What happened next gradually matched the freelance scholar's ominous premonition. On the first stone step below the Queen, men in hemp clothes with shackles on their hands and feet came out one by one.
They were escorted by the Unsullied. Their white linen short-sleeved shirts had the word "Sin" written in black paint on the front and back (in Valleglia, not Chinese). They wore tall white triangular hats on their foreheads with the words "Freedom Guard" on them.
The freelance scholar Tom's face was a little distorted. What did this mean? Not only did she acknowledge their contribution to the slave liberation movement, but she also condemned them for killing the slave owner's son … Let them die honorably?
The prisoners' clothes and appearance were still neat, but their faces were full of resentment and resentment. Obviously, they would rather "live in cowardice" than "die honorably".
"This … Isn't this too much?" The skinny monkey also reacted and suddenly felt that the Queen was a little harsh. The first four steps were almost crowded with "freedom guards".
A rough estimate put it at more than 500 people.
"There is no doubt that they are freedom guards. They have made outstanding contributions in the slave uprising, but they are also guilty of the most heinous crimes. They have killed hundreds of innocent underage children, including many infants."
The tens of thousands of new freedmen in the square were silent. They agreed with the Queen's words in their hearts, but they also felt that the slave owners deserved it even if their whole family was cremated. At least the heads of the rebellious slaves should not be chopped off.
— — The fox mourns the death of the rabbit!
The Queen's speech continued. She shouted into the loudspeaker, "Before entering the city, I distributed hundreds of leaflets to the pyramids, clearly stating that children under the age of 14 are not to be harmed. They have violated the rules I made and crossed the bottom line of being human.
During the slave uprising in the city, the Unsullied executed hundreds of freedom guards because they were strong, hurt ordinary people, and killed the children of the slave merchants. "
"Selling slaves is a crime. Strong women and killing children are also crimes. There is no difference between the three. Today, I have promulgated the Code, making it clear that evil must be cleansed and justice must be promoted. "
"I declare that they are guilty!" The Queen pointed to the "freedom guards" who were forced to kneel on the stone steps by the Unsullied and made her judgment.
Noises of discussion could be heard in the square, and the atmosphere was not friendly. Scholar Tom looked around and saw that everyone's expression was serious, and their eyes seemed to be unhappy. He could not help but sigh and say, "It's over. Her Majesty the Queen is still too upright. After today, there will definitely be new freedmen who will resent her."
"Sigh, Her Majesty the Queen is fair and impartial, but I don't feel too happy about it." The skinny man frowned.
"The human heart is like water, and the people's movements are like smoke! Everyone hopes for the Sage Monarch, but when the true Sage Monarch descends, how many people can accept her absolute fairness?! "The freelance scholar said bitterly.
"It's better to kill him in a low-key manner and then post the announcement." Someone nearby heard their conversation and couldn't help but interject.
"Yes." The scholar looked at the fat man in surprise. The fat man was tall and fat, and his face was fairer than the scholar's. It seemed that he had met someone of the same profession. Was he also a scholar?
"I'm Tom, a freelance scholar."
"Oh, hello, Tom. My name is Morono, a Warrior of the Mother Of Dragons' Infantry Legion," the white fatty said.
Warrior?
The scholar Tom's mouth twitched, and when he was about to ask again, he heard the Queen say loudly, "They are guilty and must be judged. But at the same time, they have contributed greatly in the process of liberating the pyramid.
So I'm here to ask Her Excellency the Green Saintess for one thing. Can you ask the gods to put their sins on me? I'm willing to accept the punishment on their behalf. "
Danny's words not only shocked the "freedom guardians" who were secretly cursing her in their hearts, but also countless free people in the square. Even the Green Saintess next to her was a little bit unprepared. Her face behind the green silk scarf showed obvious shock and disbelief.
Danny saw that the Green Saintess opened her mouth and didn't answer, so she continued, "Green Saintess is the High Priest of the Divine Grace Temple. You are qualified to communicate with the gods and help them to pass on their decisions. Can I accept the punishment of the law on behalf of the freedom guardians who bear the sins?"
What else can I say?
The Green Saintess's mind was in a mess. She was completely confused about Danny's behavior. She could only reply mechanically, "Your Majesty's kindness and justice move the world. What you have done moves the gods."
"Her Excellency the Green Saintess said to me," Danny seemed to have received an oracle, and she shouted excitedly into the loudspeaker, "The gods allow me to accept the punishment on behalf of the freedom guardians … I should have been sentenced to death, but I'm the Queen, and I can't kill myself. Therefore, for every ten people's sins, I will be whipped once."
"No, Princess … Your Majesty, there are 500 people down there!" Whitebeard had a complicated look on his face. He was moved by the justice and kindness of the princess, but he was also worried about her "honesty" and "intolerant" character.
At this time, when he heard that his queen was going to be punished on behalf of the slaves, and such a heavy punishment, he was so excited that he almost burst into tears.
Your Highness, you are really the kindest, most benevolent, just, and righteous queen in the history of civilization!
Not to mention Whitebeard, even the Green Saintess who was "talked about" was shocked on the spot. She never thought that Danny had such courage.
The freedom guardians below and the free people who heard the queen's words on the square all cried out "Misha, Misha" with tears in their eyes.
The descendants of the Guise nobles above also gradually admired the "kind-hearted and just" Queen Danny in the incomparable shock.
