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

Su Mu calmly swept his gaze over everyone, knowing that they were all shaken. He then pointed to two key territories on the sand table and analyzed the crisis one by one, making everyone realize how dangerous the situation was.

"You are all veterans of the battlefield and elite troops. You should know that the fighting strength of the Hanmo and Nanzhao is far beyond that of ordinary vassal states."

"The vast desert borders the southern border of our great Qian. The people are fierce and the whole nation is a soldier. They live on the grasslands and wilderness all year round, taming warhorses and practicing riding skills. Their iron cavalry is the best in the southern border, with extremely high mobility, and can travel thousands of miles as if walking on flat ground."

"After years of recuperation and building up national strength, our army is well-equipped and fiercely powerful. Having endured for many years, we are ambitious and are one of the most formidable enemies in the southern border region of our Great Qian!"

He paused, then pointed his finger toward the heart of southern Xinjiang, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

"And Nanzhao should not be underestimated. Located in the wild southwest, Nanzhao has a harsh climate and its soldiers are fearless. What is most feared is its unparalleled elephant cavalry."

"The armored war elephants are enormous in size. When they charge, they are as powerful as thunder. They are fearless of swords, spears and arrows and can directly crush infantry formations and ram into city walls and ramparts."

"Ordinary warhorses would be terrified and panicked upon seeing it, making them unable to fight."

"If the elephant cavalry were to launch a frontal assault, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the ordinary defenders of our Great Qian Dynasty, a real and formidable threat!"

"A single country's rebellion can be dealt with calmly, but the three kingdoms of Yan, Hanmo, and Nanzhao have joined forces, with their cavalry, elephant cavalry, and infantry complementing each other, each with its own strengths. They are poised to strike from three sides, and this is the most dangerous and severe border crisis we have faced since the founding of our Great Qian Dynasty!"

Su Mu's voice was deep and resonant, shaking the hearts of all the soldiers in the hall.

Everyone was fully aware of the danger involved.

The Hanmo Iron Cavalry and the Nanzhao Elephant Army were both renowned and unparalleled forces, far surpassing the armies of ordinary tribes in the surrounding areas.

With the three kingdoms joining forces, their combined military strength and complementary tactics could easily lead to widespread chaos and complete collapse across thousands of miles of southern border territory of the Great Qian Dynasty if not handled carefully!

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely oppressive; everyone's face was solemn, and they were on high alert.

After a brief silence, Qin Hao stared intently at the map, instantly understanding Su Mu's concerns. He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Elder Su, I understand the implications!"

"The enemy's plan is to use the Yan Kingdom as a pawn to lure out the main force of our Great Qian and tie down all our southern border troops."

"Once our army is heavily besieging Yan territory and has no time to attend to other matters, the armies of Hanmo and Nanzhao can take advantage of the situation and launch a surprise attack from the west and south, breaking through the border on two fronts and penetrating deep into our territory!"

"Therefore, our Great Qian cannot concentrate its forces to attack one place. We must divide our forces into three routes, deploy them along three lines, and be fully prepared. At the same time, we must guard the western border, the southern border, and the Yan territory, giving the three kingdoms no opportunity to take advantage!"

"Well said." Su Mu nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval. Qin Hao had been with him the longest and was the best at analyzing the battle situation and then arranging troops.

"This is precisely the hidden danger that I am most worried about, and it is also the core reason for today's troop deployment."

"A crisis on three fronts is inevitable; neglecting any one of them is unacceptable. We must deploy all three branches of the armed forces simultaneously, defending key points and firmly safeguarding our national borders!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Mu turned to look at the generals, then his gaze suddenly sharpened as he gave the order to Xu Cheng and Han Shixun: "Xu Cheng, Han Shixun, listen to my command!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Upon hearing the call, the two immediately stepped forward, their posture upright, knelt on one knee, and solemnly awaited orders.

"I hereby order the two of you to command the original 200,000 naval troops, aboard ten Great Qian Youlong warships, and immediately sail south along the East China Sea, quietly heading towards Suojiang Pass in the southwest!"

Su Mu's gaze was fixed on the southwestern pass, and his military orders were clear and decisive.

"Upon arriving at Suojiang Pass, the entire army must immediately abandon their ships and disembark, lower their flags and drums, hide and lie in wait, strictly guard the pass, and refrain from making a fuss."

"The Nanzhao have invaded the heart of our Great Qian territory, and Suojiang Pass is their only vital passage. You two are stationed here to block the Nanzhao elephant cavalry, which is the first and most important barrier! Defend Suojiang Pass to the death, and do not allow a single soldier to breach the pass and enter our territory!"

