Chapter 739: An Uprising?
Before announcing it, they needed a countermeasure or at least be able to assure the people that the pests and disease they were battling would not spread further.
Or else, it would cause panic and chaos among the people.
They needed a solid plan in place to mitigate the potential fallout.
The quick spread of pests and disease to several territories was already a pressing concern, and premature disclosure could incite widespread panic and disorder.
Most especially since winter is approaching and might start any day now.
More affluent families might preemptively hoard supplies in fear of prolonged shortages. They would think that no new supplies will arrive until the next harvest due to ruined crops and produce this season.
Such hoarding would then cause a lack of supply and even lead to scarcity for the less affluent.
This would intensify the common people’s struggle in securing their daily needs when it was already difficult in winter.
Valeria is much more affluent than other nations but they also have less affluent territories that are facing challenges unbeknownst to them here in the capital just like the situation of Safiro, Prudencia, and Sibruh the past few months.
Furthermore, some merchants would exploit heightened demand, inflating prices beyond reason.
Meanwhile, unable to afford inflated prices, some people might resort to theft and other crimes to meet their needs.