Three days later, in Guli City, a public execution meeting was held in the central castle square.
In the past three days, many people in Guli City who originally escaped tentatively escaped back. After learning that the Ming Dynasty soldiers and horses in the city did not disturb the people and kill people, and seeing the notices to calm the people, a large number of people returned one after another.
As the hour approached, the central castle square was crowded with thousands of people in the city. In addition, there were more than a thousand officers and soldiers of the Franco Army and their family members and prisoners.
On the grass in front of the castle church, more than a dozen huge gallows were erected. They were probably the most unpretentious and simple gallows in the world. They were built with a long log on two crossed log posts and crossbars.
There are noose nooses hung several feet apart on the top. Below is a row of benches brought from the church, used as a foot rest.
On the huge semicircular steps in front of the church, there is a row of chairs, where the judges and generals of the Ming Dynasty sit.
A large number of Ming soldiers had already arrived. They surrounded the hanging site and set up a cordon to maintain order. In fact, there was no need to maintain order. The onlookers of the Jialuo Kingdom and the Folangji prisoners were standing there like a group of docile lambs.
, they dare not say anything out loud. Because they have already seen the methods of these soldiers of the Ming Empire.
These Ming soldiers actually didn't have to do anything. They just stood there. Although the armor on their bodies was worn and old, and their faces were dark and thin, as long as they stood there, the cold aura on their bodies was terrifying. They
Wherever his eyes glanced, people there were as silent as a cicada.
After experiencing a long and cruel battle, the temperament of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty's Invincible Fleet was naturally revealed without any deliberate disguise. Their chilling and fierce aura was reflected in every move of their hands, every gesture, and their eyes.
At about the same time, a clear and clear shout rang out.
"The Protector of the Ming Dynasty and the Imperial Envoy with the Plenary Power for Nanyang Affairs of the Ming Dynasty have arrived! Everyone stands in awe and salutes!"
With this shout, Zhang Yanling, who was surrounded by generals and guards, strode out from the central castle hall. Everyone's eyes were focused on him. At this moment, including his enemies and local people, he faced him head-on for the first time.
I saw the demeanor of the Protector of the Ming Dynasty.
He is so young, with a handsome face and a slender figure. If you take a first look, you might think he is an ordinary handsome young man. But if you take a second look, you can feel the majesty in him. Even if he is smiling at the moment,
No one thinks that he can be despised or ignored. He gives people a sense of awe and oppression, and they dare not act rashly in front of him.
His equipment is also very ordinary, with black armor and a black cape, and there seems to be some dust on the armor. The only eye-catching piece of equipment on his body is the red tassel on the top of his helmet. As he moves around, it beats like a flame.
"salute!"
"Whoa!" The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty saluted Zhang Yanling with their arms crossed.
The onlookers also unconsciously stood upright with their chests raised. All eyes were focused on the young Duke, following his steps until he and his men came to sit down on the steps of the church. Everyone seemed to be drowned.
It was as if he came out of the water when he was about to suffocate in the sea, and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Report to the Lord Protector, everything is ready, please escort the prisoners to the entrance." Huo Shijian stood at the foot of the steps and shouted loudly with his hands raised.
Zhang Yanling nodded slightly and said: "Agreed!"
Huo Shijian bowed and agreed, turned around and shouted loudly: "Bring it up."
Everyone's eyes were focused on the door of a small courtyard on the side of the church, and they saw Ming soldiers escorting a long list of Franco officers and soldiers with their hands tied behind their backs. There were more than thirty people in total. One person came first.
It was Alfonso, the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Fleet of Franji. Following him was Major Officer David and a group of other generals. Among them were several government officials from the local Governor's Palace in Guri.
Alfonso was disheveled, his feet were sore, and he seemed to be unable to walk. The Ming soldier beside him almost carried him along. More than thirty prisoners stood in a row under the steps, each with his face.
As gray as ashes, dejected.
"Please Lord Protector pronounce the sentence!" Huo Shijian shouted loudly.
Zhang Yanling stood up slowly, walked to the front of the steps, and glanced at Alfonso and others standing below. A sneer appeared on his face. His eyes turned to the dense crowd of people watching. Wherever he looked, there was a low buzz.
The people who were talking quickly shut up.
Zhang Yanling nodded with satisfaction, turned to the side where Catherine stood and said, "Please Miss Catherine translate for me."
Today, Catherine wore a black dress, simple and solemn. She wore a black hat with white flowers on her head. This outfit made her skin like snow more delicate and beautiful. This was a filial dress. Today was the day when the enemy who killed her father was punished.
