Chapter 48 Chapter Forty-Six

How Gao Lang Gujie treated captives humanely Duke Diyong Duke Diyong was brought to Gaolang Gujie, and Gaolang Gujie asked him what the purpose of Bi Keluoshou's troubles and unreasonable harassment was.Duke Diyong replied that his purpose and intention was to conquer, if possible, the whole country of Gaolanggujie in order to avenge the insult of selling sesame seed in his country. Gaolang Gujie said: "His ambition is too great; there is a saying that 'you can't chew more than you eat'. Invading other countries and harming the brothers of the same religion, this era has passed. Follow the ancient Hercules, Alexander, Hannibal, Scipion, Caesar, etc. are contrary to the teachings of the Gospel. The Gospel teaches us to defend, defend, manage, and manage our own land, and we must not act unreasonably. Violence. What anciently the Saracens and Barbians called deeds of gallantry, we now call robbery and wickedness. It is more honorable to stay in one's own house and govern one's own country than to ravage another's country and to rob. Because, governing one's own country well is to make it prosperous; to rob is to bring about one's own destruction.

"Relying on God, you go back and follow the path of justice; when you see your king's mistakes, point them out to him, and don't just give him any advice for your own interests, because the interests of the people cannot be preserved. You will also lose your interests. As for your ransom money, I will waive it for you, and ask them to return your weapons and horses to you. "This is what neighbors and old friends should do. What's more, our dispute is not a real war, just like when the Greeks fought recklessly with each other in the past, Plato said in his "Republic" fifth The volume said: This should not be called a war, but only a rebellion; even if there was an unfortunate dispute, he strongly advocated restraint and tolerance. If you call this event a war, it is only superficial, and it has not entered into the Deep in our hearts; because the honor of both parties has not been damaged, the big deal is to make up for the mistakes made by our people. When I say our people, I mean both of you and me. As for the mistakes, you have already understood clearly, Let it be. For a man who loves to quarrel, no matter how much I make him up and satisfy him, deserves to be despised, not honored. God is the just judge of our disputes, I beseech him, rather Killed my life and destroyed my property in front of my face, and did not want me or my people to be found guilty of him."

After finishing speaking, he called a monk and asked him in public: "Brother John, my friend, did you capture Captain Duke Dillon who is here?" The monk said: "My lord, since he is here, he is an adult and has judgment; it is better for him to confess himself than to let me say it." Then Duke Dillon said: "Your Majesty, he was indeed the one who captured me. I surrendered myself to him as a prisoner." Gao Langgujie asked the monk, "Have you stipulated the price for his redemption?" The monk said, "No. I don't care about that." Gao Langgujie asked, "How much do you plan to ask for?"

"Not one, not one; I don't care about money," said the monk. ① Hannibal: General of Carthage. ② Barbary: In ancient Greece and Rome, Gentiles were collectively referred to as Barbary. Gao Langgujie ordered to pay the monk 62,000 "Saru" in front of Duke Diyong as Duke Diyong's ransom, and while paying, he also treated Duke Diyon to something to eat.Gao Langgujie asked him if he would stay or go back to his own country. Duke Diyong said that he obeyed Gao Langgujie's orders. Gaolang Gujie said: "Then, you'd better go back to your king, may God be with you."

Afterwards, he was presented with a fine Viennese sword, with a sheath of red gold, beautifully carved with vine leaves; Duga" ④; another 10,000 "Egyptian Ju" as a gift.After the conversation, Duke Diyon mounted his steed.To protect his safety, Gao Kangda sent 30 cavalrymen and 120 archers, led by Jimnast, to escort him all the way, and if necessary, send him to La Lou's ? The gate of Claremont City. After Duke Diyong left, the monk returned the 62,000 "Salu" he had just accepted to Gaolang Gujie and said: "Your Majesty, this is not the time to give a big reward. Wait until the war is over, because you don't know what will happen. If you don't have enough economic power to fight, it's just empty energy. Money is the backbone of war. .”

Gaolang Gujie said: "Alright, when the war is over, I will reward you and all those who are loyal to me." ① "Saru": The gold coin minted by Charles VI when King Henry V and VI occupied Paris. It is said to be an ancient French gold coin. ② In Vienna, France, there are water mills to make steel and cast swords, which are famous weapons in the twelfth century. ③ This main chain weighs about 175,500 kilograms. The author forgot that Duke Dillon is not a giant. ④ "Duga": Venetian gold coins in the 13th century.