One year later,

Haizhou State, Haizhou City,

The Supreme Court of the country!

In the judgment hall, under the huge dome, a trial that attracted worldwide attention was taking place.

In the courtroom, the judges wore solemn expressions, their eyes revealing their dedication and resolve to justice. In the gallery, representatives and citizens from various countries gazed ahead with mixed feelings.

In the front row of the crowd sat countless elderly people who had experienced many vicissitudes of life. Their faces were full of traces of time and the pain left by the war.

Emperor Hirohito was escorted into the hall by two tall soldiers. His steps were slow and heavy, and the gorgeous clothing that once symbolized imperial power now looked worn and dull. His eyes revealed a hint of panic and disbelief.

The presiding judge slowly stood up, his voice loud and solemn: "Emperor Hirohito, during your reign, Japanese militarism launched a brutal war of aggression, bringing immense disaster to countless countries and peoples. As Japan's supreme ruler, you cannot escape responsibility. After a lengthy and rigorous investigation and trial, you are now found guilty of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and multiple offenses, and sentenced to death!"

The entire hall erupted in thunderous applause, a cheer for justice to be served. The elderly people in the front row, their lips trembling, their eyes sparkling with tears of excitement, tears of release from the pain and hatred they had suppressed for years.

An elderly man clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly, his thoughts drifting back to World War II. Back then, his home was destroyed, his family perished before him, and he had endured many hardships to survive. For years, he had waited for this day, for justice to come.

Another old man burst into tears and murmured to himself: "We have finally waited for it. Those compatriots who died can finally rest in peace." Their tears are a memorial to the sufferings of the past and an expectation for peace in the future.

Emperor Hirohito's body trembled slightly, his legs almost unsteady. He seemed to feel the enormity of the crime he had committed for the first time.

The verdict is out!

Emperor Hirohito was immediately taken to the gallows. He looked up at the hanging rope with fear in his eyes. At the executioner's command, the pedal under his feet opened, and Emperor Hirohito's body fell instantly, ending his sinful life.

The people cheered, while the old people still stood there quietly, tears in their eyes had not yet dried, but there were relieved smiles on their faces.

They knew that this just trial brought justice to the innocent souls who died in the war and also brought a little comfort to the pain they had suffered over the years.

After the morning trial,

Haizhou's Ministry of Internal Affairs held a press conference.

It was announced that the local administrative areas will be adjusted to five areas!

The capital Haizhou City and Haizhou Province, Tiezhou Province, Eastern Province, and Western Province!

The name is simple and easy to remember!

This is also the second time that Haizhou State has set up two provincial-level administrative agencies, because the territory is too large.

This does not include the 127 overseas controlled areas around the world!

The land area of just four provinces reaches 1000 million square kilometers!

And the range is too far!

For example, the Eastern Province is in the easternmost part of Asia, and the Western Province is in the northwest corner of Europe. The distance between these two provinces is 9500 kilometers!

After the Ministry of the Interior held a press conference,

The Ministry of National Defense also held a press conference.

Spokesperson Fang Yuan announced loudly,

Three days later, Haizhou State will test-fire its first Tianpeng-1 intercontinental ballistic missile from the missile battleship "Jingbo Lake!" located in the waters of the Solomon Islands towards the waters of the Bermuda Islands!

The total range is kilometers, and the missile will carry a nuclear warhead with a yield of 30 tons!

Fang Yuan also announced that over the next five years, the Haizhou Navy will continue to purchase 15 aircraft carriers, 8 missile battleships, and 18 missile cruisers. The army and navy will also purchase 8500 fighter jets of various types!

At this time, the total tonnage of Haizhou Kingdom's warships had reached 870 million tons, including 22 aircraft carriers, 2 missile battleships, 25 missile cruisers, and 63 missile destroyers!

Fang Yuan emphasized at the meeting that Haizhou's armed forces must maintain an absolute lead over other countries in the world! They must be able to handle three large-scale military conflicts simultaneously around the world!

The world's first intercontinental missile has been launched!

This press conference of the Ministry of National Defense shocked almost all the news media in the world! Just when everyone was eager to try and prepare for the interview!

Unfortunately, Fang Yuan did not give everyone time to ask questions, but hurried away with the folder!

The radio waves jumped wildly, and all countries that heard the news immediately dispatched aircraft and reconnaissance ships to the intercontinental missile sea area test site designated by Haizhou State!

Presidential Palace of Haizhou State,

The regular monthly meeting is being held.

Minister of Finance and Materials Jiang Hailiang said,

"President, this month, Italy paid 295.3 billion yuan in reparations!"

"Why is the number so small?"

"According to the agreement, Italy's GDP last year was 2953 billion yuan. They are using a 10% rate. This is mainly because of the airstrikes by our Haizhou nation last year, which caused Italy to suffer heavy economic losses and a significant decline in the national economy. It is hoped that it will recover somewhat this year!"

According to the agreement, the defeated European countries will pay 5-10% of their GDP every year for 20 years!

"And Türkiye, when paying its indemnity, in addition to using hard currencies like gold and silver, also used large amounts of minerals like boron ore, marble, and soda ash as discounts!"

"How much have European countries paid in total this year?"

"Ten countries have paid $10 billion in cash and $1383 billion in equivalents!"

"Well, distribute 1383 billion yuan as a national subsidy so that all citizens can enjoy the fruits of this victory!"

When everyone present heard this, they couldn't help but smile!

Although the war has ended for more than a year, the dividends of the war have just begun to be reaped. The annual reparations are just a piece of cake. Now almost all of Europe has fallen into the sphere of influence of Haizhou State!

Haizhou's products monopolized the entire European market, Haizhou's construction companies monopolized Europe's post-war reconstruction, and Europe's financial markets were completely liberalized, resulting in the fact that the major shareholders behind the better quality companies were all Haizhou's capital!

Defense Minister Kang Huaifu said,

"According to intelligence, the US plans to spend 12.3% of its GDP on its military next year. Mr. President, the US is truly about to engage in an arms race with us!"

"Haha, then they'll die even faster! Our military products will always be at the forefront of the world!"

Yin Xinjun said proudly that he had endless resources, and if the Americans continued like this, they would be on a path of no return!

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