"The plague has been cured, but it killed many people. For a few days, there were no two people on the streets, and all the shops were closed. It looked so desolate.
By the way, I have another big news to tell you.
Zhao Zhengxiong read out the edict of confession and abdication in public at the court. The crown prince will ascend the throne in a few days."
Nangong Honglie sighed: "An edict of repentance and an imperial decree of abdication?
Strictly speaking, Zhao Zhengxiong can be considered a man of his generation and a good king.
He is an even stronger opponent for us at Dongling."
Nangong Yunzhan also nodded in agreement: "From the self-criticism edict and the abdication, it can be seen that he is a decisive and courageous person."
Nangong Jiu explained: "The incident with the Northern Evil Alliance was a stain on his life. He felt that he had lost the support of the people, so he retired.
When I came back, I went to see him. I told him that it’s not that we in Dongling don’t have the strength, we just don’t want to fight…”
"So what did he say?"
"He said that from now on, Beiyue and Dongling will form an eternal alliance and become friendly neighbors!"
The old man pumped his fist and cheered, "Great, great, great! The war in the north has lasted for generations. It's great that there's no war now!
Without war, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and will suffer less from the pain of separation from their families."
Nangong Yunzhan continued: "Without war, the soldiers can return home in batches to reunite with their families.
Moreover, we have tried to open up wasteland and grow crops this year, and the harvest is quite good."
The old man stood up excitedly.
"This is a great thing. The northern border is vast. If it were all cultivated, the imaginative thought would be incredible..."
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