Yuan Meng was speechless for a while.

It's not so much hesitation as fear.

Anyone will calculate the gains and losses of simple interests. The previous anger and surprise came from traditional thinking, the belief in the respect and unshakability of the royal family was rooted in his mind for many years, Tianhao grabbed Niu Yanfang's brutality of beating and humiliating and even cutting off his ears made Yuan Meng dumbfounded, he felt that something as solid as a foundation in his heart was being uprooted and exposed to the sun, but it was far from being as solid as he imagined, light and fluttering, and the wind blew and dispersed.

The reason why Niu Zhenfeng is maintained is not because of how good a personal relationship is between them, but out of instinct. After all, everyone is a patriarch and has equal status. Moreover, the words Niu Zhenfeng said generated gravity, pressing down the "foundation" suspended in the middle of Yuan Meng's thinking, and even some of it returned to its original position, and was re-tamping the covering soil on the surface.

Neither hesitation nor silence had an impact on Tianhao. He glanced at Yuan Meng, who was suffering from gains and losses, walked sideways in front of him, and strode in front of Niu Zhenfeng.

The strong deterrent force is like substance, looking at Tianhao who is standing in front of him who is half a head taller than him, Niu Zhenfeng's heart beats faster, and the sound of "bang" seems to be audible.

When those words blurted out, he already regretted it———— why provoke this guy? In fact, the matter is clear, whether Niu Yanfang admits it or not, she has nothing to do with the killing of the great master.

However, the sense of humiliation is so strong, Niu Tianhao is the same as himself, he is the head of the branch, why can he give orders here? Why do you point fingers at everyone, including yourself?

Immediately afterward, he saw the terrible man standing in front of him staring at him like a demon king, and from the depths of his rosy lips, a scalp-tingling voice.

"Don't talk to me about any royals. The great master is dead, and I will avenge him. From what you have just said, I have every reason to suspect that you have anything to do with this murder. ”

Niu Zhenfeng's palms were filled with cold sweat, his spirit was highly tense, and he screamed in disbelief: "...... You, what do you say? ”

"You are an accomplice in the murder of the Great Master." Tianhao spoke clearly, his demeanor was unusually calm, and he didn't see the slightest hint of jokes. This time, he even omitted the word "suspicion" and directly accused.

"I'm not!"

"I don't know anything!"

"You're slandering!"

Niu Zhenfeng felt that there was darkness in front of him, and he finally returned to his normal thinking and let out an angry roar. However, these justifications were so pale in the eyes of others, and they were shattered by Tianhao's next sentence.

"Bruising, get him."

The order was clear and resolute, and the faithful Tyrant carried it out without compromise. When he strode towards Niu Zhenfeng with a few guards, Niu Lingxiao, the leader of the Fierce Bull Clan, stood on the side and trembled, at this moment, he felt that Tianhao had taught him a lesson, and understood that there are some things in this world that can never be distinguished from black and white by the word "truth".

Yuan Meng wanted to make a move, but was firmly grasped by a force from the side. He turned his head and saw the Zongyu, and at the same time saw the horror and fear in the depths of his eyes, as well as a gaze with a strong warning element.

They have been old friends for many years, and they all have the common experience from the city lord to the patriarch. Yuan Meng understood the silent hint of the sect domain, he twitched the corner of his mouth, the enthusiasm rising in his heart instantly froze, and slowly retracted the foot that had already stepped out.

The reason why Tianhao has a tough attitude is not without reason.

The Thunder Ox is now the most powerful branch of the entire Ox Clan. The population is nearly two million, and it is possible that it has even exceeded that number. In other words, as long as Tianhao is willing, he may recruit millions of troops at any time.

The concept of "soldier" of the northern barbarians is different from that of the white southerners, and in addition to men, strong women can also be pulled into battle.

The abundance of the Thunder Cattle Department is enviable, and the entire eastern coast is in a state of development, with a steady source of salt and seafood. To the barbarians who lived in the inland areas all year round, "fleet" was a strange word, and only high-ranking nobles such as Yuan Meng and Zongyu understood its meaning.

Last year, the three clans fought against the deer clan. The Thunder Bull Tribes single-handedly captured Broken Horn City.