She wore this outfit to pay homage to her father's soul.
Catherine walked slowly and stood behind Zhang Yanling. Zhang Yanling turned around, scanned the whole place, and said loudly: "Dear citizens of Guli City, fellow residents of the Franco Kingdom, and the captured officers and soldiers of the Franco Kingdom.
I am Zhang Yanling, the Protector of the Ming Empire, and I am here today to pass judgment on the prisoners and war criminals who are hostile to the Ming Dynasty."
Catherine's cold voice sounded, and she translated Zhang Yanling's words truthfully. Many people in Guli City could understand the language of the Franco country because they had been under the rule of the Franco people for a long time. Therefore, when Catherine translated like this, many people
You can also hear it clearly.
"We, the Ming Empire, are a peace-loving, friendly and benevolent country. We have thrived in the East for thousands of years without any disputes. We do not compete with our neighbors, nor do we bully, plunder or invade other countries. However, the Western nation Folangji used force to
victory, and invaded our Ming Dynasty with a bullying heart. For several years, we invaded our Ming Dynasty’s sea territory
, occupied our land in the Ming Dynasty, killed our people in the Ming Dynasty, and plundered our wealth in the Ming Dynasty. Our entire Ming Dynasty was deeply disturbed by it. We tried to persuade and warn several times, but they turned a deaf ear. The small country of Zhuoer, a small country, does not know whether to live or die here, it can be said to be a snake.
It's so ridiculous to have the heart to swallow an elephant alive and the ants to shake the big tree."
"It is unbearable, but it is not the wish of our Ming Dynasty to allow young people to bully our people and ignore the majesty of our great country of China. Although our Ming Dynasty is benevolent, it is by no means a country that allows people to be flesh and blood, or a country that bows and kneels.
.If someone offends me, I will offend him. In this situation, I, the Ming Dynasty, have no choice but to rise up and attack. We will form a fleet to fight against them and punish Fo Langji for his banditry."
"...I have been trusted by His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and ordered to command the Invincible Fleet. In order to rescue our Ming Dynasty from the difficulties and save the Southeast Asian countries from the fire and water, I have paid a huge price all the way. Not long ago, the Kingdom of Folangji was annihilated.
The Eastern Fleet has captured the recalcitrant chief Alfonso and others. Here today, they will be publicly tried for their crimes, and the war criminals will be punished to rectify the law of heaven."
"The war criminal Alfonso David Adria and other thirty-six war criminals are the most evil. It has been discovered that their crimes are too numerous to describe. They killed countless people and harmed people in all countries. Invasion is like fire and viciousness is like scorpions. That's right.
Good things come to you
Evil will be punished, and kindness to evil people is cruelty to good people. Those who do evil must pay the price for their actions. Therefore, today, according to the code of my Ming Dynasty, in the name of my Ming Dynasty, I sentenced Alfonso David and three others
Sixteen war criminals...sentenced to death."
After Alfonso and others heard what Catherine translated, several people immediately collapsed, their legs and feet were weak and sweating profusely. Some people yelled and cursed loudly. They were immediately beaten on the head and face by the Ming soldiers around them.
The people watching were also buzzing and commotion, passing the verdict to each other.
Zhang Yanling sneered and looked at the chaotic crowd. He didn't take it to heart at all and continued to speak loudly.
"...According to the laws of our Ming Dynasty, Alfonso and others should be punished by beheading in Lingchi. However, our Ming Dynasty is a country that respects others, and we respect the habits of the people of Folangji, so we will execute you by hanging. And in your case
Before you die, your Bishop, Lord Arthur, begged me to show mercy and allow him to perform your final penance so that you may be forgiven by your God.
.I am a soft-hearted and considerate person. So I agreed to him. Huo Shijian, take the prisoner to the gallows and prepare for execution. Where is Lord Bishop Arthur? You can make the last prayer for them and listen on behalf of your God.
They finally repented. Although, even if they repented, they would still go to hell, but people have to give them some hope. Hahahahaha."
Zhang Yanling laughed and turned back to his seat to sit down.
After Catherine clearly translated what Zhang Yanling said, she also stood aside.
Huo Shijian gave an order, and all thirty-six condemned prisoners were escorted to the gallows. Thick ropes were put around their necks.
These officers of the Folang Machinery usually showed off their skills and showed great power, but when they were about to die, they were all like pustules. Some cried bitterly, some closed their eyes and trembled, and some even became incontinent.