At 100 years old, he joined the army in place of his granddaughter, and became a national war god.

Instantly, countless eyes focused on the distant river, and the once bustling dock suddenly erupted into a frenzy.

At the far end of the river, five enormous figures cleaved through the vast expanse of blue waves, surging majestically forward.

It is the Youlong warship that Su Mu painstakingly built in Jiangnan!

The giant ship was entirely black, covered in iron armor, and its hull was carved with dragon patterns. Its head and tail resembled dragons swallowing the sky and sweeping the waves, making it majestic and imposing.

The giant ship sailed through the wind and waves, its hull as majestic as a mountain. As it broke through the waves, it stirred up thousands of white waves, its imposing momentum shaking the rivers and seas.

These magnificent and imposing warships were unlike anything the people of Kyoto had ever seen before. They were several times larger than the existing naval warships of the imperial court, resembling sea monsters and awe-inspiring.

On the dock, all the people were stunned, and then they burst into even more enthusiastic cheers.

"My God! Is this the Dragon-shaped warship built by General Su? It's so majestic and imposing!"

"With such invincible warships stationed in the East China Sea, it's no wonder we were able to crush the Eastern Barbarian navy in one fell swoop and pacify the entire Eastern Barbarian territory! With such military equipment, our Great Qian will have no worries for ten thousand generations!"

"How magnificent! With General Su here and this iron army here, who dares to invade our Great Qian territory!"

The cheers resounded through the sky and lingered for a long time.

They had long heard that Su Mu was overseeing the construction of new warships in Jiangnan, boasting superior combat power and grand design, but they always thought it was just exaggerated talk and never imagined it would be so terrifying and shocking!

Rows of massive steel warships stretched across the river, resembling majestic sea fortresses, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities and an imposing aura. Such military strength was enough to carve out a territory and dominate the seas!

Xiao Yunfeng stared intently at the warship, his heart suddenly clenching as a strong sense of apprehension and fear welled up inside him.

With a battle-hardened army under his command and such invincible naval equipment, Su Mu holds military power and possesses overwhelming military strength. If he were to harbor disloyal thoughts and rebel one day, who in the vast capital city court could stop him? Who could obstruct him?

At this moment, his resolve to seize power, weaken the regional princes, and strip Su Mu of his military command grew stronger, even tinged with urgency. Such unparalleled generals and formidable military strength could not remain in Su Mu's hands for long; they had to be returned to the imperial control!

Li Yuan, standing beside him, also showed a surge of surprise in his eyes, which then turned into a deep and sinister look.

As Su Mu's foundation grew stronger and his prestige increased, he became the greatest threat to him. If he was not eliminated as soon as possible, he would surely become a major problem in the future!

In the blink of an eye, the five Youlong warships had docked and moored at the shore. The heavy ship planks slowly fell down, connecting the dock to the warships.

The people on the shore instantly fell into awe, fell silent, and looked reverently at the deck of the warship.

On the deck, a group of soldiers, covered in the dust of battle and their armor gleaming, stood tall and straight as mountains.

Months of fighting across the sea have tempered their figures, and the flames of war have forged their sharpness. The eyes of each of them gleam with the glory of iron and blood.

Su Mu, dressed in plain armor, with his beard and hair slightly frosted by the wind, stood tall and majestic in the center of the deck, his demeanor as steady as a mountain.

Beside him stood the Third Prince Xiao Jingyu, Qin Hao, Han Shixun, Zhao Tieniu, Xiao Yunchuan, Wang Ben, and others, along with all the core generals of the Eastern Expedition.

Looking at the dense crowd of people on the dock, their eyes filled with reverence, and hearing the continuous cheers of welcome, the soldiers were filled with burning pride and glory.

The months of bloody battles and the hardships of crossing the East China Sea all came to be worthwhile at this moment.

The Third Prince, Xiao Jingyu, quickly scanned the entire dock, immediately searching for the figure of the current emperor among the crowd on the high platform.

But no matter how much he looked around, he could not see the imperial carriage or the emperor himself.

Only Crown Prince Xiao Yunfeng, Prime Minister Li Yuan, and a eunuch holding an imperial edict stood on the high platform.

The moment Xiao Jingyu's gaze fell on Li Yuan, he shuddered, his pupils contracted sharply, and his heart skipped a beat as an unbelievable sense of dread swept over him.

Li Yuan?

Wasn't this person already imprisoned and awaiting punishment for framing General Su, with conclusive evidence?