Thirty years ago, Yuan Meng followed his father into battle, and he knew how strong that fortress was, and the Niu army besieged it for months, but they could not even cross the first wall. In the end, the huge army could only return in vain.

The same thing, Tianhao only took less than a week.

Yuan Meng didn't know that this was the time that Tianhao had announced to the outside world, and the actual attack was not even a day. In the face of powerful artillery, the tall and heavy city walls completely lost their ability to protect themselves.

News about the Thunder Cow Department has been circulating within the Niu clan. The most exciting part is that they have migrated to the north of the territory on a large scale, building new walled cities one after another.

Yuan Meng has not confirmed these things, and he is not interested in sending someone to find out. He is content to maintain a close and friendly relationship with the Thunder Bull Department to ensure normal business transactions, and Tianhao is a very righteous patriarch, he will not take all the benefits alone, he will always give a part of the benefits to everyone, consolidate and ensure the trust and maintenance of relations between the members of the alliance.

Finally, there is sulfur.

Yuan Meng knew that the Lei Niu Department had the establishment of "musketeers". The news originated from Zongguang, the son of Zonggu, the lord of Mishui City. Yuan Meng had talked to Zongyu about this matter, and they thought that this was the news that Tianhao had instructed Zongguang to deliberately send back. Of course, its purpose is to deter, but it also shows from another perspective that the military strength of the Lei Niu Division has grown by leaps and bounds, far surpassing the branches.

After careful analysis, the entire Niu clan, the people who have the ability to suppress Tianhao, except for the king, only the great masters are left.

The king has died.

The great division of the country also died.

Yuan Meng stood in place, frightened as Tianhao grabbed Niu Zhenfeng's collar, and unceremoniously slapped him with his right arm as he did with Niu Yanfang before, stunning Niu Zhenfeng, who was full of anger, on the spot.

Dozens of soldiers from the Bull Department heard the news and wanted to save their patriarch from Tianhao, but they were aimed at by the neatly arranged soldiers of the Thunder Bull Tribe, and they were beaten into a sieve on the spot.

"No matter who dares to conspire to kill the great master, all of them are unforgivable!"

This was Tianhao's last order.

……

Night, dark and deep.

Tian Hao sat alone in the hall that was once exclusive to the Venerable Ox King, calmly watching the great master lying on the table.

The post-mortem procedure has long since ended, and all evidence points to the death of the great master in homicide.

According to Tianhao's order, the body was initially embalmed, mainly by hollowing out the internal organs, then cleaning the blood, smearing a little salt and spices, and waiting for the subsequent steps to be completed little by little, and finally the burial.

As early as many years ago, in the era of civilization, Tianhao knew that grief could make a person feel uncomfortable to the point of wanting to die, or even committing suicide. It was really a loss of hope to live, time stood still, there was no reaction to anything in the outside world, the brain came to a standstill, there was no hope and desire, and the whole person became a soulless empty shell, a puppet with only mechanical action left.

He had a half-empty bottle of wine in his hand, and the strong smell of alcohol wafted through the air.

"I don't belong to this world, but I'm just like you, with the same kind of blood in my body. I'll admit I'm not a great person, and I've never wanted to be a hero. What I did was just instinct. Race, Nation, Responsibility...... I used to hide my secrets from you. I don't want to be a specimen, I don't want to be an outlier, I'm not a monster, I'm really not a ......"

"I don't believe in the gods, and there's no point in praying to it. My most beloved is gone, leaving me forever. But at that time, I couldn't do anything, I could only watch, and I couldn't do anything. ”

"The same thing happened again. I live, and the people I respect and love are dead. What's the point of living like this? Faith is in ashes, the pillars of life are crumbling, and everything that was once done loses its meaning. ”

Tianhao gulped down the wine, tears glistening in his eyes. The anesthesia of alcohol made his mind confused, and the feeling of heat forced him to tear his clothes like crazy.

"I confess wanting to rule the world because there is no second person more suitable than me. It's not hubris, I have the ability and I'm working in that direction. ”

"Great Master, do you hear, I am praying, praying for the gods to bring you back to life, for this I am willing to do anything, willing to pay any price."

The liquor flowed down the corners of his mouth, and the divergent thoughts made Tianhao unscrupulous, crying in pain, satisfaction, and excitement, not so much grief as a farewell to the past and a new outlook for the future.

