If a single person could be allowed to exercise control, and that person nominally maintained a very close relationship with him while also offering a pledge not to divide the national territory and even volunteering to pay taxes, then—much like certain confederations—the situation would be exceedingly stable and resistant to fragmentation.
The National Lord immediately smiled broadly and said:
"These regions have been like cancerous growths, causing agony for every single National Lord."
"I never expected such a massive turning point to arrive this way. You and I have just sworn brotherhood, and granting this request of yours is a wonderful thing for me as well."
"Surely I wouldn't go about guarding against my own younger sister in the future, would I?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xueyan said with emotional fervor:
"Brother, you are truly wonderful! Rest assured, for as long as I live, your younger sister will never rebel against you the way the Allied Army has. I will always be your little sister."
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