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

In the early morning, Yu Linyuan sat on the throne, his head bowed, gently rubbing his head with his hand.

The ministers below had been waiting for a long time.

It was supposed to be the time for the morning court session, but seeing the king still hungover, none of the ministers dared to step forward and say a word.

They dared not urge the king to begin the morning court session, and all stood at attention, waiting quietly!

"This wine is delicious, but it's intoxicating," Yu Linyuan suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the hall. "Do any of you ministers have important matters to report?"

"If you have something to report, speak now; otherwise, the court may adjourn!"

The crowd looked at each other, whispering amongst themselves, each trying to determine whether they had something to report.

At this moment, Chancellor Lan Yunzhi stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Upon hearing the voice of the Prime Minister, Yu Linyuan sat up straight, his gaze becoming serious, and he endured the pain brought on by the alcohol.

He knew very well that the matter the prime minister had reported was certainly not simple.

Despite his playful and carefree nature, Yu Linyuan never neglected important matters of state.

"Prime Minister, what is it that you wish to report?"

The prime minister bowed slightly and then said, "The Eastern Yi Kingdom has sent an envoy to request an audience with Your Majesty. The envoy arrived in Qingyu City last night."

"Last night it was late, and Your Majesty had already been drinking, so it was not appropriate for you to meet with the envoys. Therefore, I arranged for the envoys to stay at the Guest Reception Hall, and they will meet with Your Majesty today."

An envoy from the Eastern Barbarians?

These words immediately caused quite a stir in the main hall.

The ministers discussed this amongst themselves in hushed tones:

"Why did the Eastern Barbarians suddenly send envoys?"

"This is the first time in all these years."

"Yes, could it be that they're going to launch some major trade and commerce channel?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Even so, there's no need to send an envoy, is there?"

"What could that be for?"

This was also a question that puzzled Yu Linyuan.

"Prime Minister, do you know why the envoy from the Eastern Barbarians has come?" Yu Linyuan wanted to find out the details before meeting the envoy, otherwise he would be unable to defend himself if the envoy suddenly attacked.

Moreover, he always believes in being prepared for any eventuality!

Yun Lanzhi cupped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, the Eastern Barbarians' sudden dispatch of an envoy can only mean two things."

"First, reopen a trade channel."

"Secondly, we must win over the Liuyu Kingdom and form an alliance to counter the Great Qian!"

"The second one is more likely!"

Upon hearing this, the ministers gasped in shock.

"The Prime Minister is right. Recently, the conflict between the Eastern Barbarians and the Great Qian has been quite heated, even reaching the point of irreconcilable differences."

"They may very well be here to win over our Liuyu Kingdom and form an alliance."

Yu Linyuan's mind cleared instantly, and all his drunkenness vanished in that moment.

He was well aware of the importance of this matter.

"If they are truly here to forge an alliance, in the opinion of the Prime Minister, should I agree?" Yu Linyuan asked bluntly, as he needed to find a solution from the opinions of his ministers.

"My esteemed ministers, it is time for you to express your opinions."

Yu Linyuan also turned his gaze to the civil and military officials behind the prime minister.

"Your Majesty, if we were to form an alliance, we would face great risks, but also great benefits."

"Prime Minister, please analyze this for me immediately."

Yun Lanzhi frowned and replied, "Let's talk about the risks first..."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is a vast country with a large population. Although its military generals have become weaker and its military strength is far less than before, even a lean camel is bigger than a horse. If we ally with the Eastern Yi, we will face the risk of a major war."

"As for the benefits, once we defeat Daqian, we can join forces with Dongyi to invade Daqian's territory."

"The Great Qian is vast and sparsely populated, with abundant resources and wealth. If we could occupy one-third of the Great Qian's territory, we could make the Liuyu Kingdom powerful."

Upon hearing this, the ministers behind him nodded in agreement: "The Prime Minister is absolutely right; opportunity and risk go hand in hand."

"If we could occupy one-third of the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty, the Liuyu Kingdom would surely be able to dominate a region and become a powerful nation."

At this moment, General Hemingway stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I find the Prime Minister's words to be very reasonable."

"Moreover, as far as I know, the generals of the Great Qian are weak, and their navy is even more of a mess. Their warships are far inferior to those of our Liuyu Kingdom."

"Over the years, our Liuyu army has been recuperating and building up its strength. It is now a powerful and well-equipped force, and its naval warships have become increasingly powerful. Its combat capabilities are now far superior to what they used to be. If we join forces with the Dongyi navy, we will surely be able to conquer Daqian and take over its territory."

"To conquer a new world for our Kingdom of Liuyu!"

"Yes, what the Prime Minister and General Ming said is absolutely right. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity for the Kingdom of Liuyu." The ministers all nodded in agreement with the two men's statement.

Yu Linyuan looked at the impassioned civil and military officials and regained his composure.

He was aware of the ambitions and enthusiasm of his ministers, but the final decision still rested with him. He had to calmly weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

After all, his decision would affect the very survival of the entire Liuyu Kingdom.

"Silence!" Yu Linyuan said to the ministers, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority that immediately made them quiet down.

"All of this is nothing but our speculation."

"Summon that messenger so I can understand the situation before making a decision."

The prime minister nodded to the messenger outside the door, who immediately turned and went out to summon the envoy from the Eastern Barbarians to the palace for an audience.

Soon, the Dongyi envoy entered the main hall and came to the front of Yu Linyuan.

"The envoy from the Eastern Barbarians, Takenaka Ryosuke, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Ryosuke Takenaka greeted him with a smile, a slight bow, and a greeting.

Yu Linyuan treated him with courtesy, smiling as he asked, "I am sorry that I failed to greet the envoy from the Eastern Barbarians properly. I hope the envoy will not take offense."

"May I ask, envoy, what brings you to my Kingdom of Liuyu?"

After exchanging greetings, Yu Linyuan got straight to the point, not wanting to waste any more time.

The envoy looked at Yu Linyuan and, without hiding anything, revealed the purpose of his visit.

"Your Majesty, I have come here on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor to extend an invitation to Your Majesty to form an alliance."

These words immediately caused a commotion in the main hall.

"It really is about the alliance!" Yu Linyuan muttered to himself. "I want to see what your conditions are for forming an alliance, you Eastern Barbarians!"

At this moment, Yu Linyuan smiled, got up and walked down the steps to stand in front of Takenaka Ryosuke.

He asked, "What is the purpose of this so-called alliance between the Eastern Yi?"

"Let's fight against the Great Qian together." Takenaka Ryosuke answered without hesitation!

After receiving a correct answer, Yu Linyuan's smile vanished, replaced by a cold snort: "Hmph, what, does the Eastern Barbarians want to drag my Liuyu Kingdom into the war with the Great Qian?"

After saying that, Yu Linyuan abruptly turned around and stormed back to his throne.

Then, looking down at Takenaka Ryosuke with an angry expression!

"This action by the Eastern Barbarians is utterly immoral!"