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Nine Towns of the Southern Slope, whether it was Bashang that fell first or Beishuo that was breached by the Xia Army last night, each has a legacy of over a century.
A hundred years is a lengthy span of time, long enough for one to become emotionally dependent on it. Due to the unique governance system of the Nine Towns, those living in the outer areas naturally have little attachment to the towns, and some even resent the towns for severe exploitation.
However, for those who have lived in the towns since childhood and benefited from them, it's a different matter.
Just as the Xia people revere Xia Hong like a deity and view Xia City as a spiritual symbol, other towns feel the same way. Hence, even though they know the might of the Xia Army is unstoppable, they are unwilling to surrender their towns.
