After several days of secret preparation, the day of execution had arrived.
According to common sense, although Taifu religion has an enormous influence, people's thoughts are infinitely divergent. No matter what environment they are in, it is inevitable that some people will question the so-called truth of the doctrine.
Therefore, public executions were not uncommon.
But this time it was indeed very different, as it concerned the death of the king, and the ceremony was presided over by the archbishop himself and announced to the entire city.
It can be said that the treatment is perfect.
Therefore, on the day of the execution, the town square was already packed with people.
In the square there is a high platform made of logs, with twigs piled underneath, like a simple wooden pyramid.
The top of the tower is a small platform with a piece of wood standing on it.
The archbishop was already reading from the scriptures beside the platform.
Next to him was a man wearing a purple robe and a small square hat with a small horn. He was the clerk of the Inquisition.
Other court officials were in the audience.
Not far away there was another viewing platform where the little king was sitting.
Zheng Hui, Lai Gou'er and Duke Alvis stood by, looking at the execution platform.
Although the main culprit has not been brought to justice, the people can't wait to welcome this carnival... Heretics will be burned at the stake.
Zheng Hui looked at the people who were already in an uproar before the ceremony even started, and his brows gradually furrowed.
"These foreigners are really barbaric and uncivilized. They cheered and watched people being tortured just because they had different opinions? It's really hard to understand."
"The people are so stupid and fooled, and the emperor has done nothing. It's really strange. He might as well just kill them as well."
Lai Gou'er glanced at the little emperor who was sitting in his original position and looked uneasy: "Brother Zheng, I think you are a little extreme."
"Look at these foreign people. They are willing to sacrifice their brains for the so-called gods. If the whole West is in this situation, then there is no hope for foreigners."
"Next time I bring troops, I should kill all these lunatics."
Zheng Hui: “???”
"Haha, I was just joking." Seeing Zheng Hui's dull expression, Lai Gou'er pointed at the people below and laughed, "Actually, they are similar to us. Brother Zheng, haven't you seen people beheading people on the street? There are also people eating steamed buns dipped in blood. I think they are just different in stupidity."
Zheng Hui laughed dumbly: "That's right, how are the arrangements going? This time you were the only one in charge, I didn't ask about it."
"It's all arranged. They are all lying in ambush in the crowd. Just wait for my order and the brothers will rush forward. We will take advantage of the chaos to lead them back to the ship."
Zheng Hui nodded: "Okay, then you go get the little emperor, and I'll get the duke."
Lai Gou'er said, "It's all up to Brother Zheng to arrange."
The two were having an encrypted conversation without restraint. Seeing them talking and laughing, Duke Alvis couldn't help but ask, "What are you two talking about so happily?"
Lai Gou'er and Zheng Hui have been to the palace to talk quite often in the past few days, and they have 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 ship early in the morning.
Just exchanging the life of a sailor for so many resources, anyone would think they had made a fortune, so Duke Alvis naturally had no guard.
"I was just discussing with Lord Zheng why he was burned at the stake. Is this the punishment everywhere? Wouldn't it be more convenient to just behead him?" Lai Gou'er said.
Duke Alvis explained: "According to church belief, the destruction of the body means that the executed person has no hope of resurrection from the dead. His soul, having lost his body, should wander in eternal pain. This is a punishment more painful than death."
"So, the highest punishment here is burning at the stake?" Lai Gou'er asked.
Duke Alvis hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes, this is already the maximum penalty for public execution. I wonder if there are similar punishments in the East?"
Lai Gou'er smiled and said, "Of course there are. The public execution in our place is called Lingchi. The naked person is tied to a rack and tied with a fishing net. The exposed flesh is cut off piece by piece in public until the person is cut into pieces and dies."
"There is another special punishment for women, which is to take off their outer clothes, tie them to a stool, and pour boiling water on them. When the meat is half cooked, use a steel brush to brush off the blood and flesh. Repeat this until the bones are exposed. This is called combing and washing. These two are the most famous severe punishments in our Dajing."
The little king listened with his ears attentively, his cheeks turned pale and his whole body was trembling.
Horrible! Savage!
Orientals are so brutal...
As for Duke Alvis, he was not much better. He swallowed hard and asked with a trembling voice, "What crime did you commit to deserve such a punishment?"
"Normally, it's a crime of treason, and only when you disturb the emperor will you be punished like this. If it were you, it would be almost like blasphemy. Of course, your Majesty the Great Jing is a benevolent monarch, and I have never heard of such a punishment."
Duke Alvis nodded, with a hint of envy in his expression.
This is the real emperor, the real supreme being!
It's not like here, which is still under the control of the church...it's good enough if we don't kowtow to the Pope.
After a while, the big bell in the church next to the Town Square rang.
A prisoner wearing prison clothes and with his head covered was brought over from the street by soldiers.
He went straight up onto the platform and was tied to the wooden frame.
The hood was lifted.
The noon light shone into Kalmi's eyes, and it took him a while to open his already red and swollen eyes.
He looked around with rapid breathing.
He took a quick look and quickly locked onto Zheng Hui and Lai Gouer.
I was suddenly extremely surprised!
Hope, this is his only hope!
He had been suffering from both mental and physical torture in the cell these past few days, and the only thing that kept him going was his belief.
Lord Zheng will come to rescue him. Dajing's navy has always been extremely united, and he is one of them!
Now that she saw Zheng Hui, Kalemi immediately cried out to him, "Master Zheng, save me!!!"
Zheng Huihu's eyes widened, he suddenly stood up and pointed at Kalemi and shouted angrily: "I'm here to save you! Play your part well and don't let it get out of hand. If you kill a brother because of your stupidity, I'll burn you again on the boat!"
Duke Alvis glanced sideways at Lai Gouer.
Lai Gou'er said, "Lord Zheng is telling him that since you were born in Feika, you should be loyal to the emperor and serve the religion. Now that you have violated the doctrine, you should be executed. You are not qualified to be with us anymore, let alone be our person."
But at this moment, Kalemi cursed: "You Eastern dogs, you have no credibility! I work hard for you, I curse you..."
Duke Alvis understood this and a faint smile appeared on his face.
He was anxious, he was anxious! He started to curse in his native language!
"The ceremony is about to begin. With the Archbishop's prayers, I would like to wish you both a safe return home in advance."
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