Lin Feng let out a breath of stale air, a faint worry between his brows, and earnestly advised, "Old buddies, don't let yourselves get carried away. Although the Japanese are at a disadvantage now, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. What if they become desperate and resort to desperate measures?"

"What are you afraid of, Chairman! If they dare to fight to the death, we'll make them rotten fish!" Zhao Mingyi, commander of the 5th Army, was full of confidence, thumping his chest loudly.

Press representative Zhang Jianping immediately stood up to second the agreement, saying with a smile, "That's right! Chairman! You can rest assured! We have plenty of troops and ammunition now, the Japanese devils can't cause any trouble."

"That's right! Those Japanese devils are utterly pathetic! I want to see what tricks they have up their sleeves to challenge us!"

After hearing these words, Lin Feng frowned slightly.

Only Chen Sanyuan seemed to have noticed something, looking thoughtful. He always felt that when the chairman frowned, things were not as simple as they seemed on the surface.

"Chairman, I think we can temporarily accept the Japanese's revised 'Tokyo Notice' to protect their Emperor and exclude him from the list of war criminals," Chen Sanyuan said cautiously after a slight hesitation.

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng turned to look at Chen Sanyuan in confusion.

I never expected that Chen Sanyuan, who has been with me for so long, would be so good at assessing the situation and making long-term plans. He didn't act recklessly at the critical moment, but calmly considered many details. This is truly commendable.

“Go on.”

Lin Feng lit a cigarette and slowly puffed out smoke, gesturing for Chen Sanyuan to continue.

"President, the purpose of our 'Tokyo Announcement' is simply to force Japan to surrender, end the war with China as soon as possible, and allow the Chinese people to return to peace and no longer suffer from the ravages of war."

"As for whether we kill these war criminals after they surrender, or send them all to work in mines or build roads, that's entirely up to us."

After a pause, Chen Sanyuan continued, "Of course, in order to completely extinguish their hopes, all departments in Japan are staffed with our people. For example, education, healthcare, police, armed forces, etc. We are rewriting their history while suppressing those who rebel, showing absolutely no leniency."

After finishing his cigarette, Lin Feng slowly walked to the window and looked down at the prosperous and wealthy city.

As night fell, Tokyo lay sprawled on the ground like a colossal beast, its silence carrying a terrifying aura of danger.

Looking at the vast city, Lin Feng muttered to himself, "The Japanese have more than two million troops in China. If we push them too far, I don't know how many Chinese people will be displaced and their families destroyed."

“They are not human, they would rather be beasts, but we are different. We cannot bear to see the Chinese people suffer, and we do not want to see those unarmed ordinary people slaughtered!”

"Only by resolving this concern can we conquer the world without any worries! Only then can we truly realize our dreams and bring prosperity and strength to our motherland!"

After listening to the chairman's heartfelt words, Chen Sanyuan and the others fell into a brief silence.

After a long pause, Executive Representative Chen Sanyuan was the first to come to his senses. "In that case, Chairman, please give the order quickly."

"Yes! Chairman, please give the order, and we will do as you say!"

The others echoed his sentiments.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and resolutely turned around. "Zhang Jianping, immediately send a telegram to the Japanese saying that I agree. If I haven't seen them surrender by 12 o'clock, then... I will order the navy to raze Tokyo to the ground."

"At the same time... I will also drive all tens of millions of people in the Northeast into the sea to feed the fish."

Lin Feng said, word by word, "I will use my blood to tell them that their nation does not deserve to live in this world!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Chen Sanyuan and the others were all shocked, their hearts inexplicably pounding wildly.

Zhang Jianping solemnly replied, "Yes, Chairman, please rest assured, I will definitely convey your message."

After saying that, Zhang Jianping turned and walked out of the conference room.

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At 11:21 a.m., in the editorial office of the Tokyo Daily, Hirohito wiped his glasses in front of the microphone, tears streaming down his cheeks to the corners of his mouth. He looked up, trying hard to control his emotions.

"In light of the global situation and the current state of the Empire, I wish to take extraordinary measures to resolve the crisis. I hereby inform you, my subjects, that I have ordered the Imperial Government to notify the Democratic Alliance of North Vietnam, the Democratic Alliance of Laos, the Democratic Alliance of Cambodia, and the Government of China that they are willing to accept this joint declaration."

"Seeking peace and prosperity for the people of the empire and sharing the joy of common prosperity among all nations is the legacy of our imperial ancestors and something I cherish and never forget. The reason the empire declared war on China and the Democratic League was to seek the stability of the empire's survival in East Asia. As for excluding the sovereignty of other countries and infringing on their territories, that was certainly not my original intention. However, the war has lasted for several years."

"The army and navy are brave and skilled in battle, the officials are diligent and hardworking, and the 100 million people are selfless and devoted to their duties, each doing their best. However, the war situation has not improved, and the world situation is also unfavorable to us."

"Furthermore, the enemy has recently been using cruel bombs, frequently killing innocent people, and the extent of the harm is truly unpredictable; if the war continues, it will not only lead to the extinction of our nation, but also destroy human civilization. In that case, how can I protect my hundreds of millions of subjects and offer my thanks to the spirits of my imperial ancestors? This is why I have instructed the Imperial Government to accept the joint declaration."

"I deeply regret the actions of our allies who have consistently striven alongside the Empire for the liberation of East Asia; the loss of our citizens, those who died in battle, in the line of duty, or at the hands of others, and their families, is heart-wrenching; and the livelihoods of those wounded in battle, ravaged by war, or who have lost their homes are also a matter of great concern to me."

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