"Although this is a bit embarrassing, it's still better than directly becoming enemies with the Cheng Family. At least there are so many alliances on our side.
The other alliances haven't arrived yet. If we start a conflict with the Cheng Family now, the other alliances might not be willing to stand with us. They might even kick us when we're down, "Vice City Lord Jiang said.
"That's right! City Lord, I think Vice City Lord Jiang's words make sense. The reason why we're all standing together is because of our own interests.
If we start a war with the Cheng Family now, when the other alliances see that the situation isn't right, they might not be willing to stand with us anymore. Perhaps they might stand with the Cheng Family to deal with us.
Therefore, we can't start a conflict with the Cheng Family without the support of the other alliances. Everything will have to wait until we see the attitude of the other alliances. "Vice City Lord Ji agreed with Vice City Lord Jiang's suggestion.
"So you all think we should open the gates and let them in?" The Qinghe City Lord said thoughtfully.
"City Lord, I think so!" Vice City Lord Jiang nodded.
"City Lord, I agree as well!" Vice City Lord Ji said.
"City Lord, we will listen to everything you say. No matter what decision you make, we will support you!" The other Vice City Lords also expressed their loyalty.
"Ai! Since that's the case, we can only let them enter the city. I just hope that they really have important things to do and don't stay in the Qinghe Alliance for too long. "The Qinghe City Lord finally made a decision and sighed helplessly.
He didn't want this to happen, but there was nothing he could do.
Just like Vice City Lord Ji said, the other alliances hadn't come yet. If they fell out with the Cheng Family now and the other alliances saw the Cheng Family's strength, they would stand on the Cheng Family's side. That would be too sad.
Since everyone had thought of this together, everyone should bear the responsibility. The Qinghe Alliance definitely wouldn't bear the responsibility alone.
Although letting the people outside the city into the city might expose their lies, they could just temporarily open all the gates. At most, the White City Alliance would prosper again.
Since he had thought it through, he naturally wouldn't start a war with the Cheng Clan. He quickly ordered the 2 million soldiers to retreat, lest there be any misunderstandings when they entered the city.
Furthermore, there were two million people guarding this place. Obviously, Wei Xiao Bei found it strange. Even if he wanted to find a loophole, it would be impossible.
"Lord of Qinghe City, haven't you thought it through? Our time is limited and we can't afford to waste any more time! "Governor Bai, who was outside the city, spoke again.
He hoped that the Clear River Alliance wouldn't compromise with City Lord Zhou. If that happened, City Lord Zhou would have no choice but to force his way into the city.
"I've made everyone wait for a long time. I've already thought it through. Since City Lord Zhou has an important mission, and since our Clear River Alliance and the Cheng Family are neighbors, we shouldn't hurt our relationship. As such, we can open the city for everyone to pass through.
However, I have a small request that I hope City Lord Zhou can agree to. " When the Qinghe City Lord saw that most of the two million people had retreated, he felt relieved and finally opened his mouth. This could be considered as a true compromise to the Cheng Clan.
"Please speak your mind, City Lord. As long as it's not too difficult, I can still agree to it." City Lord Zhou was naturally more relaxed when he saw that the Qinghe City Lord had finally made the right decision.
As the saying went, a wise man submits to circumstances.
Since the other party had already compromised, he had no reason not to take a step back!
"It's like this. Although the plague in the Clear River Alliance is basically under control, it doesn't mean that the Clear River Alliance is safe.
In order to prevent the plague from spreading, I hope that City Lord Zhou and everyone else can leave the Clear River Alliance as soon as possible. This way, it will be easier for everyone to avoid being infected by the plague! "The Qinghe City Lord said.
"City Lord Zhou, this Qinghe City Lord is really cunning. It's obvious that he doesn't want us to find out that the plague is fake!" Governor Bai's expression darkened.
If they couldn't stay in the Clear River Alliance for too long, how were they going to find out if the plague was real?
If they couldn't expose their lies, they wouldn't have a valid reason to stop sealing off all the gates.
"Qinghe City Lord, I can agree to your condition." However, Castellan Zhou ignored Castellan Bai and replied loudly to Qinghe City Lord.
"City Lord Zhou is indeed a straightforward man. If that's the case, I'll ask someone to open the gates and let everyone in!" The Qinghe City Lord was initially worried that City Lord Zhou wouldn't agree to it. He didn't expect City Lord Zhou to agree so readily. He was beginning to suspect that City Lord Zhou was really on an important mission.
Creak!
As expected, the South Gate was quickly opened!
"Everyone, please enter the city!" The Qinghe City Lord said.
"Thank you, Qinghe City Lord!" City Lord Zhou said politely.
"City Lord Zhou, you're too kind. I hope that you can fulfill your promise and leave Qingyang City as soon as possible!" The Qinghe City Lord said.
