Chapter 39 Chapter Six Fourteen Years of Puppet Manchuria

A puppet show begins At Itagaki's banquet, my thoughts were confused and contradictory.I don't know whether I should be happy or sad about my fate.That night, Itagaki summoned a large number of Japanese prostitutes, and assigned one to each person who went to the banquet, and had fun with wine.He hugged him from left to right, completely throwing away his politeness.Sometimes he toasted and drank, and sometimes laughed loudly, making no secret of his complacency.At first, when he was still reserved, he toasted me very respectfully, with a suggestive smile on his face, wishing me a smooth future and the fulfillment of my long-cherished wish. At this time, I felt that I could be a little happier.Later, as the amount of drinking increased, his face became more and more blue, and the situation was not right.A Japanese prostitute asked me in blunt Chinese: You are in business!Itagaki heard it, and suddenly burst out laughing strangely.At this time, I thought again, I really have nothing to be happy about.

I maintained this mood of uncertainty and uncertain future until Hu Siyuan, Chen Zengshou and others returned to my side.These old men are very happy to be able to come back to me with the permission of the Kwantung Army.This kind of joy is not so much due to the reunion of the monarch and his ministers, but rather because of the enthusiasm of officials and wealth.On the one hand, they expressed their grief and indignation because I condescended to be in power, and on the other hand, they cited historical stories to me, explaining that the kings who started businesses often had to temporarily send them under the fence for the necessity of relying on them.With these teachings, coupled with Shang Yanying's admonition from the ancestors, my mood gradually stabilized.On February 26th, I ordered my attendants to prepare an incense table for me, and made an offering to my ancestors. The offering is as follows:

In the past twenty years, seeing the people in dire straits, there is no way to save them, and they are too entrusted, and they feel deep guilt.With the support of the people in the three eastern provinces and the assistance of neighboring countries, the situation is so pressing that we have to assume the responsibility of maintaining it.It is a pioneering work, and its success or failure is blunt.Just think of the king who started his own business in the past, if Jin Wen was to Qin Mu, Han Guangwu was to Gengshi, the ancestor of Shu was to Liu Biao and Yuan Shao, and Ming Taizu was to Han Lin'er, when his economy has not developed, he has to rely on it. Figure big.Hereby I have the heart to endure humiliation and bear the burden, and for the sake of seeking extension, I am humble and accommodating, and I am determined to save the people; I am conscientious, like walking on the tail of a tiger.Dare to tell the foolishness, tell the spirits of my ancestors, pray for silent protection.

On the last day of February, under the direction of the Kwantung Army’s Fourth Section, the so-called All-Manchurian Conference in Shenyang passed a resolution declaring the independence of the Northeast and embracing me as the new country’s ruler.Shangjiao Liyi and Zheng Xiaoxu told me that the delegates from this meeting will come to Lushun to petition me, and they must first prepare their answers.Two answers should be prepared, the first one is to express refusal, and after the representatives plead for the second time, they will come up with the second one to express acceptance.On March 1, nine people including Zhang Yanqing and Xie Jieshi arrived in Lushun.Zheng Xiaoxu first interviewed me on my behalf, and came up with the first answer:

I have since spread the classics, retreated to the folks, studied behind closed doors, and seldom heard of foreign affairs.Although the clan country is in danger, the moment is based on private thoughts, and the strategy of salvation has not been mentioned.I usually worry about the rest of my life, but I have little virtue.Today, when someone and others came here, they bowed in contempt and contempt, and they should take on a heavy responsibility. The five middle schools were shocked and extremely ashamed.If things have not changed, the experience will be shallow, and if you are not rich in learning, you will be sparse in the art of the country. In addition, the world is changing day by day, and many of them are beyond the usual track.The suffering of the people has reached the extreme, and the evil customs are unknown.It is neither allowed to use prescriptions to cure diseases, nor to promote others.The so-called crisis of life and death, a critical meeting, if Gou is not proficient in China and foreign countries, integrates the past and the present, and is born with a sage, it is almost impossible to make a big contribution, and it is definitely beyond Bo De's ability to do it.It is hoped that another virtuous person will be promoted to benefit the hometown, and don't use the body of guilt to make crimes worse.

