Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

Old Ramon, as the person in charge of the process, got up at four o'clock in the morning to prepare for all this.He negotiated with the members of the guard and the families of the martyrs to arrange the venue and arrange the process.Haven came a little later, at 06:30.When he came, King Kong was organizing craftsmen to inspect the podium and hearse, and little Ramon was organizing the children's choir to practice.

There is a custom of burial here, but there is no such thing as a coffin.Funeral workers wrap the dead in a white cloth soaked in holy oil and transport them to the cemetery for burial.Generally speaking, the undertaking of funerals will be done by specialized funeral personnel, who may be respected elders or monks of the church.But there is no church in Mustang, only a sea god temple dedicated to the sea god.The monks in the Sea God Temple don't care about funerals. The monks in the Sea God Temple are only responsible for praying for rain, blessing travelers and curing diseases, because the worship system of the Sea God does not involve things after death.Generally speaking, the people in charge of funerals in Mustang Town are the elders in the town. Among them, old Ramon has held a few times, which was also one of his previous sources of income.

This time it was still hosted by the old Ramon, and Haven was in charge of the master of ceremonies.All the procedures have been prepared, and people have come out to the venue to watch one after another.Haven ordered Jon to maintain order and let people stand in the place circled in advance.At this time, it began to rain. The rain was not heavy, but it was thin and continuous, but it was as sad as sobbing tears.The family members of the martyrs stood together, comforted each other whether they knew each other well, shook hands, or said a few words of blessing.Haiwen ordered people to fetch some raincoats and canvas, the raincoats were distributed to the families of the martyrs, and the canvas was used to cover the remains of the martyrs from the rain.Then he asked the people under the tree and the eaves to vacate their seats, and gave up the places that could shelter from the rain to the frail old people.

There is no loudspeaker in this place, so he can only shout and give orders. He has been shouting all morning, and his throat feels very uncomfortable.At this time, old Ramon came up and said, "My lord, we have to hold the ceremony in advance, or the remains will be soaked in water, which is inappropriate."

Haiwen nodded and said: "Okay, let's start now." So he stood on the podium and said loudly: "All the townspeople of Wild Horse Town, the people of Wild Horse Land, be quiet, be quiet!" Then he put his hands down slowly, and then said in a serious voice: "The memorial service has now begun-please play music, and everyone mourns in silence."

So the old Ramon raised his hand to signal, and the little Ramon over there chanted three numbers and led the children to sing.The chorus is all about ten years old, most of them have not changed their voices, and their singing is pure and sweet.They don't need music, the pattering rain is the best accompaniment.Little Ramon stood at the front and led the singing in a white monk's gown and a white inverted tricorne hat, like a real priest.The children were also infected by the atmosphere. They sang neatly and seriously, with serious faces, bringing solemnity and sanctity to the gray atmosphere.

At this time, some family members couldn't help crying, and no one from the other townspeople said anything, and everyone prayed in silence.

After 3 minutes, the chorus ends.Haven said: "Thank you children. Now, I will deliver the eulogy." He cleared his throat and said, "People of Wild Horse Town, what you are attending today is the funeral of a hero. They may have been serfs, It may have been hired labor, or it may have been some other poor person, but today they are our heroes. They have received the highest honor."

Haiwen looked at everyone, every pair of doubtful and confused eyes.The sky was gray, and the rain hit his head and flowed down the bridge of his nose.

"Honor, I say honor." He continued, "In the past, nobles used to say honor, as if this word only belonged to noble lords and knights in armor. But in fact, everyone has the right to honor. Honor is invisible and intangible. But it is more precious than gold, higher than life. Because after death, gold cannot be taken to heaven, but honor can last forever. Everyone who attended the funeral today will remember that these martyrs—!” He shouted loudly, “ They fought for Mustang! They fought for liberty and happiness for everyone! They fought for justice—they fought to the death, and never flinched from knife and spear!"

The people below shouted loudly, and many people began to cry in grief.Haiwen gestured for the people to be silent, and then continued: "All the soldiers who died in the battle, they are all heroes of Mustang Town, the honor they received is no less humble than anyone else! Today we are here to mourn them, not just For miss and sorrow, or to thank them for what they have done for us! It is because of their efforts that Mustang Town can have a new order. It is because of them that the serfs were liberated and the landlords were overthrown! Their honor Forever and ever, Mustang Town will always remember that such a group of people gave their lives for freedom!" People shouted loudly again, and the rain was evaporated by this passion.

