Chapter 45 The origin of the eight "edicts"
Anyone who had studied in the school of the Puppet Manchukuo was forced to recite my "edict".In schools, government agencies, and the army, whenever a decree is promulgated, the person in charge must read that decree at the assembly.I heard people say that the ceremony in the school is like this: when the ceremony is in progress, the teachers and students in uniform line up in front of the high platform in the venue, with the staff at the front and the students at the back.The director of training, wearing white gloves, came out of the room holding a yellow cloth bag in both hands and holding it high above the head.As soon as the yellow cloth bag appeared, the audience immediately lowered their heads.The director of discipline brought it up to the stage, put it on the table, opened the bundle and the yellow wooden box inside, took out the rolled edict, and handed it to the principal wearing white gloves with both hands. The principal took it with both hands, unfolded it to everyone, and then read it out.If this day is May 2, read the "Huiluan Edict to Train the People" (originally without punctuation) promulgated on this day after my first visit to Japan in 1935:
There are six types of edicts, namely:
"Accession Edict" on March 1, 1934;
"Huiluan Edict to Train the People" on May 2, 1935;
"Edict on the Foundation of the Country" dated July 15, 1940;
"Current Situation Edict" of December 8, 1941;
"Edict of the Tenth Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" on March 1, 1942;
The "Abdication Edict" of August 15, 1945.
The "Edict of Accession to the Throne" was later replaced by the fifth "Edict of the Tenth Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China".No one read the "Abdication Edict" on August 15, 1945.So the main ones are the four edicts.Students and soldiers must recite it fluently, and those who cannot recite it or make mistakes will be punished to a certain extent.This is not only a propaganda material for Japan's enslavement in the Northeast, but also the highest judicial basis for suppressing any resistance.If the common people in Northeast China show any dissatisfaction with the colonial rule, they may be punished on the pretext of violating a certain sentence of the imperial edict.
From the origin of each edict, we can see how a person's soul is degrading.I have mentioned the first two before, and now I will talk about the third one, namely, how the "Edict for Establishing the Foundation of the Country" was born.
One day, I was sitting in Jixilou and Yoshioka.What he wanted to talk about had already been finished, and he still stayed there.I figured he must have something else to do.Sure enough, he stood up, walked to the place where the Buddha statue was placed, and stopped. After making a humming sound through his nose, he turned to me and said:
"Buddha, this is imported from abroad. Well, foreign religions! Riman spirits are one, and the beliefs should be the same, huh?"
Then he explained to me that the Emperor of Japan is a descendant of Amaterasu, and that every generation of emperors is a "mangod", that is, the incarnation of the great god. All Japanese people who die for the emperor will become gods after death.
Based on my experience, I know that the Kwantung Army is sending electricity through this high-voltage line again.But after he said this, the battery went out.I spent several days working on these myths about him, but I didn't think about it.
The truth is, the Kwantung Army came up with another thing to ask me to do, but because the commander of the Kwantung Army Kenkichi Ueda was uneasy because of the two unfavorable battles between Zhang Gufeng and Nuomenkan, it was too late to do it. .Later, the two campaigns commanded by Ueda failed, and he was finally transferred back to the country to leave his post.Before leaving, he probably remembered this matter, so he made a further statement to me when he said goodbye: Japan and Manchukuo are friendly and spiritually one, so Manchukuo should also be consistent with Japan in religion.He wanted me to think about it.
Every time the "Taishanghuang" asked me to do something, I obediently carried out it, but this time, I couldn't help but feel dumbfounded and at a loss.At this time, Hu Siyuan had already been pushed away, Chen Zengshou had retired and returned home, Wan Shengshi had died of illness, Tong Jixu was as timid as a mouse after the accident in the self-guard army, and the others could not approach me.Only a few brothers-in-law and a few nephews who were studying in "Neiyan" were considered close friends and could see me.At that time, there were no people around to advise me, and those young brothers-in-law and nephews were inexperienced, and they couldn't come up with a good idea. I had no choice but to think about Ueda's words several times alone.Before reaching a conclusion, Yoshijiro Umezu, the new commander and fifth ambassador, arrived.He showed me his cards through Yoshioka, saying that the religion of Japan is the religion of Manchuria, and that I should welcome the ancestor of the Japanese royal family, "Amaterasu," as the state religion.He also said that now is the 2600th anniversary of the era of Emperor Jimmu in Japan, and it is a great time to welcome the Great God. I should go to Japan to congratulate myself and get this matter done at the same time.