"Of course, it's getting late. It'll take at least two days to reach Qingyuan City from Qingyang City. Furthermore, we've been traveling for a long time and we've already used up all our resources.
Let's rest in Qingyang City for the night and replenish our supplies. I'm sure you won't mind, right? "City Lord Zhou said with a smile after they entered the city.
City Lord Bai's eyes lit up when he heard this. So that's what City Lord Zhou was planning. How cunning!
When he saw how straightforward City Lord Zhou was and how he agreed to the Qinghe City Lord's request without hesitation, he thought that they would leave Qingyang City without any delay.
However, he didn't expect City Lord Zhou to come up with such a good excuse.
Although they only had one night, they could do many things, such as find out if the plague really existed.
"City Lord Zhou, aren't you going back on your word? You've just promised us that you'll leave the Qinghe Alliance as soon as possible. "Deputy City Lord Huang was displeased when he heard City Lord Zhou's words.
Even the Qinghe City Lord and the other Deputy City Lords were displeased. After all, City Lord Zhou had changed his attitude too quickly. He had just entered the city and he was already going back on his word. This was too despicable.
"Don't worry, everyone. Although I'm not a famous person, I'm not one to go back on my word.
We're only staying in Qingyang City for the night. As long as the Qinghe City Lord can arrange a safe inn for us, I believe you won't have to worry about us spreading the plague to others, nor will you have to worry about others spreading the plague to us.
Furthermore, we guarantee that we'll leave Qingyang City as soon as the sun rises. "City Lord Zhou said with a smile.
"City Lord Zhou, you've brought tens of thousands of people with you. The people of Qingyang City will definitely be afraid if so many people spend the night in the city.
Therefore, I hope that City Lord Zhou can understand us and think about the people of Qingyang City. It's not convenient for City Lord Zhou to spend the night in the city with so many people, "the Qinghe City Lord quickly explained.
"Mm, what the Qinghe City Lord said makes sense." City Lord Zhou nodded.
However, before the Qinghe City Lord and the others could rejoice and thought that City Lord Zhou had agreed to leave Qingyang City immediately, City Lord Zhou spoke again.
"Since it's not convenient for so many people to stay in the city, I'll let the others leave first. The few of us will stay in the city to prepare for the supplies. This way, the Qinghe City Lord won't force us to leave, right?"
"This …" The Qinghe City Lord could no longer find any reason to refute City Lord Zhou's words.
"Qinghe City Lord, I see that everyone is afraid that we'll stay. Is there something shameful in Qingyang City?" City Lord Zhou said.
"How is that possible? Please don't misunderstand, City Lord Zhou. What shameful secret could our Qingyang City have?
We're just worried about City Lord Zhou's safety. After all, City Lord Zhou is a famous figure in the Cheng Clan.
If City Lord Zhou were to get infected by the plague in our Clear River Alliance, then our Clear River Alliance would feel very apologetic.
If we offend the Cheng Clan because of this, how would our Qinghe Alliance be able to reason with them?
Therefore, we sincerely hope that City Lord Zhou won't make things difficult for us. If City Lord Zhou wants supplies, you can tell me. I can prepare everything for you and give it to you for free. What do you think, City Lord Zhou? "The Qinghe City Lord said.
In order to prevent these people from staying in Qingyang City, he was really willing to pay a heavy price.
If they really found out that the plague was fake, how embarrassing would that be? It might even anger City Lord Zhou and the entire Cheng Clan. He could not afford to bear the consequences.
"What are you saying, Qinghe City Lord? Do you think our Cheng Clan is such an unreasonable force? "City Lord Zhou immediately said with a straight face.
"Please calm down, City Lord Zhou. Qinghe has misspoken. I have no intention of offending the Cheng Clan. I'm just worried that there might be some misunderstandings." The Qinghe City Lord Zhou quickly explained.
"Since the Qinghe City Lord doesn't welcome us, then I won't think too highly of myself. I'll leave Qingyang City with my people right now.
However, I'll warn you first. We'll be passing through more than just Qingyang City if we're passing through the Qinghe Alliance.
If I find out that the Qinghe Alliance is hiding anything from me or intentionally deceiving the Cheng Clan, I'm afraid it won't be as simple as a misunderstanding with the Cheng Clan. Let's go! "After saying this coldly, City Lord Zhou led his people towards the north gate.
"Please calm down, City Lord Zhou! The Qinghe Alliance really has no intention of becoming enemies with the Cheng Clan, nor do we have any intention of deceiving the Cheng Clan. Please understand, City Lord Zhou! " The Qinghe City Lord immediately became afraid when he saw City Lord Zhou leave angrily and speak in such a serious tone.
"Qinghe City Lord, don't say that I'm purposely making things difficult for you. Since you keep saying that the plague exists in the Qinghe Alliance and that you're afraid of spreading it to us, then bring the people who have the plague to me right now.
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