Inca Elegy (Novel) "The Fall of the Inca Empire" (Volume 2) by Zhang Baotong
The Mayflower arrived in Lima two days later than Alcantara and the others. On that day, the port of Lima was as lively as a festival, and the not-so-large port was crowded with people coming to welcome him. Wearing festive costumes and smiling cheerfully, they welcomed their relatives from afar. However, in a corner of the port, there was also a group of more than thirty beggar-like people gathered. They came to meet the king's judge who would bring them endless hope.
When almost all the passengers got off the boat, they saw the two accomplices in mourning clothes. However, there was no one beside them. So when they got off the ship, the soldiers gathered around them. Juan de Herada asked Sobrino, "Where is the judge sent by the king?"
Sobrino burst into tears on the spot and said, "He has been assassinated."
When Juan de Herrada heard this, he suddenly grabbed Sobrino's collar and said through gritted teeth, "But how did you protect him?"
The man following Sobrino explained, "It was not Chavez and the others who did it, but some other people. Because we have been monitoring Chavez and the others, but we did not find that there would be others." people."
After listening to the stories of Sobrino and the others, Juan de Herada said with certainty, "Pizarro and the others must have done this. That bully can do any bad thing."
All the Chilean soldiers nearby said angrily, "It was Pizarro and the others who did it."
Therefore, they walked towards the municipal building while shouting slogans such as "Punish the criminals who murdered the king's messenger" and "Down with the bullies, hang the bullies".
When they got to the municipal building, they shouted to the building, "Bully out, bully out."
The guards at the door wanted them to leave, but they said, "Let the bully come out. We have something to say to him."
After a while, Pizarro came out with several guards, accompanied by Picardo, Chavez, and Alcantara. He said angrily to the soldiers of the Chilean Gang, "You have been causing trouble in the square these days. I, the Governor, will let it be bygones, but you have gone too far and brought trouble to me? What do you want to do?"
Juan de Herada asked loudly, "Why assassinate the judge sent by the king?"
Pizarro looked very confused and wronged and said, "I have been staying in Lima these days and have never left Lima. How could I assassinate the judge sent by the king? Where was he assassinated? of?"
The soldiers shouted to Pizarro, "Stop pretending, you are the one who sent people to assassinate that judge."
Pizarro immediately pulled Chavez forward and asked in a questioning tone, "Did you assassinate the judge sent by the king?"
Chavez immediately asked Sobrino, "Aren't you following and protecting Baca de Castro? Moreover, when something happened to Baca de Castro, the four of us How can you say that we assassinated Baca de Castro when he remained in front of your eyes without even moving?"
When Sobrino was asked this question by Chavez, he seemed speechless, because Chavez and the others were indeed alive in front of them when Baca de Castro disappeared. This is where they feel confused and puzzled. But he immediately said, "Baca de Castro was not assassinated by you, but by another group of yours. Because besides you, there will be others who will assassinate him."
Pizarro showed a fierce look and said calmly, "You must have evidence when you speak, and you cannot slander anyone. Do you know what the crime is for assassinating someone sent by the king? Moreover, that judge is always with you. , if he encounters any danger or casualties, it has nothing to do with you, and you need to be responsible. So, don’t put the responsibility on us."
But the Chilean soldiers still pointed at Pizarro and said, "Only you can do this kind of thing, no one else will do it."
Pizarro became angry and said, "Wait until you find the evidence before you tell me this, otherwise, I will take you all to court and say that you are falsely accusing me."
This incident dealt a huge blow to the soldiers of the Chilean Gang and almost destroyed all their hopes. For a group of soldiers without any hope, what else do they have to fear and fear? Therefore, they took the initiative and decided to fight to the end with the bully who gave them no hope of living, and to fight to the death with him, because they could no longer bear it.
That afternoon, they gathered again in Trujillo Square and made a gallows out of wooden poles, with three scarecrows hanging on the gallows. The names of the three scarecrows were written on them were the governor Pizarro, the magistrate judge Velasquez and the governor’s secretary Picardo. Among the three, the one they hated most was not Pizarro himself, but his secretary Picardo. Because the soldiers of the Chilean Gang believed that Pizarro was illiterate and listened to Picardo on everything, and all bad things were Picardo's ideas. Moreover, Picardo is narrow-minded and arrogant. If anyone does not agree with him, he will think of ways to retaliate. What annoys the Chilean gang soldiers the most is that Picardo wants them to bow when they see Pizarro. However, the Chilean gang does not accept this, so Picardo always tries to find trouble with them. Suppress and persecute them.
