Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1184

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Bai Qingyan’s voice was resolute and powerful: "Later, the ancestors of the Bai family understood that only unifying the world can restore peace to the people and the land! Therefore, the Bai family... the Bai family army, along with the soldiers of Zhou, all took the unification of the world as their duty! Now... the reason Zhou must capture Yecheng Pass is to seize Yunjing! Unite the land, ensuring that the people of both nations no longer suffer the ravages of war. It is not to massacre the people!"

Bai Qingyan looked at the Xiliang people quietly gazing up at her and continued: "Whether it’s Zhou or Xiliang! We share the same writing, travel the same roads, follow the same laws, adhere to the same principles! We are fundamentally one inseparable family! Now the cities north of Yecheng Pass belong to Zhou, and the people... naturally are also Zhou’s citizens! The purpose of the Zhou army is to protect and ensure peace for the people!"

"Furthermore, the Imperial Court of Zhou will implement new policies in the cities incorporated into Zhou’s territory, exempting taxes and distributing food, allowing every citizen to have land to cultivate, ensuring every citizen can eat to their fill and stay warm! You can all be at ease!"

The Xiliang people beneath the city walls were debating noisily, is it true they won’t massacre the city... and will even exempt taxes and distribute food?

Some Xiliang people doubted, claiming it was definitely a trick by the Emperor of Zhou.

Bai Jinzhao, with a hot temper, shouted: "Trick you... what do you have for Zhou to trick you with? What can you offer to be tricked?"

"There’s no need for hesitation; you are originally citizens of Xiliang, your hearts tied to Xiliang... this is understandable. If you don’t want to become citizens of Zhou, wish to leave, you can register at the government office tomorrow, you will have one day, and for those who wish to leave, Zhou will provide you a wooden sign to leave! Only tomorrow!" Bai Qingyan smiled and said, "Those willing to stay and become citizens of Zhou will be treated as our own people, granting you household registration and land."

Hearing this, the Xiliang people still couldn’t believe it, some whispered, wondering if they would be killed after leaving the city with travel expenses if they don’t become citizens of Zhou.

Some said they were willing to become citizens of Zhou, after all... the Xiliang Court is too busy to send grain to them!

As the people continued to argue, Bai Qingyan raised her voice once more: "The soldiers of Zhou will undoubtedly protect the people of Zhou, returning peace to the lands without displacement! That’s all... you decide your own path! I swear in the name of the Emperor of Zhou, we won’t stop anyone who wishes to leave Yecheng Pass and continue being Xiliang people. Our Zhou will let you depart safely!"

After speaking, Bai Qingyan turned and walked down towards beneath the city walls.

Bai Qingyan’s words caused a thousand ripples, ensuring tonight will be a sleepless night where the Xiliang people will decide whether to become Zhou citizens or continue as Xiliang people... leaving Yecheng Pass that has become part of Zhou.

After distributing the Lantern Festival food to the citizens at Yecheng Pass, Bai Qingqi, Bai Qingyu, Bai Jinxiu, Bai Qingjue, and Bai Qingyun accompanied Xiao Rongyan to the government office to discuss how the upcoming battles should be fought.

Bai Jinzhao, Bai Jinhua, and Bai Jinse accompanied Bai Qingyan back to the residence. On the way, Bai Jinzhao frowned and asked, "Eldest Young Lady, why are we letting the Xiliang people who don’t want to be Zhou citizens leave? They might have already learned about our military strength in the city, and after exiting the city, they can inform the Xiliang people! They may tell the Xiliang army about the situation within Yecheng Pass!"