Then meet me.They said to each other all the things that others had ordered beforehand, and it was nothing more than a plea on one side and euphemism on the other side.After less than twenty minutes, each exited.On March 5, according to the plan of the fourth lesson of the Kwantung Army, the number of representatives was increased to 29, and they made a second appearance.This time the delegates got the job done.My final answer is this: Bearing the responsibility of the great righteousness, how dare you let yourself be lenient with leisure, judge again and again, and violate the expectations of the group.Exhausted from ignorance, he was temporarily in power for a year; after a year, if many people fell away, he would respect and avoid the virtuous way.Within a year, the constitution will be established, and the state system will be determined. If it is in line with Su Zhi, then we should be prudent, measure our morals and capabilities, and make a decision.

After the cutscene, I returned to Tanggangzi with Wanrong, Zheng Xiaoxu and others the next day.Zhang Jinghui, Zhao Xinbo and others had already been waiting here to express their welcome.We spent the night here and went to Changchun together the next day. At 3:00 pm on March 8, the train arrived at Changchun Station.Before the car stopped, the sound of military music and people's calls sounded from the platform.Surrounded by Zhang Jinghui, Xiqia, Amakasu, and Shangjiao, I stepped onto the platform and saw Japanese military police and queues of various costumes everywhere.In the queue, there are robes, mandarin jackets, suits and Japanese kimonos, and everyone has a small flag in their hands.I couldn't help getting excited, thinking that the scene I hadn't expected on the Yingkou pier was finally here today.I was walking in front of the queue, when Xiqia suddenly pointed to a group of yellow dragon flags sandwiched between the sun flags and said: These are all bannermen, they have been looking forward to the emperor for twenty years.After hearing this, I couldn't help but burst into tears, and felt more and more hopeful for me.

When I got in the car, I could only think about my Forbidden City, how I was driven out of the city by Feng Yuxiang's National Army, and also about the Dongling incident and the oath I had made. My heart was once again burning with hatred and desire. I didn't notice what the street scene in Changchun looked like, and what kind of eyes the citizens who were silenced by terror and another kind of hatred were looking at us.After a while, the car drove into an old courtyard.This is my government. This house used to be the Daoyin yamen, and it was not the most spacious place in Changchun, and it was dilapidated. It is said that because the time was too short, we had to make do with it temporarily.My inauguration took place the next day in a hastily packed hall.Important figures such as Uchida Yasuya, the president of Japan Manchurian Railway in the northeast, Honjo Shigeru, commander of the Kwantung Army, Miyake Miyake, chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, and Itagaki, the chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, all came.In addition to Zheng, Luo, Hu, Chen and others, the old ministers who participated in the ceremony also included Sanduo, the former vice governor of Shengjing, Zhao Jingqi, who was the prefect of Shaoxing and was famous for killing Qiu Jin, Prince Guifu of Mongolia, and his son Ling Sheng. As well as the Mongolian prince Zimmer's characteristic wooden pila and so on.In addition, there are Zhang Jinghui, Zang Shiyi, Xiqia, Zhang Haipeng from the old Feng Dynasty, and Lin Tingchen and Lin Chi, lawyers who have handled divorce cases for me in Tianjin.Jin Zhuo, who had been a staff officer to Zhang Zongchang, also came to be my military attache at this time.

That day I wore a western-style frock coat and bowed.Under the watchful eyes of Japanese dignitaries, the heroes bowed to me three times, and I answered with one bow.Zang Shiyi and Zhang Jinghui presented the ruling seal wrapped in yellow silk on behalf of the people of Manchuria.Zheng Xiaoxu read the ruling declaration on his behalf, which read: Human beings must pay attention to morality, but if there is a view of race, it will suppress others and promote oneself, and morality will be thin.Human beings must value benevolence and love, but if there is an international dispute, it will harm others and benefit oneself, and benevolence and love will be weak.Today, our country is established with morality and benevolence as the mainstay, eliminating racial prejudice, international disputes, and a happy land of kingship.All Chinese people, hope to encourage them.

After the ceremony, when receiving foreign guests, Uchida Yasuya delivered a congratulatory speech, and Luo Zhenyu read my reply.Then go to the yard to raise the flag and take pictures.Finally, a celebratory banquet is held. That afternoon, in the executive office, Zheng Xiaoxu sent a business: Commander Benzhuang has already recommended his minister to be the Prime Minister of the State and organize the cabinet. He is slightly arched, bald and shiny, and has a soft voice. This is the special appointment letter and the list of ministers [1]. Please sign it with your royal name. This was what Masahiko Amakasu, a Japanese, had told me earlier when I was in Lushun.I silently picked up the pen and did the first official business after taking office.