People walking by the square gathered around and looked at the three scarecrows. While people were watching, the ragged soldiers gave an angry speech to the people, accusing the three of colluding and colluding. Not only did Almagro, the local government leader appointed by the king, be killed, but also the judge Baca de Castro, who had just been sent by the king to supervise and investigate the Pizarro brothers, was also assassinated. When people heard that the soldiers were so arrogant and bold and said such offensive words to the governor, they were frightened and left quickly, fearing that something would involve them.
As expected, after a while, Picardo led a large group of infantry and surrounded the square. He was riding a horse, whipping the Chilean gang soldiers with a leather whip, and at the same time asked the soldiers to arrest all the troublemakers, then tied them up and put them on the street to demonstrate, and shouted loudly to the onlookers. He shouted, "Look at these beggars from the Chilean gang. They are so poor that they don't even have clothes to wear. They are still living shamelessly in this world, making trouble all day long. They are really shameless." After saying that, he asked the soldiers to put those The rags worn by the troublemakers were taken off and pushed together. Then, he drew out his long sword, picked up a rag from the pile of clothes, and said to the onlookers, "Look, this clothes is full of lice and fleas; if you smell it again, it smells terrible." , I guarantee that as soon as you smell it, you will faint to the ground immediately."
After saying that, he asked the soldiers to burn all the clothes on fire. Then, he pointed his long sword at the naked troublemakers and said, "Now, I have no clothes to wear. Why do you have the nerve to stay here?" After that, he did not let the soldiers defend themselves against the troublemakers. After untying him, he led the soldiers out of the square.
Originally, the disappearance of Judge Vaca de Castro made these Chilean gang soldiers discouraged and desperate, feeling that there was no longer any hope of seeking redress and justice from the legal authorities. However, Picardo and his soldiers tied them all up, stripped them naked, held them in public in Lima Square, and burned all the rags they had. How can they continue to endure this?
After Picardo left the square with the soldiers, the soldiers of the Chilean Gang were loosed by people who sympathized with them and gathered in the large living room of the house in Little Almagro. Because the light in the room was very dark and their bodies were dirty, it was almost impossible to see that each of them was naked. They clenched their fists and stamped their feet, gnashed their teeth, and someone shouted, "Be insulted, rather than die." The man named Torres called on everyone in an encouraging tone, "We have had enough, we can't bear it anymore."
Juan de Herrada walked in front of everyone and said encouragingly, "The dog bites when it gets angry. We can't stand it anymore."
Everyone responded in unison, "I can't take it anymore."
Juan de Herrada said, "Brothers, Judge Baca de Castro is dead. In the future, Pizarro will be more cruel and vicious to us. We have no way out. Since we There is no food, no shelter, no dignity, and even no clothes. Rather than living in such disgrace, it is better to risk your life and fight against that bully Pizarro."
A soldier immediately impassionedly requested, "Mr. Juan de Herada, just lead us to fight Pizarro."
The other soldiers also asked, "Mr. Juan de Herada, we all listen to you."
Juan de Herada said, "I am willing to lead everyone to fight Pizarro. However, everyone must obey my command."
Torres shouted on behalf of everyone, "We are willing to obey your command."
Juan de Herada said to everyone, "Okay, everyone, listen to me. I have a plan that I have been thinking about for a long time. Now I will tell you this plan."
So, under the arrangement of Juan de Herada, everyone continued to plot until dark before they began to disperse.
Juan de Herada was a knight of noble birth. He joined the army as an ordinary soldier at an early age. Due to his military talents, he was gradually promoted to cavalry lieutenant in the army. Although he is old, the enthusiasm of youth has not extinguished in his heart. Originally, he could not participate in this kind of adventure. However, because of his deep personal relationship with Almagro, he felt that he could not just watch the old commander's grievances and grievances unavenged. It had nothing to do with it. He walked away with a flick of his hand. So he transferred all his feelings for the old Almagro to his son. In order to help little Almagro regain his land and property, he risked his life to plan and plot the operation and took the lead in its implementation.
Juan de Herada's purpose was to assassinate Pizarro, but Almagro Jr. did not agree with this approach. His idea was to capture Pizarro and then put him on trial. However, Juan de Herada felt that little Almagro was too young and very naive, so in order to prevent little Almagro from being harmed, he asked little Almagro to stay away from him. Once the adventure failed, , allowing little Almagro to escape without being implicated.
