Chapter 365: Hitting, slapping, scolding, and exposing someone's shortcomings
Two days later.
The editor-in-chief of the Global Times brought several of his most capable reporters to find the Chief of Staff of the Allied Command, Sutherland, who immediately contacted MacArthur. At the same time, these reporters would go to other bases to interview all division commanders.
This time, not only the Global Times came, but also a photographer from ABC TV.
MacArthur was a natural showman, with his uniform ironed to a crisp, his hat tilted a little, and his signature corncob cigarette dangling from his lips.
MacArthur's attire was different from that of most serious military personnel. Especially after the occupation of Japan, his rights expanded further and he was no longer bound by any regulations.
MacArthur likes the feeling of standing in front of the camera. He looks very high-spirited. He also always wants to run for president. He thinks that interviews with reporters will help him to increase his fame, so he is willing to accept interviews.
McArthur spoke freely in response to reporters' questions.
"Since I came to Japan, I have done a lot of things. I led the army to occupy this place, made the Japanese surrender, and ended the Japanese invasion in Asia."
"I established a military tribunal to deal with war criminals, including the Emperor of Japan."
"I carried out political transformation in Japan, abolished the Japanese emperor system, ended the emperor's feudal rule, formulated a new constitution for Japan, promoted American-style free economic policies in Japan, and promoted American-style freedom of the press and freedom of speech."
He became more and more excited as he spoke.
"You have to treat the Japanese as animals, and then they will respect you. If you defeat them and make them convinced, they will voluntarily call their wives and daughters to sleep with you. The iron fist is the truth for Japan."
The reporters were surprised.
Even the officer next to him was stunned.
But MacArthur always said surprising things, and they couldn't stop him.
After the interview with MacArthur, MacArthur took reporters and photographers to visit the military base.
MacArthur has a great talent for performance. Not only does he dress uniquely, he also speaks in a unique way. For this interview, he held a small military review ceremony. The soldiers stood on the playground, and MacArthur stood on the command car to inspect them.
Afterwards, an aircraft carrier formation was dispatched to conduct a fleet exercise at sea, with the aircraft carrier in the lead and more than a dozen boats following, cutting through the waves with great dignity. MacArthur stood on the deck with large sunglasses on his face and a very cool look on his face.
Afterwards, reporters and TV stations interviewed many division commanders stationed in Japan and South Korea, including Lieutenant General Walton Walker, commander of the 8th Army Group, Major General Hobart Gay, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, Major General Oliver Smith, commander of the 1st Marine Division, Major General Lawrence Kaiser, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, Major General Robert Saul, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, Major General Dai Barr, commander of the 7th Division, Major General William Dean, commander of the 24th Division, and Major General William Keane, commander of the 25th Division...
Not long after, the Global Times reported the interview. The first person to report was naturally MacArthur. MacArthur had an impressive resume. He graduated from the West Point Military Academy, became a division chief of staff at the age of 37, and went to France to participate in the First World War.
In 1919, he was appointed the president of the West Point Military Academy. In 1922, he went to the Philippines and served as the commander of the Manila Special District. In 1925, he was promoted to major general and served as the commander of the 3rd US Military District. In 1928, he served as the commander of the US Army in the Philippines. In 1930, he served as the chief of staff of the US Army. In 1941, he served as the commander of the US Army in the Far East. In 1942, he served as the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Pacific Allied Forces. In 1945, he was appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Japan.
Of course.
Of course, there is no mention of the part where he fled alone and abandoned his troops when Japan attacked the Philippines after the Pearl Harbor attack.
What follows is an introduction to what MacArthur did in Japan, how he transformed Japan step by step, and how he implemented his own plans and policies in Japan.
The Global Times did not make any changes to MacArthur's words and reported them verbatim, including his statement, "You have to treat the Japanese as animals, and they will fear you. If you defeat them and make them convinced, they will voluntarily send their wives and daughters to sleep with you. The iron fist is the truth for dealing with Japan."
To be honest,
MacArthur originally had a good impression in the minds of some Japanese, especially ordinary people, because he implemented land reform in Japan. Previously, most of the land in Japan was in the hands of the royal family and the nobility. MacArthur came and collected all the land in the country and then sold it to foreign countries. Anyone could buy the land.
If you have no money, you can take out a loan or pay off your debts, so many low-income people were given land, and they were naturally grateful to him.
But those Japanese government officials, wealthy people, businessmen or scholars actually harbored deep hatred for MacArthur, who occupied their country, but they could not afford to offend him because he was too powerful.
Pretend to be obedient on the surface.
Another point is that the Japanese pretended to be respectful to MacArthur for the sake of their own face, so that they could pretend that nothing had happened.
Some people love to deceive themselves the most.
As long as everyone gets along harmoniously on the surface, life can go on.
But MacArthur's words in the Global Times really hurt the Japanese. Even if we were defeated and frightened, and offered you women to sleep with, you shouldn't say it so bluntly. How can we live with dignity?
This moment.
The little bit of goodwill the Japanese had for MacArthur disappeared in an instant.
That evening, ABC TV broadcast an interview with MacArthur. MacArthur stood on the deck of the aircraft carrier with a cigarette in his mouth, looking very high-spirited. Behind him were rows of warships cutting through the waves in the sea.
That's called high-spirited.
MacArthur also watched TV that night and was very satisfied with his performance on TV. As for what the Japanese would think, he didn't care.
He has always been a man with a strong heart and is extremely arrogant. Even Trump in later generations cannot compare to MacArthur today.
