1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

The scene was buzzing.

Some people think that this is MacArthur's dying mad dog bite;

Some people think that with Butler's reputation as a "capital thug", it is not impossible;

Only then did someone notice Butler's presence, and their faces suddenly changed with nervousness!

Haruta's eyes turned to this "top student major general" who had caused several major events in history, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly:

"Butler, do you have anything to say about MacArthur's accusations?" "Ms. Field, do you believe what this traitor says?"

626 Joint military-business coup

Do you believe it?"

Although Butler was also handcuffed and kneeled on the ground, and was also beaten black and blue by the soldiers, he held his head high, without anger or panic, and even a hint of disdain and mockery at the corners of his mouth, forming a sharp contrast with those who were desperately trying to save their lives by shifting the blame:

"Do you believe that I, a retired Marine major general, am capable of organizing and even ordering the highest-ranking general of the Army to lead a group of generals in an assassination attempt against the President and Vice President? Initiating a mutiny involving only Army soldiers?"

There was a lot of discussion in the audience.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense no matter how I put it!

If Butler had such ability, how could he have retired as a major general? And even from that useless and ignored "colonial police force"?

Anyway, if he really had this ability, how could he possibly retire? Haruta nodded slightly:

"I really don't believe it, but from a legal perspective, even if I'm the president, I can't decide whether I believe it or not. Butler, what's important is what the facts are."

"The fact is, then, that MacArthur was the absolute mastermind behind this rebellion. He personally ordered the army to surround the White House and he personally ordered his men to shoot the president..."

"You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense! It was you! It was you! It was you who made me start the rebellion! Everyone present can testify to that!"

"Oh? If you say so, General MacArthur, I am very surprised.

Butler turned to look at the frantic McGrady, his swollen eyes filled with a half-smile:

"Even if I really was the one who asked you to start a rebellion, why did you immediately agree and carry it out after I, an 'outsider', simply suggested it? Doesn't this simply prove that you've been wanting to rebel for a long time?"

"Uh..."

MacArthur was choked.

If one accepts Butler's statement, it means that one has indeed wanted to rebel for a long time and has made preparations for it, and cannot reflect the idea that "I am just an innocent person who was seduced";

But if we don't acknowledge Butler's statement, not only can we not explain why a "petition" was organized so quickly, but we also have to mention another thing...

MacArthur sensed some of the prying eyes in the crowd and, gritting his teeth, decided to explode a small melon to prove his point:

"It's you! Butler! You arranged for the sniper to fire first! That's why my soldiers opened fire unconsciously! Oh, right! That sniper hasn't left yet! He's nearby!"

MacArthur's words caused a small commotion, but it quickly calmed down after he saw that Springfield was indifferent.

Yes, Ms. Field is sitting here quietly, she is not panicking, so why should we be panicking?

"Sniper? What sniper?" Butler said innocently:

"I never knew there were snipers!"

"You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense! You even had a sniper demonstrate it to us! He shot a cigarette butt off from 1000 yards away! Twice!"

"Ah? Is there such a formidable sniper? General MacArthur, you really shouldn't be the Army Chief of Staff. You should be a novelist."

"you! !!"

There was a lot of noise on the stage and discussion in the audience.

Most people did not believe what MacArthur and his men said.

First, the claim that "two consecutive shots extinguished a lit cigarette at a distance of 1000 meters, leaving the cigarette intact" is a far-fetched claim, as it implies the sniper's control of the firearm has reached a godlike level—at that distance, the high-speed wind from the bullet extinguished the flame rather than hitting it directly (otherwise, the cigarette would explode).

Secondly, of course, MacArthur's credibility among the public is truly worrying. Not only did he organize a rebellion, but he also shamelessly shifted the blame and framed others (even his own subordinates) on the spot. How many people would be willing to believe the words of such a son of a bitch?

Finally, Butler's image at this time also played a big role - although he was a famous "capital thug", he was well-known for being straightforward and not afraid of offending people, honest and never lying. Compared with MacArthur and his subordinates, he was obviously more credible.

