Section 402 The King's Will
"Your Highness, don't do this, please let him go!"
Yuan Meng immediately got up from the chair, rushed forward in three steps and two steps, and tried to stop but didn't dare to stretch out his hand, so he could only stand there and beg bitterly.
Niu Lingxiao hesitated a little when he stood up. He actually reacted very quickly, and as soon as Zong Yu finished saying those mocking and threatening words, Niu Lingxiao knew that Tianhao would not continue to tolerate it. The only thing that is uncertain is how to fight back.
He never thought of standing on Tianhao's side, after all, from the perspective of interests, the sect domain is his own person. However, the power of the young regent was too great, and he was widely supported by the common people from below. Niu Lingxiao has been hesitating, and he finds it difficult to make a choice in this state.
Between pleading and hesitating, Tianhao pulled out the short knife that was stuck diagonally in his waist, and his left hand was like a steel shackle firmly clasping the arm of the sect, grabbing it high, and the sharp knife cut straight through the air, accurately cutting off his thumb.
"Ahh Zongyu screamed, the white hairs on his head stood up, he raised his head regardless of it, but he couldn't break free from the restraint with a force that exceeded Tianhao's knees, and could only watch as his fingers were cut off, rolled in the air, and fell on the table more than half a meter away. The muscles and skin that were still alive were quite elastic, and they bounced back and forth a few times before they collapsed in a pool of blood.
"Your Highness, please." Yuan Meng was still pleading.
The answer was that Tianhao swung his knife again and cut off his index finger.
Niu Lingxiao's young face had a calm look that was not commensurate with his age. There was a hint of happiness in the silence, and a little bit of joy in the fear. Only an old man who has experienced hardships can have such insight into the world, but he feels the cruelty of your life-and-death struggle in advance.
The domain is self-inflicted.
He had never experienced Tianhao's ferocity before.
The picture in the depths of his memory was turned up again, and Niu Lingxiao subconsciously raised his hand and gently pressed his cheek, as if the wound that had long been repaired in that position was still aching. He suddenly realized how stupid it was to use the woman he liked as a prop to kill in front of Tianhao. Because he was never afraid of threats and never compromised.
The way he dealt with threats was violent and brutal.
Tears welled up on Zongyu's face, which was caused by the intense and severe pain. He watched as the five fingers of his left hand were cut off one by one, leaving only a bare palm, like a strange biscuit stained red with blood.
Yuan Meng knelt on the ground with a "plop".
"Your Highness, I beg you, let go of the sect!"
There is only one sentence to turn over and over. It's not that Yuan Meng lacks knowledge in language, but he knows very well that he can only say so much in front of the angry Tianhao. That's a master who eats soft rather than hard, and analyzing inducements and threats will only make the situation worse. Only when venting is enough, coupled with the lowest posture of obedience, can the sect be rescued from the knife.
Tianhao didn't think about killing the sect domain like this. After all, he was the patriarch of the Bison tribe and a member of the Council of the Four Kings. Although I wanted to stab him in the eye and pierce him directly in the brain, I had to take into account what other people thought.
The suzerains must die, but now is not the time.
The knife smeared twice on the back of the sect domain, wiping away the blood, Tianhao stood up, let go of the dying bison clan leader, jumped off the table, clapped his hands, and the door of the council hall was pushed open from the outside, and several tall and sturdy guards walked in.
"Stop the bleeding for him." Tian Hao casually pointed to the half-dead sect domain, turned around and walked to the throne, and pointed to the broken fingers scattered on the table, "By the way, clean up here and clean it up." ”
After a few minutes, the guards exited the room, and silence returned to the chamber.
Zongyu's left hand was tied with a bandage, this practice was just to stop the bleeding, and the guards were not professional witch walkers, and their methods were rough. In this process, the Zong Domain was in terrible pain, and his face went back and forth between crimson and bruised, until now, it was pale.
The pain had gotten used to it, except that he was moaning all the time and looked very weak.
"It's a good idea to vote." Tianhao moved his slightly stiff neck, sneered and grinned, revealing two rows of white and neat teeth. He stared at the Sect Domain with a beastly gaze: "I must admit, this is a very good suggestion. ”
The sect gathered the little strength left in his body, and always made a hoarse voice in hatred and pain: "...... What do you want? ”
"You reminded me." Tianhao did not hide his thoughts: "You have been the head of the bison tribe for too long. It's time for someone else to come up and put the bison department in order. ”
A very simple sentence, Yuan Meng's heart was shocked when he heard it, and Niu Lingxiao's heart seemed to have suffered a heavy blow. The two of them turned their heads to look at Tianhao who was sitting at the top in an instant, and they couldn't say a word.