But their adventure was known to Father Luger in the nearby church. Because one of the conspirators felt guilty and inappropriate about the assassination of Pizarro, in order to relieve the pain and pressure in his heart, he revealed the entire secret to the priest named Luge during his confession. Luge had always wanted to be promoted to bishop, and to be promoted to bishop, he had to obtain the consent of the Marquis of Pizarro. Therefore, he decided to tell Pizarro the news so that he could be rewarded for his meritorious service. However, when he walked from the square to the small courtyard of Pizarro's house, which was only half a block away, he happened to meet Picardo riding towards him on horseback.
Father Luger said to Picardo, "Mr. Secretary, where are you going?"
Picardo looked at the priest with great contempt and replied indifferently, "I'm going to the Marquis's house, and he wants to invite me to drink."
Luger said in an envious tone, "The Marquis is so kind to you, you are really lucky."
Picardo imitated the priest and said, "God bless you."
Luger approached Picardo and said to him, "Mr. Secretary, I have something very important to report to Mr. Marquis. It is related to his life and death."
When Picard heard this, he said, "Is it that serious?"
Luger whispered to Picardo, "That Juan de Herada is plotting with the soldiers of the Chilean Gang to assassinate the Marquis when he comes to church to attend church tomorrow Sunday."
Picardo couldn't help being surprised and said, "Is this true?"
"It's absolutely true, absolutely true," Luger said.
Picardo said, "How did you know?"
"It was said by one of their soldiers in confession in my church," Luger said.
Picardo frowned and said, "I think these people are really crazy."
Luger immediately said, "Sir, please tell the Marquis about this as soon as possible."
Picardo said, "I'll tell him now." As he said that, he rode towards Pizarro's house.
Picardo did not dare to delay and came directly to Pizarro's small courtyard. When I came to the living room on the second floor, I saw Mr. Marquis chatting and drinking with Judge Velazquez of the court. The judge of the local court was one of the three people who, together with Pizarro and Picardo, were made into scarecrows by the Chilean soldiers and hung on the gallows in Trujillo Square.
At this time, the local judge was discussing with Pizarro the matter of Judge Baca de Castro, who was sent by the king. Because that Baca de Castro was the chief judge sent to Peru by the king, who was entrusted by the king to supervise and investigate Pizarro, and had the highest authority in the entire Peru. If that judge is really sent to Peru, the local judge will definitely be dismissed from his position. Therefore, when he heard the news about Baca de Castro's accident, the local judge was naturally overjoyed.
Picardo entered the living room, and Pizarro poured him a glass of Chicha wine and asked him to sit down and drink it. However, Picardo was not in a hurry to drink, but said to Pizarro, "I just met Luger in the church on the road, and he asked me to tell you that Juan de Herada is planning to gang up the Chilean soldiers. You will be assassinated tomorrow morning when you go to church. This is what a Chilean soldier said to Father Luge in his confession. So, Marquis, you must pay special attention."
I thought Pizarro would become nervous immediately, but Pizarro smiled disapprovingly and said, "I'm not too old to move yet. As long as I bring my sword, seven or eight of them can't reach it." By my side. Don't listen to his nonsense. I don't think that Juan de Herada has the guts. I guess this is a trick Luger played on us, trying to use this to please me. A few days ago, He also asked me to promote him to the bishop of the church, but I don’t think he looks like a bishop at all.” After that Vaca de Castro was secretly killed, Pizarro felt that he could no longer He had no one to worry about.
Picardo said seriously, "However, the Marquis should still be more careful, because after the incident with Baca de Castro, they have always suspected that we were the assassin, and they are eager to go crazy and fight with us. I suggest The leader, Juan de Herada, should be arrested and investigated and charged for their conspiracy."
However, when Judge Velasquez saw that Pizarro was not taking it seriously, he shook his head and said, "Don't worry, the judge's staff is in my hand, and any harm they do will not hurt him." When it comes to the Marquis, don’t worry.”
Picardo still reminded Pizarro, "However, the Marquis should not go to church anymore."
Pizarro said, "I'll think about it."
Piccolo drank an extra glass of Chicha and was about to leave, but Pizarro said to him, "Don't leave, just have lunch at my place. Alcantara and Chavez will come over soon, and there are a few of us." Let’s have a good gamble together. I haven’t done that in a long time.”
After hearing this, Picardo sat down and poured himself another glass of wine.