Well, the poor people of the World of Ice and Fire, this was the first time they experienced such a traitor style trick of the Great Celestial Empire, and they fell into it after only one wave.
These people couldn't be blamed for being naive. Danny's operation was all a play in the eyes of modern people, but when they thought about Cao Cao …
The elites of the Three Kingdoms had experienced various kinds of tricks. Facing Cao Cao who cut off his head, they were still shocked and in awe of him.
Compared with Cao Cao, Danny really paid a lot this time, and the price she paid was much higher than him.
Not to mention in the other world where the hierarchy was more strict, even in ancient Huaxia, she could easily surpass Cao Liu. (Liu Bei also fell to the ground in a play)
The fundamental reason was that in this era where the nobles had the highest privileges, people were never equal.
Putting the Three Kingdoms aside, in the most civilized Westeros, the lowest-ranked knights killing the free people in their own territory and wantonly snatching the wives and daughters of the farmers was not a crime at all.
Those who were more considerate would compensate a few silver coins. Those who were more ruthless would pull up their pants after doing it and kill the entire family.
Hunters who hunted in the forest of the nobles' territory were considered as stealing the nobles' property. They would either have their hands chopped off (really chopped off) or be sent to the Great Wall to feed the deviant ghosts.
In Slave's Bay, the privileges of the nobles were displayed even more brazenly. For a stage play, in order to simulate the battle of the Guise army, the Guise people made 200 slaves pay the price with their lives.
Obviously, in the eyes of the Good Lord, the death of 200 slaves was worth it if he could laugh to his heart's content.
Who was Danny?
The Mother Of Dragons, a noble descendant of the royal family, the true queen of Astapor, took a whip for 10 slaves …
Even if she let the freedom guardians offset their crimes and gave each of them a few whips, the Green Saintess, the descendants of the Good Lord, and the new free people in the square would all praise her fairness.
But …
Alright, Danny also wanted to complain. In this world, it was not popular to give one's body, hair, and skin to one's parents. Otherwise, she would have cut her hair.
Soon, the Unsullied built a wooden cross at the entrance to the second floor of the pyramid. Danny, wearing a soft apricot yellow linen cheongsam, consciously put her hands into the ring on the cross and leaned her body against the thick pillar.
Then, a muscular man with a fierce face and a bare upper body walked out from the pyramid. He was two meters tall, and the muscles on his lower abdomen were bigger than Danny's breasts. His arms were thicker than Danny's waist, and he weighed more than 350 pounds.
"The Devil's Tail, Hattar?!" Shocked gasps could be heard in the square.
Just like how Cleon's pig killing skills were the best in the city, Hattar's whip was also regarded as the most vicious, just like the devil's tail.
It was said that he once whipped a female slave who had bitten Kraznik in half, and the whole process only took 12 whips.
"Boohoo, they actually let Hattar carry out the punishment, this is too …" Someone in the square started crying.
Danny explained, "Only Hattar's whip is worth the sins of 10 freedom guards."
"Misha, Misha, Misha …"
So, everyone couldn't help but raise their right fist and shout loudly.
"Kalixi, I am your blood, let me take the punishment for you," Kalalo said with an ugly expression.
"Blood of my blood, I will be fine. Furthermore, my current identity is not only Kalixi, but also the Queen of Astapor."
"Hattar, if anything happens to Kalixi, I will slice you into 9000 pieces," Jogo lowered his voice and said in rough Valleglia.
Aggo didn't say anything. He just pulled out the scimitar at his waist and stared at the fatty who kept using the belt at his waist to sharpen it.
There is no need for you to threaten me. Last night, Her Majesty the Queen called me to the Bestial Battle Arena to watch how the three dragons tore a strong bull into charred bones.
In the end, she even asked me: Is the bull from the Red Wasteland stronger, or are you stronger?
Damn it, I couldn't fall asleep after that. Every time I closed my eyes, I would dream of the three dragons breathing fire at me.
"Slap —" The Devil's Tail Hattar whipped the Queen's back with a wooden face.
With just one whip, her clothes were torn apart, revealing her snow-white skin and a 30cm long scarlet scar. Fresh blood was already flowing out. However, Danny clenched the cork in her mouth tightly. Her face turned pale and she groaned.
"Her Majesty the Queen, boohoo …"
A whip is worth the sins of 10 people. After Danny was whipped, the Unsullied immediately escorted 10 prisoners wearing tall hats up from the lower level.
In front of everyone, the Unsullied untied the chains on the prisoners' hands and feet and took off the 'sin' clothes on their upper body.
The 10 bare-chested burly men didn't rejoice at regaining their freedom. After seeing the whip scar on Danny's back, they couldn't help but kneel on the ground and cry loudly.
The free people below the square also choked up and called out "Misha" wave after wave.
"Slap —" Hattar whipped again with a wooden face. However, he thought of another thing in his heart: The first few whips must be ruthless enough. Ruthless but not spicy. Although the whip scar is deep, the flesh is torn open and blood is dripping, it's only a superficial wound. It won't hurt the muscles and bones at all.
After a few whips, Her Majesty the Queen's back will definitely be a mess, like rotten meat.
In this way, the remaining dozens of whips only need to be loud and beautiful enough. Although it looks like the whips and the whips are flying, there won't even be a superficial wound.
With the Devil's Tail Hattar's peerless whip technique, he can even make afterimages fly. The sound is like thunder, but it feels as light as a feather.
This kind of whip technique is the capital to ensure that I won't be eaten by the dragons!
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