After several days of secret preparation, it was time for the execution day.
According to common sense, although Taifu Religion is extremely influential, people's thoughts are infinitely divergent. No matter what environment they are in, it is inevitable that some people will question the so-called doctrinal truth.
Therefore, public executions are not uncommon.
But this time it was really different. It involved the death of the king, and the archbishop personally presided over the ceremony and announced it to the whole city.
It can be said that the treatment is generous.
Therefore, on the day of the execution, the municipal square was already crowded with people.
There is a high platform built of logs in the square, with twigs piled underneath it, like a simple wooden pyramid.
The top part of the tower is a small platform with a piece of wood standing on it.
The archbishop was already holding scriptures and reciting beside the high platform.
A person wearing a purple robe and a small square hat is beside him. This is the clerk of the Inquisition.
Other court officials were in the audience.
Not far away, there is another viewing platform, where the little king is sitting.
Zheng Hui, Lai Gouer, and Duke Alves were on the side, looking at the execution platform.
Although the main criminal has not yet arrived, the people can't wait to welcome this carnival... Heretics will be burned at the stake.
Zheng Hui's brows gradually tightened as he looked at the people who were already in a state of excitement before the ceremony even started.
"These foreigners are really barbaric and ignorant of civilization. Just cheering and watching people being tortured just because they have different opinions? It's really hard to understand."
"The damn people are stupid. They have been fooled so much. It's really strange that the emperor does nothing. Why don't we just kill them too."
Lai Gouer glanced sideways at the little emperor who was sitting in his original position and looked awkward: "Brother Zheng, I think you are a bit extreme."
"Look at these foreign people, they don't even have to use their brains for the sake of the so-called gods. If the situation in the entire West is like this, then there will be no way for foreigners to be saved."
"Next time we bring troops, we should kill all these lunatics."
Zheng Hui: "???"
"Haha, I'm just kidding." Seeing Zheng Hui's expression a little dull, Lai Gou'er pointed down and smiled: "Actually, they are similar to us. Brother Zheng, haven't you seen beheadings on the street? There are also people using steamed buns with blood on them. As for eating, I guess it’s just a different kind of ignorance.”
Zheng Hui laughed dumbly: "That's right, what's the arrangement going down below? You're the one who handled it this time, and I didn't ask anything about it."
"The arrangements have been made. They are all hiding in the crowd. As soon as I give the order, the brothers rush forward. We take advantage of the chaos and take the people back to the ship."
Zheng Hui nodded: "Okay, then you go and get the little emperor, and I'll get the duke."
Lai Gouer said: "It all depends on Brother Zheng's arrangement."
The two of them were having encrypted calls without restraint. Seeing the two of them talking and laughing, Duke Alves couldn't help but asked: "What are you talking about so happily?"
In the past few days, Lai Gouer and Zheng Hui often visited the palace to talk, and they had reached a tacit understanding on the matter of Kalemi.
The other party decided to take a boat back to Dajing after watching the execution.
One hundred taels of gold, two hundred missionaries, and fifty craftsmen were delivered to the other party's ship early in the morning.
The life of a mere sailor was exchanged for so many resources. Everyone thought they were making a lot of money, so naturally the Duke of Alves was not wary.
"I was just discussing with Mr. Zheng why he was burned at the stake. Are all the punishments here like this? Wouldn't it be more satisfying to just behead him?" Lai Gou'er said.
The Duke of Alves explained: "According to church belief, the destruction of the body leaves the executed person with no hope of resurrection from the dead. Since his soul has lost the body, it should wander in eternal pain. This is more important than Death is a more painful punishment.”
"So, the maximum punishment here is burning at the stake?" Lai Gouer asked.
Duke Alves hesitated for a moment: "Yes, as far as public execution is concerned, this is already the highest punishment. I wonder if there are similar punishments in the East?"
Lai Gouer smiled and said, "Of course there is. The public execution there is called Lingchi. The person is tied naked to a rack and tightened with a fishing net. The exposed flesh is picked off piece by piece in public until he is cut into pieces with a thousand knives. Shattered into pieces, exhausted and dead.”
"There is another set of special punishments for women, which is to take off their coats, tie them to a stool, and pour boiling water down on them. When the meat is half-cooked, they use a steel brush to brush off the flesh and blood. This is repeated until the bones are visible. Just now, this is called grooming. Both of these are severe punishments that I am famous for."
The little king listened intently, his cheeks turned pale and his whole body was trembling.
horrible! brutal!
Orientals are so cruel...
As for the Duke of Alves, he didn't fare much better. He swallowed hard twice and said with a slightly trembling voice: "What crime did you commit to deserve such a punishment?"
"Usually it's a crime of treason, and you only get this treatment if you disturb the emperor. In your case, it's almost a crime of blasphemy. Of course, my Majesty, Da Jing, is a benevolent king, and I have never heard of using this method. penalty."
Duke Alves nodded, with a hint of envy on his expression.
This is the real emperor, the real supreme king!
It's not like this place is still under the control of the church... It's better not to kowtow to the Pope.
After a while, the big bell in the church next to the town square rang.
A prisoner wearing prison uniform and his head covered was escorted from the street by soldiers.
He climbed directly onto the high platform and was tied to the wooden frame.
The hood lifted.
The glare of noon shot into Kalemi's eyes, and after a while he opened his already red and swollen eyes.
Breathing heavily, he looked around.
He glanced around and quickly locked onto Zheng Hui and Lai Gouer.
I was suddenly pleasantly surprised!
Hope, this is his only hope!
In the past few days, he had suffered both mental and physical torture in the cell. The only thing that kept him going was a belief.
Master Zheng will come to save him. Da Jing’s navy has always been extremely united, and he is one of them!
Now that she saw Zheng Hui, Kalemi looked at him with tears in her eyes and shouted: "Master Zheng, save me!!!"
Zheng Huihu's eyes widened, he stood up suddenly, pointed at Kalemi and shouted angrily: "I'm here to save you! Put on a good show, don't reveal your secrets, if you kill a brother because of your stupidity, I will burn you again on the ship!"
Duke Alves looked sideways at Lai Gouer.
Lai Gouer said: "Master Zheng is telling him that since you were born in Feka, you should be loyal to the emperor and serve the religion. Now that you have violated the teachings, you should be executed. You are not qualified to be with us anymore, let alone be one of ours."
But at this moment, Kalemi yelled: "Oriental dogs, you don't have credibility! I have worked hard for you, I curse you..."
Duke Alves understood this and had a faint smile on his face.
He's anxious, he's anxious! Swearing started in native language!
"The ceremony will begin soon. With the Archbishop's prayers, I would like to wish you both a smooth return home in advance."
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