"Ms. Field, since both sides have their own version of events, I propose that we call more witnesses to testify."

Butler, who was besieged by MacArthur and others, proposed:

"Last night...oh no, today's mutiny, several officers refused to participate on the spot. Brigadier General Parker was killed, but they are still alive and are being held at Fort McNair."

"You mean Major Rankin and his men?"

Haruta turned around and confirmed with an NGW commander: "They've arrived... Bring them up!"

Soon, a team of NGW soldiers escorted another group of people onto the platform - they were the officers who were detained and "dealt with afterwards" by MacArthur in the office at Fort McNair last night because they resolutely refused to participate in the rebellion.

The leader was named Edward Rankin. After he stood still, he first glanced at MacArthur with hatred, and then saluted Springfield with a standard military salute:

"Your Excellency! Army Major Edward Rankin and his colleagues request to testify!"

"please say."

Colonel Rankin then publicly explained how his group was summoned to Fort McNair in advance and what MacArthur said, confirming one thing again:

This rebellion was not a simple spur-of-the-moment initiative, but was planned by MacArthur for a long time!

"...with MacArthur's tacit approval, he was shot dead by Major Richard Sutherland! Right in front of us!"

Listening to Major Rankin and others' tearful accusations on the stage, the audience was excited:

"Hang him! Hang him! Hang him!"

Haruta raised his hand again for silence and continued to ask Rankin and the others, "You heard the confrontation between MacArthur and Butler just now. Answer me a few questions honestly. Have you heard about the so-called 'Butler arranged for a sniper to kill me'?"

"I'm sorry, when we were called into the room, MacArthur and others had already been there for a while. We don't know what they talked about before."

"So, did you hear the sniper's gunfire?"

"

Rankin thought about it, discussed it with his companions, and confirmed together:

"No, it was late at night and Fort McNair was very quiet. If someone had fired a shot, we would have heard it."

“liar! liar! liar!”

There were boos from the audience towards MacArthur and others.

"Okay, then, MacArthur and others accused Butler of leading and organizing this rebellion. Do you know anything about this?"

"As to whether General Butler was involved in the core planning, and whether he was the 'mastermind' as MacArthur claimed, we arrived too late and were subsequently detained, so we have no way of knowing..."

After a pause, Major Rankin looked at Butler with a complicated expression and a hint of gratitude in his tone:

"But when MacArthur ordered us to be shot, it was General Butler who stopped him, saving all of our lives and giving me the opportunity to stand here and denounce such a heinous crime;"

"We can't confirm anything else, but we can confirm one thing: MacArthur absolutely deceived and betrayed all of us! He betrayed the United States of America! He is the source of all disasters and shame!"

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The testimony of Major Rankin and others not only confirmed all the charges against MacArthur of the coup and rebellion, but also vindicated Butler's act of saving their lives at the critical moment.

"Okay, everyone, you can go and rest now. Your performance deserves a medal."

"No, Ms. Field, we couldn't stop MacArthur..."

"It's okay, I don't blame you. You're already heroes for making it this far."

After comforting the grateful surviving officers, Springfield glanced at the growing crowd near the South Lawn and asked again loudly:

"MacArthur! Do you plead guilty?!" "I..."

MacArthur's face was ashen, his body was shaking violently, his lips were trembling, but he could no longer utter any meaningful syllables.

All his sophistry and shirking of responsibility were like a paper castle in the face of ironclad testimony and evidence, unable to withstand the slightest blow.

"Don't you even have the courage to admit your crimes? You really deserve to go to hell. You're a useless piece of shit who holds a high position but is actually a traitor to the country."

Springfield shook his head in disgust and turned his gaze to Butler:

"Butler, I have another question. Since you were neither the mastermind nor a close confidant of MacArthur, why did you participate in this rebellion? Why did you appear in his office?"

“! ! ! ”

This question not only reminded the general public, but also made some people in the "old man group" shudder and turn pale!

not good!

