Chapter 939: Mountains and Rivers Are Far Away
The kings of Yan and Guangling, who lived in the palace of the Persian kings, no longer had any hope for their own hegemony.
Although they are still nominally the status of the prince, whether it is themselves or all the others, it is very clear that they are already de facto prisoners.
The more than 20,000 officers and soldiers of the Han army who followed them to participate in the rebellion were punished by the army to varying degrees. Among them, three generals and dozens of sergeants who made serious mistakes lost their lives. After announcing the decree in public, they were beheaded as a warning.
Military law is ruthless and will not be forgiven. In the face of the facts, although these people are full of remorse, they are irreparable. After all, because of their mistakes, someone sacrificed their lives. Moreover, it has had an extremely bad impact on the plan to appease the local tribesmen. Even in this most severe manner, no one was unconvinced.
This is a tragedy for everyone. They did not die on the battlefield, let alone receive honors and meritorious deeds. Even if one day their bones could return to the Han Dynasty, it would only bring shame and shame to the family.
In addition to these men, the other sergeants and generals were sent to different parts of the Western Continent to exterminate and conquer some sporadic resistance forces. It takes time, and it can be used as an opportunity for these people to make amends.
And the king of Yan and Guangling, who had lost all their power, were imprisoned in the palace of the Persian king like two trapped beasts. Although they are still free in body, they are already prisoners with shackles in their hearts.
Things have come to this point. They don't have anything to think about. Perhaps, all that remains is to wait. Waiting for the unknown judgment and the arrival of fate.
In fact, there was no need to wait for later, since the moment Yuan Zhao suddenly appeared in front of them, their fate had already been decided.
If there is a glimmer of luxury in the depths of my heart, it is to be able to survive. Even if there is no chance to return to Chang'an, then live the life of an ordinary person thousands of miles away, and be content with this remaining life.
Of course, resentment will never be eliminated. If Yuan Zhao really wanted to put them to death, then I believe that in the depths of the eighteenth layer of hell, these two people would also send out the most vicious curse, making that person's life restless.
But until now, Yuan Zhao didn't seem to mean anything to them. He not only arranged for them to live in the best conditions of the Persian royal palace. And everything is available, except that there is not much freedom, life is relatively comfortable. Unconsciously, winter turned to spring, and King Yan and King Guangling, who had gradually adapted to this kind of prisoner life, were really as Yuan Zhao said, and they were much fatter.
It's just that people who have made mistakes in this world will pay for their past actions sooner or later. The punishment that should come will always come.
When the breath of spring grows stronger, everything begins to revive, and the flowers are full of flowers and lushness. The city, which is no longer kingly, seems to be withering day by day. And in the splendid palace, between the bricks and stones, mottled weeds actually grow. It looks extremely uncomfortable and adds a lot of desolation.
After all, King Guangling is younger, and for them, such a closed day of leisure is too lonely. So, he got a hoe and, with the help of a few handymen, began to clear the weeds that were growing everywhere
。 And King Yan snuggled up to the railing, squinting, not knowing what he was thinking.
The spring sun is good, and in the dappled light and shadow, someone walks along the wide stone road. Hearing the sound of footsteps, King Yan seemed to suddenly wake up from a nightmare, he opened his eyes suddenly, and when he followed the sound, he was stunned for a moment, and his face immediately turned pale.
The sun is warm, and the spring is sleepy. He had just had a very terrible dream in the maki. Unexpectedly, when I opened my eyes, my dream became a reality.
The person who walked in the forefront of the crowd of dozens of people, of course King Yan knew who it was. This handsome but formidable guy is the captain of the Great Han Division. Although they had not dealt directly with each other before, all the clan magnates respected this person, and King Yan and King Guangling were no exception.
The sudden appearance of the final army, which has mastered the laws of the Han Dynasty and is famous for its iron-faced selflessness, has suddenly appeared on the Western Continent, which is obviously definitely not a good thing. King Yan felt his heart beating violently, and he called out to King Guangling, who had not yet realized what was going to happen, and when he raised his head, there was still confusion in his eyes. doesn't seem to understand why Brother Yanwang, who has always been graceful and stable, suddenly lost his temper.
However, immediately after, King Guangling knew what was going on. For all those who served them in this palace or guarded them soon disappeared. Even the handymen who helped him clear the weeds were gone. He and King Yan looked at each other, and they both saw fear in each other's eyes.