"Then now, I invite the family members of the martyrs to come to the coffin to bid farewell to the remains."

A member of the police team stood next to each martyr. Old Ramon had told them in advance that each of them was responsible for a coffin.At this time, the police shouted out the names of the martyrs, and led the family members to bid farewell to the remains.The family members of the martyrs included men, women and children, and most of the dead were male members of the family. These people were the pillars of a family, and many family members were overwhelmed with grief for a time.Old Ramon walked up and down in the field, and if he saw someone who was overly sad, he would go up to him to comfort him; if there was someone crying, he could only order the police to take him away first.

After paying homage to the remains, Haiwen asked each coffin to leave at least one family member next to it.At a glance, he saw that most of the 58 martyrs were left behind, but there were also some lonely coffins.These are the unsung heroes with no family or memory.Haiwen asked the police to bring fifty copies of the prepared pension, which was a white shirt with fifty silver coins and five gold coins wrapped inside, as well as a white cloth on which he wrote his condolences himself.

Haven said: "Next, the mayor of Mustang Town—that is, me, Haven Ambleside will issue pensions and commend their achievements."

under the funeral

under the funeral

So Haiwen came to a bald old man in a black raincoat with the first pension in his hand, then took a look at the old Ramon's list, and said, "Soldier Ender, he killed two enemies and cut down one." The arm of a mercenary. But in the end he died because of a wound infection. He is our hero. My condolences, sir." After Haiwen finished speaking, he handed over the white robe with both hands.The old man also took the pension with both hands, nodded his thanks repeatedly, and broke down in tears.

He went to the next person, "Airens the warrior, who climbed the wall to fight back the enemy and opened the way for the warriors behind. Later he was stabbed by a mercenary, and before he died, he slashed the enemy with his hand to avenge himself. He was Our hero, condolences, ma'am." He handed the white robe to a middle-aged woman, who was either Alans's wife or his mother.The woman took the things, but her hand slipped and fell to the ground, and then she also knelt down in the rain and cried loudly.Haven ordered a policeman to pick up the pension and take care of her.

"Warrior Vesta, he died with a tough enemy. He is our hero, let us mourn... my child." Haiwen looked at the little girl who was not as tall as his waist, choked up, and then put the robe and gold coins to him.The robe was too heavy, too big, and even more heavy with the rain, and the child was almost drowned by the burden.He looked at Haiwen blankly, at a loss.Old Ramon was sobbing in the back, and Haven controlled his emotions—he couldn't cry yet.

The little girl looked at Haiwen and said, "My dad... is he... gone?"

Haiwen nodded helplessly, tears mixed with raindrops flowing down his cheeks. "Do you have any other relatives?" He had already prepared for the worst when he asked this, because if the child had relatives, it would not be her turn to do this job.

The answer was as he expected. "No." said the child.After saying this, the child raised both hands of the white robe and said, "I don't want this, I want my father." She said very sincerely, and then raised the thing a little higher.

He stared at the little girl.It was a dark and thin little girl, her face was smudged by the rain, and then Haiwen's vision was blurred. He knelt down in front of the girl, hugged her into his arms, and said, "Sorry, I There is no way to bring your father back to life. But I can be your father, and from now on I will love you like my own daughter—as long as you want."

The child nodded silently, then began to cry in his arms.Afterwards, he led the child in one hand and the pension in the other, and continued to comfort each family member.When speaking this time, Haiwen felt that he only had to tell the achievements of the soldiers, and the cause of death was too hurtful.So he later omitted this step.

Later, he discovered that many people died of wound infection.I should have come up with sanitizing alcohol sooner!He blamed himself very much in his heart, this thing is not too high-tech, I will definitely succeed after several experiments.If I could fucking get it out sooner, wouldn't a lot of people here not have to die?Hai Liwen, you are a disgrace to the traveler!

The cold rain hit him, but he felt his face was hot and swollen, and his heart was very irritable.When I free up my hands, I must get this done!

Soon, the pension was sent to the last soldier, who was none other than Red Brick.His mighty son stood beside his father's body like a statue in the rain.Haiwen and King Kong were very familiar, so he didn't say anything superfluous, but said loudly to the people: "The last hero is Red Brick, he is the greatest fighter in this battle! He killed ten people and broke through Without him, our casualties would have even doubled." He handed the white robe to King Kong and said, "I think you will be able to inherit his legacy, King Kong."

