Chapter 41 Is this how prisoners are always treated?

Shang Ruyi thought for a moment, then immediately smiled and shook her head: "It's nothing."

Just as they were talking, several more seriously wounded and unconscious prisoners slowly woke up. Upon seeing this group of people, their eyes immediately turned red.

One of the men, who appeared to be the leader, spat heavily at Yuwen Ye.

"Damn it, he still dares to act tough even when he's about to die!"

Huang Gongyi immediately jumped over the fence and kicked the man hard in the chest. The Hu man was already seriously injured, and at this moment he coughed up a mouthful of black blood and fell to the ground.

Tushe'er gasped in fright, while Shang Ruyi frowned.

Da Bo couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to pull Huang Gongyi back: "Old Huang, don't do this."

The Hu man who had been kicked to the ground struggled for a moment, then desperately raised his head to look at them, and sneered: "The victor is king, the loser is villain. We have nothing to say about being captured, but let me tell you, don't be too smug. What we are like today will be what you are like sooner or later."

Da Bo coldly replied, "Everyone knows it's all about the victor taking all, and you still think we could end up like you? Are you dreaming?"

"Hmph, what do you think we're doing? Why do you think we're rebelling? Why do you think we're bandits?"

"..."

"Isn't it because we were forced into a corner? That tyrannical ruler, he was ambitious and greedy, levied exorbitant taxes, and caused countless deaths in his three campaigns against the Gouli Kingdom. Our people have been conscripted several times, and there are hardly any left. If we had rebelled, we would still be alive today; if we hadn't, we would have died in some unknown ravine long ago!"

"..."

"Now, we're doomed, we have nothing to say, but I'm telling you, we're watching, watching your fate! Do you think you can escape?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent.

Although one was a government soldier and the other a bandit, their identities could indeed be switched very easily.

Now that the world is in chaos and rebellions are rising everywhere, how many officers and soldiers like them have been unable to bear the court's exorbitant taxes and levies and have raised troops in rebellion?

Shang Ruyi, in particular, felt even more heavy-hearted after hearing these words.

She subconsciously turned to look at Yuwen Ye beside her, only to see that his eyes were unfathomable, and he was just quietly looking at the few Hu people without saying a word.

Huang Gongyi suddenly flew into a rage, kicking the Hu man frantically and yelling, "I'll teach you to talk nonsense! I'll teach you to talk nonsense!"

The barbarian was kicked and rolled on the ground, but he refused to beg for mercy, only staring at them with his bloodshot eyes.

Shang Ruyi subconsciously turned her head away.

At this moment, Yuwen Ye said, "There's no need to listen to this nonsense. Keep a close watch on them. In a couple of days, someone from the imperial court will come to escort them away."

"yes."

After saying this, he turned and left.

Shang Ruyi hurriedly followed, but as she walked, she couldn't help but look back again, only to see that the Hu people, knowing they had no chance of survival, were sitting on the ground laughing loudly.

That laughter was indescribably shrill.

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After leaving the stable, everyone seemed quiet except for Huang Gongyi, who kept cursing.

Yuwen Ye said, "Go and rest for a while."

Shang Ruyi nodded immediately, and Yuwen Ye then led her to his tent. The tent was not large, and the furnishings inside were very simple, with only a low couch for resting, a low table for meetings, and a few stools.

Mu Xian then brought them two more cups of tea and withdrew.

Yuwen Ye washed his hands, then looked at Shang Ruyi's face, which still seemed somewhat heavy. He asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi paused for a moment, then looked up at him and said, "Have you always treated prisoners like this?"