Why is it that at this moment, not only has he walked out of the imperial prison, but he is also back in his prime minister's official robes, standing in a high position in the court, standing beside the crown prince, as if he has been reinstated to his original post!

Shock, doubt, and vigilance surged into Xiao Jingyu's heart in an instant. He turned his head sharply and looked at Su Mu beside him with a serious expression.

At this moment, Su Mu, Qin Hao, and the others could also clearly see the figures on the high platform.

Qin Hao's brows furrowed instantly, his tone filled with surprise and resentment as he spoke in a low voice:

"Old Su, look! That's Li Yuan!"

"How did he get here? Wasn't he supposed to be serving his sentence in prison? How come he's not only been released but also reinstated?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tieniu's eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and a tremendous rage erupted from him!

Zhao Tieniu was fiercely independent and hated evil, and his hatred for Li Yuan had long been ingrained in his bones.

He would never forget that it was this treacherous minister who repeatedly plotted to frame General Su, fabricating charges and slandering loyal officials!

They even secretly dispatched assassins to infiltrate Kyoto and kidnap Su Qingxue, the granddaughter of Old Master Su, nearly harming a loyal descendant. How vicious their intentions were!

"That scoundrel Li Yuan!"

Zhao Tieniu gritted his teeth and roared angrily, his whole body surging with murderous aura, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and his eyes burning with rage.

"That treacherous minister was actually released! And he's even back in power! Where is justice?!"

He strode forward, his fighting spirit surging, and roared.

"Old Su! Let me down!"

"Today I'll beat this damned prime minister to death!"

"He has repeatedly harmed you and the loyal officials of our Great Qian Dynasty. Today, even if I have to pay with my life, I will beat this traitor to death!"

Behind him, You Zhongyi and other hard-working soldiers who had followed Su Mu in battle for many years were filled with righteous indignation.

Everyone had personally experienced Li Yuan's framing and scheming, and knew all too well the despicable acts of this treacherous minister who wreaked havoc on the court and harmed loyal officials. Now, seeing the villain unharmed and regaining power, they were all consumed by rage.

"That's right! Such treacherous villains deserve to die!"

"Please give the order, Elder Su! We will rid the people of this scourge and execute Li Yuan today!"

"How can we allow this treacherous minister to escape justice and continue to wreak havoc on the court!"

The soldiers roared with fury, their fighting spirit soaring. The deck was instantly filled with murderous intent, their vengeful rage burning fiercely, ready to charge down the dock at any moment and punish the treacherous minister.

The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense, and a major battle seemed imminent.

Just as the soldiers were filled with righteous indignation and about to erupt in fury, a calm and composed voice suddenly rang out, silencing all the roars.

"Please be patient, everyone."

Su Mu slowly raised his hand, his face calm and expressionless, his eyes deep and distant, showing no sign of rage, yet exuding an awe-inspiring majesty.

His gaze swept lightly over Li Yuan, who stood calmly on the platform, a cold smile curving his lips as he slowly spoke.

"Tie Niu, stay calm."

"You are a warrior who fought and bled on the battlefield to protect our country. Your life is precious and meant to safeguard our land and people. How can you give your life to this treacherous minister who has brought ruin to the country? It's not worth it at all."

"Rest assured, those who do evil will be punished."

"I know what I'm doing. I will make Li Yuan pay for all the bad debts he has incurred sooner or later, and I will not let him off easily."

Upon hearing Su Mu's words, the enraged soldiers calmed down a little, but they were still furious and stared intently at Li Yuan on the high platform.

At this moment, the Third Prince, Xiao Jingyu, slowly walked to Su Mu's side, lowered his voice, and solemnly reminded him:

"Old Su, this matter is definitely not simple."

"Li Yuan's crimes are unforgivable, yet he was able to escape from the imperial prison and be reinstated to his original position. This must be with His Majesty's tacit approval and authorization."

"The current political situation is unpredictable; we must proceed with extreme caution."

Su Mu nodded slightly, a deep, cold glint flashing in his eyes, but his face remained calm and composed, revealing no emotion.

He slowly adjusted his armor, looked towards the high platform on the dock, and smiled calmly: "It's alright."

"Since the opponent has already set up the game, then we should enter into it."

"Don't rush into a fight. Let's go down and investigate first, and see what tricks they're playing in the court."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Mu took the lead and walked towards the bottom of the ship's deck.

Xiao Jingyu, Qin Hao, Zhao Tieniu, Xiao Yunchuan and other generals followed closely behind, taking firm and steady steps as they disembarked from the warship and walked steadily toward the Crown Prince and the treacherous minister Li Yuan.