August 1, 1942, Tokyo Imperial Building, Provisional Courtroom.

Today is a special day because an extremely important event is about to take place here—

Sentencing Japanese war criminals!

This is a very painful and unacceptable ending for the entire country of Japan.

But for the China Democratic League and for the Chinese people, this is very good news that is worth celebrating!

They will prove to everyone in their own way that they have not forgotten that hatred!

And the land of cherry blossoms, amidst their fury, became dust in the annals of history...

At this moment, the temporary courtroom in the Empire State Building was filled with spectators. The presiding judge, Li Zhenhua, commander of the Tokyo Military Police, along with high-ranking members of the China Democratic League and representatives from the Chinese delegation, were all present.

Before them stood twenty-eight Class A war criminals and nearly a hundred thousand prisoners held in prisons across the country.

Presiding Judge Li Zhenhua stood up solemnly and then said loudly, "I hereby declare that the trial of Japanese war criminals has officially begun."

As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted in the dock, all of which were directed at the twenty-eight war criminals in front of him!

"You're finished, you're completely finished, hahaha!"

"Kill these beasts! Tear them to pieces!"

"Kill these sons of bitches!"

Countless indignant roars came from the audience.

"Quiet! Please keep quiet!"

Upon seeing this, Li Zhenhua immediately waved to signal.

The noisy hall immediately became completely quiet.

Li Zhenhua continued, "All the defendants in this court are national leaders and generals of Japan over the past few decades, including prime ministers, army ministers, navy ministers, interior ministers, finance ministers, military police commanders, division commanders..."

"No matter how high their past positions may have been, they are now treated no differently than the most ordinary soldier. We can assure the defendants that this court will conduct the most thorough review of the number and nature of the charges against you, as well as the evidence presented and the applicable laws."

"Similarly, this trial must also adhere to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and the rule of law!"

After speaking, Chen Sanyuan took out a thick document and walked to the stage. He opened the document and read aloud, "Honorable Presiding Judge and fellow judges."

"I am Chen Sanyuan, the chief prosecutor of the Tokyo Provisional Court, and also the chief prosecutor of the China Democratic League and the China-Japan Friendship Association. The charter of the China Democratic League International Military Tribunal clearly stipulates that the following four types of crimes will be prosecuted."

"In addition to these four items, the crime of participating in a joint plan or conspiracy to achieve the above objectives is also included."

Upon hearing this, the twenty-eight criminals present erupted in uproar.

Half of the Japanese generals pointed at Tojo Umedo and said, "Tojo! You bastard! If you hadn't signed the surrender, we wouldn't be sitting here being tried!"

"Our empire has fallen into the quagmire of defeat because of you! It has fallen to this state today!"

"You idiot! It's all your fault for giving the wrong command! I hate you!"

"You damned pig!"

We will absolutely not let you get away with this!

Faced with these insults, Tojo Umedo's eyes grew increasingly cold and sharp.

"Shut up!!!"

"Take those guys out of here!!"

Li Zhenhua raised his right hand, making a pause gesture. Dozens of military police immediately rushed into the judge's dock and dragged out the noisy criminals.

After things quieted down again, Chen Sanyuan continued, "According to the international constitution of the China Democratic League, any country that participates in a war of aggression and takes the initiative to attack the China Democratic League or China shall be sentenced to death by hanging or firing squad."

"In addition, countries that suffer huge losses due to war should be fined, pay reparations and political compensation, and if not, they should be compensated with a considerable amount of the people's wealth, food, medicine and other resources."

Upon hearing Chen Sanyuan's words, many people present couldn't help but gasp.

They were truly amazed by Representative Chen's audacity in proposing such harsh regulations! This was blatant extortion!

"You damned bastard!" Tojo Umetoku clenched his fists, glaring at Chen Sanyuan through gritted teeth!

But Chen Sanyuan ignored him.

He continued, "According to Article 56 of the International Constitution of the Democratic League, aggressors should be dealt a devastating blow!"

"This is the fundamental principle of this trial!"

"Now, begin announcing the crimes!"

At his command, a middle-aged man in a suit quickly walked to the front of the stage with a stack of documents and then unfolded them.

Chen Sanyuan opened the documents, cleared his throat, and said, "Tojo Umetoku, a war criminal from Japan, served as the 40th Prime Minister of Japan and Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army. He was one of the main war criminals of Japanese militarism in its aggression against China and Asia. During his tenure, he carried out bombing, burning, killing, and looting, causing many countries to go bankrupt, many people to be displaced, starve and die of disease, and many cities to be destroyed."

"This is the punishment he has served!"

"This is the terrible influence of Japanese war criminals!"

"We now announce that Tojo Ume will be executed alone!"

Whoosh!

The people present applauded.

Tojo Umetoku's expression changed drastically. "Damn it! I protest! I defend myself!"

He struggled to get up from the chair, but several military police officers held him down firmly.

"Protest denied!"

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