"That is indeed the case," Zhu Caifu nodded, "Then you should make great contributions, strive for the Emperor's Sword's recognition, and ascend to the imperial throne soon."
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "And what about Da Zhen? Which Prince or Princely Heir stands a better chance of becoming Emperor?"
Upon hearing this news, he was not overly excited.
Things are not that simple; the imperial throne is not something you can compete for at will.
The Emperor must first abdicate, and then the Emperor's Sword must acknowledge the master, only then is there hope to ascend to the throne.
Each step is not so easy.
The throne of Da Jing, in essence, does not require competition; rather, it's about fulfilling one's duty and leaving the rest to fate.
Ordinary meritorious deeds would not catch the eye of the Emperor's Sword, while extraordinary achievements require opportunity and luck.
