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

After Qin Hao had the soldiers dispose of Takenaka Ryosuke's body, You Zhongyi strode into the central command tent, his eyes brimming with barely concealed excitement.

He strode up to Su Mu, bowed deeply, and said in a loud voice, unable to hide his excitement, "Elder Su! Great news! Liu Yuzhou has arrived! He's already outside the military camp!"

These words were like a spring breeze entering the tent, instantly filling the room with joy!

Upon hearing this, the generals present, including Xiao Jingyu, Qin Hao, and Zhao Tieniu, all brightened up and smiled in unison, their hearts filled with joy.

The people in the tent were all brothers who had fought side by side and shared life and death, and Liu Yuzhou was an indispensable friend in their hearts.

From guarding the northern border amidst snow and wind, to braving the waves of the East China Sea to defend against enemies, and now to infiltrating the heart of the Eastern Barbarian lands, Liu Yuzhou has been secretly working tirelessly, repeatedly delivering crucial intelligence to the army in dire straits and breaking through deadlocks, silently sacrificing his life for the Great Qian Dynasty.

Although this person does not often stand on the battlefield in the open, he always hides in the shadows, clearing the way for the army with his own strength. He is an old friend whom everyone trusts and relies on for life.

Su Mu and Liu Yuzhou can be considered close friends despite their age difference.

Throughout the journey, in countless battles large and small, Liu Yuzhou stepped forward many times, secretly helping him and relieving his worries and difficulties, making great contributions.

Hearing that an old friend had come, Su Mu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and immediately urged him with a smile:

"You rascal, Yu Zhou is our own brother. He's had a long and arduous journey. Why go through all these formalities? Just bring him in quickly! No need for such formalities!"

"Yes! This subordinate will go and fetch them immediately!"

You Zhongyi acknowledged the order and quickly rushed out of the tent.

In a short while, he led a figure in green robes into the tent.

The moment Liu Yuzhou stepped into the tent, his gaze locked onto Su Mu in the center, and his eyes instantly welled up with burning passion and longing.

He strode forward, and without saying a word, knelt heavily on one knee, clasped his hands and bowed deeply, his tone earnest, filled with the emotion of a long-awaited reunion.

"Yu Zhou greets Elder Su! It has been many days since we last met, and I have been thinking of you day and night, missing you dearly!"

Seeing his old friend kneeling in respect, Su Mu felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He quickly stood up, stepped forward, bent down and reached out to help Liu Yuzhou up. His aged hands gripped Liu Yuzhou's arm tightly as he looked him up and down with concern in his eyes.

"Get up quickly! You've traveled a thousand miles to infiltrate the enemy's territory in the East, narrowly escaping death nine times out of ten. Are you alright?"

"During your time in Dongyi, did you encounter any danger? Were you injured or fatigued?"

Xiao Jingyu, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward and interjected with a smile, expressing his concern: "Yes, Yuzhou, you infiltrated the heart of Dongyi alone, in a den of wolves and tigers, accompanied by the glint of swords and shadows every day. Countless Dongyi spies and assassins searched everywhere. Did you ever expose your whereabouts? Did you have any dangerous encounters?"

Yeah yeah!

The soldiers behind him also spoke with concern.

Liu Yuzhou straightened up, and facing everyone's concern, a calm and confident smile appeared on his lips. His eyes were clear and firm, and his demeanor was exceptionally composed.

"Thank you for your concern, Elder Su, Third Prince, and all my brothers. Yu Zhou is safe and sound, without a scratch."

His tone was calm, yet it exuded confidence.

"Those so-called top assassin organizations and secret agents of the Eastern Barbarians seem to be all over the court and impenetrable, but in reality they are full of loopholes."

"Trying to find me and trap me is as difficult as climbing to the sky."

"In recent days, not only have I remained undetected, but I have also taken the opportunity to stir up the secrets of the Eastern Barbarians, causing chaos and leaving their various forces utterly overwhelmed!"

