Courtyard House: Home Alone

"Well said!" Old Master Tang slammed his hand on the table, his cheeks flushed with excitement. "Xiao Fan, your words have struck a chord with me! These wolves and tigers have committed countless atrocities, burning, killing, and looting. They deserve to taste our power long ago!"

He paused, then looked at Lin Yifan with unwavering determination. "Don't worry, Xiaofan. The entire Tang family, and all the connections I can make, will fully support you! Need manpower? Need supplies? Just ask!"

Manager Zhou nodded emphatically, his eyes flashing with indignation: "Old Master Tang is right! Xiao Fan, at a time like this, we Red Party members must not be ambiguous! I have already made arrangements for the venue setup, the publicity notices, and the manpower to maintain order at the public trial."

"I guarantee that tomorrow's public trial will be a resounding success, so that everyone in Beiping and the world will know that the Japanese devils' good days are over!"

Looking at the indignant expressions of his two elders, Lin Yifan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that this land, which had suffered so much, was never short of passion and courage.

He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "With the support of these two seniors, I have even more confidence. However, it is precisely at times like these that we must remain calm and vigilant. The Japanese and their traitors are constantly devising new methods, and it is hard to guarantee that they will not take risks during the public trial."

He changed the subject and continued, "I have already had Zhao Gang and Shi Tou develop a detailed security plan, dividing the public trial site into a core area, a restricted area, and an outer area."

The core area was managed by me and Stone's elite troops, who were responsible for protecting witnesses, judges, and war criminals at all times.

The restricted area will be monitored and secured by your men, Manager Zhou, who will strictly check all personnel entering and leaving. The outer perimeter will be patrolled by the men arranged by Shi Tou and his team to prevent any suspicious individuals from approaching.

"Not only that,"

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yifan's eyes. "The 'Ghost' will also be personally present to oversee the proceedings in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Any attempt to disrupt the public trial or to abduct war criminals will be met with the most severe punishment!" His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Grandpa Tang stroked his beard and nodded approvingly: "Well thought out! Xiao Fan, we're relieved to have you here. But those war criminals, especially Prince Asaka Yasuhiko and Kenji Doihara, are important figures in the Japanese army. What if they…?"

Lin Yifan understood Old Master Tang's concerns. He sneered, "They want to interfere? It won't be that easy. This is a nationwide war of resistance. As long as we ensure impeccable security, even if they want to cause trouble, they can only watch helplessly!"

Shopkeeper Zhou added, "Furthermore, we've already spread the news of the public trial through secret channels. Now, the people of Beiping are all hoping to see these war criminals punished tomorrow. The will of the people is the trend of the times. Even if Baldy wants to pull some tricks, he'll have to consider the power of public opinion!"

Lin Yifan took a deep breath and stood up. "It's getting late. I should go and arrange the final details. You two should rest early. Tomorrow, we'll witness the end of these war criminals together!"

"Good! Good!" Old Master Tang and Manager Zhou quickly got up to see them off, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Lin Yifan left the Tang residence as night deepened. The streets of Beiping were sparsely populated, but an unusual restlessness permeated the air.

He knew a storm was brewing, and tomorrow's public trial would be at its eye. He looked up at the night sky shrouded in dark clouds, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, Kenji Doihara... your good days are over."

He muttered to himself, his figure quickly disappearing into the night as he sped towards the public trial grounds. There, the stage would be set for judging evil, and where justice would be served.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the two main roads leading to the gunpowder factory on the outskirts of the city were already packed with people. These were citizens who had heard the news; they brought their families, young and old, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation, and surged toward the location of the public trial.

Some people were holding small flags that read "Blood debts must be repaid in blood" and "Severely punish war criminals." As they walked, they whispered among themselves, their words filled with resentment towards the invaders and a desire for a just trial.

To maintain order, the staff arranged by Manager Zhou were already in place. They were dressed in uniform and guided the flow of people on the roadside to ensure that everyone could enter the venue safely and in an orderly manner.

The venue was set up in an open space in the gunpowder factory, where a huge banner reading "Public Trial of Island Nation War Criminals" was hung on a temporary platform, the bright red characters standing out in the morning light.

On both sides of the platform, the main crimes committed by major war criminals such as Prince Asaka Yasuhiko and Kenji Doihara were posted. Each one was outrageous, attracting onlookers to stop and point at the notices, spitting and cursing.

In front of the platform were rows of seats, simple yet spotlessly clean, prepared for the specially invited representatives from various sectors and media reporters.

Meanwhile, around the venue, Shi Tou and his elite team had already laid a tight net. Dressed in plainclothes, they scanned everyone entering and leaving the venue with sharp eyes, and no suspicious behavior could escape their notice.

Zhao Gang led another team to conduct continuous patrols around the venue to ensure that no potential threats could get close to the core area.

Lin Yifan stood at the entrance of a temporary shack behind the platform. Inside were Kenji Doihara, who had been brought over in the early morning, and Asaka Yasuhiko, who had been released from his space. In addition to the two of them, there were two army lieutenant generals, three major generals, and one navy rear admiral.

Several other colonels had been killed by Lin Yifan beforehand; their bodies were found behind the shack. Although Old Master Tang and Manager Zhou's men were helping, manpower was still very tight, and they were afraid of being unable to attend to everything in case of unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, they dealt with the Japanese officers below the rank of major general first.

His spiritual power spread out like a tide, covering the entire venue and the area within two kilometers around it.

Today, as long as I personally execute these Japanese war criminals, the scope of my domain can be expanded considerably. I am increasingly looking forward to the moment when I can personally kill these beasts.

He could clearly sense the heartbeat, breathing, and even the subtle emotional fluctuations of each person. He saw the excitement and anger on the faces of the people, the solemnity and expectation in the eyes of the representatives, and he also sensed the tension and unease of the hostile elements hiding in the shadows, trying to spy or sabotage.

Lin Yifan was well prepared for these uninvited guests. He was like an experienced hunter, patiently waiting for his prey to walk into his trap.

At this moment, Old Master Guo was sitting imposingly in a corner of the judge's bench, with a pot of Fenjiu liquor and a set of torture tools on the table beside him.