I heard later that this matter had been contemplated in the Japanese military headquarters for a long time, but due to differences of opinion, no decision was made.It is said that some Japanese, such as Shigeru Honjo, who understand Chinese psychology better, thought that this move might arouse strong resentment among the people in the Northeast and lead to Japan's isolation, so they put it aside.Later, because the mastermind concluded that after a period of time, it would take root in the thinking of the next generation, and it would become a habit among people above middle age, so they made this most unpopular decision.None of them thought that this incident not only aroused even greater hatred among the people in the Northeast, but it was also very unpopular in the hearts of ordinary traitors.As far as I am concerned, this incident completely violated my idea of "respecting the heaven and the ancestors", so my mood is more uncomfortable than when the "Tangling incident" happened.
After I became emperor, I had a dispute with Yoshioka over the issue of worshiping the ancestral tomb.It is only natural for me to ascend the throne and pay homage to ancestors and mausoleums, but Yoshioka said that I am not the emperor of the Qing Dynasty but the emperor of the five nationalities of the Manchurian, Mongolian, Han, and Japanese dynasties, and worshiping the ancestral tombs of the Qing Dynasty will cause misunderstandings, which is not acceptable.I said that I am a descendant of Aixinjueluo, so I can offer sacrifices to the tomb of Aixinjueluo's ancestors.He said that he could send another descendant of Aixinjueluo to do it.As a result of the debate, of course I succumbed and canceled the trip to Beiling. However, I sent someone to sacrifice on my behalf, and at the same time closed the door and sacrificed at home myself.Now that things have developed to the point that not only can't worship the ancestors, but also have to change ancestors, I naturally feel even more uncomfortable.
Ever since I succumbed to Itagaki’s pressure in Lushun, even though every action I took was an open betrayal to the ancestors of the nation, I still had my own ethics and a philosophy of self-relaxation: I first put my own All actions are regarded as filial piety to restore the ancestral property and fulfill responsibilities to the ancestors. Later, all kinds of acts of submission are interpreted as "a strategy of yielding to the gnat and asking for extension".But now, the Japanese are forcing me to abandon my ancestors and replace them, which cannot be explained.
However, a philosophy hidden deep in my soul that really belongs to me, that is, the idea of taking my own interests as the highest criterion of behavior, reminded me: If you want to ensure safety and save your life, you have to agree.Of course, at the same time, I found a way to relieve myself, that is, to keep the ancestors' spiritual seats in private, while publicly acknowledging the new ancestors, and at the same time offering sacrifices to the original ancestors at home.Therefore, I made an oath to the ancestral spirit tablet in advance, and then set off for Japan.
This was my second visit to Japan, in May 1940, and I stayed for only eight days.
When I met with Hirohito, I took out the lines written by Yoshioka Yasunao and read them to the general effect: In order to reflect the relationship of "one heart, one heart, one heart and one mind, inseparable", I hope to welcome Japan According to the great god, go to "Manchuria" to worship.His answer was very simple, only this sentence:
"Since His Majesty is willing to do so, I have no choice but to obey!"
Then, Hirohito stood up and pointed to three things on the table, namely a sword, a bronze mirror and a piece of gouyu, the so-called three artifacts representing Amaterasu, and explained it to me.I thought to myself: I heard that in Liulichang, Beijing, there are many such things, and the odds and ends that the eunuchs stole from the Forbidden City are worth more than this. Is this the sacred and inviolable god?Is this the ancestor?
In the car on the way home, I suddenly couldn't help crying.
After I returned to Changchun, I built a "Jianguo Temple" built of white wood next to the "Emperor Palace", and specially set up a "Sacrificial Palace". Hashimoto Toranosuke, commander of the military police, was appointed as the president of the sacrificial office, and Shen Ruilin was appointed as the vice president.From then on, according to the regulations of the Kwantung Army, on the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, I took the lead, together with the commander of the Kwantung Army and officials from the "Manchukuo", to go to sacrifice once.In the future, all parts of the Northeast will also build such "temples" in accordance with the regulations, and offer sacrifices on time. It is also stipulated that no matter who walks through the temple, they must bow at ninety degrees, otherwise they will be punished according to the "Disrespect Punishment Law".Because people hate it and are unwilling to salute to it, wherever the temple is located, it has become a place where there are few people.It is said that there was a "priest" (that is, the official in charge of sacrifices) who served as a temple. Because he had to wear a special official uniform when performing sacrifices, his appearance was very ugly, and he was often ridiculed by his relatives and friends. Said to his wife: "Look at the head of the family, don't you look like Liu Lujing in "Little Shangfen" in those priestly clothes?" went.
