Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1528

Chapter 1528: Chapter 1523: Heaven Will Not Tolerate It

The kind of Emperor who disregards personal safety, abandons the comfort and safety of the Imperial City, and steps into a plague-stricken city to inspire the people is exceptionally rare. Their Majesty not only came but also stepped into this treatment center.

The fact that the Emperor entered the treatment center today has made these people from enemy nations thankful they have become subjects of the Zhou Dynasty. This is truly remarkable, and not every emperor has such courage.

Even if this is just a means for the Emperor to win the people’s hearts, Qian Yongzhong is still in awe. The people’s trust is rightfully theirs, the Emperor of Zhou!

Qian Yongzhong’s throat was choked with emotion, his eyes reddened as he watched the people, who had swept away the shadow of death, the hostility, and despair, seemingly filled with vibrant vitality. A fierce and surging emotion churned in his heart.

He believes... once this plague is eradicated, the people will surely sing praises for their Emperor of Zhou. Which common people wouldn’t hope for an emperor who keeps these insignificant commoners in mind? When the people of Yan spread this by word of mouth, then Zhou will be where the hearts of the people lie.

Today, Qian Yongzhong truly experienced the power of the people’s loyalty.

No wonder when their Majesty rebelled against the Jin Dynasty and ascended the throne as a woman, many cities within the borders of Zhou applauded, never thinking that their Majesty could not be an Emperor because she was a woman.

After comforting the afflicted people, Bai Qingyan still needed to go to the treatment center in Lincheng. Before leaving, she reminded Doctor Hong not to overexert himself, as he was elderly. Treating the people is important, but so is Doctor Hong’s health. Doctor Hong is the spiritual pillar for these officials, and if he were to fall, it would cause unease among them. If the officials are uneasy, how can they properly treat the patients?

"Yingshuang, take good care of Doctor Hong!" Bai Qingyan instructed Yingshuang, "And don’t be greedy for food here, listen to Doctor Hong in everything, understand?"

Yingshuang nodded repeatedly, "Understood!"

After leaving the treatment center, Bai Qingyan spoke to Qian Yongzhong: "I still need to visit the nearby towns to check on the situation. I’m estimating that after dark today, many people will leave the city. If people want to leave, you don’t have to stop them. Distribute some travel funds per person and let them go. But... before they leave, make sure to remind them repeatedly, as I have seen Yan Kingdom cities closed tightly during my journey, not allowing refugees to enter! Moreover, once they leave the cities of Zhou, they will no longer be subjects of Zhou. Their household registration will be erased, and they won’t be allowed to re-enter the city ever! And if they do leave... the whole family must go, no one can be left behind in the city!"

Bai Qingyan set these rules based on previous experiences in Xiliang. Back then, in Xiliang cities... many people wanted to leave, but it was the young men who left, leaving behind their women and children, thinking that if protected by Xiliang troops, they could let their relatives leave later. If the Xiliang troops didn’t protect them, they could return, especially since their relatives were in the city, they could ask for appeals.

Later, Bai Qingyan issued a strict order, which deterred those left in the cities of Xiliang, but after all, the relatives of those who died outside the city harbored resentment towards Zhou.

This time, Bai Qingyan is determined not to leave any such hidden dangers.

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