"We are short of supplies here. What can we give back to the gods?"

"Yes, whatever we give to the gods is a meager gift."

"For every bite of food we eat, the gods paid a huge price. We are just sucking blood!"

"Although Wang Yan is only a human being, he saved me from danger. His virtue is as brilliant as the sun and the moon, and his kindness is as vast as the sea."

"He is our God."

"When the barbarian army retreats, the natural disaster is over, and we can be self-reliant, we must repay the gods."

…

Tan Junyan took a deep breath, slowly raised her head, and said with a firm look:

"Now, we must immediately plan to build a temple for the gods. There is no time to lose..."

Before, Wang Yan had always opposed building a temple for him, but after his persuasion, the temple construction was shelved.

I can't listen to him anymore, I have to fix it.

"The imperial edict has arrived, Tan Junyan, please listen to it."

At this moment, a shrill voice was heard.

Everyone turned their heads and saw a eunuch in gorgeous palace clothes, holding an imperial edict, walking slowly towards them.

His thin eyebrows were raised, his face was solemn, and his eyes revealed the majesty of having lived in the palace for a long time.

He held a whisk in his hand, and was followed by several humble and respectful young eunuchs.

Upon seeing this, Tan Junyan and everyone else knelt down.

The eunuch spread out the imperial edict, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have heard that Pengshui City has sufficient food and water. You must deliver it to the palace as quickly as possible."

"We will fully protect it during the journey and it cannot be distributed to refugees."

"You must not disobey the emperor's will. Please return to the court with the Tan family army and food."

"I, in recognition of your loyalty and bravery, have granted you my hand in marriage. Upon your return, we will marry and share the glory of this prosperous age. I decree this!"

When Tan Junyan heard this, her face changed color.

An uncontrollable anger surged in my heart.

In order to wear down the Tan family army, the barbarian army opened the passage, and he sent this imperial edict.

I knew he was stupid, but I never expected him to be so stupid.

Once they evacuate Pengshui City, the barbarians will march southward as if they were in an empty land.

In that case, the Holy Dragon Kingdom would be destroyed.

If it weren't for Wang Yan's help, he might have lost his throne.

"I picked up your mother!" Ziyang stood up directly,

"Not only are there the Barbarian Army, but also the Great Liang Kingdom, the Great Yan Kingdom, the Great Duchy, the Great Yong Kingdom, the Great Qi Kingdom... all of them are eyeing us covetously."

"At this time, the dog emperor is thinking about forcing marriage, seizing food, and withdrawing troops!"

"We, the Tan family army, fought for our country and risked our lives, and this is how we're treated in return?"

The soldiers responded one after another and stood up, no one kneeled.

"Is it too chilling?"

"Bang." Someone smashed the wine bowl hard.

"Kill the father-in-law and rebel."

"We must rebel."

"Master, such an emperor cannot be assisted. We have divine help, so let's establish ourselves as kings!"

…

Seeing this, Eunuch Yang was not afraid at all. Instead, he said with a stern face, "Are you really planning to rebel?"

"So what if they rebel?" a soldier responded loudly.

Tan Junyan clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.

He suppressed his anger and shouted at everyone, "I have no intention of rebelling, let alone becoming king. Please stop talking nonsense."

"Coach, if you have no intention of becoming king, please invite Wang Yan over. We will support him in taking the throne."

"Yes, I agree."

"I agree."

"Wang Yan is a man of great virtue and wisdom. When he comes out of seclusion, he will surely conquer the Ten Kingdoms and unify the Central Plains."

"That's for sure. Not only will he conquer the Ten Kingdoms, but he will also be a virtuous ruler who loves his people like his own children."

"Commander, only Wang Yan can end this chaotic world. If he is willing to come out, it will be a blessing for all the people in the world!"

…

Tan Junyan's heart was in turmoil as she listened to the soldiers' words.

At the same time, a bold idea came to mind.

Wang Yan might really be the one who can change this chaotic world.

He spared no expense in saving people from danger time and time again.

With his benevolence and ability, if he were a king, he would surely allow the people to live a peaceful life.

It can also bring peace and prosperity to this land.

But even though the emperor is too incompetent to assist, this matter cannot be decided hastily.

At the very least, Wang Yan must agree.

"Commander, becoming king is not beyond discussion..."

Zi Yang spoke again, "Wang Yan is regarded as a god by the soldiers. He is an extraordinary person."

"If he truly wishes to ascend the throne, with his talents and character, he will surely usher in a peaceful and prosperous era!"

"Zi Yang is absolutely right!"

"Wang Yan has been very kind to us. If he becomes king, he will surely lead us to glory."

"In this chaotic world, the people are suffering terribly. This is the time when we need a wise and virtuous person like Wang Yan to save us."

"If he becomes king, who in the Liang Kingdom, the barbarian army, can stop us?"

"If he becomes king, he will be able to protect this land and the people."

"Why are we building him a temple? We can just build him a palace."

…