As if feeling He Lingchuan's gaze, Zhong Shengguang turned his head and glanced at him, his eyes like lightning.
At this moment, the hall door opened again, and several officials and generals filed in, followed by a magician.
Among them, Wen Daolun, Helianchen, and General Nanke were all old faces that He Lingchuan recognized.
"Everyone is here." Zhong Shengguang nodded to the magician, who immediately took out a long-handled mirror and held it high.
The mirror handles and frames are all made of red gold with a passionflower pattern, and are inlaid with two deep rubies on the edge. The shape is exaggerated and gorgeous.
But inside the frame is not an ordinary mirror, but an eyeball!
Yes, a big yellow eye with a diameter of two feet, and a vertical pupil like a crocodile or a cat.
To be honest, it's quite annoying that such an eyeball can look up, down, left, and right after being detached from the living body.
Especially its eyes look evil, especially when it looks at you.
Goosebumps appeared on He Lingchuan's back.
Fortunately, the big eyes only stared at him for less than a second before moving on to check out the next person.
After dozens of breaths of time, there was no change in the eyeball, so the magician put it away and bowed to Zhong Shengguang: "The Dharma Eye test is completed, everything is clean."
Only then did He Lingchuan understand that the big eyes were used to check whether people had any listening instruments or supernatural powers.
Of course, if his little reconnaissance spider was here, he probably wouldn't be able to hide from the opponent's eyes.
After the magician went out, He Lingchuan closed the door and blocked it with his body.
Zhong Shengguang pointed to the sand table: "Regarding the relocation order of the West Luo Kingdom, this is the second closed-door meeting. The seven people who attended the last meeting agreed that we should not return eastward. Today we want to listen to more people's opinions. "
He Lingchuan was startled.
It turns out that the news that the West Luo Kingdom issued a relocation order is actually true?
General Nanke immediately said: "I just came back from the west. Has this relocation order been issued to Panlong City?"
"Not yet." Zhong Shengguang shook his head, "As far as I know, the edict has not been issued yet, and the monarch is still wavering."
"That's just hesitation." General Nan Ke sneered, "Why is this news already so popular in Panlong Wasteland? Who is spreading it? We should be arrested and taught a lesson."
Another person said: "If it is spread without confirmation, it is a rumor, and it must be punished as spreading rumors to confuse people."
This is considered a serious crime in Panlong City, and if the circumstances are serious, the tongue must be removed. The biggest fear during wartime is that the morale of the military and the people is shaken.
Helianchen waved his hand: "This news was brought in by Hongshang, and it was spread four or five days ago. We do not rule out the possibility that someone deliberately spread it, but we have not refuted the rumor until now, and there are many speculations among the people."
The relocation order was still stuck in the hands of the monarch, but the merchants spread the news that the soldiers and civilians of Panlong City were about to return eastward. It is difficult to say that there was no instigation behind it. Now Panlong City is also in a dilemma:
If the rumors are refuted, if the monarch really issues a relocation order, then the rumors actually come true, and the prestige of Zhong Shengguang and others will be damaged;
If the rumor is not refuted, it will spread rapidly and directly shake people's hearts.
Everyone knows that Panlong City's powerful combat effectiveness comes from the unity of the people. Once this foundation is shaken, the consequences will be disastrous.
Zhong Shengguang nodded: "You all think we shouldn't return eastward?"
Another general stood up, and He Lingchuan vaguely knew his name was Ling Chongshui. He pointed at the sand table and said: "Even if the Baling Kingdom opens the Jinxi Corridor to us, the journey back home will be hundreds of miles at least. Many areas of the Jinxi Corridor are rugged and difficult to navigate, and are also convenient for ambushes. Such a good opportunity, I don’t believe that those turtles and grandsons of Baling Kingdom are not moved! When the time comes for us to support the old and the young, it will be really difficult to take care of both the head and the tail, and we will not be able to exert our full combat power!"
The Panlong City Army's invincibility in the wilderness is mostly due to its efficient combat capabilities. It can come and go like the wind, catching the enemy by surprise.
If the whole city is moved eastward, and multiple cities are moved together, these millions of people will be exposed in the wilderness and become moving targets. No matter how good Panlong City's army is, it will be difficult to protect them.
The Baling and Xianyou Kingdoms have fought against Panlong City for more than ten years, and they have already formed a bloody feud.
. Given this great opportunity, how could they resist taking revenge?
Try letting the rabbit stop eating grass.
"If the monarch really issues a relocation order and we refuse to accept it, what will the residents of the entire wasteland think?" Another middle-aged scribe spoke up, "There are at least 800,000 people in the entire Panlong Wasteland whose ancestral homeland is from the mainland, and they are blocking the enemy for 16 Years ago, people have long been tired of war. Otherwise, this unissued order to move eastward would not have caused such a big shock. "
He had dark skin and piercing eyes, and He Lingchuan looked familiar to him.
Where have you seen it?
"In your opinion, Mr. Zhao?"
When the name Zhao was mentioned, He Lingchuan was excited and remembered.
There is only one high-ranking person named Zhao in Panlong City, and that is Zhao Xianhe, a fellow commander!
He Lingchuan recently killed his beloved son Zhao Rong under the God Advent Pillar. And this was an order that Zhao Xianhe took the initiative to kill his relatives.