"It's finally here! …… Junjun, I didn't expect it to be you. ”
Looking at these people from Chang'an with serious faces in front of him, King Yan felt that his words were a little hoarse. The king of Guangling held the hoe in his hand tightly, and anger surged in his eyes. This only weapon seems to have become his last reliance.
"The two princes are so idle!"
Captain Si Li, who was holding the Son of Heaven Dragon Head Sword in his hand, glanced at them coldly. He was more interested in the surrounding buildings than the two prisoners. This exotic royal palace is indeed magnificent and large-scale, although the royal spirit is no longer gradually withering, but it can also be imagined how prosperous it should have been as the center of royal power of a huge empire.
But what a pity! This royal palace, along with this royal city, is destined to gradually disappear into the dust of history. In Yuan Zhao's overall layout of the Western Continent, there is no need to show the royal power in this way. He wants to use this vast land as a testing field. Political, economic, military, legal, cultural...... A new system that is different from any previous form will begin a new layout here.
Such a grand dream, or rather an unprecedented plan, was enough to dumb down Zhong Jun and Sima Qian, as well as many other people who listened for the first time, in the long conversation for several nights. In Yuan Zhao's slightly passionate speeches, they seemed to see a whole new world. It's a realm they've never imagined or touched.
And all this has contributed to the determination of the final army to complete its mission. With a twinkle in his eyes, he pointed at the two noble princes. The tone is firm and powerful.
"I have come from Chang'an, on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor, to investigate the crimes committed by the two kings...... I hope you don't have illusions and resist in vain. ”
"The Finale! What do you mean? I
We, we...... There is no sin! Do you dare to kill us? ”
King Guangling waved the hoe in his hand, his expression was hideous, and he shouted hysterically. No one will not be afraid of death. When a premonition of death is coming, this fear is hardly calming.
And Yan Wang took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the emotions in his heart. He asked, looking directly at Captain Si Li, who was standing three feet in front of him.
"Is the Emperor going to kill us? Could it be that we will never return to Chang'an in this thousands of miles of solitude, and we can't let it go? ”
"It's not Your Majesty who wants to kill you, and it's not anyone else who wants to kill you...... According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, it is no longer possible to be forgiven for what you have done. So blame your own ambition and greed! Remember, you died under the law and nothing else. ”
Junjun's tone was indifferent. He waved his hand calmly, and someone brought over three feet of white silk and two glasses of wine. This is the last favor he made for the dignity of the royal family.
"We don't want to die! What about Yuan Zhao...... Where is Yuan Zhao? Why didn't he come? He clearly promised that he would not kill our ......! ”
King Guangling looked at the life-killing thing placed on the stone steps, as if he had seen a ghost. He kept backing away, wanting his last chance to survive. And the pale Yan Wang shook his head, and he said with a wry smile.
"Forcing the son of the first emperor to do such a thing, how could Yuan Zhao do it himself? Everyone in the world wants him to be a perfect sage, and there can be no stain left in the annals of history. Naturally, someone will remove all obstacles for him! Hehe...... We have lived until now, I am afraid it is already his special favor! ”
All of them looked at them with blank expressions. At this moment, King Yan realized that it was already too late. Today, the influence of that name transcends everything. Sure enough, as King Yan said, the people in the world who have received his great favor have already regarded him as a god-like existence in their hearts.
"Two princes, it's inappropriate to talk too much. Please hit the road decently! ”
Several attendants holding the hilt of their swords stared at them coldly. The emperor's envoy with the sword of the Son of Heaven in his hand was behind him, and since they had already been given the dignity they deserved, no one would want to see blood again in such a situation.
King Yan reached out and patted King Guangling's shoulder, signaling him to give up resistance and stop making meaningless protests. Then he picked up the brightly colored wine and looked in the direction of the east. The dream of royal power is broken, the country is difficult to return, the king is defeated, and no one can complain about anyone!
"The emperor finally made such a choice, I am afraid that even he did not realize it, it was out of deep fear...... Alas! Yuan Zhao, will you be the send-off of the Han Empire or the real sage of the ages? It's a pity that we can't see it anymore. ”
King Yan sighed and drank all the wine in his hand. Drink this cup of poison and everything will turn to dust. King Guangling then also drank and died. But what he left behind before his death was a deep resentment and curse.
The final army made people clean up the mess, turned around and walked out of the palace, the sun set, and the palace gate closed countless secrets. He believed that in the hands of Yuan Zhao, there would be no more royal hegemony on this continent. He was looking forward to it.
"In my lifetime, I will see the land of paradise...... If so, no regrets! ”
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