"Your subordinates obey! We will defend Suojiang Pass to the death, not yielding an inch of land!" Xu Cheng and Han Shixun answered in unison, their voices strong and resounding.

After arranging the southern defenses, Su Mu turned to look at the Third Prince Xiao Jingyu, who was sitting beside him, and asked in a deep voice, "Your Highness, who is currently guarding the three passes of Pingzhou, Jingzhou, and Suizhou? What are the generals' character and combat capabilities like? Are they reliable?"

Xiao Jingyu, with a solemn expression, immediately replied, "Reporting to Elder Su, the commander-in-chief guarding the borders of the three southern prefectures is none other than the Third Prince, Xiao Yunche."

"Although Yun Che was once demoted and far away from the central government, he guarded the border for several years without ever slacking off in the slightest."

"This man is not only exceptionally skilled in martial arts and incredibly brave, but also meticulous and far-sighted. He is strict in managing his troops, considerate of his soldiers, and manages border defenses flawlessly. He is calm, loyal, and absolutely trustworthy!"

Upon hearing this, Su Mu nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved.

Xiao Yunche has been stationed in the southern border for many years. He is familiar with the border situation and well-versed in warfare. Having him guard the heart of the three prefectures can ensure the safety of the central route.

Immediately, Su Mu's gaze swept across the hall again, and he loudly issued the order:

"Qin Hao, You Zhongyi, Zhao Tieniu, Gu Changfeng, listen to my command!"

The four men dared not hesitate, stepping forward in unison and bowing respectfully: "Your subordinates are here!"

"You four must immediately lead your elite troops, travel day and night, and rush back to the northern defense line to integrate all garrison troops in the north and station them at Iron Ridge Pass!"

"Tieji Pass is the first formidable pass against the iron cavalry of the desert. Its terrain is treacherous and it guards the throat of the pass, making it the last barrier of the western frontier."

"You four must hold fast to Iron Ridge Pass, guarding against surprise attacks and raids by the Han Desert cavalry. Hold the western front firmly and never allow the Han Desert troops to set foot on an inch of Daqian soil!"

"We obey your command! We swear to defend Iron Ridge Pass to the death and protect our southern border!" The four men shouted as they accepted the order, their fighting spirit unwavering.

With two consecutive military orders issued, two of the three lines of defense have been secured.

Finally, Su Mu's gaze fell on Xiao Yichun, Xiao Yidong, and Xiao Yunchuan, his expression calm yet undiminished in authority:

"Yichun, Yidong, and Yunchuan, the three of you will prepare your troops and accompany me to the main battlefield in Pingzhou to confront the main force of the Yan Kingdom and stabilize the central battlefront!"

"We obey your command! We will follow Elder Su and conquer the Yan territory!" The three of them clasped their hands in unison, their spirits high.

Having completed the troop deployment, Su Mu surveyed the assembled soldiers, his expression suddenly becoming incredibly solemn. His voice, heavy and authoritative, resounded throughout the entire hall:

"Gentlemen! Today's troop deployment on three fronts may seem like defensive maneuvers, but in reality, every step is fraught with danger and death at every turn!"

"This crisis of the three kingdoms joining forces is a catastrophe that our Great Qian Dynasty has not seen in a hundred years. Once even one front collapses, the entire territory will crumble and all living beings will perish!"

"With the three armies deployed and facing off on three fronts, there is no room for complacency or negligence!"

"Defend the passes to the death, each fulfilling our duties and keeping to our responsibilities, resisting all attacks from the allied forces of the three kingdoms, protecting the safety of our Great Qian land and the peace of our people!"

"In this battle, victory is the only option; defeat is not an option!"

"We will obey General Su's orders! We swear to serve our country to the death and defend our borders!"

The soldiers in the hall bowed and clasped their hands in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles, their fighting spirit soaring, and their mighty voices filling the entire mansion of the God of War.

The morale of the troops is high, and the deployment is complete.

Su Mu said no more, raised his hand and took out three gilded military command tokens, handing them to Xu Cheng, Qin Hao and the accompanying general respectively.

With the tiger tally in hand, military orders are as solid as mountains.

"With the tiger tally here, the entire army shall immediately break camp, split into several routes, and set off immediately without delay!"

"yes!"

The crowd accepted the tiger tally with solemn expressions, and without lingering any longer, they turned and strode out of the hall.

One naval force sailed south to lock down the river pass, another powerful army guarded the iron ridge pass to the north, and the main force rushed to the main battlefield in Pingzhou.

The entire army of the Great Qian Dynasty was mobilized!