"I know..." Wang Xiong responded, then turned to Lin Shishi and said, "I'm going up, give me the steamed buns first! If there's anything else, we'll talk about it later."
"Okay." Lin Shishi quickly took out the bag containing steamed buns in his arms and handed it to Wang Xiong.
Wang Xiong took the bag of steamed buns and stuffed it into his arms, then picked up the machete that Wang Niogen had put aside and quickly walked out of the hay shed and walked towards the execution ground.
Watching Wang Xiong leave, Lin Shishi felt that there seemed to be nothing to talk about with Wang Niogen, so he bid farewell to him and left the hut, returning to the crowd of onlookers.
At two quarters past noon, the weather was still hot and the temperature seemed ready to rise.
On the execution ground, everything is ready and waiting for the time to come.
In this hot weather, even if you don't have to work, you will still be sweating after a while if you just stand.
However, compared to the direct sunlight just now, a few thick clouds came from nowhere in the sky at the execution ground. Under the cover of the huge clouds, the entire Xuzhou city received a rare shade.
"call…"
Another gust of natural wind blows, bringing with it the unique coolness of summer.
"Hmm... Not bad, so comfortable. Let's blow some more wind!" Someone in the crowd called greedily.
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"Sir, it's already 2:00 noon." At the execution desk, the official came to the execution table and knelt down to Li Damin to report.
"I got it, go down!" Li Damin slowly picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip and nodded.
"Yes, sir. I'll take my leave." After the officer finished speaking, he withdrew.
"Captain Li, send someone to ask the prisoners on death row if they have any wishes or last words before they die." Li Damin said to Capt. Li Le, who was standing next to him.
"I obey, my lord." Li Le hugged his fists at Li Damin and walked out, then arranged for two detectives not far away to inquire.
The reason why the deceased is asked about his last wishes or last words before execution is because China has always emphasized that "the deceased is the most important". Death row inmates usually have wishes they want to fulfill before they are released. As long as it is not a big wish, the government will usually allow it or help convey it.
At the same time, most people believe that "when a person is about to die, his words are also good." The government asked these death row inmates about their last wishes or last words, hoping to "conquer" them and obtain some useful information from their mouths.
While Li Damin lowered his head to drink tea, the two police officers who received the order had already arrived at the execution ground and were questioning the four prisoners waiting to be executed.
After a while, the two detectives came back and reported the situation to Li Le.
"Sir, my subordinate has just asked." After receiving the news, Li Le cupped his fists and reported to Li Damin.
"So, do they have any last words?" Li Damin didn't look at Li Le, who was holding his fists at the side. He just held the lid of the cup and gently fiddled with the rolling tea leaves in the cup, and took a sip.
"Uh... Sir, their dying wishes are a bit strange." Li Le said hesitantly.
"What on earth is that?" Li Damin sounded unhappy.
"They said they hoped to stand up and sing a song before they died. To be honest, I have never heard of such a strange last word in my many years of service." Li Le looked like he couldn't understand it at all.
"What's so strange about this? Back then, Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, was surrounded by enemies on all sides. He completely defeated Xiang Yu's army and forced Xiang Yu to commit suicide in Wujiang River."
"I think these people probably know that they are going to die and are a little homesick. The leader I just heard spoke in a coherent manner, which shows that he is also a well-educated and polite person, so they are like this There’s nothing strange about his request.” Li Damin shook his head and said to Li Le with an air of dignity.
"My lord is my lord, and you are really wise. After my lord said this, my subordinates finally understood." Li Le immediately put on a smile and flattered him.
"Yeah." Li Damin nodded in good mood and responded.
"Anyway, there is still some time before their execution. Although they are all a group of rebels, since this is their last wish before death, it is not a big deal. I am compassionate and allow it. But they are tied The rope cannot be untied, lest anything goes wrong."
"Sir, you are kind." Li Le quickly complimented.
"Captain Li, I have to go to the toilet. You should watch over the execution place for me first. Although the execution place is heavily guarded, I dare not say that there are not people who are not afraid of death who come to rob the execution place."
"Besides, keep an eye on these death row prisoners. If they dare to have any strange thoughts, stop them immediately." It was a hot day and Li Damin, who drank several cups of tea, felt that he was full of urination at the moment, so he quickly ordered Li Le.
"Don't worry, sir. There are subordinates here who want to rob the court. They are seeking death. As for these death row prisoners, I will never let them mess around." Li Le replied confidently.
"Okay. With Capt. Li here, I will naturally feel relieved." After Li Damin finished speaking, he left.
After watching Li Damin leave, Li Le asked someone to inform the four prisoners on the execution ground that he had granted their last wish before death.
Hearing this, the four prisoners slowly stood up.
"Brothers, we are finally here. I have nothing to say. Kneeling down in fear of crying is death, and standing and laughing is death. We are all going to die anyway, so there is no need for us to act cowardly and make people laugh." Huang Jijie looked at the three people beside him and said.
"What the squad leader said... we are not afraid of death. I will be a good man again after eighteen years..."
"Yes, I'm not afraid. If you want to laugh at me, just dream about them! Beheading is just a big scar..."
"I have been doing nothing most of my life. If I say the thing I regret the least, it is to join the bandit suppression army..."
"Okay, good job..." Huang Jijie replied with excitement in his heart after hearing the three people's statements.
"Hey, you guys, didn't you say you want to sing? If you want to sing, sing quickly... If you continue chatting, I won't let you sing..." Not far away, Li Le saw the four people standing up cheering each other up and walked over. warned.
I saw that the four people on the execution ground did not look at him, but the onlookers started to commotion.
"It's so strange to see people beheading people while listening to music. Even though it's the highlight of today, I won't go that route!"
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"Okay, brothers, before we die, let us sing one last song!" Huang Jijie shouted.
"good…"
"Come on, let me start..."
"Where is the world full of flowers? If it really exists, then I will definitely go there. I want the highest mountain to stand there, no matter if it is a cliff..." ①
Note ①: The song comes from "Chasing Dreams", the ending theme of the first season of That Rabbit That Year. Joined at the request of book friends. In order to avoid the suspicion of the word "water", everyone will continue to search the lyrics.
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