painful, desperate and helpless circumstances.

They must have regretted launching a war of aggression before they died.

Many of Nakaxia's judgments are public, and Kido Yuichi can find out everything as long as he puts some effort into inquiring.

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Therefore, he can be sure that the International Military Tribunal for the Far East jointly established by China and the Americans is not a joke, but a complete liquidation of Japanese fascism and militarism.

However, Kido Koichi did not dare to tell Emperor Hirohito the actual situation for fear of scaring His Majesty the Emperor.

He pondered for a long time and then said:

"Your Majesty, if the empire failed in the war, then someone must stand up and take responsibility for the crime.

But your Majesty, don’t worry, with MacArthur’s guarantee, you and the royal family are absolutely safe.”

Emperor Hirohito had reached some secret agreements with MacArthur, but he still felt insecure in his heart, and his fear and fear of Zhongxia lingered.

"Who is attending the first trial of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East?" Hirohito asked.

Kido Yuichi:

"The two commanders-in-chief of the Allied occupation forces, MacArthur and Wang Laohu, will be present, and diplomats from Britain, the Soviet Union, France, the Netherlands, Australia, and Canada will also be present to watch.

They shouted slogans of fairness and justice, and allowed imperial officials and ordinary people, including Prime Minister Sumita Ichiro, to watch on the spot.

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In addition, there are a large number of reporters from various countries, this is an open trial!"

After hearing this, Hirohito's expression became restless again.

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At 8 a.m. on July 16, the first trial of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East officially began.

As Justice Mei Junyi, chairman of the panel of judges and president of the presiding court, knocked the gavel, the court gradually became quiet.

Justice Mei Junyi said with great enthusiasm:

"Take the suspect Itagaki Seishiro!"

Everyone looked towards the prison passage on the side of the court. The reporters had their guns and cannons ready and could press the shutter at any time.

A few seconds later, Seishiro Itagaki appeared in the courtroom in a wheelchair, accompanied by two bailiffs.

Itagaki Seishiro tried to commit suicide before, but due to the lack of thoroughness and sharpness, he failed to die. After being rescued, his life was safe and he gradually recovered during this period of recuperation.

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The appearance of Itagaki Seishiro caused a small commotion, and Mei Junyi had to use a magic hammer to maintain order in the court.

Wang Laohu, MacArthur and others sat in the spectator seats, expressionless.

Japanese Prime Minister Ichiro Sumita seemed a little uneasy and his eyes wandered.

Seishiro Itagaki, who was sitting in a wheelchair, seemed to be at peace with himself. From the outside, he looked very relaxed and did not take the trial seriously at all.

After the court order stabilized again, Justice Mei Junyi officially presided over the trial.

Prosecutors from various countries designated by the Supreme Command of the Japanese Occupation Forces of the Allied Powers took the lead in making accusations.

First, Seishiro Itagaki, from 1917 to 1919, relied on his ability to speak fluent Chinese Mandarin and regional dialects, and engaged in espionage activities in various capacities in the north and south of Central Xia.

When the court asked Seishiro Itagaki whether he had any doubts about the prosecution's accusations, Seishiro Itagaki glanced at Prosecutor Nakaxia calmly, and then said nonchalantly:

"I don't know what they're talking about, I haven't done any of these things."

After he finished speaking, he closed his mouth, unwilling to say another word.

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The prosecution's case continues.

Second, Seishiro Itagaki organized a so-called staff trip in 1929. It was a trip in name, but in fact it was a comprehensive and thorough military investigation of the northeastern region of Central Xia, so as to formulate a war plan to invade Central Xia.

Second, when Seishiro Itagaki served as the staff officer of the Kwantung Army, he organized and planned the September 18th Incident on September 18, 1931, which shocked China and foreign countries.

They blew up the South Manchuria Railway and blamed the Northeastern Army. They used this as an excuse to bombard the Beida camp, then invaded Shenyang and occupied the entire three northeastern provinces.

Third, in 1932, Seishiro Itagaki and Kenji Doihara jointly concocted the puppet Manchukuo and appointed themselves as the governing advisors of the puppet Manchukuo.

Fourth, in 1934, when Seishiro Itagaki was the chief of staff of the Japanese Kwantung Army, he planned the independence of Inner Mongolia, created the Suiyuan incident, planned the autonomy of North China, and attempted to split the Central Xia Dynasty.

Fifth, after the outbreak of the all-out war between China and Japan, Seishiro Itagaki led the Japanese Army's Fifth Division to participate in the war, wreaking havoc across North China and committing numerous war crimes.

Sixth, when Seishiro Itagaki served as land minister in the cabinet, he planned the war actions of invading Central Xia, invading Southeast Asia, and invading the Soviet Union; he cooperated with Wang Jingwei and assisted him in establishing the puppet regime in Nanjing.

Seventh, when he served as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese troops stationed in Korea, he massacred the rebels in the Goryeo area.

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The prosecutor made a total of 16 major charges, which caused an uproar inside and outside the court.

But when Justice Ume Junyi asked Itagaki Seishiro whether he admitted to these crimes, the latter's answer was even more infuriating.

"have no idea."

"Not sure."

"I haven't done it."

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