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

Two hours later, outside the God of War's mansion.

Outside the mansion, carriages and horses came and went in an endless stream, and the clanging of armor echoed everywhere.

Elite soldiers, clad in armor and with sharp blades at their waists, rushed over from their various camps after receiving urgent orders. Their steps were hurried, and their expressions were solemn.

In recent days, undercurrents have been surging along the southern border, with the Yan bandits frequently provoking them. The soldiers in the army have been itching to fight, and everyone knows that a major battle is imminent.

This urgent meeting convened by Elder Su with all the army generals must be to formally decide on the war plan and prepare for the expedition.

At the gate of the mansion, a crowd gathered, and many familiar faces met one after another.

Qin Hao, dressed in silver armor and with a handsome figure, strode into the mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, he bumped into two familiar figures.

These were Xu Cheng and Han Shixun, who should have already gone to the front lines in the East China Sea.

The three looked at each other, and were all slightly taken aback.

Qin Hao immediately stopped, looking surprised. He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and asked, "Brother Xu, Brother Shixun, you two were ordered to lead the navy to the East China Sea. According to the schedule, you should have already set sail for the Eastern Barbarian Sea. Why are you still staying in the capital and haven't departed yet?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Cheng gave a wry smile, stopped in his tracks, and looked helpless and puzzled.

"Brother Qin, we are both completely baffled."

"At dawn today, Shi Xun and I led the various naval units to the dock, where the soldiers had all the Youlong warships fully equipped. Tens of thousands of naval troops were lined up and ready to set sail for the East China Sea."

"But just now..."

Han Shixun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but chime in. His young face was full of urgency and unwillingness, and his eyes held a hint of excitement that he could hardly hide.

"But just as we were about to board the ship, General Gu Changfeng rushed over with an order, saying it was an urgent oral decree from Elder Su, ordering us to immediately halt our voyage, abandon all military affairs, and rush to the War God's Mansion for a meeting, without delay!"

He was always fierce and warlike, and he was most unwilling to stay in the East China Sea and be far from the main battlefield. At this moment, he couldn't help but ask a question.

"Brother Qin, do you know the reason behind this?"

"Could it be that the war in Yan territory has broken out ahead of schedule, and fighting has already begun on the border? If so, does that mean we don't need to go to the East China Sea to garrison, but can stay and go to Pingzhou with our brothers to fight the enemy and conquer Yan?"

Since the great victory over the Eastern Barbarians, the morale of the entire army has soared, and everyone is eager to fight on the battlefield again and make great achievements.

Sending them to the East China Sea to guard the coast, far from the main battlefield in the Central Plains, was a great achievement for the generals, but in Han Shixun's view, it was truly frustrating and not as enjoyable as going to the battlefield.

Qin Hao shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the solemn main hall of the mansion, his expression calm.

"I don't know the specific reasons either, but Elder Su has always been good at planning and strategizing. Unless there is an extraordinary event, he would never change military orders or recall the army on short notice. This emergency recall of the two of you must be closely related to the unusual activities of the Yan Kingdom."

Having said that, he raised his hand to signal, and said in a deep voice, "The situation is urgent. Do not delay with any more words. Quickly enter the manor to discuss matters, and do not keep Elder Su and the Prince waiting!"

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Inside the main hall, all the soldiers had already gathered, and the atmosphere was solemn and heavy.

The vast hall was spacious and majestic, with high-ranking military generals of the Great Qian Dynasty standing on both sides, and civil and military officials lined up on the left and right, all dressed in formal attire and with solemn expressions.

Xiao Yichun, Xiao Yidong, and Xiao Yunchuan were also present, standing tall and straight on the side of the hall, their eyes sharp, awaiting orders.

Even Liu Yuzhou, the elusive master of Lingfeng Pavilion, received a summons and stood in the hall early, his expression solemn, waiting for orders.

Everyone held their breath, no one whispered, and the entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. A sense of impending doom permeated the entire place.

Before long, Xu Cheng, Han Shixun, and Qin Hao entered the hall one by one to rejoin their ranks.

Standing to the side of the main seat, Su Mu's gaze swept across the hall. Seeing that all the generals and officials were present, with no one absent, he slowly raised his eyes, his calm gaze sweeping over everyone.

In the silent hall, Su Mu's voice slowly rose, carrying immense weight.

"Fellow soldiers, I have called you here today for an emergency meeting because the situation in the southern border of our Great Qian has changed dramatically. It seems that our entire army is about to face a tough battle."

"This is a crisis unprecedented in the Great Qian Dynasty!"

Su Mu immediately emphasized the seriousness of the matter when he spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers in the hall showed no fear at all. Instead, their eyes flashed with excitement, their faces were beaming, and their blood was boiling.

For soldiers, while a peaceful and prosperous country is desirable, it makes it difficult to achieve military merit.

Only by fighting on the battlefield and defending one's homeland can one realize one's ambitions and live up to the armor and half a lifetime of military service.

The pent-up fighting spirit that had been building up along the border for days was instantly ignited at this moment.

All eyes were fixed on Su Mu, waiting for him to continue.

Su Mu walked slowly to the huge map in the hall, his thin but powerful fingers landing heavily on the southern border, his tone suddenly becoming solemn as he revealed a shocking crisis:

"Previously, everyone thought that this turmoil was only caused by the Yan Kingdom, and that the border troubles could be quelled by concentrating troops to conquer Yan territory."

"But after analyzing the situation and reviewing the unusual movements over the past few days, and combining this with the geopolitical situation in southern Xinjiang, I have already guessed many of the enemy's treacherous schemes."

His gaze was sharp, and his words were firm and resolute.

"This provocation and rebellion by the Yan state is by no means an isolated act."

"Based on the situation, it is highly likely that the Yan Kingdom has allied with the Nanzhao and Hanmo kingdoms, and the three kingdoms have secretly formed an alliance to jointly attack the southern border of our Great Qian!"

His words were like a thunderclap, instantly causing an uproar throughout the hall!

The expressions of all the soldiers changed drastically. Their excitement vanished instantly, replaced by extreme shock and solemnity.

Qin Hao's pupils contracted slightly, his brows furrowed suddenly, and a storm raged in his heart.

Everyone knows that after the disastrous defeat of the Yan state fifteen years ago, it has always been weak and unable to stand on its own, and is not worth fearing.

However, if the two powerful southern border states of Hanmo and Nanzhao are added, the situation will be completely reversed!

With the three kingdoms joining forces and encircling from three sides, this is no longer a local border skirmish, but a annihilation crisis that could shake the very foundation of the Great Qian Kingdom!

A chorus of gasps filled the hall, and everyone's expression instantly turned extremely serious.

If the three kingdoms were to join forces, this would be the most difficult crisis the Great Qian Dynasty had ever faced!

After all, if the three kingdoms joined forces, their military strength would be at least six or seven hundred thousand!