Su Chen made a promise to Ling'er, which was also a choice he made after repeated deliberation and conflicts in his heart.

With this choice, he felt that he could let go, because he could truly show his talents in this troubled world, because whether he was controlled by others in the Southern Tang Dynasty or working for someone like Li Yu who was indecisive and had no ability to govern the country, there was no future at all.

Facts have proved that when Li Yu faced a threat, he would easily send Su Chen out for the Southern Tang Dynasty, kill the goose to get the eggs, and choose to destroy him slowly, without any backbone and blood.

As it is written in the Treatise on the Six Kingdoms, using the land to serve Qin is like putting out fire with firewood. If the firewood is not used up, the fire will not be extinguished. This is a principle.

Su Chen was also full of resistance to going to the Northern Song Dynasty, because it would be an unfamiliar environment. Others may not know the strange situation in Bianjing City, but Su Chen had read the history of the Song Dynasty, and he knew very well that Zhao Guangyi had now become the leader of Kaifeng Mansion.

Yin has been in business for five years, constantly cultivating his own power, and because of the verbal agreement of the Golden Chamber Alliance, Zhao Guangyi already believes in his heart that he has hope to inherit the throne.

Then there will inevitably be a conflict between Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Kuangyin, and this is where Su Chen is in trouble.

Although he could remind Zhao Kuangyin to be careful and cautious, historical records show that Zhao Kuangyin still trusted his brother very much, and it was not his turn to make irresponsible remarks and destroy the brotherly relationship between them.

It was not until fifteen years after the founding of the country, when his prince grew up, that Zhao Kuangyin began to waver in his heart. After all, his child had grown up and there was no doubt about whether he should pass the throne to his son or to pass it on to his son.

My younger brother is hesitant. This is an inner conflict common to ordinary people.

Because if you have two sons who grow up, but do not pass the throne to your son, but to your younger brother, your son may be killed.

This was also proved later. Zhao Kuangyin's two sons all died in infancy after Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne. The eldest prince, Zhao Dezhao, was depressed and frightened by Zhao Guangyi and chose to commit suicide.

The young prince Zhao Defang had similar symptoms to his father, and died suddenly overnight. The incident was very suspicious.

Some scholars in later history speculated that both Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Defang were actually poisoned and died of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but they were not easily detected by imperial doctors. The person who prepared the poison was probably Cheng Dexuan.

Because Cheng Dexuan was proficient in medical skills and was Zhao Guangyi's loyal staff, he was promoted every time afterward.

Unless Zhao Kuangyin can break up in advance, demote Zhao Guangyi from the capital, remove him from important central positions, and firmly control him, otherwise, whether it is a normal succession or the power taken away, the descendants of Zhao Kuangyin will

None of them will end well, even if they are his nephew and brother, Zhao Guangyi will not let them go.

Su Chen didn't want to wade into this muddy water, so he was unwilling to go north. The more Zhao Kuangyin expressed his expectations for him, the more he praised him. The more Su Chen felt that he was in danger, and that he might become the target of Zhao Guangyi's wooing or attacking. The danger was too great.

Be safer, unless Su Chen secretly seeks refuge with Zhao Guangyi and obeys Zhao Kuangyin on the surface. But Su Chen doesn't bother to do this kind of double-dealing. Therefore, since Yang Ling'er has given him a new option and can let him use it as he wants, then Su Chen

I'm really excited.

If he could build his own base, intelligence organization, chamber of commerce, guards, etc. in the land of Zhangquan and Wuyue, and create an elite cavalry under his command, with the help of black powder weapons, Su Chen felt that even if he separated himself into

It is also possible to become a king, or to establish a country on your own and become a vassal king.

By taking your destiny into your own hands and relying on your current knowledge and innovations in gunpowder, industry, and commerce, you can achieve great things.

Su Chen said: "This matter is not a trivial matter. Although I promise to live with you, I still need to plan it carefully. Take the golden cicada's escape from its shell as an example. When and where to do it so that no one is suspicious is also the key. Moreover,

, not many people know about this matter. The escape route must be well arranged."

Yang Ling'er nodded and said: "Brother Su Chen, you are right. You can also plan the specific implementation yourself. Just ask for the manpower needed. I will ask the elites of Heiyun City to cooperate with you and send people to arrange it in advance.

on site."

Su Chen thought for a while and said: "After I, the golden cicada, escape from my shell, I want to leave Jiangnan for the time being and go to the island to stay for a few months to avoid the limelight. Then I will change my identity and go to Zhangquan to find you and plan for Black Cloud City."

how?

"How to plan how to capture Wuyue, develop military industry and commerce, appease the people, and consolidate it. These must have policies and strategies, so that the city we build can be used by ourselves, and the local people can accept us. Otherwise, it will just be a cold empty city, which is of no use.

big."

Yang Ling'er said: "Yes, we want to attack Wu Yue. At present, the Wu Yue army is in Runzhou, and the troops are empty. There are not many local city defenders. We have to conquer some cities. It is not difficult in fact, but how to make the Wu Yue people accept us? How can we make the Wu Yue people accept us?

To manage one side, Brother Su Chen needs to make plans for this. Because General Lu and others only know how to lead troops to fight, kill people to fill the fields, and rob property. They are not good at running a country and ensuring peace."

Su Chen warned: "Well, don't let them spread this matter. It must be kept secret. The fewer people know about it, the better. When the time comes, I will change my identity and come to you to formulate some strategies together. When the time is right, I will recover

Su Chen's identity, perhaps by then, the Tang State will no longer exist, and there will be no need to face a fight with the Tang State."

Yang Ling'er nodded and said: "Yes, once you fail to arrive at Bianjing City as promised, the Song Dynasty army will definitely become angry with the Southern Tang Dynasty and continue to attack. By then, both the eastern front and the western defense line will be in danger of defeat. In half a year, maybe the Tang Dynasty will be defeated.

The city was destroyed. At that time, it was the best moment for us to restore our country."

Su Chen said: "Okay!"

Yang Ling'er smiled slightly and said: "Brother Su Chen, thank you for standing by my side. In fact, my ambition is not that big. I didn't imagine becoming a queen like Wu Meiniang in the previous dynasty. I only hope to restore the title of Yang Wu, and at the same time

I can avenge the more than 370 members of our Yang clan. In the future, if brother Su Chen has enough skills and abilities, he can eventually become the king of a vassal, or even separate himself from one side."

Yang Ling'er's meaning is actually very obvious. He is telling his sworn brother that she does not necessarily want to be the queen. She has a strong ambition for hegemony, but more importantly, she wants to seek justice for her people and make the country of Wu better.

The number was restored again, the ancestral temple was rebuilt, and the country was able to enjoy the incense.

She is a daughter, but she also hopes to continue the glory of her ancestors.

Su Chen nodded slightly, with some surprises and thoughts in his heart. After all, this choice changed his original path.

If we say that before, he had no great ambitions, nor any grand plans for hegemony. He just wanted to make ends meet, and at most he could be a favored minister in the feudal dynasty.

However, his experience in the Southern Tang Dynasty made him realize that in the end, being a courtier is nothing more than a chess piece, being manipulated by others without any independent power.

Therefore, Su Chen wanted to change his way of life and be able to control his own destiny.

Although it is difficult to conquer the world, he is full of initiative, which requires him to change his thinking as soon as possible, make good plans, build his own team, and then lead his team to accomplish something great.
Chapter completed!