Zongyu immediately reacted violently: "You can't do this. No...... I am the patriarch of the bison tribe...... That's where my ancestors passed it down to me. ”
Tianhao's face was calm, revealing a trembling coldness in his indifference: "Fingers grow on you, and you are born." The king can cut them off with a sword. If one is not enough, there will be five, and if five is not enough, there will be ten. If it's not enough, there are toes on your feet, and if it's not enough, you can cut off other parts of your body to make up for it. What is a mere bison department? ”
Zongyu was so painful that cold sweat continued to ooze from his forehead. He wanted to argue, but he didn't even have the strength to open his mouth.
Yuan Meng had a good relationship with the Sect Domain, and he subconsciously stood up and pleaded with Tianhao: "Your Highness, the Sect has been talking angrily before, you might as well spare him!" ”
Zong Yu regained a little strength, he struggled to sit up, and his voice was fierce: "No need to beg him!" I will not give in, and the Bison Department will never give in! ”
Tianhao glanced at him contemptuously, his eyes fell on Yuan Meng, and he stared at him for a long time, until Yuan Meng was drenched in cold sweat.
"Let's get back to the previous topic!" Tianhao said lightly: "There is a lot of land in the north that needs to be developed, and there are abundant products there, which can also make our people live a lot. The king has decided to move 500,000 people to the north. There are 200,000 in the mad bull and bison divisions, and 100,000 in the fierce cattle division. ”
"Hahahaha......" The sect that was leaning back in the chair was completely open, he burst into a burst of wild laughter, and then gritted his teeth and roared: "Two hundred thousand immigrants...... You want to split my bison division in this filthy and despicable way...... It's a dream! ”
Tianhao didn't even look at him, and turned a deaf ear to the cruel words of the sect. He looked at the gray-haired Yuan Meng, as if it was a doll who obeyed his orders: "The migration plan has been launched, and it will be implemented the day after tomorrow at the latest." During this time you will live in the palace, and you don't have to worry about the rest, and when the arrangements are made, the king will give you a satisfactory explanation. ”
Zong Yu continued to shout beside him: "Ah Meng, don't listen to him. He's a hungry wolf who eats people and doesn't spit out bones. I can take away 200,000 of you today, and tomorrow I can swallow the entire Raging Bull Division. When the time comes, you will have nothing! ”
Tian Hao glanced at the Sect Domain, and a cruel smile appeared on his face: "I didn't expect you to have the strength to speak." Very well, this ledger king will write it down for you for the time being. Say whatever you want, and the king will get it back from your family. You have several sons, and a few beautiful daughters, and a lot of grandchildren, all with fine skin and tender meat...... Commoners have always been interested in the aristocracy, and they are no exception. ”
This is the threat of **naked, but the sect domain is not the kind of person who can be suppressed with a few words. He inhaled cold air to control the pain while staring at Tianhao with resentful eyes: "Do you think I am defenseless against you?" When I came out this time, I had ordered the Bison troops to be on guard, and no one was to leave the tribe without my orders. ”
Tianhao shrugged his shoulders and smiled disdainfully: "You will soon understand the true meaning of the sentence "There is a big gap between reality and imagination". ”
Without arguing and not wanting to argue, Tianhao refocused his gaze on Yuan Meng and said in a calm tone, "I hope you can obey the orders of this king and cooperate with the implementation of this large-scale relocation plan." ”
He then extended his gaze to Niu Lingxiao, who was seated next to Yuan Meng, and his tone became slightly cold: "Obey or refuse, you can choose freely." This king never imposes, but there is only one chance, and once it is missed, there is no more. ”
As soon as the words fell, Niu Lingxiao immediately stood up, he clasped his hands in front of his chest, bowed respectfully to Tianhao, and said seriously: "Your Highness, I am willing to obey your orders." ”
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Meng hurriedly turned around and looked at him in surprise.
Zong Yu was shocked like never before, and there was a look of disbelief on his face.
