allonlinenovel Chapter 1272 Secret Talk in the Study: Human Life is Precious
Chapter 1272 Secret Talk in the Study: Human Life is Precious
After the banquet, in the city lord's study.
"Some unexpected and unpleasant things happened today, and I would like to apologize to Special Envoy Gu..."
Si Huo Gong poured Gu Xiu a cup of tea and began to exchange pleasantries again. In fact, she wanted to make herself appear calm and composed so that she could gain the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations.
only……
She was the one who was in a hurry.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, seeing that Gu Xiu still wouldn't get to the point, she finally couldn't help but ask, "Today at the city gate, Special Envoy Gu said he would bring life to the 80 million people of Sihuo City. I wonder what kind of life the Special Envoy is talking about?"
"The core of the Holy Light City has not lasted for more than ten days. Logically speaking, the people in the city should have already begun to move out. But Nan Jun does not allow it. The three cities of Chi Yan, Hui Ju, and Yun Xiang are unwilling to accept the people in the city?" Gu Xiu did not answer, but asked in return.
The City Lord of Si Huo frowned slightly: "It's not that I'm unwilling to accept it, it's just that the time isn't right yet."
Gu Xiu asked, "When?"
"The right time not to relocate."
"Not relocating?"
"Si Huo City is not at its end. Pei Yanzhou has mastered the method of selecting Sacred Wax Stones. If successful, the Sacred Light Core of Si Huo City can be extended for at least half a year."
"Does the Fire God believe that?" Gu Xiu asked with a smile.
The Lord of Si Huo frowned even more deeply: "The leader of the Mo family is a cautious man. He will not make promises without reason. If he makes promises recklessly, it will not benefit the Mo family at all, but will bring endless trouble. After all, it concerns the lives of 80 million people."
It was clear that she didn't actually trust Pei Yanzhou, but she felt that the Mo family wouldn't do something so thankless as to be blamed for the deaths of 80 million people.
Gu Xiu asked with a smile, "So, City Lord, you intend to gamble the lives of the city's eighty million people on whether that Mohist leader dares to break his promise?"
Lord Si Huo did not answer this question.
The answer is obvious.
She invited Gu Xiu in, even at the risk of conflict with the Holy Flame Palace, because she dared not gamble.
After all, there are 80 million people.
"Sihuo City can now mobilize manpower and send people to Wuwei City in batches."
Unexpectedly, Gu Xiu did not embarrass the City Lord of Si Huo again, but instead made a promise directly.
These words surprised even the City Lord of Si Huo.
She didn't expect Gu Xiu to agree so readily, even before she had uttered her request.
To be honest, her main purpose in letting Gu Xiu into the city was for this. She had already prepared herself to negotiate with Gu Xiu, and even to pay a price if necessary, but she didn't expect it to be so easy.
"Is it strange?" Gu Xiu asked.
The Lord of Si Huo City nodded: "It is indeed strange. I thought you might make many demands, at least requiring me to betray Nan Jun and pledge allegiance to Sui Xu Chu or Wu Wei Gong."
Gu Xiu smiled and shook his head, saying, "The human race in the Three Enclosures of the Sea of Sin is already extremely weak in the face of the demonic monsters. Eighty million people are not just numbers, but living, breathing people, and they are the source of our confidence in fighting the demonic monsters. Therefore, Wuwei City will do its best to save people when it has the ability."
The City Lord of Si Huo was surprised and looked at Gu Xiu again. Although the suspicion and vigilance in his eyes were still there, there was a bit more respect.
He genuinely cared about these 80 million people, and didn't even use them as a threat.
In this respect, he is much better than Nan Jun.
"Of course, there's one thing I need to inform you of in advance," Gu Xiu said again:
"The 80 million people in Sihuo City can indeed go to Wuwei City, but their lives there will not be easy."
"The personnel will be completely dispersed and subjected to strict control for a period of time. Moreover, if they want to live in the city, they will need to contribute to their survival and may even have to fight against the evil demons."
"That's natural." Lord Si Huo nodded repeatedly.
To put it bluntly, once the people of Sihuo City leave Sihuo City, it is a true departure from their homeland. Let alone going to Wuwei City, even if they go to the other three cities of the Southern Lord, they will still be living under someone else's roof.
It would be a miracle if life were easy.
