Chapter189-Tacit Understanding
Although Archibald was somewhat unconvinced by John's approach, he recognized that there really was no alternative at the moment.
If they did as others suggested, these people would certainly not so easily comply with their directives.
Better to be straightforward and impose strict controls from the start!
"I'm worried there might be other issues brewing. Keep an eye out, and let me know immediately if something comes up," Archibald cautioned.
"But don't be too harsh; if they have demands that aren't too excessive, and we have the resources here in the fortress, then go ahead and meet their needs."
John was well aware of the strategy of balancing a slap with a sweet date.
With everyone's emotions running high, failing to handle things properly could lead to additional problems down the line.
Therefore, it was imperative to resolve related issues as swiftly as possible!
Archibald, somewhat conflicted, nodded his agreement.