The History of Japan describes the scene of the atomic bomb explosion. Maybe many people have heard of it, but they never know how many. Spectacular? ?

1On August 6th, 945, a bomber dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, which exploded at a distance of 1600 feet from the ground. The temperature at the center of the nuclear explosion exceeded 7000 degrees Fahrenheit, and everything within 200 kilometers was burned. This shock wave spreads outward from the center at the speed of light, all buildings are razed to the ground in an instant, and nuclear radiation is everywhere.

Hiroshima atomic bomb exploded instantly.

The temperature over the whole city soared, the wooden houses were burning, people were burned by the heat wave, and even their internal organs were cracked. And then the ash floating on it became radioactive again? Black rain? Back to the ground.

According to the estimation of the Japanese government at that time, the death toll was as high as 6.5438+0.3 million. Even those who survive are all black and blue, and few survivors are safe.

On August 8, Japanese monitors heard the Soviet radio broadcast again, claiming to declare war on Japan.

On August 9, Japan, which had not recovered, watched an atomic bomb fall on Nagasaki. The scene of the explosion is exactly the same as Hiroshima, and the death toll is roughly above 60 thousand.

In the next few days, Japanese high-level officials held meetings almost all the time, and they hesitated between surrender and non-surrender. However, the Japanese emperor finally decided to let the military obey his wishes? Surrender.

Emperor Hirohito was questioned by the commander of the US military.

/kloc-On the evening of August, 0/4, the Emperor recorded the broadcast content./kloc-At noon on August, 0/5, Japanese citizens heard the surrender.

According to Japanese History, this is the first time in Japanese history. So far, the citizens should be honored to hear the emperor speak to them for the first time, but it seems that they are not happy.

After the surrender edict was broadcast, he could not accept the fact. Before that, he thought he could go all out.

It's just that it all went up in smoke. When he returned home, he left a letter to the Japanese youth at that time, which praised him? Kamikaze special forces? Spirit, he also apologized for his failure.

After some words, Daxi Takijiro took out his sword and cut a traditional cross in his abdomen to commit suicide. At the moment he fell to the ground, blood stained the floor, and he wrote a poem by will:

The moonlight was bright and fresh after the terrible storm.

Besides Lieutenant General Takijiro, even Army General Anan Vicky committed suicide in the same way. Ananda didn't finish the task for two reasons. The second is loyalty to the emperor. Now that the tide is gone, there will still be a wave of bushido spirit.

Such a death should be the most glorious for the Japanese, especially Bushido.

After Lieutenant General Takijiro and General Ananwei in Daxi, many soldiers, especially those who fought overseas, used the method of cutting their own bellies to get to know themselves. It is really hard for them to imagine that they are still on the battlefield, so how did they surrender?

It's like Liu Adou's surrender. His soldiers are all fighting for the first world war, but the master has surrendered to the enemy, which is really unacceptable.

Most of these Japanese soldiers are young people. They thought they didn't finish the task assigned by the emperor, and in order to show their loyalty, they committed suicide one by one.

They just don't know, what's the point of doing this by themselves?

This kind? Loyal and brave? How to treat the performance in the eyes of the emperor?

To tell the truth, in the eyes of the emperor, there should be no waves in his heart. Because MacArthur approached Emperor Hirohito step by step and asked each other a question? Soldiers and generals in your country will commit suicide by cutting their bellies before completing their tasks. Why don't you cut your stomach? ?

By contrast, the emperor standing beside MacArthur looked very short and helpless, and finally said? Nothing can be done. , may be really powerless.

The Emperor's Understanding of Bushido

The response of Emperor Hirohito of Japan is extremely brilliant in both expression and language. Why do you say that? Can you say that he doesn't understand the spirit of Bushido?

In fact, the emperor himself knows that his four-word answer may be really helpless.

Of course, many people may accuse the emperor, as the king of a country, of not being honest with the soldiers who committed suicide.

Actually, it's not. Suicide by caesarean section is only the noblest way to die in Bushido. Like school, it is a compulsory subject. For this spirit, some people even look forward to dying like this one day. Just like the generals in ancient China praised being killed in battle.

Japanese History describes Bushido as having its own rules. They expect themselves to be brave, strong-willed and skilled swordsmen, loyal to the Lord and ready to die at any time.

But not every soldier is like this.

Such a thing is recorded in "Pingjia Family". A samurai named Kojiro Kumatani once said to a rider? It is shameful to run away from the enemy? !

The rider's name was Pindunsheng, and then he turned to fight against Kojiro Kumatani, who was captured by the enemy. Just when Kojiro Kumatani tried to slay him, he found that he was only a child of fifteen or sixteen, about the same age as his son, and could not bear to let him go.

However, at this time, more than 50 samurai came, and Kojiro Kumatani said? I wanted to let you go, but there are our warriors everywhere, and you can't escape. Let me kill you, and I will sacrifice and pray for you later. ?

Pintonson:? Take my head and don't waste time! ?

From this point of view, not all warriors can die in battle and commit suicide by cutting their bellies. Take the samurai Pindunsheng for example, he chose to escape.

In fact, the spirit of Bushido is highly respected. Often, when the Lord protects them and even gives them higher rewards and favors, they will feel that it is worthwhile to do so.

More often, Bushido will only choose to rely on the buyer for personal gain, especially to change its position on the battlefield.

Even Musashi Miyamoto believed that Bushido should be a struggle for success. He condemns those who worship death, and his core understanding of Bushido? One cannot embrace death. On the contrary, one should conquer others and gain glory as a way to accomplish the task.

Bushido has always demanded absolute loyalty to the Lord, even unconditionally. However, in the middle ages of Japan, this has gone astray.

At that time, many samurai committed suicide by caesarean section after the lords or generals were arrested.

Especially in the middle of17th century, self-sacrifice became a common practice. Those warriors favored by the lords take suicide for granted and regard this behavior as a sign of loyalty.

Of course, they also think that after the abdominal incision, the family will get rich rewards.

I don't advocate cutting my stomach.

With more and more samurai offering sacrifices by caesarean section, there are more and more criticisms of this custom. Amber and Su Xing condemned this selfish behavior.

At the same time, many people in the shogunate lamented that there is no need for a talented and capable warrior to die, because it is a loss for the country. You know, a country has made a lot of efforts to train a talent.

On the other hand, Emperor Hirohito of Japan studied extensively and visited abroad when he was young. For such a thing, he is more helpless and powerless He doesn't know how to persuade him not to commit suicide. Will it affect his loyalty? After all, the emperor is still sacred in the hearts of the Japanese.

Only let these warriors know for themselves that they will not be condemned even if they don't commit suicide.

Japanese history is actually very interesting. Someone asked me why I want to study Japanese history.

This is not a meaningful question, so I shouldn't answer it. ? Reading history makes people wise? This sentence is absolutely true, whether it is the history of China or the history of foreign countries.

Sima Qian also said? Examine the changes between heaven and man, linking ancient and modern times? Every time you read a history book, your wisdom will be improved to varying degrees. Look for the wisdom of the ancients in history books and learn as if you had experienced these things yourself.

The question is how should we read history? Reading history can make people wise and even affect their lives. Reading history can make people closer to historical facts and restore the truth of history.

Nowadays, when it comes to Japan, people's first impression is rejection. In fact, Japan has a lot to learn from.

For example, why did Japan become stronger in a short time?

What is the driving force of their country's modernization?

Why can a tiny place be built into such a powerful modern country?

How do the Japanese control politics, economy and culture?

Through Japanese history, you will have a new understanding of Japan.