Butler!

If you want your family to be alive...

"This is the last thing I have to say. Please untie the rope and let me stand up straight and speak."

After being released, Butler took a deep breath, straightened his back, and threw out a big melon that once again made the whole audience boil:

"Your Excellency the President! Fellow citizens! What Major Rankin and his men said is true. I was present at the Fort McNair office's plot and participated in the subsequent rebellion. But I need to tell you that this conspiracy was only a small part of a much larger conspiracy!"

"MacArthur was not fighting alone. Beside him stood another group of even more sinister and greedy snakes! A group of maggots who attempted to use money and conspiracy to overthrow the Field regime and gnaw at the foundations of American democracy!"

"And I am the spokesperson sent by these maggots to collaborate with MacArthur and his side on how to overthrow the government, betray the country, and assassinate Ms. Field and her staff!"

! ! !

The entire square fell silent instantly! Even the sound of breathing seemed to have stopped!

There's still someone here!?

So it wasn't just MacArthur and his army idiots who were inciting rebellion?! Haruta's voice suddenly dropped.

"My warriors!"

The NGWs immediately roared back, "In!!"

"The entire area is sealed off! No one is allowed to leave! Security level raised to the highest level!"

"Yes!"

NGW acted quickly, completely blocking the entire Public Trial Square, occupying any possible firing points and demanding that everyone surrender their weapons.

No one resisted, no one dared to resist;

No one complained, no one dared to complain;

Because the meaning of Springfield's action was very clear - he was worried that Butler would be killed and silenced, and that the rebels hiding in the crowd would escape.

Anyone who dares to express dissent will be arrested in minutes.

It wasn't even necessarily the NGW or the police who took action, but the people around them.

After everything was done, Haruta nodded:

"Okay, Butler, you can continue." "Yes!"

Butler saluted Springfield and said in a serious tone:

"I, Smedley Darlington Butler, swear by Miss Field, on my honor and my life, that every word I am about to say is true!"

"Before MacArthur planned this rebellion, a group of agents representing Wall Street financial giants and Eastern industrial tycoons—including the shadowy lackeys of the DuPont, Morgan, Rockefeller... families—had already secretly contacted me!"

"They claim that Roosevelt's New Deal is 'too socialist' and 'threatens the freedom of capital'! They want to turn America into the private domain of their Wall Street bankers!"

"They promised me a massive sum of $1000 million, hoping I would use my popularity among veterans and Marines to quietly form a private army that would be completely loyal to them!"

"We will cooperate with MacArthur's forces in the military and launch a complete coup at the right time to overthrow the democratically elected government led by President Field! Kill all supporters!"

"Then, I will be elected as the head of the government, and under their guidance, a dictatorship with pro-fascist policies will be established, controlled by financial oligarchs and military dictators!"

As he spoke, Butler pointed sharply at MacArthur and the others, who were already trembling like sieves: "And he! Douglas MacArthur! He is their chosen military agent! The rebellion he hastily launched last night was merely the prelude and foreshadowing of this greater conspiracy!"

"MacArthur thought he was a chess player, but he didn't realize he was just a pawn and scapegoat, pushed to the front and discarded at any time by those financial vampires hiding in the shadows!"

"We have indeed just experienced an attempted military coup, but the greater threat is the financial oligarchs who hide behind money and power and attempt to steal America through conspiracy and bribery!"

"If this rebellion fails, they will definitely organize a larger-scale rebellion! They are the real traitors! They are the most dangerous enemies of American democracy!"

"I pretended to agree to their request just for this day, to stand before the people of the country and expose their conspiracy!"

boom!

A bomb of terrifying power exploded in the minds of everyone present. Even the reporters who were frantically taking notes were so shocked that they forgot to write.

Today there are so many big melons one after another that I can’t finish eating them all.

Did Ms. Field's coming to power actually pose such a big threat to those bankers?

Ordinary Americans may not quite understand what "class" is, but they do understand a simple truth: