I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

The high priest's expression remained calm. He slowly raised the cane in his hand and poked the ground a few times.

"It is naturally necessary to determine who is superior."

"But now, I can't let you take action openly, do you understand?"

Xi Liuer nodded heavily, he understood what the high priest meant.

He had just made his move openly and honestly, but ended up with a whimper. Fortunately, he was able to explain it away by saying that the environment was not suitable. Otherwise, how could the priest clan put their faces aside?

It is even more impossible for him to take action openly now. If he fails again, I am afraid that no one will believe in the authority of the high priest anymore.

"Well, I'll try to buy you some time."

As the high priest said this, he turned and walked to the front of the cavalry, bowed his head and worshiped Jiang Yuan.

"So you are also from our grassland tribe. I have heard of the great name of the Shenlong tribe."

"That was a pure accident. I didn't know who owned this city. If we knew it belonged to your Shenlong tribe, how could we have gotten involved?"

On the city wall, Jiang Yuan didn't intend to pay attention to the high priest. The fact that he could have people shoot down the half-pulled treasure was enough to prove that this old man was not a good person either.

If you follow what he says, you might end up falling into a trap for no apparent reason.

Although Jiang Yuan didn't say anything, the high priest didn't take it seriously at all and continued, "Although it was a misunderstanding, we are fully aware of our wrongdoings, so we hope you can give us a chance."

"Please step down from the city wall. We will apologize in person. If you are worried, Jiang Yuan, I can order all the barbarian warriors to retreat three miles away."

"Please rest assured that we will never make the same mistake again."

After the high priest finished speaking, Jiang Yuan immediately showed a look of disgust. He thought that this old man could come up with some ideas, but after all, he still came up with the same idea of ​​the fire dragon.

Based on Jiang Yuan's understanding of the fire dragon, this guy most likely won't take action, but Jiang Yuan is 100% sure that this old guy will do something dirty.

And it is very likely that some bugs will be released again.

Although he had the sachet prepared by Zhou Mingyuan to protect himself, even Zhou Mingyuan said that this thing could prevent most poisonous insects, but did not say that it could resist all of them. There was no guarantee that the other party would have some powerful insects.

"High Priest, I receive your regrets, but have you ever heard of someone apologizing for their sins by carrying a thorn stick on their back?"

"Since you, High Priest, want me to forgive you, then let's do this."

As soon as Jiang Yuan finished speaking, the high priest's face froze.

No, I am the high priest of a clan of priests. Who in the entire grassland would not give me some face?

Saying I'm sorry is just a courtesy to you. If you take it seriously, it would be a bit ungrateful, right?

"Jiang Yuan, it's not that I don't want to kneel, but as the high priest, I can only kneel to the totem since I was born." The high priest said slowly.

Jiang Yuan smiled casually: "Okay, since you don't want to kneel, then it's simple. I forgive you, you can go now."

As soon as these words were spoken, the high priest's expression suddenly became embarrassed.

How could he not see the significance of this city? If it could be occupied, there would definitely be many benefits. Moreover, the terrain was strategically located, making it naturally invincible. Such a good place would be enough to help the barbarians survive the next few years.

"Jiang Yuan, to be honest, we came here out of necessity. If the grassland hadn't been destroyed, we wouldn't want to leave our homeland."

"But now, we have come to the territory of your Shenlong tribe. Since we are all barbarians, we should help each other." The high priest spoke again in a deep voice.

Jiang Yuan showed a look of contempt. This old guy really started to act righteously and tried to use moral blackmail.

As expected, the high priest's next words shocked everyone.

"Jiang Yuan, we are both barbarians. We passed through your city, so it is only natural that you would help us. We will repay you in the future."

"I wonder what you think?"

Jiang Yuan stood on the city wall and remained silent for a long time.

This move of this old guy is really cruel.

This is not a matter of whether to agree or not. If you agree, this old guy will definitely ask to open the city gates and then the army will rush in. At that time, Taiping County will change immediately.

This guy relies on his seniority and seniority to easily save the one who controls the overall situation.

But if you don’t agree.

This is also not an option. This old guy keeps saying that we are all barbarians. If we don't help, we will be criticized. In the end, it will be difficult to subdue these hundreds of thousands of barbarian soldiers.

What's more, the high priest can speak directly at that time. This kind of person does not help his compatriots when they are in trouble. What kind of compatriot is he? Once this happens, a fight with swords is inevitable.

"Jiang Yuan, have you thought it through? If you don't want to, I will definitely not force you!" The high priest sneered.

As long as Jiang Yuan dares to answer, whether he is willing or not, the situation will be under his control again.

At this time, on the Taiping County city wall, everyone was looking at Jiang Yuan.

"Fuck, is this question so difficult to answer?" Zhao Kai whispered.

Kong Xuan touched his chin and said, "Since the Master hasn't spoken yet, it must be difficult. After all, we have followed the Master for such a long time, and this is the first time I have seen the Master like this."

Wang Jue held the long sword at his waist and said, "Sir, there is no need to think so much. We will occupy the city wall. At worst, we can just start a war."

Only Li Hu gave a bitter smile. He was the one who led his men to spread the thorny grass, so he certainly knew what Jiang Yuan was thinking.

But now, the barbarian high priest directly roasted Jiang Yuan on the fire.

If you say yes, then it’s over, the entire Taiping County is finished.

Even if they say they are unwilling, then it’s over. At least this group of barbarians will become enemies of Taiping County.

After pondering for a long time, Jiang Yuan slowly exhaled: "High Priest, I can certainly give you an answer to your question."

"Oh? Then please tell me." The high priest looked at Jiang Yuan expectantly. No matter what the answer was, it would be beneficial to him.

Jiang Yuan nodded and said, "Although I don't know what crisis the barbarians encountered, since everyone has left the grassland, I think it must be something serious."

"We, the Shenlong Tribe, cannot bear to see you like this."

"But unfortunately, our Shenlong tribe's power is limited. We can certainly rescue some people, but it's impossible to rescue everyone."

"So I've decided to open the four city gates and allow your army to enter through them, but the number of troops at each gate is limited to 3,000."

"Although it's not much, this is the limit that our Shenlong tribe can accept. Otherwise, the natives of our Shenlong tribe will starve to death."

After Jiang Yuan finished speaking, the expression on the face of the high priest standing below froze.

This answer did not occur to him.

The answer he gave was clearly yes or no.

But Jiang Yuan actually chose the one that he was both willing and unwilling to do!

This is really killing two birds with one stone. It wins people's hearts and at the same time does not cause him to lose too much.

The situation that was originally doomed to fail was revived because of this answer.

"Well, I understand. Let me discuss this with everyone."

The high priest said this and turned back.

A moment later, Huolong and the other three gathered in front of the high priest again.

"High Priest, what should we do now?"

Huolong said worriedly, "Since Jiang Yuan has already agreed, why don't we just do as he says."

"There are four city gates, each accommodating 3,000 people. It just so happens that our four tribes are here. If we leave 3,000 people from each tribe, it can be considered as leaving behind seeds."

"When the grasslands recover in the future, they can also keep our tribe alive."

There was a hint of coldness in the high priest's eyes. Huolong, you idiot! Our side has sent nearly 400,000 cavalrymen, but Jiang Yuan agreed to take in 20,000 of them. And now he sends you away just like that?

"Phoenix, Bifang, do you two mean the same thing?"

Phoenix and Bifang exchanged a glance, then nodded slowly: "We are willing to listen to the High Priest."

The high priest smiled and nodded: "Well, I will tell you clearly."

"I'm sure you all have an idea of ​​how big this city of the Shenlong Tribe is. Let alone 20,000 people, I'm afraid it would be more than enough to cram in another 200,000 people."

"But Jiang Yuan is unwilling to do so. He is simply a scum of the barbarian tribe. For the continuation of the entire tribe, sacrificing a little personal interest is nothing."

"The high priest is right." Phoenix nodded without hesitation.

"Then what should we do? Attack the city directly?" Bifang also asked.

The high priest shook his head and rejected the idea: "No, although Jiang Yuan is a bit selfish, he still said that he is willing to accept some people."

"If we take action now, won't we end up being criticized and blamed?"

"Listen to me, everyone select three thousand men from your tribe and tell them that once they enter the city, they will firmly control the gates and support our army as it rushes in."

"Then we'll explain to Jiang Yuan that we can't control our subordinates, so what can Jiang Yuan do?"

Phoenix's eyes suddenly lit up: "As expected of the High Priest, what a great idea!"

Bifang was even more direct, turning around and walking behind him: "I'll arrange it right away!"

Just as the high priest was about to turn around, the voice of the fire dragon came.

"High Priest, my Fire Dragon Tribe acts openly and honestly, and would never do such a thing as harming our allies. It would be better if your Priest Clan could send another 3,000 people."

The high priest's expression paused, he stopped, turned around and looked at the fire dragon with a gloomy look.

"So you're saying that what we did was an underhanded move?"

"I have no opinion, but we from the Fire Dragon Tribe will not participate." Fire Dragon said firmly.

"Okay, okay." The high priest sneered.

"You can choose not to participate, but don't try to do anything superfluous, otherwise, hehe!"