Niu Yanfang's stupidity and greed led to a huge space for the upper power of the Niu clan. Tianhao suddenly found that this was an unprecedented and excellent opportunity, and with the backing of the powerful Thunder Bull Tribe, he could get huge power.

Regent!

Drinking alone in the face of the deceased is not a disguise for others to see, but the deepest and most sincere condolences in Tianhao's heart.

When he came to this world, there are not many people he really likes and has a sense of resonance, not to mention his wife, children and subordinates around him, in addition to Niu Weibang, it is Wu Peng, a great master.

Why do good people die in conspiracy? And always assassinated by mean-hearted guys?

This seems to have become a worldwide law for a long time.

“…… I want to kill people, kill them! ”

With a strong sense of alcohol, Tianhao was roaring, unscrupulous, clenching his teeth viciously, as if he wanted to crush all the teeth in his mouth. A frenzy suddenly surged in his heart, and regardless of it, he directly ordered to cut off the heads of Niu Yanfang and Niu Zhenfeng.

Blood feuds can only be washed away with blood.

At the same time, the budding reason made him hesitate, and Tianhao himself didn't know what kind of mentality it was. He knew very well that this was an opportunity to gain the power of the race, and they couldn't die yet, at least not yet.

"I promised you that I wouldn't aim my sword or gun at my own people."

"I promised you to keep our people fed and clothed."

"I will keep my word, and I will not let you down."

"I will help you get revenge and make those who killed you pay."

Tilting his neck and pouring the last wine in the bottle, Tianhao staggered to his feet, staggered to the table, faced the great master lying on the table, knelt down respectfully, and saluted solemnly.

In this special era, except for this respectable old man who has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the race, he has never taken the initiative to make such a grand ceremony to anyone.

He stopped crying and knelt quietly. On a calm, tear-stained face, roaring lava rolls beneath the skin, gathering strength.

……

It's dawn.

Tianhao walked out of the main hall, let out the empty room, and continued the follow-up treatment of the embalming of the corpse for the people below.

When he returned to his lounge, he saw Yuan Meng and Zong Yu sitting on chairs. They all stood up in unison and looked at Tianhao with inquiring eyes.

Tianhao knew what they were coming for. With a wave of his hand, the attendant next to him nodded knowingly, turned to leave, and closed the door with his hand.

Sitting down on the empty chair, Tianhao picked up the teapot from the tea tray on the table and filled his own cup. His face was calm: "Say, what do you want?" ”

The cider is not high, he doesn't drink much, and his mind is very clear.

The alliance of the three clans still exists, and yesterday Niu Zhenfeng was captured, and immediately after that, measures were taken against the army of the Bull Department. Tyrant led the army to surround those people, announced in public that Niu Zhenfeng was a participant in the conspiracy to kill the great division, and at the same time shot dozens of bull officers who disobeyed the order.

Whether it is Yuan Meng or Zongyu, it is not a job to help in vain**.

They maintain a supportive attitude at this time, of course, because they have different interests.

Zong Yu leaned back and sat back, clasped his hands in front of him, and looked peaceful: "Ah Hao, we are allies, and now is an extraordinary period, so I won't say polite words." In the matter of the great master, Ah Meng and I have the same attitude———— we must track down the murderer and hold him accountable to the end. ”

Tianhao's expression was still calm: "It seems that we have reached a consensus on key issues. ”

"I think you might be mistaken." Zong Yu glanced at Yuan Meng, who was sitting next to him with a not very good face, and said seriously: "Can you ...... the disposal of Ah Fang I mean don't be so harsh, don't make it public, settle it privately! ”

Tianhao raised his eyebrows: "Just because she is the princess?" ”

Yuan Meng, who looked gloomy, interjected: "Ah Hao, save some face for the royal family...... Count me in begging you. ”

He said the last few words with great reluctance.

Tianhao's answer was clear and swift: "She killed the Great Master. ”

Zongyu patiently persuaded: "Now that the matter has not been made public, I think it is better not to make it public." It's not a good thing after all, ...... said."

"It must be made public!" Tianhao said solemnly: "This matter is not negotiable. Also, I want you to talk about it left and right. Say what you ask, that's all I want to hear right now. ”