"The last relocation order issued by Xiluo to Panlong City did not turn out well. It directly caused us to lose 40,000 elites, 30,000 people, and Lord Jing. But this time the situation is different. The mother country encountered rebels. Attacked, the country is in danger, and the northern demon country is willing to send reinforcements to assist the Xiluoting army in clearing out the rebels in the Heshun area. In exchange, it will mediate the conflicts between our country and Baling and Xianyou, that is, move back to the Panlong residents and bring these people back. A piece of land will be given to the two opposing countries."
"Does Mr. Zhao think that the conditions offered by the Monster Kingdom are reasonable? These old monsters are going everywhere to make trouble, so as to avoid chaos in the world, what good intentions can they have towards us?" General Nanke said coldly, "Besides, Panlong Wasteland This is our territory, why should we give it to Baling and Xianyu? "
"Who here doesn't know what you're talking about?" Zhao Xianhe said expressionlessly, "I just suggest that we should be prepared on both sides. What should we do if we have to move?"
Ling Chongshui crossed his arms and said, "If we don't move, what can they do to us?"
"The people's will cannot be violated. If we don't move, we must analyze the pros and cons and convince the people, otherwise how can we gain a foothold in the future?" Zhao Xianhe shook his head, "Maybe Baling and Xianyu also hope that we will stay here and not move, taking the opportunity to divide people's hearts."
Even if there is a high-sounding reason for an act that goes against the will of the people, it will be pale.
"The opponent thinks this trick works well, what if he uses it again some time later?" Zhao Xianhe continued, "The monarch wants to move to peace again, but we won't move. If you repeat this so many times, you don't think the people of the city will Escape privately?"
Although the journey back is difficult and dangerous, at least there is hope.
As long as there is a glimmer of hope, some people will take desperate risks.
When people's thoughts return, can you stop them all without missing a single one?
If this sets the stage for other city residents, fleeing eastwards will become a trend that cannot be stopped.
Wen Daolun let out a long sigh: "The best way to use military force is to attack the heart."
Once the top and bottom of Panlong City are unable to work together, their combat power will be immediately weakened.
The Red General remained silent. He Lianchen asked her: "What does the Red General think?"
Her voice was cold: "First of all, King Xiro does not want Zhong Shengguang to go back. Xiro has not dared to recruit us back for so many years because he is afraid that the tiger and wolf warriors in Panlong City can easily point their swords at the capital."
The king was deeply wary of every vassal king. Not to mention anything else, the main reason for the current turmoil in Xiluo is the rebellion of the vassal king. If the monarch summons the Panlongcheng army to return to the country, it will be like driving the tiger to swallow the wolf. When the wolf is eaten, what will happen to the tiger that enters the door?
The Panlong Army is stronger than any army under any vassal king.
To make a worse assumption, if Zhong Shengguang takes the opportunity to return to the country to directly cause rebellion, separatist power or force the palace again, then the problem of vassal king will be further aggravated, and the king of Xiluo will not regret it?
Therefore, the king of Xiluo would rather consider foreign aid than dare to recall Zhong Shengguang.
After all, foreign aid has no roots in the country and everyone is wary of it, so naturally it cannot win over people's hearts.
Everyone here understands these principles.
The red general looked around at everyone: "Secondly, do you all want to go back?"
As soon as this question came out, everyone fell silent.
He Lingchuan secretly gave a thumbs up, good question.
Those who can attend the meeting are all high-level officials of Panlong City. They are powerful and can be said to live at the top of this pyramid. Over the past decade or so, they have cultivated Panlong City deeply, acquired a large number of properties, and have the deepest interests tied to this place. Once they leave, they suffer the most.
This is due to human nature and has nothing to do with being honest or not.
What benefit does returning eastward bring to them? Returning to Xiluo was full of uncertainty. The original property on hand immediately shrank and the wealth was greatly reduced.
The Panlong Wasteland is so big, the Chipa Plateau is so rich in materials, and the population is so large. What's wrong with staying?
The soul asked the third question: "So, who is it that wants to go back?"
They are the people who moved to Panlong Wasteland from the mainland and now want to return to their roots after falling leaves, as well as the young people who are deeply curious about their homeland.
The red general added: "The Northern Demon Country thinks it has made a conspiracy and we have no choice. In fact, we don't have to choose at all."
"No need to choose?" General Nan Ke was surprised, "Does it mean that if we stand still, it means that the relocation order has not been issued? But it is also a choice.
"Inaction is itself a statement."
Wen Daolun's brows were furrowed all the time, and then he said, "I think what General Red means is that he wants to break away from the restrictions of the demon country. He cannot simply decide between staying or moving."
General Nan Ke was dissatisfied: "Old Wen, you are not being honest. These millions of people are either leaving or staying. Do you think there is a third option?"
"We were all taken to the ditch by General Zhao, thinking about how to deal with the relocation order." Wen Daolun turned to Zhong Shengguang and said, "If the monarch doesn't issue the relocation order, then nothing will happen."
Zhong Shengguang asked him: "We are thousands of miles away, how can we influence the monarch's decision?"
The red general walked to the edge of the sand table, drew his sword and pointed at it: "Yourou, the king of Xilao, has many repeated actions. We can't afford to wait. Therefore, Panlong City must make a quick decision for him."
decision?
Her voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in everyone's ears:
"Declare the whole city, mobilize the whole army, we will fight back!"
