Chapter 400: Admitting Past Mistakes
Long has apologized to mankind for the Southern Rebellion last year, and it is Irving's turn to speak.
"My people, I have something to say to you, too."
He raised his hand to suppress the voices of everyone, and Irving first raised a question.
"The crimes committed by the Asian people in the South are certainly angering, but if you think about it, we humans are really victims, are there no fault at all?"
This question has silenced a few people who know the expansion history of the Morning Light Kingdom, and they naturally know why the sub-people races live so miserably.
Most civilians looked puzzled. The Asian-American Joint Forces were killed and set fire. Why were we wrong?
Scanning the people below, Owen continued: "The sub-ethnic race is forced to live in a wilderness with a harsh environment. Do you know why? In fact, it was our Morning Light Kingdom army who drove them over with force. Who blocked the wilderness so that they could not obtain resources from the outside world? The answer is that the surrounding human countries, and the Great Wall of the Border was built by ourselves."
"This is why the sub-ethnic race hates humanity. We have occupied their land and drove them to deserted places. The sub-ethnic races have indeed killed many human beings, but we humans have also massacred countless sub-ethnic races."
"There has never been no hatred for no reason. If we count these ugly history, are we still qualified to say that we are innocent victims? No, no."
The king's words made many people feel ashamed. They were just contemptuous of crimes accusing the sub-ethnic races, but ignored the sins they had in themselves.
Some people also try to find various excuses to excuse the mistakes made by humans in the past.
"But these are things that happened a long time ago. We innocent descendants should not bear the crimes of our predecessors."
"That's right! This has nothing to do with us. The mistakes made by our predecessors should be borne by our predecessors."
"Yes! Many people are like me, born in the southern border and grew up here. Do you want us to return the land to them? Where will we go after it is returned?"
All these words reached Owen's ears, and he couldn't help but shake his head and sighed, "Ah--'These are things done by our predecessors and have nothing to do with us'. How can some people be embarrassed to say such ridiculous words? We are enjoying the benefits of expansion and plunder of our predecessors. How can we say that all this has nothing to do with us?"
"Since the Asian Union has apologized to us for what happened last year, we should also have the courage to admit the mistakes we made in the past, right?"
"The king is right!"
"That's it! You can't just ignore it like this, it will make us feel like we have no responsibility at all."
Many people agreed with what the king said and expressed their support.
"Then, on behalf of the Kingdom of Morning Light, I am here to pay for all the sub-people races that have been oppressed by humans."
As he said that, Owen turned around and bowed to Lung and the several sub-human leaders standing behind him.
"Sorry, we have done so many bad things to you in the past."
This action was beyond everyone's expectations. The dignified king of a country actually bowed and apologized to the Asian race. Even the Asian tribe leaders behind him were shocked.
Not to mention, the Asian Union has sworn allegiance to Irving, and even the great leader has a status below the king.
In many people's impression, a high-ranking ruler will not easily bow his head and admit his mistakes.
It can be seen that the king is serious and wants to deal with the problems between humans and sub-ethnic races.
Seeing this, Lone said in a panic and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you don't have to do this in public."
"No, this is a must."
After getting up, Owen responded in a low voice: "I know there are some tribes in your Asian Union that do not trust us humans. I am telling them with actions that we humans really want to live in peace with them and will never enslave or oppress them."
After the sub-people races present returned to the wilderness, they would definitely spread what happened today. The human kings have released such great kindness, and those stubborn tribes will slowly accept humans.
Turning back, Irving faced the people and continued the speech just now.
"My people, hatred will only lead to more hatred. Today we kill the sub-ethnic races on the battlefield. After a few years, their children will go to the battlefield to kill our children. In that case, the war will never end. If everyone lives on the same continent, they will inevitably have intersections."
"Now, both humans and sub-ethnic groups have apologized. We should let go of our past hatred and try to get along with them in a friendly manner instead of fighting each other. I believe you don't want to see war happen again, right?"
Every time war breaks out, the people who suffer are always the vast number of innocent civilians.
Damage to property, forced to escape, or even death of relatives, are the things they most want to see.
"I support the king!"
"It's time for humans to stop fighting the sub-ethnic race for so long."
"If both sides can really live in peace, I am willing to accept the sub-ethnic race!"
After the speeches of Owen and Owen, the majority of civilians have reduced their hatred for the sub-race and are willing to try to get along with them.
Seeing so many people willing to accept the sub-race, Irving nodded with satisfaction, and his goal was finally achieved.
Of course, there are still a few people who are hostile to the sub-race. Irving needs to instruct the city hall to control those people, at least not let them go to the sub-race residence to cause trouble.
All in all, this is just the beginning, and there is still a long way to go to eliminate hatred between humans and sub-ethnic races.
Having said that, Irving firmly believes that as long as the right guidance is given, both sides will eventually be able to let go of their hatred and achieve true peace.
Next, Owen announced in public how to resettle the sub-ethnic races in the wilderness in the future.
In order to compensate for the sub-ethnic race, Irving will set up a piece of area in the southern border near the Great Wall for them to live in, and assist them in building a new city.
There are also some considerations in demarcating areas. You should avoid places with large populations, otherwise local residents will be dissatisfied with the sub-race squeezing their living space.
Moreover, it is impossible to make humans fully accept the sub-ethnic race by relying on today's speech alone and take it slowly.
For this reason, Irving picked a sparsely populated place for the Asians to unite. Even so, the survival resources there were much more than those in the wilderness.
In addition, since the wilderness has been incorporated into the Kingdom of Morning Light, there is no need to send so many soldiers to the Great Wall on the border.
In the future, the number of soldiers there will be gradually reduced, and the sub-ethnic races will be allowed to participate in the mission of guarding the Great Wall to enhance friendship between the two sides.
Although most of the sub-ethnic races will move to new cities to live, this does not mean that they will abandon the wilderness. A second new city will be established there in the future, and then communicate and negotiate with the Star Flame Kingdom to open the Sky Fire Fortress, establish a brand new business road, and increase trade exchanges.
Chapter completed!