His words, spoken with composure and authority, instantly drew loud laughter from everyone in the tent, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The cheerful Zhao Tieniu immediately slapped his thigh and laughed heartily: "Haha! Of course! Our Brother Liu is the Pavilion Master of the Great Qian Listening Wind Pavilion, in charge of all the secret intelligence in the world. When it comes to concealment, tracking, and covert maneuvering, no one in the world can match him! How could these petty Eastern barbarians possibly defeat Brother Liu!"

You Zhongyi nodded repeatedly, sincerely praising, "That's right! Brother Liu's lightness skill is unparalleled in the world. His movements are elusive and unpredictable, and his concealment techniques are superb. Looking across the world, I'm afraid only Elder Su can keep up with your tracks and see through your movements!"

"The tricks of the Eastern Barbarians are utterly insignificant compared to yours!"

Everyone offered their sincere praise, and the warm atmosphere of reunion in the tent grew even stronger, sweeping away the fatigue of the days of battle.

……

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, everyone's emotions gradually calmed down. Su Mu suppressed his smile, his expression turned solemn, and he got down to business.

With this major battle imminent, Liu Yuzhou's return, despite the perilous journey, must have carried crucial intelligence.

"Yu Zhou, let's set aside idle chatter for now." Su Mu looked at Liu Yu Zhou with a serious expression. "You have been infiltrating the Eastern Barbarians for many days and are most familiar with their current defenses and situation. Quickly tell us, what is the current situation in the Eastern Barbarian capital? What is the troop deployment like?"

Upon hearing Su Mu's question about serious matters, Liu Yuzhou immediately suppressed his relaxed demeanor and his expression turned serious.

He reached into his sleeve and took out a neatly folded, finely drawn sheepskin map, which he quickly spread out on the table in front of him.

The map is clearly defined, with mountains, cities, passes, gates, and military strongholds all marked in great detail.

"Reporting to Elder Su, the situation in Dongyi is now clear."

Liu Yuzhou's fingertip landed on Qingchaojing, the center of the map, and he reported in a deep voice: "The Emperor of Dongyi knows that the situation is hopeless and he is powerless to resist the mighty army of our Great Qian Dynasty. He has already ordered the withdrawal of all troops stationed in various prefectures and counties within the territory, and all of them have retreated to Qingchaojing."

"Currently, Kyoto has assembled a total of more than 60,000 troops, all of whom are the last elite elites of the Eastern Barbarians, who are determined to defend the imperial city and put up a last-ditch resistance."

Then, he slowly traced the defense details along the walls of Qingchao Capital with his fingertips:

"I have been lying in wait for many days, secretly investigating all four sides of the city's defenses, and figuring out the layout of all the sentry posts, guards, and garrison troops."

"Among the four city gates of Qingchaojing, the East Gate's city wall was the most hastily constructed, the wall is the thinnest, the defensive fortifications are the most rudimentary, and the defending troops are the weakest. It is also the only flaw in the entire imperial city."

"If our army launches a general offensive, breaking through from the east gate would be the safest course of action!"

The generals in the tent looked down at the detailed city defense map before them, all of them filled with shock and admiration.

They never expected that Liu Yuzhou, alone infiltrating the city, would, in such a short time, uncover the troop deployment and defensive weaknesses of the entire imperial city, and draw up such a detailed military map. This ability and this achievement are unmatched!

With this detailed map in hand, the army's general offensive can achieve twice the result with half the effort, greatly reducing casualties among soldiers!

After finishing his report, Liu Yuzhou slowly straightened up, solemnly cupped his hands to Su Mu, and said calmly, "Elder Su, all the intelligence has been reported. I will take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned, their faces filled with astonishment.

Xiao Jingyu quickly tried to persuade you to stay: "Yuzhou, the destruction of the Eastern Barbarians is now a foregone conclusion. The overall situation is settled. Why risk your life alone? There's no need to return now. Just march with the army to Qingchao Capital and wait for the city to fall!"

