Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1529

Chapter 1529: Chapter 1524: Satisfaction

"Later, I said that if you want to leave the cities of Zhou Kingdom, today is the only day. If you miss it, you won’t be able to leave. Anyone trying to leave later will be executed without mercy! Another group left!" Qian Yongzhong said.

Bai Qingyan nodded, signaling Wei Zhong to remove the meal. Using a handkerchief to dab her lips, she asked, "How many people left in total?"

"Three hundred and sixty-four!" Qian Yongzhong recalled the number precisely. "Actually, most of them were elderly family members who wished to leave. These seniors had endured hardships with Yan Kingdom before and couldn’t believe Yan Kingdom would reject them, being citizens of Yan. Among them were also young people who didn’t wish to leave the cities of Zhou, but couldn’t resist the filial pressure from their parents. After all, it was stated beforehand that if they wished to leave, the whole family must leave together, no one could stay behind."

"However... since His Majesty has returned, the rumors of the Emperor’s escape are self-defeating, and citizens within the city can also be at ease!" Qian Yongzhong’s lieutenant added to comfort Bai Qingyan.

"In no more than three days, these people will likely return, seeking entry into the city. They might even bring more refugees from Yan Kingdom. Remember, not a single one is to be let in!" Bai Qingyan gestured for Wei Zhong to place the hot tea on the table as she stared at Qian Yongzhong and his lieutenant. "I will only stay here for two days before leaving through the west gate to the next city to soothe the hearts of citizens there. This journey will certainly take several days. If Doctor Hong decides on a prescription, I won’t return. You must send the selected doctor by Doctor Hong to meet with me!"

When those who left the city find no way to survive and return, Bai Qingyan, if she were still in the city, would unavoidably face their pleas on their knees. Not allowing their return would appear heartless. Only by moving to the next city can the blame not fall on her.

Moreover, Bai Qingyan knew the route Bai Qingjue was taking to the city, so by going a different path, she could comfort as many citizens as possible.

"But once I leave, you two will have to be the bad guys! The people seeking to return will certainly plead with you two, and you two must use the Emperor’s orders as an excuse to deny their entry into the city. The treatment center needs to be guarded by the military!" Bai Qingyan’s gaze was deep. "If anyone tries to storm the cities of Zhou by force, you must show no mercy!"

Bai Qingyan’s words made Qian Yongzhong and his lieutenant feel like Bai Qingyan entrusted them wholeheartedly, treating them as confidants to handle being the bad guys.

"Your Majesty, rest assured! We know what’s at stake! Since these former citizens of Yan Kingdom don’t wish to be citizens of Zhou, they shouldn’t think of returning once they’ve left! It will teach the citizens left in the city that Zhou isn’t a place where they can come and go at will!" Qian Yongzhong felt satisfaction thinking about those leaving the cities of Zhou, only to come back with other refugees from Yan, wanting to enter the cities of Zhou to become its citizens.

Whoever doesn’t believe in the words of Emperor Zhou, thinking him a liar for claiming that Yan Kingdom’s cities wouldn’t admit refugees, is merely peasants with no insight.

Where else could they find such a good Emperor as theirs, simply blissfully ignorant!

"Very well, I leave it in your hands! Once the war is won, I will surely reward you for your service!" Bai Qingyan said with a smile.

Qian Yongzhong and his lieutenant hurriedly knelt to thank her and then earnestly urged Bai Qingyan to rest early before they left.

"Your Majesty, a report just arrived from Dadu City! Also, a letter from the Empress Dowager!"

Wei Zhong felt distressed seeing Bai Qingyan hadn’t rested well all day, and between meals, she met with Qian Yongzhong and his officer, hoping she’ll finally get some rest. However, if not for urgent matters, Bai Qingqi wouldn’t have sent the report here, and Wei Zhong couldn’t decide to withhold it.

"Bring it here!"

Wei Zhong quickly handed the report to Bai Qingyan.

It was a report submitted by Qin Shangzhi, stating that Sima Sheng’s grandson proposed further widening the river beyond its original width to ensure reduced flooding even in rainy seasons.

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