242: Chapter 242 A Storm is Brewing! The U.S. and Japan Join Forces!

The arson incident at Jingjiao Shrine caused a massive uproar in Japan.

Right-wing elements were filled with righteous indignation, clamoring that the arsonist must be sentenced to death.

This incident also attracted widespread international attention, and the situation between China and Japan heated up rapidly.

"Japan committed heinous crimes against China, yet it has never shown any remorse!"

"They deliberately cover up the truth and intend to shirk responsibility!"

"Now, they are openly hyping up the Jingjiao Shrine issue, which has greatly incited the emotions of the Chinese people!"

"This is the direct fuse for this arson incident!"

"We demand that the Japanese side extradite Liu Qiang to China in accordance with the extradition treaty!"

"China will try this case fairly and impartially!"

Facing the demands of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan naturally ignored them.

According to Japanese law, arson combined with endangering public safety is a very serious criminal offense.

Although it did not cause any casualties, it greatly damaged the national dignity of the Japanese people and had a significant social impact, so it was fully eligible for the maximum penalty; even if he wasn't sentenced to death, he would still face at least fifteen years in prison.

However, because the case required time to be tried, even if the legal procedures were expedited, it would take at least half a year for an official verdict.

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The Prime Minister's Office.

"Good!"

"This is truly great!"

Prime Minister Meima was full of excitement.

"Someone is literally handing me a pillow just as I'm getting sleepy!"

"We will go to pay our respects at Jingjiao Shrine tomorrow!"

"Hahaha..."

Now that the whole country was in an uproar, this act of worship would secure the complete alignment of the right-wing camp, leaving no room for negotiation with China!

Afterward, he would immediately head to the Eagle for a state visit, which would surely earn him the full trust of Trump!

Looking at Prime Minister Meima's smile, a trace of sadness welled up in the hearts of many of his confidants.

The memorial tablets of Japan's national heroes had been burned, and yet you, as the Prime Minister, could still smile...

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At the same time.

The Jiushan family of Japan.

Conference hall.

"Everyone, our itinerary for visiting China tomorrow might need to be adjusted!"

"Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan, how should we adjust it?"

"Go to Jiangcheng first!"

Hearing this, everyone in the visiting delegation was shocked.

Someone asked hesitantly:

"Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan, is the Jiangcheng you mentioned the Jiangcheng of the massacre?"

Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan said with unquestionable authority: "That's right!"

At this, everyone looked at each other.

Jiangcheng was the place where the greatest grudge between China and Japan lay!

At such a critical juncture, what was Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan planning to do?

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The next day arrived as scheduled.

9:00 AM.

The Japanese government officially announced that Prime Minister Meima would officially pay his respects at the Jingjiao Shrine, which had already been half-burned, at 12:00 noon!

After this news was released, it instantly caused an uproar in Japan!

Facing China's aggressive stance, Prime Minister Meima, unafraid of military power, personally went to worship at the shrine burned by the Chinese people, which perfectly fit the image of a fearless samurai hero in the eyes of the Japanese.

"Well done, Prime Minister Meima!"

"Support Prime Minister Meima! Prime Minister Meima is mighty!"

"It is Prime Minister Meima who has upheld the national dignity of us Japanese!"

"The Prime Minister is the true backbone of the nation!"

"..."

The Japanese right-wingers were like they had been injected with chicken blood, commenting crazily on the internet.

Many who were originally wavering in the neutral camp instantly became die-hard fans of Prime Minister Meima.

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12:00 noon.

Tokyo, Third District.

The main road of Jingjiao Shrine.

Prime Minister Meima was dressed in all black, his expression solemn.

He got out of the car several kilometers away and, leading a large group of high-ranking officials, walked step by step toward Jingjiao Shrine.

"Support Prime Minister Meima! Support Prime Minister Meima!"

Tens of thousands of people cheered and shouted along the street.

Soon, they arrived at Jingjiao Shrine.

Many Japanese media followed behind, aiming their cameras at Prime Minister Meima and the others.

"Worship the heroes of Japan!"

After offering the "true god" offerings, Prime Minister Meima took the lead and knelt directly in front of the memorial tablets!

Outside the gate, the shouts of the crowd became even more intense!

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At the same time.

China.

Jiangcheng.

Memorial Hall.

Many Chinese media outlets, holding cameras and microphones, followed behind the delegation of Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan, constantly reporting in real-time.

Under the lenses of the media, Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan led the group to the famous statue of the person holding a child and slowly knelt down.

His expression was solemn, and his voice carried sorrow.

"The Japanese militarists once committed deep sins against China; we will not forget this history!"

"In my personal capacity, I sincerely apologize to the Chinese people!"

"Gomen nasai!"

"..."

Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan put his hands together and knelt in silence for a full five minutes.

"Click, click!"

The sound of camera shutters kept ringing.

After the kneeling ended, Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan accepted an interview with the Chinese media.

He publicly acknowledged the numerous atrocities Japan had committed against China, stating that he would remember the past history and would never repeat the mistakes of militarism.

He also stated that he would be committed to promoting the friendship between China and Japan for generations and would personally atone for Japan's past crimes through his own efforts.

This scene, through the public promotion of Chinese media, was quickly transmitted back to Japan.

Major Japanese media outlets used a "comparison picture + caption" format to conduct large-scale reporting on the kneeling of Prime Minister Meima and the kneeling of Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan — "Who is the true backbone of the Japanese nation?"

After this article was released, the Japanese internet immediately boiled over.

Not only were the right-wingers even more indignant, but even some left-wingers couldn't bear to watch it.

"Traitor! Former Prime Minister Jiu Shan is the biggest traitor of Japan!"

"Fawning over China to this extent is truly disgusting!"

"Without a shred of backbone, I really can't stand it!"

"I'm not neutral anymore; I want to be a right-winger!"

"..."

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The next day.

Prime Minister Meima immediately took a special plane to the Eagle to begin a three-day state visit.

More than ten hours later, Prime Minister Meima and his party arrived in the Eagle.

When he got off the plane, he was shocked to find that Trump had actually come to meet him in person!

Prime Minister Meima immediately felt flattered; this was a level of treatment he had never received before!

However, what made him even more flattered was that Trump actually strode forward and gave him a big hug!

"Prime Minister Meima, my friend, you are the true hero!"

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Half a day later.

The Eagle.

Black Palace.

In the reception hall.

Trump and Prime Minister Meima were talking happily, and the conversation went deeper and deeper.

"Mr. Trump, I, Prime Minister Meima, will become your most loyal ally!"

"Please trust the Bushido spirit of us Japanese!"

Trump nodded with satisfaction.

"Prime Minister Meima, you have already gained my full trust!"

Prime Minister Meima asked opportunistically.

"Mr. Trump, this time, how does the Eagle intend to deal with the shameless Chinese?"

"We Japanese are willing to be your vanguard and point man!"

Hearing this, a hint of malice appeared on the corner of Trump's mouth.

He did not answer, but handed the documents he had prepared to Prime Minister Meima.

Prime Minister Meima immediately took them with both hands and began to read the documents.

Looking at the contents of the documents, Prime Minister Meima became more and more alarmed, but in the end, an excited smile appeared on his face!

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