"It won't happen."
On this point, they get aligned with the interests of the territory.
Then there's the village chief.
Given that she, the Lord, was "in hiding," perhaps the village chief could be considered a notable leader of the territory.
That was definitely the bait thrown out by the territory.
Ambitious people would certainly target this position, and securing it required sufficient contribution to the territory.
The last attitude toward the territory was the same as that toward the soldiers.
However, she also planned to compete for this position, securing it would be beneficial for her future control of the territory, open control, less likely to arouse suspicions.
Truth and deception intermingled.
This could really work!
Facing the system's thoughtful "plan," Zhou Bai hesitated no further and chose "Apply."
[Host confirmed, system setting, please wait.]
[Systems set up, and issued.]
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