Moreover, as the city lord, she was well aware of the significance of 80 million people. Without control and regulations, such a large influx of people into Wuwei City could potentially lead to a catastrophic disaster.
In the following time, Gu Xiu discussed many issues related to the relocation and resettlement of personnel with Si Huo Gong.
It's impossible for so many people to all head towards Wuwei City at once.
The transfer needs to be done in batches.
Those who are transferred first will definitely be important talents and people with special abilities.
Secondly, the elderly, the weak, women, and children are the next most vulnerable.
The last group should consist of people who are strong enough to protect themselves in times of crisis.
The army needs to be on the road to ensure safety as much as possible, and manpower is also needed in Wuwei City for reception and resettlement.
As the conversation progressed, Lord Si Huo finally came to believe that Gu Xiu was not just talking.
He does indeed have relevant relocation and resettlement strategies.
After the initial arrangements for the relocation and resettlement of personnel were finalized, Lord Si Huo couldn't help but ask again, "You really don't have any requests?"
"In fact, instead of asking us for our requests, you should first consider whether your personnel can really be transferred on schedule," Gu Xiu said, shaking his head.
These words made the City Lord of Si Huo's eyelids twitch slightly: "You mean... the Holy Fire Palace will stop us?"
Gu Xiu took a sip of tea but did not answer.
"The other three cities of Nanjun are unwilling to accept people from Sihuo City because those three cities also have a considerable population. So many people entering would definitely cause some chaos. Therefore, their priority is to avoid relocation and minimize their own troubles."
"Now that the people in the city have a place to go, it may be a chance for them to get rid of their burdens, and they probably won't refuse it."
Lord Si Huo forced an explanation, but Gu Xiu couldn't help but laugh: "Does Lord Si Huo really think that way?"
"I..." Si Huocheng opened his mouth, but in the end he couldn't say anything.
Ever since she learned that the core of the Holy Light in Sihuo City was about to go out, she had reported it more than once, requesting the evacuation of the city's residents. However, without exception, she was always passed around like a football.
The other party's explanation was the same old thing.
At first, the City Lord of Si Huo believed it, but after being kicked around so many times, she actually had a pretty good idea of what was going on, but she still held onto a sliver of hope.
"Although I do not intend to use the lives of 80 million people as a threat, it would indeed make Lord Si Huo uneasy if I did not make any demands. In that case, I will make a demand."
"You said."
"Bleeding will lead to endless suffering."
"This..." The City Lord of Si Huo looked troubled, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "He was personally ordered by Lord Nan to be arrested. If we want to release him..."
Gu Xiu was not in a hurry, and even comforted him:
"Lord Si Huo, please don't be troubled. I'm making this request, and regardless of whether it can be fulfilled, Wuwei City is willing to accept the people from Si Huo City."
"As for whether or not Xue Wuyai can be released, why don't you contact Nan Jun, City Lord, and ask him for permission? That way you'll know the outcome."
“Previously, it was understandable that Nan Jun was unwilling to let go of Xue Wuyai because he wanted to extract information about Hao Yu from him. But now that Xue Wuyai’s life is connected to the lives of 80 million people in the city, I believe Nan Jun would never give up the lives of 80 million people in the city for such an insignificant little person.”
After saying these clearly suggestive words, Gu Xiu got up to take his leave.
The City Lord of Si Huo still had many questions for Gu Xiu, but Gu Xiu was unwilling to reveal too much. Moreover, what he said was indeed correct; the most urgent matter was the resettlement of the people in the city.
Moreover, she did indeed have to report to Lord Nan and request permission.
Therefore, after sending Gu Xiu out of the city lord's mansion, Lord Si Huo hurriedly entered a Si Huo Hall with a layout similar to that of the Wuwei Hall.
Like the Wuwei Hall, the Sihuo Hall also houses the core of the sacred light of Sihuo City.
The core of the Holy Light has many ingenious uses.
It's not just about isolating fog.
Although many abilities are no longer usable due to the impending depletion of the Holy Light Core, basic communication skills remain unaffected.
Relying on the city's authority, the Holy Light Core in front of them began to fluctuate continuously. After a short while, the Holy Light Core made contact with Blazing Flame City.
When he saw the figure that appeared under the illumination of the core of the Holy Light.
The City Lord of Si Fire immediately bowed in respect:
"Si Huo greets Lord Nan!"