Zhou Xu had recently become keenly aware that he had fallen into an awkward predicament.
His territory was too vast, and his population could no longer keep up.
If he wanted ready-made population, he would have to plunder laborers from other powers.
That would inevitably mean warring with the surrounding powers. By then, he would have seized the laborers, but in exchange, his territory would have grown even larger.
In the end, he would once again be unable to avoid falling into the awkward predicament of having "territory too vast, population unable to keep up."
That was the most awkward part.
Over the past two days, Zhou Xu had thought it over and felt that he should settle his mind, steady his attitude, and develop slowly for a few years before making any further plans.
But thinking about it carefully, he had not caused any trouble all these years. Whether it was the New North District or the Ratmen of the southern frontier, the other side had made the first move!
All he had done was wipe them out after acting in self-defense, to prevent the enemy from continuing to harass him.
And so, more than a month passed quietly, and Xie Liancheng successfully arrived at Black Moon City with his wife and children.
At first, when Xie Liancheng had said he wanted to move, Aru had been somewhat baffled and even rather unwilling.
But the moment they entered Black Moon City's territory and saw its beautiful surroundings nestled against the mountains and waters, Aru instantly understood her husband's choice.
The difference between the two sides was truly plain for all to see.
Because the gap was simply too obvious, even Aru found it somewhat unbelievable.
After all, to the common people of Xianyang City, Xianyang City was the most