The moonlight was bright and clear, its silvery glow bathing the earth, making Chen Zhennan's camp appear like a sacred place.
"Chen Zhennan, time waits for no one! Today's situation is a golden opportunity! You only need to raise your voice, and all the major factions within the Great Wu will surely respond to your call. With Zhou Xiang's 200,000 troops, plus the more than 200,000 elite soldiers of the Great Yan, overthrowing Wu Yunyin is just around the corner!"
Song Yunyang's words were like a key, unlocking the long-sealed strategic treasure trove in Chen Zhennan's heart.
He closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment, quickly sorting through various possibilities in his mind and weighing the pros and cons.
When he opened his eyes again, his vision was clear, and he had a definite answer in his heart.
“Yunyang, I know you mean well, but now is not the time. I need more time to prepare and prove my abilities.”
A hint of confusion flashed in Song Yunyang's eyes as she pressed, "Why? We already have enough power, why do we still need to wait?"
Chen Zhennan took a deep breath, slowly turned around and walked to Jiang Wenyu.
"The matter of ascending the throne is no child's play. The people's hearts are not yet secure, and rash actions may backfire. Those who wish to conquer the world must first win the hearts of the people. The 200,000-strong army of the Great Yan cannot be subdued overnight. I must let them see that I am fighting for the millions of suffering people in this world."
Chen Zhennan's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Song Yunyang's head, catching her off guard.
But she quickly recovered, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. Chen Zhennan's choice, though temporarily forgoing the immediate temptation, revealed his far-sightedness.
Chen Zhennan turned to look at Song Yunming, "Keep an eye on him, don't let him die, take good care of him, make sure he's well-fed and clothed, don't let him suffer any injustice, after all, he's still the emperor of Great Yan, give him the dignity he deserves."
Song Yunming was slightly taken aback, then smiled and gave a soft "hmm".
"Come on, Yunyang, I have something to tell you."
"good."
The two turned and walked out of the tent, slowly making their way to the edge of the woods.
Under the cover of night, Song Yunyang and Chen Zhennan sat facing each other, the light from the campfire dancing on their faces and reflecting their expressions.
Song Yunyang blinked and asked softly, "More than what you want to say, I want to know what we should do next?"
Chen Zhennan smiled, leaned back and lay on the ground, looking at the bright moon hanging in the sky.
"Yunyang, I want you to stay here and gradually take over the army of Dayan to stabilize the situation. I will be leaving for a while to handle some matters."
Song Yunyang frowned slightly. "Where are you going? The situation here isn't stable yet. Aren't you worried?"
Chen Zhennan pursed his lips, smiled slightly, and asked, "Are you worried about the situation, or do you not want me to leave?"
"Seriously!"
"Alright, I have a big show to put on, but you don't need to know where it's going for now. I'm taking Yunming with me; there are some things I plan to do with him."
Song Yunyang was even more confused and asked in bewilderment, "Although Yunming is my younger brother, he is also a person of Da Yan. Why are you taking him there?"
"I want to take my future brother-in-law out for some fun, is that not allowed?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yunyang's face instantly turned crimson. She hadn't expected Chen Zhennan to make such a joke at this moment. A sweet feeling welled up inside her, mixed with a touch of shyness, and in the end, she didn't refuse.
The next morning, before sunrise, Chen Zhennan left the camp with Song Yunming.
Song Yunyang stood at the camp gate, watching their departing figures, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Chen Zhennan and Song Yunming were not moving fast; they were riding slowly forward as if they were sightseeing.
"By the way, my sister told me last night that the dagger you gave her was taken away by Ma Ying. He came to rescue my sister, but failed. My sister told him not to show himself until you overthrow Wu Yunyin."
Chen Zhennan gave a curious "oh," and said with a wry smile, "Ma Ying, yes, I remember him. Yunming, I've always spoken to your sister, only hearing your thoughts the day we captured Jiang Wenyu. I want to know, what exactly are you pursuing?"
"I?"
Song Yunming thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know either. I've always just done whatever my sister asked me to do. I don't really have any ambitions; I just want my family to be alive and well."
As they were talking, Song Yunming suddenly pulled on the reins and stared straight at Chen Zhennan.
"You want to kill me?" Chen Zhennan asked coldly.
"Yes, I've always wanted to kill you! The Wu Kingdom and the Zhou Kingdom both have empresses, so why can't my Great Yan be an empress? Instead of helping you ascend the throne, let my sister rule the world!"
Chen Zhennan also reined in the reins and turned to look at Song Yunming.
"What is your so-called ruler? The one who rules the world? Or the will of the people?"
Upon hearing Chen Zhennan's question, Song Yunming was suddenly stunned.
After thinking for a moment, Song Yunming suddenly had an answer in his mind.
“I believe that in chaotic times, the will of the people is essential for unifying the world. I know very well that if you were to ascend the throne, the people would surely unite. But Jiang Wenyu is already a prisoner. If he dies, my sister can unify the Great Yan, and I…”
"Yunming, I will not let go of anyone who has murderous intent toward me, but I want to give you two months. If you still hold the same views after I overthrow Wu Yunyin, then let's see who has the best ability."
Upon hearing this, Song Yunming could say nothing more, nodded slightly, and agreed to Chen Zhennan's request.
"Let's go, come with me to Cuiming Mountain."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the thunderous sound of iron hooves suddenly rang out from the shadows of the woods, startling the flock of birds into flight.
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