"Yes, my lord!" King Kong said solemnly.

All pensions are now paid out.Then comes the final step of the funeral: the funeral procession.

Old Ramon had the hearse and mourners ready.The hearse was a carriage painted pure white with black curtains.As the greatest warrior, Red Brick is qualified to take the lead in the hearse.The other martyrs were carried away by their families or by people hired by Haven.

And so the funeral procession set off.They walked on the muddy road in the rain, all the way to the hills in the outskirts, where Haven ordered a newly opened cemetery to be used as the cemetery in Mustang Town.It is a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and it is a good resting place.

There were so many people who followed, Haiwen thought at first that only the family members of the martyrs and his people would follow the funeral in the rain, but unexpectedly more than half of the onlookers followed, hundreds and thousands.

Most of those people Haiwen has never met, and they don't necessarily know these martyrs and their families, and they may not even have anything to do with this battle... But they just came, they followed this silent team, they walked forward silently OK, the posture is solemn and the atmosphere is solemn.

Haiwen rode at the front with the little girl in his arms, and Fassnut led the horse for him.The child was wearing thin clothes, the clothes were soaked by the rain, and he was shivering from the cold.So Haiwen opened up his rain robe and wrapped her in his arms.After a while the little girl stopped trembling, but Haiwen's chest was wet a lot.

Then they buried the body, Haiwen has been watching the whole process, paying attention.After the burial, he announced that the memorial service was over, and everyone returned to Mustang Town.Haiwen took the girl back to his home, and on the way he couldn't help thinking: I'm so impulsive, why did I recognize a daughter inexplicably?It's not as simple as raising cats and dogs.

But he thought about it again, how could he bear it in that situation?Maybe someone else would do the same, right?Maybe no one can help her but me.

"Son, what's your name?" He said, holding the girl's hand.

"Mirsalu," she said, "no last name."

The name means "Midsummer Night".Haven thought to himself, he couldn't help but think of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. "Then you will be called Mirsalu Ambside from now on." He looked into the child's eyes as he said this, but Mirsalu's dirty face had a pair of black and white eyes, dark pupils As beautiful as her name is. "Listen to you, Dad," she whispered.

Hearing that title, Hai Wen trembled in his heart, and a strong sense of responsibility spontaneously emerged.Then he took Mirsalu back to his mansion and ordered clean clothes and bath water to be prepared.Estherite came down from upstairs at this time and asked him, "Who is this child?"

Haven said: "The adopted daughter I adopted. Her father was a martyr, and now she has no family, so I hope we can..." Before he finished speaking, Estherite said: "Then she is our daughter It's over, my lord." Isrit smiled and hugged the wet Mirsalu, kissing her face. "I took her to take a bath, just to get to know each other."

"Then please, I'm going to take a shower too." Haiwen said.

"Go, my lord, don't come back and catch a cold and get sick."

"Ah."

So Haiwen went to take a hot bath. After the bath, he felt weak for a while, thinking that he might have woken up too early, so he went to bed and rested.Unexpectedly, when he opened his eyes again, it was already the morning of the next day.His eyes were heavy and his head ached.

Sure enough, he still had a fever.He sighed helplessly, alas, my useless body!

Chapter 74: Fever

Chapter 74: Fever

It has been less than two months since he came here, and he has already been sick twice.He worries deeply about his future.At this moment, Estherite and Violet came in, Estherite was carrying a hot water basin and a towel, and Violet was holding a medicinal soup with a pungent and bitter taste.

"My lord, you're finally awake." Isrit showed a gratified smile on her face, "I'll wipe your face. Don't move." She first took a soft cushion and placed it next to Haven's bed, then knelt on it Wipe Haven's face, and then put a towel on his head.Then she took the medicinal soup from Violet and quickly stirred it with a spoon.

"Israit... When did you know I had a fever?" Haven said weakly.

"Last night." She focused on the medicine, as if stirring it fast enough would cure the disease, "You started talking nonsense last night, and your body temperature went up. But I used some witches for you It’s getting better now. I guess you just caught a cold and it’s not a big problem.”

"Do you know how to heal?"

She nodded slightly, "Mr. Gerrit taught me some ways to deal with common diseases."

