Inca Elegy (Novel) "The Fall of the Inca Empire" (Volume 2) by Zhang Baotong
Then, he called Almagro's son, Almagro Jr., into the office, asked him to sit across from him, and said in a serious tone, "My dear little Almagro, you have ambition, ambition and ability." , you are still very young, so I want you to stay with Marquis Pizarro, learn and experience well, and when you grow up, you can inherit your father's legacy and power and continue your career in conquering Peru. Use your talents.”
Little Almagro said worriedly, "But I have to take care of my father. His body and health are very poor."
Hernando said, "Your father and Mr. Marquis are both old partners who have fought and cooperated side by side. There is a deep friendship and affection between them, so please rest assured that as long as I am here, I will find ways to make it happen." Your father's health has recovered. You can go to Lima with peace of mind. The Marquis of Pizarro will definitely take good care of you warmly and thoughtfully."
Little Almagro hesitated, and said, "But, I still want to be with my father. He loves me very much, and having me by his side will be good for his physical recovery."
Hernando continued to say to little Almagro in a persuasive way, "Your father only has one son like you. He loves you very much, so he asked me to send you to Lima and protect you so that you Wait until you are eighteen to inherit his property and power. Since you are a filial son, you should listen to him."
Little Almagro lowered his head and said nothing. So, Hernando said, "Okay, get ready. I'll have someone take you to Lima early tomorrow morning."
Little Almagro thought for a moment and said, "I want to see my father again."
Hernando looked embarrassed and said, "He is in a bad mood and doesn't want to see anyone. I think you'd better not see him."
Little Almagro said nothing, but he still wanted to see his father. So, Hernando had someone take him out.
Half a month later, Hernando called together a group of soldiers and officers to hear everyone's accusations and prosecutions against Almagro. Skoda did a good job in mobilizing. More than 30 officers and soldiers filed charges and prosecutions against Almagro. The indictments and prosecutions alone amounted to more than 4,000 pages. Moreover, each accusation and prosecution had a negative impact on Almagro. It was fatal to Magro.
After all preparations were completed, Hernando decided to prosecute and try Almagro. He first asked Skoda to bring people to the cell where Almagro was held, and read the indictment and indictment to Almagro. Skoda brought two soldiers to the cell where Almagro was held. Seeing that Almagro was still lying on the bed, he said to him, "Mr. Almagro, I am here on behalf of Hernan, the highest military commander in Cusco." Captain Do's command is to read to you the charges and indictments brought against you by the officers and privates."
Almagro sat up from the bed and said angrily, "Hernando, he accuses me and prosecutes me? Does he have such power?"
Scork said, "Mr. Almagro, make no mistake, you are not the general and marshal of the army now, but our prisoner. We can deal with you how we want to deal with you."
Almagro said angrily, "The villain will succeed."
Skok became a little impatient and said, "Okay, it's useless what you say. Just listen carefully. If you have any opinions or dissatisfaction, you can go to Captain Hernando." As he said that, he picked up the The thick manuscript began to read, "General Almagro openly betrayed the royal family and the motherland, conspired to collude with the Inca King, and collaborated with the Inca King inside and outside, launched a surprise attack on Cusco, and arrested a country The imprisonment of his compatriots had a bad effect in which relatives were bitter and enemies were happy. The war he launched against the royal family, treating enemies as friends, was aimed at snatching the jurisdiction of Cusco and trying to put others through countless hardships. And the results obtained after a narrow escape were stolen, and caused a large number of casualties of Spanish officers and soldiers, causing immeasurable losses to the conquest of the New World supported by the King of Spain. In order to liquidate Almagro's criminal facts, the Spanish The king's conquests have regained new vitality and are back on the right path. Based on these crimes, we condemn Almagro as a traitor to the country and the royal family and punish him with death, which will be publicly announced in the Plaza Inca of this city. Behead."
As soon as Almagro heard that Hernando was going to sentence him to death and behead him publicly in the Inca Square, he immediately became panicked. He couldn't lie down on this small bed anymore, so he jumped out of the small bed. Come down and meet Hernando. The soldiers who imprisoned him did not want him to see Hernando, so he cried and made a fuss, seeking death. His guards had no choice but to ask Hernando. Hernando said, "Then let him come to me."
When Almagro was brought to the office, Hernando was sitting on a large chair. Seeing his servile and pitiful look, Hernando did not get up, but expressed his disgust. He asked him with an annoyed and arrogant attitude, "Honorable General Almagro, why do you want to see me?"
Almagro first bowed to Hernando, and then said in a pleading and pleading tone, "Please don't use the death penalty to deprive me of my short life? You also know that I am already gray-haired. I am an old man who is in his dying years, and he is suffering from illness and has difficulty moving. He will not pose any threat to you anymore. If you are worried, you can let me return to Spain, okay?"
