It feels so terrible that I have had all kinds of opportunities and have not cherished them in the slightest, and now I ...... Even death has become an incomparably extravagant and untouchable luxury for me.

The guard opened a tool kit on the ground, took out a small hammer made of stainless steel from it, held Wu Yuan's desperately shaking cheek with his left hand, opened his lips with his fingers, aimed at those neat white teeth, and skillfully smashed it down.

Strength and skill must be emphasized, which are fundamental concepts that are essential to being an executioner. You don't need to be as careful as a dentist, but you have to make sure that your inmate's mind is clear anyway. Doing so would allow him to feel more pain and suffer torture in fear and despair.

Every time the hammer fell, Wu Yuan felt as if his heart was bursting at the same time. This level of pain is not fatal, but it can make people feel that they are hovering on the verge of death, and they have completely lost the courage to live in the future.

The guards held his body tightly, but it didn't get in the way of breathing.

Blood splattered, alternating between crisp and dull hammering sounds. After making sure that all the teeth were smashed, the guard put down the hammer and replaced it with a small pair of tweezers, and he concentrated on getting closer, picking up the white hard fragments from Wu Yuan's bloody gums little by little, and carefully removing them.

The final step is to remove the oval tray that is stuck inside the mouth.

The whole execution process was very smooth and perfect.

When the guards let Wu Yuan go, he fell weakly from the wooden bench and lay on his side on the ground, bleeding from his mouth, his eyes glazed, accompanied by a cough that was released after being suffocated, and gasping for breath.

A guard walked up to him with a wooden bucket filled with cold water, grabbed the barrel ring with his left hand, and turned it over with his right hand on the bottom of the bucket, and the cold water poured down on his head, completely waking Wu Yuan up from pain and confusion, and soaking wet.

“…… You...... What is the grip ...... Drink me again......" He shuddered and let out a muffled roar as he stared at Tianhao with red, hateful eyes through the dirty hair that spread along his forehead.

The feeling of not having teeth was terrible, and the tongue licked over and over again the surface of the gums that had lost their hardness, touching the depressions that were quickly filled by swelling and softness, Wu Yuan felt that he was going crazy.

Death is not terrible, watching the body lose its proper function in torture again and again, from a healthy person to a crippled, this is the most terrifying thing.

Tianhao looked at him coldly, and sneered like a devil: "It's still good like this, you won't bite your tongue if you don't have teeth...... Hum! I know you're a strong-willed person, and there are so many ways to kill yourself, biting off your tongue is the easiest way to do it. You'll swallow all the blood and the caretaker won't notice...... It's not what I want, I have to get you to Pointe-Noire alive, so it's better to break all your teeth, so it's good for everyone. ”

Wu Yuan's eyes were full of resentment, his mouth was full of blood, and the loss of teeth made him unable to speak: "...... Zong Youtian, what did you hold back...... Ni ......"

Tianhao chuckled and let out a contemptuous sneer: "Welcome." ”

Shaking his head, the young lord turned to the captain of the guard standing beside him: "Chain him up, take care to install a soft cushion where he rests, and never let him die by hitting his head." If he dies...... You, your family, and all the people in charge of the caretakers here will pay the price. ”

Tianhao rarely spoke in such a stern tone, and the captain of the guard was taken aback, and hurriedly agreed.

After explaining the precautions, Tianhao turned around and left.

He knew that Wu Yuan's heart was full of hatred for himself.

But so what?

People who are too greedy will not end well.

Only great masters can dispose of Wu Yuan, this is the rule, and it is also the reason why Tianhao must take a waste person to Black Corner City.

……

A few days later, Tian Hao led a large group of men and horses to Thunder Point City.

The clean-up work of the Red Hoof City was basically completed, and the entire witch sacrifice class from Wuyuan down was swept away, together with the officials who were found to be "problematic", more than 300 people were killed on charges of rebellion, and the rest were sentenced to confiscation of family property for minor crimes, and the whole clan was sent to the Panshiling Mine for a ten-year labor reform.

In the later period, Yongkang was responsible for the supervision and certification of the report, and Yongya, who was promoted to the commander of a thousand people because of his military exploits, was in charge of the military. If all goes well, Red Hoof City will soon be able to produce a new city lord. Of course, it depends on the attitude of the great master and His Majesty.

