Chapter 2471 Declaration of Independence (Add More)

The anti-tax movement in 1626 mainly took place in the north of the New World, while the south was relatively calm, and the local people could not empathize with the increasingly tense atmosphere in the north.

Especially in Alfheim, there have always been voices against sending money and troops to help the people of Jotunheim against the Kingdom of Fizen, and there are quite a few supporters.

Under such circumstances, Sir Custis believes that a southerner must be found as the commander-in-chief to be cohesive, and among all the southern generals, who can compare with the voters of the goddess of fate, who have been personally praised by Marshal Sigmund? The George Vassar of the United States is more suitable for this task.

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On May 4, 1626, the Second Continental Congress delivered its closing speech.

Drafted by the most eloquent of the Continental Congress delegates, Alexander Jefferson, this important document destined to go down in history not only proclaimed the birth of a new nation, but also articulated universal truths about human liberty.

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We hold the following truths to be self-evident:

All human beings are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

When any form of government is destructive to these ends, the people have the power to change or abolish it in favor of a new government; the principles upon which it is based, and the way in which it organizes its power, are such that the people feel that it is the best possible for their safety and well-being.

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On the day the Continental Congress closed, Governor Winthrop sent news of the colony's declaration of independence to Avalon.

Not long after, the full text of the "Declaration of Independence" appeared in major newspapers in Fizen, and was then translated into the languages ​​of various countries in Vares, and spread throughout the Old Continent within a few days.

The Fijian royal family and parliament did not publicly comment on the Declaration of Independence. The public opinion on the newspaper as the main stage responded enthusiastically, with some agreeing and some opposing. The most negative opinion was the condemnation of the general retention of slavery in the colonies of the New World.

An influential newspaper in Avalon commented thus:

"The most absurd thing in this world is that a so-called revolutionary signed the Declaration of Independence with his right hand, and with his left hand he picked up a whip and lashed at his fear-eyed slave."

Another newspaper made a more pointed criticism:

"Who has the right to claim 'all men are created equal' when a group of hypocrites have not freed their slaves?!"

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The publication of the "Declaration of Independence" marked that the three colonies on the east coast of the New World officially broke away from the suzerain. In order to establish a brand new country, they did not hesitate to fight against the powerful "Empire on which the sun never sets".

At the same time, a dying old man, like the afterglow of the setting sun in the old age, is about to usher in the end of his brilliant and suffering life.

Joan learned from Rebecca that Sir Custis participated in the "Second Continental Congress" and was the first to sign the "Declaration of Independence". He thought that the old man's physical condition had improved, but On the evening of the second day after the "Declaration of Independence" was published, he received a "short message" from Rebecca, and learned that Sir Custis was critically ill, so he hurried to visit the Hermitage Manor.

"How is the Sir?" Joan asked Rebecca who was waiting for him as soon as he teleported to the door of the manor house.

"It's not very good, I'm afraid I won't last tonight." Rebecca's face was haggard, but her tone was calm, and she was already prepared for this day in her heart. He and George will be here in the afternoon, just waiting for you."

"Accounting for the will...does it also include me?" Joan hesitated.

"Then there is no need to ask? Father has always regarded you as a family member. In fact, at the last moment, the person he is most worried about is you. Come in quickly."

Joan nodded with complicated emotions, and walked into Sir Custis' bedroom, holding Rebecca's hand.

The room was filled with a faint smell of medicinal herbs. George and Martha were standing in front of the old man's bed, and the couple's eye circles were faintly red.

On the other side of the hospital bed, Heimdall stood with his hands down, with a face full of grief, serving the old master as always until the last journey of his life.

Rebecca held Joan's hand, walked lightly to the hospital bed, leaned over to her father's ear, and said softly, "Dad, Joan is here."

The old man nodded, opened his eyes with difficulty, and stared at the young face opposite, as if recalling his youthful years.

Joan and the old man looked at each other, as if seeing the candle of life fluttering in the wind, the strong sense of déjà vu brought his memory back to the bedside of the hut in the former residence of Delin town six years ago.

In a trance, the face of my grandfather at the time of his death seemed to overlap with the image of Lord Custis, which made his nose sore and he almost shed tears.

Sir Custis seemed to be aware of the tears in the young mage's eyes, and he forced a smile on his trembling lips, and shook his hand.

Joan felt that the old man's palm was cold and weak, and that the remaining vitality was being ruthlessly swallowed by the god of death, and this was also the fate he himself would face sooner or later, so his heart twitched violently.

He was not afraid of death, and death brought him more confusion than fear.

If mortals are mortal, what is the point of a short life compared to an infinite afterlife?

Actively becoming an undead creature may be able to continue the memory of life, but can an undead who has lost the characteristics of life still be considered a living person?

If life is continued in another form, whether it is undead, intelligent constructs or pure spiritual bodies, then the concept of "life" will be redefined, even "person" is no longer a person. Does "life" still have meaning?

Every time facing the death of relatives and friends, Qiao An can't control his chaotic thoughts, and these thoughts will only deepen his grief and pain, but he can't find a way to make his soul peaceful.

At this time, Sir Custis turned his head to look at his daughter and son-in-law, and intermittently explained his last words.

The Custis family's property in Alfheim, including the White House Manor and more than 20,000 acres of plantation, was inherited by the eldest daughter Martha and son-in-law George.

The Lord's manor and property in Midgard are all left to his youngest daughter as a dowry. If Rebecca does not want to marry and enters a monastery in the future, this property will be donated to the "Life God" dedicated to helping the poor and aborigines prevent epidemics. foundation".

The loyal servant who served Sir Custis for most of his life, the legendary monk Master Heimdall, could have regained his freedom after the death of the lord, but Master Heimdall voluntarily stayed in the hermitage manor and gave the second lady Rebe Card as housekeeper and bodyguard.

Adding a new chapter, the prelude to the War of Independence is completed, and the fate of the protagonist will usher in a major turning point.

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