Prince Asaka Yasuhiko Quotes in John Rabe (2009)

Prince Asaka Yasuhiko: Congratulations, Major. You'll make an excellent commander one day. But I ask myself, why is it that I give orders not to take prisoners, and you arrive with thousands?

Major Ose: Please forgive me.

Japanese Officer: Your Highness.

Prince Asaka Yasuhiko: I didn't ask you to speak!

[Japanese officer steps back and bows]

Prince Asaka Yasuhiko: So, Major. What do you propose?

Major Ose: Your Highness. It would be extremely difficult to execute that many prisoners.

Prince Asaka Yasuhiko: Is that so?

Major Ose: Furthermore, I believe such executions could be considered to be illegal.

Prince Asaka Yasuhiko: Illegal? I am entrusting you personally with resolving this matter once and for all. I want no prisoner alive by tomorrow morning. We will also shell the city center. Nanking must experience the superiority of our troops.