The Kwantung Army called the Sacrifice Mansion also made me a weird sacrificial uniform. I thought it was ugly to wear, so I found an excuse to say that it was a time of war, and I should wear military uniforms to show my determination to support the Japanese allies. Military uniforms can be adorned with medals presented by the Emperor of Japan to express "one heart and one heart".The Kwantung Army listened to me plausibly, and didn't force me anymore.Before I leave for the temple, I kowtow to my ancestors at home. When I arrive at the temple and salute to the shrine of Amaterasu, I mutter in my heart: "I am not saluting it, this is facing Beijing. Kunning Palace salutes."
Amidst the ridicule and secret curses of the people of the entire Northeast, I issued the "Edict to Establish the Foundation of the Country" that established Amaterasu as the ancestor and religion.This time it was not written by Zheng Xiaoxu (Zheng Xiaoxu had been dead for two years at that time), but was entrusted by the General Affairs Office of the State Council to a Japanese sinologist named Sato Chikyou.The original text is as follows:
In the imperial edict, "the divine hemp of Amaterasu, the blessing of His Majesty the Emperor" has become an indispensable flattery in every imperial edict.
In order to let me and the false ministers accept the idea of "Shinto", the Japanese Kwantung Army took the trouble and specially invited the famous Shinto master Lan Keyan (it is said to be the Shinto lecturer of the Japanese Empress Dowager) to give us lectures.When this Shintoist gave lectures, he always had a lot of strange teaching materials.For example, there is a wall chart with a tree drawn on it. According to him, the root of this tree is equal to the Japanese Shinto, and the branches on it are from various religions in various countries. ancestors.On another piece of paper, a bowl of clear water was drawn, with some soy sauce bottles and vinegar bottles standing beside it. It was said that clear water is Japanese Shinto, and soy sauce vinegar is from various religions in the world, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam.Japanese Shinto is like pure water, and other religions originated from Japanese Shinto.There are still many strange stories, but I can't remember the details.In short, it is quite similar to what I heard later about Yiguandao.I don't know what the Japanese think when they are listening to the lectures. I only know that myself and the pseudo-ministers can't help laughing during the lectures, and some simply fall asleep.Yu Shenkou, a puppet Minister of the Military and Political Department nicknamed Yu Datou, would snore with his head tilted whenever he listened to the "Tao".But this does not prevent him from setting up a large temple in his hometown to show his devotion to his new ancestors.
On December 8, 1941, Japan declared war on the United States and Britain. Under the instruction of the Kwantung Army, the Puppet Manchukuo promulgated the "Current Situation Edict".In the past, every time the edict was issued, it was done by the State Council, but this time a special "imperial meeting" was held, and Yoshioka asked me to read it out in person.This happened on the evening of December 8th.This edict was also written by Sato.
These flattering and flattering words, like "Amaterasu God's magic, His Majesty the Emperor's blessing", have become my mantra in the future.
Whenever I see the commander of the Kwantung Army who visits me, I can say fluently with one mouth:
"Japan and Manchukuo are an inseparable relationship, a relationship of life and death. I will devote all my power to the final victory of the Great East Asia Jihad and fight to the end for the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere headed by Japan."
In 1942, Hideki Tojo, the former chief of staff of the Kwantung Army who became the prime minister of Japan, made a lightning visit to Manchukuo.When I saw him, I hurriedly said:
"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, I will use the full power of Manchukuo to support the jihad of the pro-nation Japan!"
At this time, the "allies" have been renamed "pro-states".This is a new humiliation brought about by the "10th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" of the Puppet Manchukuo, which was written in the "Edict of the 10th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China".
On the eve of this "tenth anniversary" (1942), Yoshioka told me:
"Without Japan, there would be no Manchukuo, um, so Japan should be regarded as the father of Manchukuo. So, um, Manchukuo can't call Japan an ally and friend like other countries, but should be called a relative state."
At the same time, Takebu Rokuzang, the last head of the General Affairs Department of the State Council, summoned Zhang Jinghui and other pseudo-ministers to his office, and explained why Japan is a pro-country.Then the "Edict of the Tenth Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" came out:
Concentrate on one's heart, encourage one's aspirations, dedicate oneself to the holy war in East Asia, and devote oneself to the heavenly cause of pro-nation. Life.This!
Since then, the word "Qinbang" has become synonymous with "Japan".
It was not enough for me to consider myself its son, but Takebe Rokuzo and Yoshioka Yasunao decided to ask me to write a "pro-letter", and Prime Minister Zhang Jinghui went to Japan to "thank you" on my behalf.I put the word "thank you" in quotation marks here, not making up, but actually quoting the original text.Zhang Jinghui's official identity is "the special ambassador of the Manchurian Empire to the Japanese Empire to thank the Japanese Empire", which is also written in the "Pro-Book".
By 1944, Japan's defeat was becoming more and more obvious, and even I could sense that the Japanese army was in trouble.Once Yoshioka came over and said in a roundabout way, "The jihad is at a critical juncture. The Japanese Imperial Army is fighting desperately for the coexistence and co-prosperity of the countries in the East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere. Everyone should supply supplies as much as possible, especially metal... "Finally, I turned to the main topic, "Your Majesty can take the lead in setting an example and personally demonstrate the great spirit of the unity of Japan and Manchuria..."
This time he didn't um, ha, it can be seen that he was so impatient that he even forgot to put on airs.But I didn't have a bone in my body, so I immediately obeyed the order. The copper and iron utensils in the false palace, including the copper rings and iron hooks on the doors and windows, etc., were all removed and handed over to Yoshioka to support the "pro-nation" Jihad".Two days later, I voluntarily handed over a lot of platinum and diamond jewelry and silverware to Yoshioka for the Kwantung Army.Not long after Yoshioka came back from the Kwantung Army Headquarters, he said that even carpets were donated in the Kwantung Army Headquarters. I quickly ordered all the carpets in the false palace to be rolled up and sent away.Later, when I went to the headquarters of the Kwantung Army, I saw that their carpets were still well laid out there. Naturally, I dared not ask why Yoshioka rolled my carpets.
Afterwards, I took out several hundred pieces of clothes on my own initiative and asked him to give them to Otozo Yamada, the last commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army.
Of course, after I took the lead, once it was publicized in the newspapers, it opened the door for the Japanese and puppet officials to search.It is said that under the persecution at that time, elementary school students had to go home to collect everything they could.
Yoshioka later said the following to Pu Jie and several of my brother-in-laws: "Your Majesty, the emperor, is the highest model in terms of the harmony between Japan and Manchuria." However, this "highest model" is irrelevant. , also told him to be fooled.For example, this time when I donated platinum, I was reluctant to give them all, but I wanted to pretend to be a "model", so I came up with such a way to collect the platinum watch and bought another cheap watch strap to wear on my wrist. superior.One day, I deliberately looked at my watch in front of him and said, "This watch is one minute behind." He looked at my cheap watch and became surprised: "Your Majesty's watch has been changed, this one Not good..." "It's changed," I said, "It turns out that it's only platinum, and it's a gift!"
In 1945, after more than ten years of looting, the people of Northeast China were no longer clothed.Food without grains of rice, coupled with several times of plundering of "repaying the lotus for grain" and "repaying the lotus for gratitude", made the farmers have nowhere to go to die.At this time, in order to condolence to the Japanese imperialists, another search was carried out, and 3,000 tons of salt and 300,000 tons of rice were squeezed out and sent to Japan.
Originally, the Kwantung Army planned to let me personally bring it to the "Qinbang" for condolences.At this time, Japan had already begun to suffer from air raids. I was afraid of encountering bombs in Japan, so I had to say: "Under the current situation, the task of protecting the north is very important. How can I leave the country at this time?" I don't know about the Kwantung Army. After thinking about it, I decided to send a condolence ambassador to replace me.Zhang Jinghui took this errand again and went to Japan.If he is going to live or die, I naturally don't care.
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