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Those ten or so young and strong men, all in uniform, urged the prisoners forward while kicking and shoving those who were slow to react. If they still didn't get up after being kicked and shoved, they would be whipped immediately. The force was immense; each lash left a blood-soaked, finger-width wound that was horrifying to behold.,Under the scorching sun, they marched. Several prisoners fainted along the way. Only when the sky was painted with the hues of sunset were they allowed to rest for the night.,Shen Tang's group was the second batch, mostly composed of women from the Gong family, including female relatives and maids. There were also the highest-ranking elderly wives, several young and beautiful mistresses, and children of various ages. The rest were servants and maids.。