“That’s a bit risky.”

Duan Tianming was a little worried.

He also knew about intermarriage, but it did have its pros and cons and could easily lead to problems.

"Right now, Yan Nation is blessed with longevity by the gods, so the gender ratio is already biased towards women. Needless to say, the elves have an even higher proportion of women. If we emphasize intermarriage, it will easily affect women's rights."

Duan Tianming explained.

In order to resist polygamy and liberate women, he carried out special reforms. Through long-term cultivation of the social atmosphere, the appearance of women in Yan Country is now very different from those in neighboring countries. If the elves are required to integrate, it will easily lead to more conflicts between men and women in society, and even the sentiment of pro-elves will become rampant. This is not what Duan Tianming wants to see.

The elves can only be and must be a subordinate race of the human race. Although the human race will not suppress them and they have the same welfare in all aspects, they must not be treated specially and cannot be superior to the human race.

If intermarriage is agreed upon between the two sides, more social problems will arise between the elves who have an advantage in appearance and ordinary humans. Such problems can only be solved by waiting for the passage of time.

"Are you still worried about this?"

The Human Emperor was a little surprised. In his Shang Kingdom, no one had considered so many social issues.

"That's right. Social issues must be addressed for Yan Nation to develop. We can't allow the elves to become independent directly, but we can't completely encourage intermarriage either. We need to find a balance."

Duan Tianming analyzed.

"I don't understand what you're saying. I really don't understand. This tiny country is causing so much trouble."

The Human Emperor complained a few words and then disappeared, obviously not very satisfied.

"It's not that simple."

Duan Tianming sighed and called people from various departments of Yan State to discuss related matters.

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"Now, our related relief work is basically complete, and a simple gathering place for the elves has been built outside Yuqing City. Overall, it's pretty good. The elves are a bit emotionally unstable. Although we have been very gentle with them, they are still quite panicked and have a strong desire to return to the mountains."

Wu took out some information and analyzed that these were the results of a special investigation by the Yan government.

"Or we can put them in the mountains and build a new city there to house them. They will just have to serve us in battle."

A deputy minister suggested.

"No, if that's the case, these elves are basically of no value to our Yan Nation, and they are also a serious destabilizing factor."

The Minister of Construction Wang Shi next to him quickly denied it.

It is a huge project to let them migrate out on their own. It is difficult enough to arrange temporary settlements for them, and now they have to do all this. Wang Shi will definitely not agree.

“I think it’s a bit difficult.”

Wu also proposed to deny it.

"Another way is to force them to marry the Yan people. This way they can basically be completely integrated. However, considering our current monogamy system, this is somewhat difficult."

Duan Tianming also analyzed.

"That's absolutely not possible. These people are too beautiful and it's easy for them to cause conflicts with our human race."

Zhang Yun quickly denied it.

"That's troublesome. We can't let them go, and it's hard to keep them either. If we really let these people develop in the mountains, they will definitely remain a primitive society and need our local assistance. And if they are integrated into the Yan Kingdom's system, it will easily cause conflicts. This..."

Duan Tianming had a headache. Was this happiness or pain?

"We absolutely cannot allow them to return to the mountains. We conquered them to take their populations. If they don't even farm, they're nothing special."

Luo Wuzhi said.

"They are indeed suited to life in the mountains and forests, and we also need to consider their customs and nature."

Wang Shi then added that asking them all to farm was a bit radical.

"How about this? Aren't we about to march north? We can take this opportunity to relocate a group of people east of the river. The local agricultural army and the people of Shenqi can do some of the work, and the remaining labor force can move with these elves to the collective farms in the east. We can then build a new city near the mountains, focusing on agriculture. We've already controlled the exits to the northern cities."

Zhang Yun suggested.

“Good idea!”

Wu clapped the table excitedly.

"Farming is necessary for these people. If you like mountainous areas, you can also develop some forestry. Our Yan Country is short of fruits and timber, so it's a good place to go."

Duan Tianming exclaimed in admiration.

"Even better, the land east of the river is close to the exit of the Luolong Valley. Once we reach an agreement on the plan with the Shenqi Nation, we can also curb the Shenqi Nation's southward expansion."

Luo Wu added.

As a general, his perspective is mostly from a military strategic perspective.

"Then what about the selection of the new city lord?"

Duan Tianming looked at everyone in the field. Being a city lord is a tiring job. The complex industries and complex races will cause big trouble if they are not coordinated well.

"I am willing to be the lord of this city."

Wu recommended himself.

As the Minister of Production of Yan Country, he has very strong ability in internal affairs. In terms of qualifications and ability, no one is more suitable than him.

"this···"

Duan Tianming had some concerns.

Wu basically took on the work of his secretary, and many things would be difficult to handle without Wu.

"Your Majesty, our Deputy Director of Production, Shui Zhong, is very capable and young, and will definitely be able to handle the relevant responsibilities. Furthermore, there is no one in Yan Nation more suitable than me to manage the affairs of the new city. The elves are Yan Nation's first affiliated race, and this is a matter of great importance, so I am still needed to go."

Wu hurriedly explained.

"Okay, I hope you take care of your health and complete the task as soon as possible."

Having said this, Duan Tianming could only agree.

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In the square of the elves' temporary residence, Qiao Ya was comforting the elves who had gathered here on their own initiative. As a messenger of God, she had not received any news from God for several days.

"God Envoy Qiaoya, what should we do now?"

A little elf girl was obviously very frightened. Her parents had died in the last war. Now she was alone and helpless and could only seek help from the messenger of God.

"It's okay. We are now considered Yan people. The gods will naturally not treat us unfairly. Food and housing are guaranteed, so there is no need to worry."

Qiao Ya could only comfort her kindly.

"God Envoy Qiaoya, those human soldiers look so scary. I don't know if we can still return to the mountains."

An elf said with tears in his eyes.

They all live a carefree life in the mountains, where resources are abundant and the surrounding environment is very safe. They are not mentally prepared for a situation like this at all.