Seeing Hernando's indifferent expression, Almagro even knelt on the ground and begged, "Please forgive me for the great help I have given your brothers." Take your life."
Almagro's humble, humble and pitiful appearance makes people wonder where the once unyielding Almagro, who was not afraid of life and death, has gone? Why do some seemingly noble and great figures become so pitiful and insignificant when facing death? Hernando not only had no sympathy for Almagro's humility and groveling, but felt that his behavior was too detrimental to the dignity and image of a soldier. He shouted loudly, "Stand up. Don't be so arrogant and spineless, how can you look like a soldier?"
However, Almagro was already seriously ill, and after being frightened like this, his body was so weak that he could not stand upright. He sat on the ground and failed to stand up after several attempts. It was Hernando who asked the person next to him to help him up and sit on a chair. But he still kept talking to Hernando, "When I caught you and your brother, officers and soldiers surrounded me all day long, forcing me to execute you and your brother immediately. However, I I have always thought of the deep friendship between you and I, and insisted on releasing you. For this, you must not be ungrateful and retaliate with revenge! If you insist on treating me like this, the emperor will definitely avenge me and treat you and your Brother shall be severely punished.”
Hernando became increasingly impatient and said, "Your begging for mercy is in vain. You must face reality because your death is inevitable."
Almagro realized that any pleading would have no effect on the hard-hearted victor, so he said in a threatening tone, "If you insist on executing me, the emperor will avenge me. He will never tolerate such atrocities." , letting a man who had made such outstanding contributions to the royal family die unjustly."
He knew that the king was worried that the Pizarro brothers would dominate the family and declare independence, so he was trying to use him to restrict the Pizarro brothers. Otherwise, he would not take the territory 270 leagues south of the Santiago River. The division was given to him Almagro. Moreover, in this new world far away from the Spanish motherland, the Pizarro brothers had no one to fear unless they removed the king. However, he was wrong. In the country of Peru, the Pizarro brothers would not be afraid of anyone, including the King of Spain.
Hernando was very annoyed when he saw Almagro's endless chatter. He waved his hand towards Almagro impatiently and said, "Stop talking. No matter how much you say, it's okay." It's useless. I can tell you this without any hesitation. There is no excuse for you to escape guilt, and no one can protect you from the death penalty. You must face reality now, because your death is destined and unforgivable. Avoid it." With that said, he was taken back to the prison cell.
Already knowing that his death was imminent, Almagro could only start making arrangements for his funeral. He originally had a lot to say to his son Almagro Jr., but his son asked Hernando to send someone to Lima. According to the status granted to him by the royal family, he had the right to let his son succeed him in official positions and inherit his property and land. He called to his side one of his loyal and trusted subordinates, Diego de Alvarado, a close friend of Almagro who had argued many times during Hernando's imprisonment and came forward. out to protect Hernando. Therefore, after Hernando defeated Almagro, he became Hernando's good friend.
When he met Diego de Alvarado, the first thing Almagro said to him was, "Orgonez told me many times that if you don't kill Hernando, you will let the tiger go back to the mountains. One day we will I will die by his hand. Now his words have come true."
These words made Alvarado feel ashamed, because he had been protecting Hernando, otherwise, Hernando would have been killed by Orgonez. But he said to Almagro, "I told Hernando several times to let him remember your friendship with their brothers and let you go. But he didn't listen at all, and in the end he didn't Please see me again."
Almagro said, "Forget it, it's useless to say anything. He is destined to kill me. If he kills me, no one will be able to compete with their brothers for power in this land of Peru."
Alvarado said, "But there is still a king who is controlling him. Don't think that if he is here, no one can control him as the mountain is high and the emperor is far away. How can he, a little Pizarro, compete with the supremacy of Spain?" The king contends?”
Almagro said angrily, "I will not rest in peace even if I die. I will let the king avenge me."
Alvarado said, "The king will definitely avenge you."
Then, Almagro said to Alvarado, "I'm going to die, but I can't worry about my son. I want you to be his guardian."
Alvarado said, "Commander, please rest assured that I will wholeheartedly protect your son and protect his property from infringement."
Almagro said, "I am appointing you to be the administrator of this precinct while my son is a minor."
Alvarado said, "I will do my best to fulfill your instructions."
At this time, Almagro took out an account book and handed it to his friend. Alvarado opened the account book and saw that all the gold, silver and property Almagro had acquired in his life were recorded in it. Almagro said to his friend, "Please transfer all my gold, silver and property to the King of Spain. After he gets these properties from me, he will definitely protect my son for me and treat Pizarro very well." Investigate the brothers’ conspiracy.”
Alvarado said solemnly, "Commander, please rest assured."