Tianhao also felt a little surprised. Although he was mentally prepared in advance, it was nothing more than "refusal" and "obedience". But even if it was the latter, he always thought that Niu Lingxiao must be conditionally obedient. It was an unruly guy who had many disputes with himself and was ambitious. Tianhao never imagined that he would show respect to himself with such a humble gesture.
As for whether to surrender or not...... Tianhao himself is not sure.
All sorts of thoughts flashed through my mind. He nodded slightly, and looked at Niu Lingxiao calmly: "...... Very good. ”
He withdrew his gaze and sat on the first high seat, his hands spread apart and lay flat on the table, and his majestic gaze shrouded the field: "Since everyone has no objections, follow the plan of this king." From now on, 500,000 people will be transferred to the north. ”
……
The meeting ended, and as Tianhao left, the chamber became quiet again.
The guards took away the Bison Chief's domain. Although he has been resisting and struggling desperately, he is not an opponent at all. In the end, the impatient guard struck him the back of the neck, knocking him unconscious on the spot and dragging him out like a dead dog.
Niu Lingxiao sat in place and did not move.
He knew that Yuan Meng would definitely stay, and the facts proved his conjecture.
The two of them sat side by side in the hall, which was not very bright. After a long time, Yuan Meng's deep voice came from beside him, and he could hear that it was mixed with sadness and resentment.
"Why did you say those words? Why...... To obey? ”
Niu Lingxiao replied quickly, almost without thinking: "Can you have a better choice?" ”
Yuan Meng's head slowly drooped, staring at his knees, and did not speak.
"Don't worry! It's safe to stay here, and with what I know of His Royal Highness the Regent, he won't send someone to spy on us here, let alone eavesdrop on our conversations. ”
Niu Lingxiao smiled self-deprecatingly: "Speaking of which, it's really emotional. He was my enemy, and I longed to skin him and eat his flesh. At that time, he was only a city lord, but he had a strength that even I envied. There is no way, if you can't beat it, you can only admit defeat, not to mention that he has developed very quickly. Now, it's a monster that we all have to look up to. ”
Yuan Meng was noncommittal to these words. He was only particularly sensitive to one of the words, and then he had a puzzled thought: "You just said ...... Once? ”
Of course, the King of the Fierce Bull understood why Yuan Meng asked like this: "Do you think I still have the qualifications to fight him now?" ”
Yuan Meng was stunned for a moment and did not speak.
Niu Lingxiao continued to sneer and asked, "Do you think the two of us combined, can we beat him?" ”
Yuan Meng already had the answer in his heart, and shook his head with a wry smile.
"The clan is the strongest patriarch among us. As you can see, His Highness has no intention of compromising at all. Speaking of this, Niu Lingxiao's mind flashed the bloody pictures of his fingers cut off before, and he couldn't help but feel palpitations: "If you say you will fight, you can even say that you will kill." If you and I are replaced, can we do this? ”
“…… No. Although he didn't want to admit it, it was Yuan Meng's only answer.
Niu Lingxiao sighed with emotion: "When the first king was buried, there were more than five million people in our Niu clan. The Pig people, the Deer people, and now there are some more Tiger people...... To be honest I don't like this guy, I've always wanted to kill him. I'd love to get a taste of what his brain tastes like, and maybe some of his astonishing intelligence. I'll admit that I lost, and I lost badly. When Niu Weizhan and Niu Weifang's two idiots competed for the throne, I thought that the opportunity had come. Unexpectedly, His Highness actually killed Zhenfeng and the princess in front of all of us, and directly drove us to a dead end. ”
Yuan Meng understood Niu Lingxiao's thoughts, sighed and nodded in agreement: "Yes, we don't even have a chance to resist." ”
"So I don't have a choice when it comes to immigration." The rebellious momentum on the King of the Fierce Bull completely subsided, and he was reminiscing, and then he had palpitations: "I can only obey." I don't want to be like a clan. Macho Old Man...... I'm not afraid of your jokes when I say it, I've been beaten by him...... It's miserable. ”
Yuan Meng glanced at him: "Are you going to give up the position of the king of the fierce bulls?" ”
"It's not just me, it's you, and all the branch chiefs." Niu Lingxiao was very smart and saw the whole thing very thoroughly: "Why should it be called the Dragon Clan? He wants to integrate from top to bottom and strengthen the strength of the race. The presence of the branch patriarch is a threat. ”