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

The one who made the move was none other than Zhao Tieniu, who had just threatened to beat up the Prime Minister!

Zhao Tieniu was fiercely loyal and fiercely protective of his master, and he could not stand anyone slandering or scolding his old general.

Before Li Yuan could finish speaking, he rushed forward angrily, his blood surging, and his right leg suddenly leaped into the air with tremendous force, kicking Li Yuan hard in the chest!

"How dare you insult my Master Su! You're asking for death!"

A dull, heavy thud resounded as something struck the ground!

A faint cracking sound, though barely audible, was heard within.

As the current prime minister, Li Yuan had been living a life of luxury for many years and was powerless. Moreover, having just been released from prison, he was no match for the angry blow from a fierce general on the battlefield!

Before he could even scream, he was suddenly sent flying several feet away, crashing heavily onto the hard bluestone ground!

puff……

A mouthful of thick blood gushed from Li Yuan's mouth and splattered all over the ground.

He lay curled up on the ground, writhing in excruciating pain in his chest, his ribs faintly cracking, his body convulsing uncontrollably, and his face as pale as paper.

In an instant, all arrogance vanished, leaving only endless pain and horror. He grimaced, even breathing was excruciatingly painful.

This sudden scene instantly silenced the entire dock!

The tens of thousands of cheering people around them fell silent instantly. Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces blank and horrified as they looked at the scene before them, their minds completely blank!

Everyone in the room was completely stunned!

No one expected that someone would actually dare to make a move in public, and the target of that move was none other than Li Yuan, the dignified Prime Minister of the Great Qian Dynasty and the head of all officials!

The prime minister is a high-ranking official of the first rank in the imperial court, holding a prestigious position. Apart from the emperor and the crown prince, no one dares to easily insult or offend him.

But today, Zhao Tieniu actually kicked him in public, sending him flying and seriously injuring him!

That's insane, that's utterly unbelievable!

The cheering crowd froze on the spot, not daring to breathe.

Crown Prince Xiao Yunfeng was completely stunned!

His pupils contracted sharply, his body stiffened, and the arrogance and haughtiness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by extreme fear and panic.

He stared intently at Li Yuan, who was vomiting blood and howling on the ground, and then at Zhao Tieniu, who was cold-faced and aggressive. His mind went blank, and his whole body felt ice-cold.

He couldn't believe that Su Mu's men would dare to be so audacious, ignoring court rules and the presence of the Crown Prince, and publicly beating up the Prime Minister!

After a few seconds of deathly silence, Xiao Yunfeng suddenly came to his senses, both shocked and furious, his voice trembling noticeably as he roared fiercely!

"You audacious scoundrel! You're incredibly reckless!"

"How dare they assault a high-ranking official in public!"

"Guards! Seize this madman at once!"

Upon hearing the commotion, the imperial guards waiting behind the crown prince instantly drew their sharp blades and rushed forward in unison, their cold glints gleaming and their killing intent palpable, heading straight for Zhao Tieniu!

But in the next instant, figures suddenly stepped forward, firmly blocking Zhao Tieniu's path, their swords drawn, their sharpness fully revealed!

Qin Hao, You Zhongyi, and Han Shixun, the three fierce generals, stood together, holding long swords, their eyes sharp, staring intently at the imperial guards who were advancing.

Following closely behind, the Sixth Prince Xiao Yunchuan, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit with a cold and stern face, also stood with his sword drawn, standing shoulder to shoulder with the soldiers, his stance clear!

Moreover, the thousands of victorious soldiers who had just disembarked from the warships immediately went on high alert upon seeing this, drawing their swords and spears, turning around in unison, their aura chilling, and confronting the Imperial Guards head-on!

In an instant, tensions rose on the dock, two powerful forces clashed violently, and killing intent filled the entire area!

If one is not careful, it could turn into a public brawl between soldiers and imperial guards, with unimaginable consequences!

Amid the chaotic and tense situation, Li Fuquan, the chief eunuch who had been silently standing behind the crown prince, suddenly changed his expression.

He, who had been meek and unassuming all along, suddenly moved and quietly stood in front of the Crown Prince. His body tensed up instinctively, and a hidden, profound, and powerful aura quietly flowed and floated around him!

This wisp of true energy was extremely well hidden; ordinary people would not be able to detect it at all and would only think it was the gust of wind generated by his swaying figure.

But this subtle change was instantly noticed by Su Mu in front!