I walked out of the office and met Hu Siyuan and Chen Zengshou.The faces of these two old men were not good, because they knew that their names were not included in the list of special officials.I said to them: I want to keep them by my side, let Hu Siyuan be the head of my secretariat, and Chen Zengshou be the secretary.Hu Siyuan thanked him with a sigh, but Chen Zengshou said that he had something to do at home in Tianjin, and begged me to allow him to go back. The next day, Luo Zhenyu came.The official position he got during the appointment was a councilor, and he came to resign from this unsatisfactory official position.I expressed my intention to stay, but he said: The emperor condescends to be in power. It is said that the minister should die if the king is humiliated.Later, he became the director of the Overwatch Council, and returned to Dalian to continue selling his fake antiques until his death. But my thoughts are different from theirs.The dragon flag and military music at Changchun Station, the ceremonies at the inauguration ceremony, and the eulogies at the reception of foreign guests left a deep impression on me, and I couldn't help but feel a little elated.On the other hand, I have already shown my head publicly and stepped onto the stage, so there is absolutely no way out.Even if Itagaki told me today, if you don't do it, please go ahead, I can't go back.That being the case, he had no choice but to surrender to the end.Besides, if I deal with the Japanese well, maybe they will support me in restoring the title of emperor.Now that I am the head of state of a country, it will be easier for me to discuss with the Japanese when I have capital in the future.Because I only think about what I want, not only do I no longer feel that being in power is a wronged thing, but I also regard the position of being in power as a ladder leading to the throne of the emperor. Under the control of such self-comforting and fantasy-filled thoughts, how to make good use of this ladder and successfully ascend to the throne has become the central issue of my further thinking.After thinking about it for a few days, one night, I told Chen Zengshou and Hu Siyuan the result of my thinking: I now have three vows to tell you: first, I will get rid of all the mistakes of the past. Chen Baochen said that I was lazy and frivolous more than ten years ago, and I swear that I will never do it again from now on; second, I will endure all hardships, Work hard, vow to restore the ancestral business, persevere, and never give up if the goal is not achieved; third, ask heaven to send a prince to inherit the foundation of the Qing Dynasty.If these three wishes come true, I will die with peace in my eyes. About a month after the ceremony, the executive government moved to the newly renovated house of the former Kyrgyzstan Transport Bureau.As a sign of determination, I personally named each building.I named the residential building Jixi, which is taken from "The Book of Songs: Daya."Wen Wang" Yu Jixi Jingzhi sentence.I also respected the heavens and the ancestors, worked diligently and loved the people according to the ancestors' precepts, and named my office building after the diligent people.From then on, I really got up early every day, went to the office to work, and didn't return to Jixi Building from Qinmin Building until late at night.For my vows and restoration, I obeyed the command of the Kwantung Army in order to rely on it, and at the same time, I wanted to use the power of the head of state. However, my night clothes and food did not last long, because first of all, I had no business to do, and then I discovered that the power to govern is only written on paper, not in my hands. [1] The traitors of Manchukuo and their duties: Prime Minister Chung Hyo-xu, Zang Shiyi, Minister of Civil Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Xie Jieshi, Zhang Jinghui, Chief of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs, Minister of Finance Xi Qia, Zhang Yanqing, Director of the Ministry of Industry, Minister of Communications Ding Jianxiu, Minister of Justice Feng Hanqing, Minister of Culture and Education Zheng Xiaoxu (concurrently), Zang Shiyi (concurrently), Governor of Fengtian, Xiqia (concurrently), Governor of Jilin Province, Cheng Zhiyuan (concurrently), Governor of Heilongjiang Province, Zhao Xinbo, President of the Legislative Yuan, Yu Chonghan, President of the Overwatch Council, Lin Chi, President of the Supreme Court, Li Pan, director of the Supreme Procuratorate, Senate Speaker Zhang Jinghui (concurrently), Tang Yulin, Deputy Speaker of the Senate, The Senate Office deputies Zhang Haipeng, Yuan Jinkai, Luo Zhenyu, Guifu, Hu Siyuan, Director of the Executive Government Secretariat, Secretary of the Executive Government Secretariat Wan Shengshi, Shang Yanying, Luo Fubao, Xu Baoheng, Lin Tingchen, Baoxi, Director of Internal Affairs, Zhang Yanqing, Jin Bidong, Wang Jilie, Tong Jixu, Wang Dazhong, Shang Yanying, special appointments for internal affairs officers, Director of the Police Department, Tong Jixu, Zhang Haipeng, chief military attache, Zheng Chui, Secretary of the State Council, Zheng Yu, secretary of the State Council.