Red Hoof City is too far away from Black Horn City, the territory of the Niu Clan is complex and mountainous, and the transportation is inconvenient, until the night when Tianhao entered Thunder Horn City, he received the news of the death of the Bull King from Black Horn City.

"The old man on the throne is dead......" Looking at the thin piece of letter paper in his hand, Tianhao keenly sniffed out a trace of unusual breath.

He didn't have much respect for King Niu, on the one hand, because of little contact, and on the other hand, he didn't dare to compliment the various policies during King Niu's administration. In Tianhao's view, in fact, the Niu clan can expand through various methods, and has a better way to solve the food problem than other tribes, but the Niu King's vision is too limited, he only sees war and plunder, and cannot cross the mountains and mountains to see the wider world.

When Liao Qiu and Gangdian walked into the Tianhao lounge, the young lord had been pondering. He glanced at the two men who had pushed the door in, got up from his chair, walked up to them, and handed over the paperwork from the messenger.

"Your Majesty is dead?" Gangdian was taken aback.

Liao Qiu was still indifferent and dull, he glanced at the contents of the paperwork, the corners of his eyes twitched slightly, he didn't say anything, and handed it to Tianhao.

In his mind, Niu Weibang's status is much higher than His Majesty.

"I was originally going to stay in Thunderhorn City for five days to deal with various issues, but now it seems that I can only stay for two days at most." Tianhao said seriously: "I need your help. ”

Gangdian bowed down respectfully and saluted with his fists in obedience.

Liao Qiu nodded slightly, his face expressionless.

Tianhao turned his gaze to Gangdian, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder: "According to the order I gave before, immediately arrest all those in the city who may be involved in the rebellion, and Broken Tooth will assist you in your work." ”

Continuing to replicate what Red Hoof City has done is a necessary link for Tianhao to clear his promotion to the king of the clan.

Gangdian maintained an obedient attitude and replied respectfully, "As you wish." ”

Tianhao was very satisfied: "You go down first!" ”

Looking at the back of Gangdian who turned to leave, the young lord turned around and his gaze fell on Liao Qiu.

Since Niu Weibang's death, Liao Qiu's mood has been very low. He didn't eat any food in the first few days, but later he finally drank some porridge under Tianhao's painstaking persuasion.

"I thought that coming to Thunderhorn City would make things better for you, but it seems that I was wrong." Tianhao rubbed his hands slowly and said calmly: "You disappointed me, if Niu Weibang saw you now, he would be as disappointed as me." ”

“…… He's dead......" Liao Qiu's voice was faint.

"But you're alive." Tianhao stared at him: "You are his most trusted commander, you are the best commander of the entire Thunder Niu Clan, you must continue to contribute your strength to this clan." ”

Liao Qiu smiled bitterly and shook his head slowly: "Don't force me...... I don't want anything right now...... I'm going to take a break for a while, I'm ...... To rest......"

Wu Yuan's rebellion caused Liao Qiu to fall into strong self-blame.

He felt that he had caused Niu Weibang's death.

The guilt is so strong that no matter how much Tianhao persuades, it is useless.

He wants to retire, get away from the hustle and bustle, find a remote and lonely place, and spend the rest of his life alone.

Even...... At one point, I thought about suicide.

"Smack!"

Without warning, Tianhao waved his hand and slapped Liao Qiu hard.

He froze, subconsciously raised his hand to cover his hot face, and looked at the young lord blankly.

"Have you forgotten what you once said to me?" Tianhao's tone was flat, but it was more dominant than any voice Liao Qiu had ever heard: "We want to create a new world together. We fought together in Suolong Pass, and our biggest opponent in the future was the white man. Yes, Niu Weibang is dead, but so what? I will also die, and the life that the gods give to everyone is the same, the difference is whether you did not waste your life while you were alive and did what you should have done. ”

Liao Qiu felt his body tremble uncontrollably slightly, and tears confused his eyes: "I should have stopped him at that time and didn't let him enter the City Lord's Mansion in Niu Tong." ”

"What's the use of talking about that now?" Tianhao continued: "It's all over...... You should be proud of him, he is a real king. Don't you know his character? Do you think he's the kind of person who can change his mind with just a few words? Why did he give me the ring on his deathbed and give me the entire clan in front of all of you? He doesn't want you to die for him, you know? He wants you to live, like a real man, stand up to the sky, and live well. ”

"But, I ......" Liao Qiu muttered with tears in his eyes.