Su Mu's deep eyes narrowed slightly, and his heart skipped a beat as a sense of doubt and vigilance instantly arose.

Li Fuquan was the chief eunuch who accompanied the emperor year-round.

Su Mu had met him several times in the past, whether by chance in the court or at the Three Princes' mansion. He never showed any martial arts aura and was just an ordinary eunuch.

But in this critical moment, the aura he subconsciously revealed was clearly that of an internal strength master who had cultivated martial arts for many years!

This person is hiding their true abilities very well!

Alarm bells rang in Su Mu's mind. He remained calm and composed, but deep vigilance was already evident in his eyes.

On the other side, Crown Prince Xiao Yunfeng looked at the terrifying scene of the two armies facing each other, swords drawn and ready to strike. Cold sweat instantly soaked his back and slid down his forehead.

He panicked completely, he was terrified!

Su Mu commanded hundreds of thousands of battle-hardened soldiers, whose men were all fearless and loyal.

If Su Mu were to harbor rebellious intentions at this moment, he could simply issue an order, and no one on this dock today could stop him. This crown prince would be beheaded in an instant!

Overwhelmed by immense fear, Xiao Yunfeng could no longer maintain his composure as the crown prince. His body trembled slightly as he looked at Su Mu, who stood before him with an indifferent expression and overwhelming aura. His voice stammered, filled with undisguised terror.

"Su...Su Mu...what do you mean by this?"

"You...you want to...you want to rebel?"

His voice trembled, all traces of his previous arrogance gone, replaced by extreme fear.

"ridiculous!"

A cold snort suddenly rang out!

The Third Prince, Xiao Jingyu, stepped forward, staring coldly at Xiao Yunfeng, his tone full of sarcasm and anger.

"Xiao Yunfeng, stop distorting the truth and slandering me!"

"General Su fought for the country, risking his life countless times. He led his soldiers to quell foreign aggression on the battlefield, and upon his return, he did not seek credit or reward, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to the country and its people!"

"If General Su truly intended to rebel, given the strength of the army today, your head would already be on the chopping block. How can we allow you to spout nonsense and slander meritorious officials here!"

Every word was powerful and resounding, hitting the nail on the head!

Xiao Yunfeng's face turned pale, his lips trembled, and he was speechless for a moment, rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly tense, with the two armies on the verge of a confrontation that could escalate into chaos at any moment, Li Fuquan, who was standing to the side, became extremely anxious. He quickly suppressed his inner energy, stepped forward, and repeatedly cupped his hands to both sides to smooth things over, his tone extremely urgent.

"Please calm down, everyone! Please calm down!"

"Today is a joyous day of victory for the army and celebration for the whole nation. Under no circumstances should we resort to force, damage harmony, or create chaos in the court, lest we become a laughingstock for the world!"

He quickly separated the two opposing sides, turned to look at Su Mu, who had a calm expression and a composed demeanor, and immediately composed himself, adopting an extremely respectful posture before speaking loudly.

"General Su, please don't be angry, it's all a misunderstanding!"

"His Majesty has already issued an imperial decree, ordering this old servant to wait here and summon the old general and all the soldiers. After returning to the capital, they must immediately proceed to the Golden Palace to meet the Emperor and receive their rewards!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Fuquan quickly took out the bright yellow imperial edict from the brocade box, unfolded it with both hands, and read it aloud.

The imperial edict was concise and straightforward:

He praised the soldiers for their hard work and great achievements, and then ordered them to immediately bring their generals to the palace for an audience, while the rest of the soldiers rested on the spot and awaited their rewards.

The entire document consisted of standard commendatory remarks, without the slightest impropriety, but it also lacked any sincerity from the emperor to personally welcome and generously reward meritorious officials.

After reading the imperial edict, Li Fuquan held it with both hands, bowed, and presented it to Su Mu with utmost respect.

Su Mu looked at the imperial edict before him, a meaningful smile slowly spreading across his face, revealing neither joy nor anger.

He nodded slightly, stepped forward slowly, and gestured to receive the imperial decree.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the imperial edict, Su Mu seemingly casually raised his hand, his fingertips slightly deviating, and precisely brushed against Li Fuquan's wrist pulse.

A fleeting touch, gone in an instant.

But in that brief moment, a calm, refined, and profound internal energy emanated clearly from Li Fuquan's pulse!

This is by no means a rudimentary martial art, nor is it something practiced temporarily; it is the work of a true martial arts master who has cultivated diligently for many years!

There's something wrong with this Li Fuquan in front of me!