GBP Chapter 54: I dare not go out.
Chapter 54: I dare not go out.
“My leg was broken too. Of my family of several, I’m the only one who survived. Even the Japanese devils weren’t as ruthless as these beasts. They’re truly beasts! Why doesn’t God strike these bastards down? Sir, I’m telling the truth. Several villages around Maogou know about this. You have to do us justice…”
Yu Guang knelt down and kowtowed several times, immediately staining the platform red.
The person next to them recorded this scene with a gloomy expression.
A middle-aged man next to Old Zhang hurriedly pulled him up: "Get up, don't be like this. We are standing up for the people, and this matter must be addressed. Yu Guang is right here, and the purpose of the public trial is to let everyone know his crimes and convict him."
Then, one person after another went on stage to expose Yu Guang's crimes.
"After investigation, we have made a decision to sentence Yu Guanghan, a notorious bandit, to death by firing squad!"
"it is good!"
The crowd below, listening to the victim's wailing, was filled with rage, wishing they could tear him to pieces. Upon hearing the verdict, they cheered in unison.
"take away."
Two men came up and prepared to take Yu Guang away. But when they took him away, they found that he had already fainted from fright.
There had already been interrogations, and the bandits had implicated each other, accumulating a considerable amount of evidence.
Even some bandits who came from other regions were found guilty of crimes without anyone pointing the finger at them.
Without exception, those arrested were all heinous criminals, burdened with blood debts, and had committed even more crimes during their escape.
These people have no chance of surviving.
The purpose of a public trial is to give the people an explanation in person.
As soon as the verdict was announced, the prisoner was taken away.
The comrades above looked at the time, then at what was in front of them. Instead of dispersing, the crowd was growing larger and larger.
He quickly stopped and whispered a few words to the person next to him.
A short while later, dozens of soldiers in military uniforms appeared and stood below, separating the crowd.
The scene immediately fell silent.
Once the person behind was pulled out, the previously quiet crowd below erupted again, like water dripping from a hot oil pan, and everyone surged forward.
The man had disheveled hair, was dressed slovenly, and had his head drooping.
The blue-faced demon was brought out.
"The ruthless bandit, Green-Faced Ghost..."
"kill him……"
……
The crowd below offered a cacophony of opinions, which ultimately coalesced into three words: Kill him.
Qin Qiming was also infected and gritted his teeth.
Zhang Peng, who was standing next to him, roared angrily. He had once been harmed by the Green-Faced Demon.
"Fellow villagers, quiet down... The Blue-Faced Demon has committed heinous crimes, and we have many victims here. Therefore, everyone must know about the Blue-Faced Demon's crimes!"
We must have the villagers openly recount the evil deeds of the Blue-Faced Demon and record them, ensuring that even those who are unaware of the truth can understand his true nature.
Zhang Peng shouted, "Let me do it!"
His loud voice, coupled with his tall stature, immediately attracted the attention of those around him.
"Zhang Peng wants to speak, everyone make room for him!" The people around immediately made way.
Zhang Peng stepped forward.
"Dear fellow villagers."
Zhang Peng clasped his hands together, bent over, and saluted the surroundings.
"That damned Green-Faced Demon led a bunch of bandits..."
"kill……"
After the accusations were made, shouts rose and fell at the scene.
Subsequently, many victims filed complaints.
The public trial of the blue-faced demon continued from afternoon until nightfall, and people were reluctant to leave. Some lit torches and continued to record the proceedings.
It wasn't until almost 10 p.m. that all the crimes were fully recorded.
Under the torchlight, everyone's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"On behalf of the people, execute the blue-faced devil immediately! The execution will take place tomorrow! Fellow villagers, go home!"
"Go home? I won't go back until I see the Green-Faced Demon dead!"
"We're not going back. We'll wait here until the Blue-Faced Demon is brought to justice!"
Some people left because they lived nearby and heard that the Blue-Faced Demon was about to be executed, but most of the crowd stayed.
They wanted to see the Blue-Faced Demon executed with their own eyes, to watch him die.
Zhang Peng found the person in charge.
"There are still hundreds of villagers who are unwilling to leave. Their homes are far away, and it is dangerous for them to go back now. They may not be able to come back tomorrow either."
I asked the staff in the building to prepare food so everyone could have a hot meal, and I tried my best to arrange accommodations for everyone…
Zhang Peng was busy, while Qin Qiming and the other two had already left and were eating heartily at Zhao Meng's place.
"Take it easy. Even if you're starving, you can't wolf down your food like this. You look like someone fleeing famine in the old days!" Zhao Meng complained, looking at Qin Qiming's hurried eating. "Couldn't you have come and sat here before the public trial?"
"Where would I find the time? I went as soon as I stepped into the county town. If I had gone later, I wouldn't have seen a soul." Qin Qiming wiped his mouth and let out a burp. "Brother Meng, why didn't you go today?"
“I have important matters to attend to here, and they don’t need me over there. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to attend the conference. The government will handle it properly.” After Zhao Meng finished speaking, he looked at Qin Qiming and said, “Have you eaten? Eat some more. After this meal, who knows when we’ll see each other again.”
Qin Qiming was stunned when he heard this.
"What's wrong, Meng-ge? Are you complaining that I've been feeding you too much? Are you saying I can't come to this county anymore?"
“It’s not that I’m looking down on you.” Zhao Meng stood up and handed Qin Qiming a few more steamed buns. “I’m being transferred. You and Uncle Tian should discuss it. Although the Green-Faced Ghost’s gang has been captured, there may still be some other bandits hiding in the mountains. They might be hiding in the village, just like the villagers. You have to be careful.”
"I understand, don't worry, Brother Meng." Qin Qiming nodded.
Just two days ago, he killed a few petty bandits to save the educated youth.
"Your gear is pretty impressive. If I ever go into the mountains in the future, you'll have to take good care of me."
"of course!"
The two exchanged a few jokes, while Qin Kang, having finished eating, went to arrange his bedtime.
After exchanging a few lighthearted words, Zhao Meng continued, "There's an awards ceremony tomorrow where the troops and the participating mountain villages will be recognized. Don't forget to go."
"So what should I prepare for tomorrow?"
"Prepare for what? Just prepare to receive the reward!"
Zhao Meng patted Qin Qiming on the shoulder, "Kid, you better remember this: tomorrow you're the star of the show. Everyone saw what you did. The first time you encountered that blue-faced ghost, the second time you caught its accomplices in the county town and got a lot of information out of them, and the third time we surrounded it together and finally captured that blue-faced ghost. You even helped us open that underground tunnel faster; you've done a great job!"
"We don't really care about the reward. We didn't come here for the reward. We just wanted to see how we could get rid of this green-faced ghost. As long as this evil spirit is in the mountains, no one in the village dares to go out."