"Marquis, refugees have been arriving without cease lately. Yu Prefecture can no longer accommodate them. Please make a decision."
Liu Yun'an's eyes were bloodshot. Unkempt and haggard, he looked utterly exhausted.
Li Xuancang had not expected all the nearby fleeing common people to gather in Yu Prefecture, pushing it beyond its limits.
If the people were not dispersed quickly, all manner of conflicts would soon erupt.
"Bring the nearby major prefectures under our rule. Settle the people there, give them land and seeds, and let them become self-sufficient as soon as possible."
Yu Prefecture could not hold so many people, nor did it possess enough supplies to settle them all. They could only be relocated elsewhere.
"Marquis, the other major prefectures have been invaded by Otherworldly Races. If the people are settled there, they will have no means to resist and will face certain death. Please reconsider, Marquis."
Liu Yun'an was considered a breath of fresh air in Great Yan. Unwilling to watch these common people die, he pleaded with Li Xuancang.
Once these people were driven out of Yu Prefecture, they would have no hope of survival.
"Rest assured. I will order the army to move out and sweep through the surrounding territories. I will not send the people to their deaths."
Li Xuancang was not forcing the common people to their deaths by settling them in other prefectures. He had other arrangements in mind.
"Marquis, you are wise."
Hearing this, Liu Yun'an let out a sigh of relief, and his tightly wound body relaxed.
"Go make the arrangements. Try not to cause any unrest."
"Yes, sir."
Liu Yun'an left in satisfaction, his steps noticeably lighter.
Su Xinghai and Shen Qingshan learned of the recent events from Bai Meng and the others, then came to pay Li Xuancang a