Everyone echoed their sentiments and urged him to stay, all unwilling to let him enter another dangerous situation.

Liu Yuzhou gently shook his head, his eyes firm, showing his own determination.

"Third Prince, brothers, although the overall situation has been stabilized, the hidden dangers have not been eliminated."

He explained, "It is the duty of all of you brothers to lead the army into battle, to breach the enemy's lines, to defeat the main force of the enemy, and to destroy the Eastern Yi dynasty."

"But Listening Wind Pavilion has its own mission, and the hidden dangers must be eradicated by me."

"The Eastern Barbarian Eastern Privy Council is a top-tier assassin organization with a long history. Its influence is deeply entrenched, spreading throughout the court and the shadows. It has many experts and is ruthless and cunning."

"If it is not completely eradicated, even if the Great Qian Dynasty destroys the Eastern Yi court and occupies its territory, there will definitely be undercurrents in this place in the future, making it difficult to govern it peacefully."

"I need to return immediately, keep a close eye on the movements of the remaining forces of the Eastern Barbarian Emperor, keep a complete grasp of the Eastern Privy Council's activities, and eliminate any hidden dangers in advance."

"The more effort I put in behind the scenes, the less blood my soldiers on the front lines will shed, and the less danger they will face. This is my duty."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a deep sense of respect.

Su Mu and Xiao Jingyu exchanged a glance, both deeply moved. They then straightened their posture, bowed slightly to Liu Yuzhou, and solemnly clasped their hands in greeting.

This action startled Liu Yuzhou instantly. He quickly stepped forward, reached out to support the two of them, his face full of fear.

"Old Master Su! Third Prince! You mustn't! You're doing Yu Zhou a disservice!"

Su Mu straightened up, his eyes filled with respect, and laughed loudly: "Yu Zhou, you have been hiding in the shadows, silently bearing the burden, clearing away countless hidden dangers and protecting my army, my soldiers, and the people of the East Sea."

"This salute is on behalf of the entire army and countless people of the Great Qian Dynasty, to pay tribute to your merits! Your contribution in this battle is truly outstanding!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuzhou felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and waved his hand, his eyes sincere and open: "Elder Su, you flatter me. To be able to follow Elder Su and stand shoulder to shoulder with my brothers to share the burdens of our country and people is the greatest fortune of my life, and a blessing I earned in my past life. I feel only joy and have no complaints whatsoever."

He looked up at the crowd, his voice firm and resolute.

"Gentlemen! See you in Qingchao Capital! We'll meet again when our army breaches the city!"

After speaking, Liu Yuzhou did not linger any longer and strode out of the tent.

In fact, besides eliminating the Eastern Secretariat and monitoring the movements of the Eastern Barbarian Emperor, there was another crucial, hidden reason for his insistence on turning back.

While he was lying in wait to investigate, he had already intercepted a secret report.

The Underworld King of the Eastern Primordial Palace, Shimazu Gennosuke, is secretly plotting to assassinate Su Mu!

He would never allow anyone or any force to harm this centenarian general who had dedicated half his life to protecting the country!

He single-handedly blocked all the hidden dangers!

After Liu Yuzhou left, inside the central command tent, Su Mu suppressed all his warm smile and turned to look at the soldiers below.

"My lords!"

"The intelligence we've been waiting for for days is finally in our hands. We know all the dangers ahead, and the annihilation of the Eastern Barbarians is a foregone conclusion! The time has come; let's launch the final offensive immediately!"

"Pass on my orders!"

"One hundred thousand soldiers will remain to guard the camps, protect the warships, and stabilize the rear defenses! The remaining two hundred thousand elite troops will be deployed immediately, arrayed, and march into the territory of the Eastern Barbarians, advancing straight towards Qingchao Capital!"

"Raze the imperial city to the ground and end this war!"

At the command, the fighting spirit soared, and the soldiers sprang into action...