The next day's newspapers began to introduce the Allied generals.
The commander of the 3rd Infantry Division was Major General Robert Saul. The 3rd Infantry Division of the United States was established in 1917. Because of its outstanding achievements in the Battle of the Marne in World War I, the division was also called the "Marne Rock" Division. The division had a total of more than 16,000 people, including 3 infantry regiments, 5 artillery battalions and 4 direct battalions. It had 333 tanks, 411 armored vehicles and 583 artillery pieces.
The data is very detailed and demonstrates the US military's strong combat capabilities.
That evening, ABC TV also reported on the U.S. 3rd Division.
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This period of time.
Ha began to inspect various industries.
Hardy came to the Nikon camera factory. The current general manager here is a Japanese, but the executive director is an American. Nikon now has a dust-free workshop, and the lenses are covered with glass covers to minimize dust entry.
In addition to producing lenses and camera parts for American camera manufacturers, this place also produces cameras itself. They have developed several Nikon cameras. Before leaving, Hardy was given the latest camera as a gift.
This camera was not much different from the film cameras of later generations, so Hardy accepted it with a smile.
sony television factory.
More than 20 directors, managers and supervisors accompanied Hardy to inspect the television production line that had already started production.
This production line was shipped from the United States, and the technology is also American technology. In fact, not only Sony, but Toshiba and Panasonic also set up TV factories at the same time.
On the one hand, they produce spare parts to supply Hardy's Meibo Television Company, and on the other hand, they also produce their own brand of televisions.
Today, Maybel Television Company is still the largest television manufacturer in the United States, with annual profits of tens of millions. The U.S. economic environment is getting better and better, and home appliances are becoming more and more popular. The sales of Maybel Televisions are very good, and the demand can hardly meet the supply.
However, the industrial chain is so large that it could not meet market demand all at once. Since Japan began to help produce spare parts, the Meibao TV Factory has directly carried out assembly, and the production speed has increased by 50%.
At the same time.
Several manufacturers, including Sony, Panasonic, and Toshiba, also produce their own televisions, which have been sold in Japan for some time.
Hardy asked the accompanying director, "How are the sales of televisions in Japan?"
The director said: "We priced the TV at US$100 per unit, which is already US$27 cheaper than the Mabel TV, but the sales volume is still not very good."
"Families that can afford a TV made in a Japanese factory would rather buy an American product, while families without money would find it difficult to come up with $100."
"How many televisions do the three television companies produce per month now?" Hardy asked.
"The output of the three companies is roughly the same, with each company producing more than 1,000 units per month, and the total output is about 4,000 units." said the supervisor.
Hadi thought for a moment and said:
"So, I'll have Wells Fargo do an interest-free mortgage business. If you have assets, as long as the value is over $100, you can apply for a mortgage loan from Wells Fargo, and it's interest-free. This money can be used to buy a TV. Wells Fargo will directly issue a TV purchase voucher, and you can pick up the TV at the mall. The loan will be paid off in one year."
The person in charge was delighted when he heard this.
Such activities are equivalent to Wells Fargo taking out money to subsidize enterprises without making a penny. No bank would accept such business.
The business owners could not thank Hardy enough.
In fact, for Hardy, this was not much money at all, at most 400,000 a month. He had his own ideas. He wanted to popularize television among the Japanese as soon as possible so that the influence of ABC TV would be expanded. This was much more important than 400,000 a month.
Even if it is invested in GG, the money is worth spending.
Besides, it’s not like they won’t pay it back, they just occupy the funds for one year.
The next day.
Global Times published gg.
"Hardy Group Wells Fargo launches interest-free loan campaign for TV purchases."
"As long as you work in the government or a business and have a stable income, you can apply for a credit loan from Wells Fargo and buy a TV to enjoy an entertainment life."
"If you have collateral of more than $100, including real estate, land, cars, jewelry, etc., you can go to Wells Fargo to mortgage it and apply for a loan to buy a TV and enjoy an entertainment life."
"This matter was specially ordered by Special Envoy Hadi, and its main purpose is to allow the Japanese people to enjoy entertainment programs as soon as possible and enrich their spiritual, cultural and entertainment life."
Hardy placed televisions on the streets of the square, allowing many Japanese people to see television programs for the first time and were deeply attracted to them.
Nowadays, there is a unique scene every night on the streets of Japan: a large group of people gather where the TV is placed to watch the program. Because of the popularity, many small vendors come to sell soft drinks, snacks and other items.
A small consumer market has been formed.
Many people have long wanted to own a TV, but have been suffering from lack of money. This interest-free loan is definitely an opportunity.
Many people work in companies of the seven major conglomerates and earn more than 20 dollars a month. If their TV is worth 100 dollars and is required to be paid off in a year, then they only need to pay out 10 dollars a month to pay the bill, and the rest of the money is enough to live on.
Many people immediately rushed to Wells Fargo to apply for loans. TV sales became hot, and more Japanese people became interested in TVs.
Many people expressed their gratitude for Special Envoy Hadi's move. Compared with MacArthur, Special Envoy Hadi did much better. Although he acquired Japanese companies, he also actually restored Japan's economy.
As for whether those companies belong to the Japanese chaebol or the American chaebol, people don't really care. It doesn't belong to them anyway, and as long as their lives can be better, it's not bad if they belong to the Americans.
And these Japanese are even more grateful to Hardy.
Hardy has now replaced MacArthur as the new Japanese saint.