"Nothing." Tian Hao interrupted him in a cold and tough tone, "I can tolerate your previous weakness and silence, because it was in Red Hoof City. Now it's different, this is Cape Thunder, and you're more familiar with this city than I am. Stand up for me and hold my head high like a man. Unleash your boldness and majesty and find the flies and rats hiding in the corners of the city. If it weren't for them acting as Wu Yuan's accomplices, Niu Weibang would not have died. It's your duty, your obligation, the promise you make to him! ”

Liao Qiu felt that he was about to lose control, and wildness and remorse were stirring like a storm in his heart. He bit his lower lip hard, his teeth piercing the skin, oozing blood, and the smell spread on the surface of the tip of his tongue, stimulating his heart to beat rapidly.

"Do what you have to do." Tianhao looked at him with dark black eyes, and opened his arms to hug him tightly: "I promised Niu Weibang to let the people of the Lei Niu clan be fed and clothed. But that doesn't include those who hate him and use knives against him in the back. ”

“…… I'm going to find them one by one. Liao Qiu's tears were like springs, the scars at the corners of his mouth cracked even more in grief, and he let out a terrifying roar full of hatred and murderous intent: "I...... I want to avenge him! ”

Tianhao hugged him hard, and this action made Liao Qiu feel that the power from the other party was directly transmitted to him.

"Go ahead! I'm sure you can do it. The young lord let go of his arms, his eyes filled with anticipation and enthusiasm: "We only have two days, settle the matter here as soon as possible, and you follow me to Black Horn City." ”

……

Crazy people always do crazy things.

Tianhao was right, Liao Qiu was very familiar with the city, he knew that those people were suspicious, and those people were Niu Weibang's true supporters.

Although they are all commanders, Gangdian does not have Liao Qiu's shrewd mind. He is better suited to be an executor than a decision-maker who considers the problem holistically.

Unconsciously, Liao Qiu's mentality changed dramatically. The previous object of allegiance was Niu Weibang, Liao Qiu had a good personal relationship with Tianhao, and he witnessed the transfer of power to Niu Weibang before his death. Of course, the replacement of the position of the patriarch is not as simple as words, this needs to be recognized by His Majesty the Niu King, and the power can only be truly exercised after the great master presides over the relevant ceremonies and blessings, but at the basic level, Tianhao has already mastered the power of the Thunder Cow Department.

As the emotional depression and hardship subsided, Liao Qiu threw himself into his new work with unprecedented enthusiasm.

Thunderhorn City is a large city, a true tribal royal city.

There are more than 78,000 aborigines in the city, plus more than 100,000 captives later obtained from the Pig War, and the current total population is more than 180,000. In terms of numbers, Thunderhorn City can be regarded as a "big city" in the true sense of the word among the northern barbarians, but Niu Weibang's management of the pig prisoners of war is far less efficient than Tianhao's.

The replacement of troops and civil administration personnel was carried out at the same time, and Tianhao transferred 10,000 soldiers from Rock City to exchange them with the city guards of Black Corner City on the same scale. The methods and principles of handling are the same as those of Red Hoof City, but the speed and means are slightly softened.

After all, this is Niu Weibang's residence city, and the situation is much more complicated than that of Red Hoof City in all aspects. Without the assistance of Liao Qiu and Gangdian, Tianhao would be struggling, and it would be difficult to implement various government decrees.

What's more, the death of King Niu is really not at the right time, he can only stay here for two days.

The large-scale arrest was quickly completed, and looking at the list of rebel groups of more than 600 people handed over by Liao Qiu, Tianhao thought for a long time and said seriously: "Kill them all, and leave no one behind." ”

"Give all their property to the civilian population, especially cloth and food."

"The land around Thunderhorn City was remeasured and distributed proportionally. This work should be completed as soon as possible, no later than two weeks. ”

"The whole training of the pig people is handed over to Broken Tooth, and he knows what to do."

"You prepare, we'll leave tomorrow for Pointe-Noire."

……

Nothing happened along the way, and Tianhao left the brigade in Thunderhorn City, bringing only three hundred guards. Niu Weibang's coffin was loaded on a cart, dozens of meters away from the front and back of the prisoner car where Wu Yuan was being held.

The city of Pointe-Noire is still magnificent, and the great masters who got the news in advance have already waited at the city gate with their guards.