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Wang Chao couldn't understand why he felt so excited upon seeing Elder Zhang. He quickly grasped Elder Zhang's hand and said, "Elder Zhang, I'm here." Elder Zhang nodded, his voice old and hoarse as he replied, "Good, it's good that you're here. Stand to the side for now; I have something to say to the others!"
Wang Chao patted Elder Zhang's hand and, without hesitation, stepped aside.
"Alright, Jian Xiaoqing, come forward," Elder Zhang's voice was slow and drawn out. The woman stepped forward eagerly, kneeling before Elder Zhang's couch, straining to listen attentively. Elder Zhang patted Jian Xiaoqing's shoulder and said, "Jian Xiaoqing, although Zhang Fusheng is the direct heir of the Zhang Family, one of the Seven Great Families, he has never been in a romantic relationship throughout his life. He can be quite foolish at times." Despite his words, a look of satisfaction was evident on Elder Zhang's face.
"However, he is also quite genuine; he lives much more freely than I do!" Elder Zhang coughed a few times, prompting Jian Xiaoqing to gently pat his back. With a slight smile, Elder Zhang continued, "Though you are just a daughter from an ordinary family, I am not narrow-minded. There is no need for any forced marriage. In the future, when you marry Zhang Fusheng, I hope you can stay by his side and take care of him..."
Jian Xiaoqing nodded vigorously but found herself choked up and unable to speak.
Elder Zhang nodded and waved his hand lightly before saying, "Wan'er, come here."
Jian Xiaoqing stepped back as Wu Wan'er approached and immediately embraced Elder Zhang. Tears streamed down her face like a broken necklace. Elder Zhang supported her with his body and wiped away her tears with both hands. He sighed heavily and said, "Wan'er, since childhood, you have been recognized as Zhang Fusheng's wife." Hearing this, Wu Wan'er blushed but continued to listen earnestly to Elder Zhang's words.
"Looking back now, we old men really made a mistake; this mistake has lasted for twenty years. This year, you must be twenty years old," Elder Zhang continued.
Wu Wan'er nodded.
Elder Zhang took Wu Wan'er's hand and said, "When it comes to matters of the heart, who can truly explain them? Just like you have decided that you must become Zhang Fusheng's wife. Over these years, you have faced exclusion and resentment from other women of the Seven Great Families. Yet none of that has shaken your determination to marry him; instead..." As he spoke, Elder Zhang glanced at Wang Chao.
Wu Wan'er didn't need to turn around; she knew Elder Zhang's gaze was fixed there. She heard him continue, "I didn't expect that in just a few months with that boy, you would change your mind. But I don't blame you; rather, I ask that you don't blame us. I once was a prominent figure in the world too; yet in my old age, I ended up making such a foolish decision..."
Wu Wan'er remained silent; all her grievances seemed to pour out with her tears at that moment. Seeing this, Elder Zhang nodded appreciatively and said, "If you like someone, go for it! No matter if the heavens fall or the earth crumbles; no matter if it’s messy or chaotic; this is my last piece of advice for you."
"Alright, step aside for now." At this point, Elder Zhang's tone suddenly intensified; his voice became serious and resonant like a bronze bell. He called out firmly, "Zhang Fusheng, come forward!"
Zhang Fusheng stepped forward, kneeling by the old man's bed, holding back tears. With a dignified demeanor and clear voice, he declared, "Zhang Fusheng is here!"
The old man nodded and said, "Good, good! Zhang Fusheng, since you were born into the Seven Great Families, you must bear the responsibilities of the Seven Great Families. You should stand tall and help the world. Now, in this chaotic time, with Zombies wreaking havoc, even if you cannot unify the world, at least you must protect the people and preserve the human bloodline. Do you understand the heavy burden on your shoulders?"
"Grandson understands!" Zhang Fusheng replied loudly.
"Well, since you can think this way, I can die in peace. However, although your agility and martial skills are unmatched in this world—truly worthy of being called the best—you still lack in strategy and command. For this, you should seek advice from your brother Wang Chao!"
Zhang Fusheng respectfully nodded.
Seeing him nod, the old man continued, "In the Imperial Capital Safe Zone, there are certainly spies from Huangfu Yan. After my death, Elder Wu will also leave the capital. This matter will inevitably be known to that old scoundrel Huangfu Yan. Two years ago, I completely severed ties with the Huangfu Family. His ambitions far exceed yours; he knows that to seize control of the world and dominate Huaxia, he must first take the capital!"
After a brief pause to catch his breath, the old man continued, "After I die, there will surely be unrest within the Imperial Army. Although I have already entrusted military power to you, two years is still too short. When Huangfu Yan launches his attack, you must hold your ground! Otherwise, the world will be within reach for the Huangfu Family!"
"I have already set up several important traps; while they may not change the tide of battle, they can assist you in secret!" The old man's eyes widened with concern as he said, "But crucial battles will still depend on you. After one battle—win or lose—as long as you can keep Huangfu Yan's forces outside the capital, it will be a name-making victory for you. At that time, you will receive threefold surprises; this will be known then. If you die in battle, everything will vanish."
Zhang Fusheng nodded again.
The old man continued, "After I die, do not announce my passing immediately. Wait until military arrangements are complete before making it public. At that time, you will lead these elite troops against Huangfu Yan. However, remember that the Huangfu Family has been military-oriented for generations. Although there haven't been major battles in a century, Huangfu Yan has participated in international conflicts; he is skilled in marching and formations. You need to heed the advice of seasoned generals on this matter."
"I understand!" Zhang Fusheng nodded.
"Good." The old man slowly nodded again; his strength was clearly waning. "On the battlefield, circumstances change rapidly. I cannot predict future battlefield events from my sickbed nor provide specific advice; I can only tell you one thing: if you truly cannot withstand Huangfu Yan's forces, retreat to the capital. In the end, we can lure a horde of Zombies—about three hundred thousand Zombies—currently deep in Yanshan Valley. This has been my most time-consuming and significant arrangement over these two years! If you're outmatched then break through a gap to draw them in!"
Hearing these words, Wang Chao felt a chill run down his spine. This indicated that Elder Zhang had laid the groundwork for such actions at least three years ago, at the moment of the Zombie outbreak. Such cunning could not help but instill fear and make one shiver! To have calculated to this extent, Elder Zhang truly deserved the title of the First Person of Huaxia!
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