"Oh." Haiwen didn't have the strength to continue asking, and he closed his eyes wearily.

"My lord, take the medicine before going to bed," she said.

Reluctantly, he had no choice but to prop up his eyelids again, and then drank the medicinal soup one mouthful at a time.It tasted a bit like banlangen, and he hoped it would work.After drinking, he asked the two girls, "Where's my daughter?"

"Your daughter..." Isrit laughed, and Violet couldn't help laughing, "She plays well with Hyacinth, and Hyacinth is teaching her how to sing and dance."

"It's very important to teach her to read and write. Violet, please."

"Yes, my lord." Violet said and saluted.

After the two girls left, Haven continued to lie on the bed.But without closing his eyes for a few minutes, he couldn't fall asleep.

Today we have to deal with land distribution.he thought.

The farmers are very anxious about this and I can't put it off any longer.Thinking of this, he called Dreyer.

The butler came to his room with a cane and said, "My lord, are you going to die again?"

Haiwen ignored him, but said: "Call everyone in the Yizheng Hall."

"What are you calling me for? A meeting?" the butler grinned, "You still want to hold a meeting for them like this? You should take a rest! Those muddy legs have been waiting for a lifetime, not bad for two days! Oh, you It's cold in your room——fuck it, come here!" He called an old slave over, "Light a fire in your lord's room!"

Haiwen waved his hand at him and said, "If you are told to go, go! I don't have the energy to talk to you now...ah!" My head hurts!There seemed to be a taut string in his head, "Hurry up!"

The butler shook his head helplessly, turned around and went out. When he just stepped out of the door, he asked, "My lord, old Garcia is locked up in prison."

Hai Wen was so feverish that he became confused, so he asked, "Why shut him down?"

The housekeeper frowned, and said, "Didn't you lock him up? Said he killed his wife by mistake—Master, let me tell you that you are in this state, so don't..."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Shouting touched the "strings" in his mind, he had a splitting headache and his face was tense, "Let old Garcia out first, I need them."

"Yes, my lord." The housekeeper said expressionlessly.

The butler was very efficient and it didn't take long for people to show up.In addition to the people in the political hall, Jon, the captain of the guard, was also there.Crowds filled his room and the corridor by the door.Haven said, "Garcia, come here first."

Old Garcia came over, and the handcuffs and fetters rattled.These two days in prison obviously made him suffer a lot, and he looked even more haggard than Haven. "My lord, please give me your instructions."

"Let me clarify your matter first." He frowned due to the headache, "I will punish your crime in the future, and I will enforce the law impartially. I will not give you an amnesty just because you are mine. But I also I will consider your personal situation and your contribution to the people, so as to deal with it lightly. Now, I need you to give me the matter of land distribution..." He covered the strings on his head that almost tore his scalp, "... ...give it to me!" he finally said sternly.

"Yes, my lord." Old Garcia saluted, and the handcuffs rang.

Then Haiwen said: "Old Ramon, young Ramon, from today on, according to the previous land allocation plan, we will go door-to-door to deliver the land deeds issued by the Yizheng Hall, and then lead the farmers to enclose the land. Every mu of land will be planted. Sign, and then..." He gritted his teeth, "Record in the Yizheng Hall. From now on, old Ramon, you...you are the clerk of the Yizheng Hall. When I am away, everyone follows your command. Except Dreyer, no one can order you."

Old Ramon was so flattered that he opened his mouth wide and couldn't speak for a while, until little Ramon stepped on his toes, and he let out a cry of surprise and said, "Big, big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big man! I'm just a Bad old man!"

"I'm not a pretty boy either." When Hai Wen said this word, Fassnet's face could not help appearing in his mind, "The mayor is a bald man, and the secretary is a bad old man, which is just right."

Old Ramon was silent for a moment, and then said in a very solemn tone: "Yes, my lord!" After that, he bowed deeply. The posture was so standard that Haven couldn't help worrying whether his old waist could bear it.

"King Kong, you..." His eyes darkened, he subconsciously tilted his head back, and King Kong yelled: "My lord!" Immediately, other people surrounded him.Haiwen shook his head, feeling as if a pot of hot porridge was cooking inside. "I'm fine." He signaled people to calm down, and then continued to order, "King Kong, it was said in the previous meeting that you are required to make a sign for enclosure..."

