Chapter 3267: So Knowledgeable
No one would voluntarily cede power. To obtain it, one needed sufficient bargaining chips—whether through an exchange of benefits or a show of strength. Between a difficult option and an even more difficult one, smart people would choose the former.
"Indeed," Wen Shenghe said. "Among the districts involved in the war, some should already be unable to hold on. Rather than lose everything, if suitable terms are proposed now to secure new room for survival, some will agree."
But after she finished speaking, she sighed softly. "I'm afraid the District Government won't be easy to coordinate with."
District 007's District Government actually had little deterrent power. Though its title sounded impressive, its members came from different factions, and everyone had backers behind them. Under Xu Huo's plan, they would inevitably have to contribute people and resources, but what benefit would there be for them?
Once they put forward conditions, would the Ticket Players agree? Would the districts whose designations had been erased agree?
"I believe there are more people who don't wish to see lives devastated," Xu Huo said.
With matters put this plainly, Qiu Yuying and the others began considering the possibility of carrying it out. Their only advantage at present was that the war had dragged on for too long. It was draining for every side, so most people wanted it to end quickly. The problem was that circumstances made it impossible, and no one could press a pause button.
"Good luck to you all," Xu Huo said, getting up to take his leave.
Wen Shenghe and Qiu Yuying both wanted very much to keep him, but after thinking about it, they had no standing to do so. In the end, neither spoke up.
After leaving, Xu Huo first visited the nearest orchard and