Then, very coincidentally, both Princes died.
It happened unexpectedly, before the camps had even decided the victor, they both died.
One died from assassination, the other from disease.
After the leaders died, different ambitious figures emerged from both camps, turning it into chaos.
Then, local governments began to choose sides...
The chaos spread from the capital to the regions, with each camp mobilizing troops, fighting back and forth to seize the highest uncertain position.
The "He" dynasty was destroyed!
But the wars did not cease.
Once one side took the high position, the others wouldn't give up and would declare this person as a usurper, attacking collectively.
Each faction declared their intent to inherit the legitimate rule of the "He" dynasty, fighting under this banner.
No force was strong enough to overpower all others, thus the conflict continued.
Chen Yan watched this piece of history with great interest, utterly absorbed.
Because...
