Chapter 51
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Quietly watching the clowns jumping around desperately, the mayor calmed down a lot and was no longer as angry as he was at the beginning.
"Boom!"
The mayor put down the tea cup, and everyone in the room fell silent at the crisp reminder. He stood up, narrowed his eyes slightly, looked around everyone present, and slowly said:
"We are all a group of murderous murderers. I, a bad old man, am here to teach you about benevolence, morality and the bottom line of life. It sounds a bit ridiculous, so let me tell you something that you bastards who only have muscles and no brains can listen to it. Got it?"
"Our guard group was originally established to organize manpower to resist the plunder of pirates. Since its establishment, our purpose has always been to protect our homeland and fight for those who cannot fight!"
"Now for more than thirty years, we have experienced countless battles, killed countless pirates, and sacrificed many brothers."
"Of all the people present here, I have killed the most people. In order to kill more enemies and less of my own people, I have resorted to all kinds of conspiracies and tricks."
"My hands are covered in blood, but it’s all the blood of those damn pirates! I just hate that it’s not enough! Even if I die, I can still be worthy of those brothers who died"
"We are the executioners! But we successfully protected the old and weak women and children in the town, including the old people who gave birth to you and raised you, the lovers you love and want to spend the rest of your lives with, and the children you gave birth to and wanted to raise. You are all heroes!"
The mayor raised his hand and pointed, and continued:
"But today, this idiot wants to instigate everyone to take advantage of their wealth, and he speaks in a very high-sounding way! If I hadn't sacrificed my life back then, I would definitely be pissed to death by you today!"
Ignoring the look in Hei Niu's eyes that became angry and wanted to kill someone, the old mayor looked at the crowd and continued:
"If we really do this today when we see money and abandon our bottom line, we can do anything for money tomorrow! So what's the difference between us and those damn pirates?
Why don't we all just abandon our wives and children and go to sea to become pirates? Why are we still guarding these old and weak women and children who can only hold us back?
Just wait until you die and go to another world. How can you have the face to face those brothers who sacrificed their lives? Tell them that we threw away like rags the things they fought so hard to protect?"
"Tell me now! Do the rest of you think the same thing as this idiot?"
Everyone bowed their heads and remained silent. Some people felt ashamed that they had even had a heartbeat just now. Even the few people who helped at the beginning had tangled expressions. No one spoke in support of Hei Niu. There was a deathly silence in the room. He is obviously very strong, but in front of an old man like the mayor, he is like a child who has done something wrong and dare not speak out.
"you!"
Seeing this scene, Hei Niu was so angry that he could only regret that he was not well-educated and could not have a verbal battle with the mayor. He knew that it was impossible to win over anyone else today, and if he stayed any longer, everyone on his side might be killed. Hei Niu had already decided to quit, but in order not to lose his momentum, he still said a few harsh words before leaving.
"snort! Mayor, I’m too stupid to talk to you. I only know that the brothers followed you to live a better life. Now the opportunity is right in front of you, but you are too timid to shrink back! You are no longer the mayor you once were!"
"Since you don't dare to do it, I will do it myself with my men! The money we got this time belongs to us. From now on, I will never abide by those broken rules you set. I will not give a penny of my own spoils to those useless trash!"
"Damn it! Half of the money gained every time is shared equally among the brothers, and the other half is used to support the families of those brothers who sacrificed their lives. This is an iron rule of our group. Do you want to betray the organization?"
Tiema also stood up and asked sternly, with his right hand already on the handle of the knife.
Heiniu took two steps back and approached the door before he had the confidence to respond:
"That's right! I won’t play with you anymore!"
"Choking, choking, choking!"
Suddenly, there was a flash of swords and swords in the room. A dozen people behind Tie Ma pulled out their swords and guns and pointed them at Hei Niu and others at the door.
Hei Niu and six die-hard subordinates took out their weapons not to be outdone, but the number was two or three times smaller.
The two sides were facing each other, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.
"Mayor! You just said so many truths, but now you want to kill all your former companions?"
When people are at the critical moment of life and death, even their brains move faster. Hei Niu shouted anxiously to the old man.
Upon hearing this, the old mayor's eyes suddenly lost a bit of coldness. After a long while, he sighed. He said slowly:
"Hei Niu, considering that your father and brother both died in the battle to defend the town, I would like to give you one last piece of advice. Not only is it a matter of principle, but also because those people are not simple, so don’t harm them. Brothers behind you!"
Hei Niu said disdainfully:
"No need to bother you with your concern! I am not a child, I will be responsible for my own choices! Mayor, you are old! You are now too forward-thinking and fearful of death. You are no longer suitable to sit in this position and lead everyone!"
"good! Hei Niu, if you promise me one condition, don't attack those women and children, I will let you out of this door. Otherwise, don't blame me for not remembering old feelings. Today I will clean up the house. I believe your father Izumi will not do it if you know how to do it. It's my fault!"
People have to bow their heads under the eaves
"good! I swear never to touch women and children! It's okay now!"
Hei Niu compromised.
"Mayor!"
The iron horse on the side wanted to persuade him again.
"Let them go!"
The mayor waved his hands, closed his eyes, and rubbed his temples.
"snort! Let's go!"
Hei Niu snorted disdainfully, kicked open the door and led several younger brothers away without looking back....
"You guys should go back too. I’m getting too old and can’t bear it anymore. It’s time to go to bed."
"yes! Mayor."
Everyone stood up and left. Only the middle-aged swordsman still stood quietly and did not move.
"iron horse"
"Mayor, I'm here."
The mayor took a sip of tea and asked:
"You have been working in the regiment for more than ten years. Do you think I am wrong? Should we be a little selfish and just let our brothers live a good life?"
"No! I think you are right, mayor! You saved my life. I was just a weak orphan back then. If you hadn't been willing to help such a useless weakling, I might have starved to death long ago. My living conditions are now much better than before. Times, many brothers, like me, are already very satisfied. Human desires are endless. No matter how much you give, people who are not satisfied will still not be satisfied. This guy Hei Niu is just an ignorant white-eyed wolf.."
The mayor's brows relaxed a lot after hearing this, and then ordered:
"You can arrange a few people tomorrow to secretly protect the couple and the two children! I can't trust Hei Niu as a person. He is not someone who will abide by his promises."
"yes!"
"Okay, you should go back and rest early."
The iron horse stood up, bowed and bowed before retreating.