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Chen Qing is actually willing to take the initiative to give up Jiangnan?

That is a different matter entirely. Jiangnan is rich in resources. If Chen Qing leaves, a large number of supporters will surely leave with him, and those who stay might be able to reshuffle the power deck?

At that time...

It must be said, Chen Qing’s proposal is very tempting; not only many noble families but also many ordinary people couldn’t help but hesitate.

However, there are still rational individuals like the head of the Yang Family.

He is very clear that Jiangnan became so prosperous thanks to Chen Qing, the Shen Family, Xuu Hu, and many other powerful individuals.

Without them, all the resources would be nothing but castles in the air, illusory.

To think about reshuffling power, one must first measure themselves. Can you handle more wealth?

But the fact remains that human nature can’t withstand temptation. Clearly, some people are still...

"My lord!" Suddenly, a woman holding a child asked directly, "If you leave, where will you go?"

Chen Qing was taken aback, looked at the woman holding the child, and said directly, "There are other places to go."

"Then my husband and I, can we still follow you?"

As soon as the words fell, many women with children realized it and rushed forward. Chen Qing looked at these people, and couldn’t help but curl his lips.

Perhaps human nature is greedy, and perhaps human nature indeed cannot withstand temptation, but not everyone is like that. At least, the efforts made over so long did have some results, which weren’t in vain.

"As long as you are willing to follow..." Chen Qing smiled and said, "But you might not have the same treatment as now."

"Of course not." The woman smiled and said, "Following the lord only makes things better and better. That’s the conclusion we’ve drawn over the years. I don’t believe anyone else can offer the kind of life our lord provides."

This statement suddenly awakened more than half of the people, making their hearts go cold. Yes, what were they thinking?

If Chen Qing leaves, leaving behind a lot of resources, what does it matter to them?

Will it fall into their hands?

Hasn’t there been resources in this world before? When would it be the turn for ordinary people like them?

With those noble families around, what do commoners have to fight against them?

In the end, it’s the same as before: the noble families eat meat, and they can’t even drink the soup.

Isn’t it better to stay under the protection of someone strong, at least to live decently? In government positions, at least there are capable people. Even children of commoners, if they succeed, can become prominent. Isn’t this good? Why break it now?

Many noble families also realized it: Yes, just because there are more resources, does that give them the right to occupy?

Why should it?

There are so many forces outside. Even if Chen Qing goes crazy and leaves the resources to them, how can they protect them?

By that time, when they can’t protect their wealth and their families fall apart, it would be the truth. Many of their families came from other places. Why? Because they couldn’t protect their own things on their own turf!

What the heck are they thinking?

All at once, most of the people who came to their senses knelt down, yet Liu San and a few others remained unsatisfied. Chen Qing knew he had to offer the final medicine.

"It seems some are still unconvinced, but with just you people, you can’t possibly hold Jiangnan, can you?"

Chen Qing looked at them, "How about this? You have a few days to persuade. Persuade the teachers at the academy, or persuade the noble families. As long as you can win half of them over, I’ll hand Jiangnan over to you.

Of course, if you can’t, even if you can only persuade a few, I can still designate some territory for you! "

"Designate territory to us?" Liu San was initially delighted but then quickly calmed down and said, "Isn’t this a false kindness? Designate it to us, then take it back after a few days?"

"Of course not!" Chen Qing smiled, "Jiangnan is of the same bloodline. To break the bone is to connect with the tendon. The worst result cannot be internal strife, right?"

"When a piece is divided for you, Jiangnan will not invade you, and it will also provide some resources for support."

Is there really such a good deal?

Liu San was immediately excited; wouldn’t that be equivalent to being made a king?

What a good thing, even if he couldn’t take Jiangnan, having the chance to be made a king in this lifetime is considered a success.

"But... we don’t have an army, and we can’t defend against outsiders."

"You can choose a place with a protective array, or the rear of Jiangnan. Our army will defend the front, as long as you don’t cause trouble yourself, no one can take down that place."

"This...."

Immediately, other noble families were tempted. If this was the case, there was room for maneuvers.

"The same goes for you." Before these commoners could react, Chen Qing directly said, "If you don’t want an outsider like me as your leader, you can all go to the rear. Based on your population, I will designate an autonomous region for you. You can decide who is king. As long as no war breaks out, I won’t interfere.

Whoever can get the most support can be the leader, allocate resources yourself, and establish personnel promotion systems as you see fit. "

"How about it?"

"This...."

Are there really such rules?

For a moment, many were moved by this novel idea, especially those who hadn’t achieved much, who suddenly had the urge to make a go of it.

Liu San’s thoughts were even more lively. With his current persuasive power, if he could persuade more people to go to the rear and take over Nanming Prefecture himself, it would also be a prosperous place, making his life worthwhile.

"What do you say?" Liu San immediately gained confidence, "Since they look down on us so much, do you still want to live under this outsider’s rule?"

"Can you have some spirit?"

These words caused another commotion, but most military families looked at them with disdain.

As if without Chen Qing, could you survive independently?

If you can’t even guarantee that, the force is really brainless enough to be manipulated.

But in reality, quite a few were indeed tempted. It proves that humans, in the end, are mostly greedy.

Seeing all this, Shen San and others frowned tightly.

They didn’t understand why Chen Qing, who clearly had the chance to directly remove Liu San’s hopeless thugs before and end this farce, was doing this now.

Dividing the rear for these people and giving away some resources?

Isn’t it just creating problems for no reason?

Isn’t this a waste of resources?

What’s the point of Chen Qing doing this?

For a while, many failed to understand Chen Qing’s move. With the great battle looming, what is Chen Qing doing?

Only Ziyue watched all this with a faint smile.

This guy, so stubborn, just like Pu YunChuan. Maybe this person is not truly Chen Qing. He’s another existence of Pu YunChuan.....