"It's all done, my lord."

"Okay." Haven called Jon, and said, "Jon, take your brother with King Kong, and everyone go to enclose land for farmers and friends. Be sure to allocate the land strictly according to the old Garcia's plan. If there is a discrepancy, you are responsible for it!"

Jon stood at attention and saluted him, "Yes, my lord!"

"Finally... Dreyer." He said, covering his head.

"The slave is here, my lord." Dreyer bowed and saluted.

Haven said: "Go and ring the bell, tell people that the land distribution has begun, and tell them not to worry."

Dreyer nodded and said, "Okay, is there anything else?"

"never mind."

"Go to bed if you're fine!" Dreyer said, coaxing everyone out, he was the last one to leave, and closed the door behind him.

The room became quiet, and the sparks from the stove crackled; he looked out of the window, and there were still streaks of rain on the glass. When the cold wind blew, the water droplets slowly flowed through the glass, blurring his window.As a result, his vision blurred, and he slowly closed his eyes.

When he woke up again, it was already dawn the next day, and he felt like he was sweating profusely, as if he had just taken a bath.Then he saw Islet watching over him, eyes open and closed, drowsy.He gratefully held Estherite's hand and said, "Have you been up all this time?"

"You keep talking nonsense at night, how can I sleep."

"what did I say?"

"You've been...calling my name." She stroked her temples lightly.The morning sun shines through the window after the rain, making her side face golden; her face is tired, but her smile is like a flower.

Chapter 75: New Family

Chapter 75: New Family

His fever was gone, but he was still weak.But the fever subsided within a day, and he was already very satisfied.He lay down with Isrit for a while, and then got up at seven o'clock in the morning.He asked Isrit to sleep a little longer, but the diligent girl refused to stay in bed.

"You are all up, as a wife, I have no reason to lie down." She said to Haiwen like this.

"Then I'd rather sleep a little longer." Hai Wen said.

"Then I'll... sleep with you for a while." She smiled shyly.

So they stayed in bed together until noon.Estelle stayed up all night and soon fell asleep.Hai Wen didn't feel sleepy anymore, he just lay down with her, Esrit held his right hand with both hands, and he didn't dare to move.The fire in the stove was still warm, and the air was very fresh. Isrit must have filled the firewood and poured the chamber pot at night.

After waking up at noon, he felt full of energy, so he and Isrit got up together.He opened the window and saw the housekeeper downstairs playing with the dogs, and Mirsalu, the girl he adopted the day before yesterday, was also below. She was wearing a hemp-yellow dress, her hair was braided, and she was playing with the dogs.She threw the frisbee, and the big dog went to grab it for her, and then licked her face; she was licked and giggled, and Hewen could clearly hear it here.At first, he was a little worried that the big dog would hurt little Mill, but the dog was recognized by Gerrit and the housekeeper, so it must be extremely smart. After thinking about it this way, he was no longer worried.

"My lord, please close the window." Estherite said while sitting on the bed, "You are in good condition, you should not see the wind."

So he closed the window and turned his head to look at Estherite, who was also looking at him.Estherite was wearing a nightgown, she had no makeup on her face today, and she didn't wear fake breasts. Everything was still as it was, so Hai Wen felt restless.

"Israet, we slept together for two nights, but we didn't do anything." He walked over with a smile on his face.

But Estherite pushed him away and said, "Let's talk about it after you fully recover."

"I'm recovering - I'm going to wash up and then..."

"No!" She said sternly, "I'm really worried about you, my lord, please consider my feelings."

"Okay." After he finished speaking, he kissed Isrit's side face lightly, then got dressed, and went out to wash up.On the way, he met Hyacinth and Violet, and Hyacinth chattered about Mirsalu with him, "That little girl has a beautiful voice!" She said with a smile, "I taught her to sing and tuned her Be a lark."

But Violet said solemnly: "My lord, I started teaching your adopted daughter to read and write last night, but she is not very interested..." She pondered for a while, "She hates this kind of thing very much, and even throws things willfully."

"If necessary, you can be stricter. I will give you this power, Violet." Haiwen said to her, "Mir may have lacked a tutor in the past, but she is still young, and now there is still time for discipline."

"I will educate her, but my lord, outsiders discipline children will only make her resist. I think...you should get closer to her. She just calls you Dad." Violet said earnestly.