Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

An Yue's condition has not been good lately.

The war between the Qian Kingdom and the Xu Kingdom is getting fiercer and fiercer, causing neighboring countries to keep a close eye on their own resources.

An Yue was unable to purchase enough food and supplies from outside, which significantly reduced the quality of life for its people.

The grain harvest is doing well; the yields over the past two years have been decent, just enough for the people to make a living.

But the other supplies are more important.

Iron, salt, sugar, cloth, and so on are all basic commodities that are of great use in daily life.

None of these exist in Ansan.

The Qian Kingdom, which usually trades with An Yue, is currently embroiled in war, and with its emperor assassinated and his whereabouts unknown, it has no time to care about its trade with An Yue.

Li Yuan simply nodded after listening.

"We gods absolutely cannot interfere in wars between mortals, for the karmic consequences are too great."

"If the big shots in the heavens find out, they will be punished."

Emperor An Yue nodded in agreement: "I understand."

"Xu Kingdom is unwilling to commit too many troops to attack Qian Kingdom. Relying on its cavalry advantage, it is constantly wearing down Qian Kingdom's strength through surprise attacks."

"The Qian Kingdom has also been roused to fight, and many ambitious people have joined the army. The whole country is now engaged in a great war with the Xu Kingdom."

"This war is destined to be protracted."

"This is a difficult situation for Qian Kingdom, and it is also a difficult situation for Anyue."

Zhengtai Biao and Li Xiaoan sat to the side, not paying attention to what the two were saying, chatting quietly.

Li Yuan thought for a moment:

"The war is still going on for who knows how long. An Yue has been affected and will inevitably have to step forward."

"However, you need to make your own decisions regarding your attitude and how you will step forward."

Emperor An Yue nodded again.

This is what worries him.

If we don't help the Qian Kingdom, how will An Yue survive once the Xu Kingdom destroys and plunders it?

An Yue is surrounded by natural barriers on three sides, but the only flat and accessible place is the territory of the Qian Kingdom.

The Qian Kingdom was not only An Yue's main trading partner, but also a natural defensive pass.

The Qian Kingdom's military strength is not very strong, and it is friendly to foreign countries, mainly engaged in trade, so An Yue can still feel at ease.

But this Xu Kingdom...

Emperor An Yue had inquired about it.

Xu Kingdom was a typical predatory Warring States, never focusing on production, but rather on plundering and conquering.

A country that purely sustains itself through 'plunder'.

If Xu Kingdom takes advantage of Qian Kingdom's terrain and tries to attack An Yue, it will be like catching a turtle in a jar.

A situation of being surrounded and attacked.

An Yue was completely at the mercy of others.

If we help Qian Kingdom to fight back, then An Yue will inevitably be attacked fiercely by Xu Kingdom as well.

An Yue is now in dire need of reconstruction, with a weakened army, few horses, and a shortage of food and supplies.

If we were to send troops, we fear we would deplete the nation's already dwindling strength.

But if we deplete our national strength and force the Xu Kingdom to retreat...

What should be done if the Qian Kingdom intends to turn around and annex it?

While people can be sentimental with each other, between nations, interests ultimately take precedence!

An Yue currently has a combined force of 40 elite troops and soldiers, which should be enough to deter Qian Guo from taking any action.

But what if you miss or cripple the target?

That’s hard to say!

"The Emperor of Qian Kingdom is amiable, but his ministers are all incredibly shrewd."

Emperor An Yue paced back and forth in the palace, deep in thought.

He seemed to be speaking to Li Yuan, but he was also reflecting on his own thoughts.

"The Emperor of Qian Kingdom was assassinated and his whereabouts are unknown. The officials rebelled, and power fell into the hands of his prime minister."

"This prime minister, unfortunately, is a ruthless man who devours people without spitting out the bones..."

Emperor An Yue had clearly gathered information in great detail.

"If we provide assistance, our national strength will be depleted, and everyone will covet it."

"If one remains an observer, one may enjoy temporary peace, but it will not last long."

Emperor An Yue frowned deeply.

Any decision he makes will change the current An Yue.

He dared not gamble with the lives of ordinary people.

Li Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

"So, the key lies in the missing Emperor of Qian, right?"

He spoke softly.

Emperor An Yue nodded: "I am also familiar with the way Emperor Qian acts. He has always been kind and compassionate towards the people."

"Qian Kingdom has suffered from war for a long time. If he regains power, he will not ignore the people's grievances and send troops to betray An Yue."

"But it has been two years since he was assassinated, and there has been no news of him. I'm afraid he has already perished."

Li Yuan touched his chin:

"Based on the conclusion that smoke does not cause harm..."

Emperor An Yue turned his gaze to Li Yuan, somewhat puzzled.

Li Yuan smiled and said, "If the Emperor of Qian is already dead, then the person who assassinated him will definitely spread the news to help the Prime Minister of Qian consolidate his power."

"The fact that there has been no news for so long is actually good news."

Emperor An Yue nodded, a wry smile on his face:

"But even if he's not dead, how will we find him?"

"With war raging, we people of An Yue are not familiar with this territory of the Qian Kingdom!"

"Even if it is found, it will be useless if the Qian Kingdom has no ministers who listen to him!"

Li Yuan let out a long breath.

"But only by finding him can we get the most information."

"I believe that every emperor leaves himself some leeway."

"Whether or not to send troops may have to wait until we find the emperor of Qian Kingdom, understand the situation, and then make a decision."

Emperor An Yue sighed as he looked at the young boy Biao and Li Xiao'an chatting and laughing beside him.

"There is no one familiar with the Qian Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan thought for a moment and said, "I know someone in Qian Kingdom."

"Her name is Zhao Wanjun, and she is a clerk in the capital of the Qian Kingdom."

"If she hadn't died in battle, perhaps she could have helped us find the Emperor of Qian Kingdom."

"Moreover, the Emperor of Qian Kingdom still trusts the Zhao family to a certain extent."

Li Yuan revealed the key information.

Emperor An Yue pondered for a moment.

"The Zhao family has been gone for more than two years."

"Although Zhao Wanjun's life was spared, he was dismissed from his post as the head of the government office and demoted to a patrol post in the border city of Qian State."

"Since there's no one to ask, I'll send someone to look for her."

"However, the Qian Kingdom is in too much chaos right now, and finding someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Li Yuan shrugged: "We can only give it a try first."

"If all else fails, we'll have to find a way to send troops to help Qian Kingdom defeat Xu Kingdom first."

He felt a pang of sympathy for Zhao Wanjun.

Although the case of the gold thief quelled the riots, it also made Zhao Wanjun a real thorn in the side of those people.

That spirited female clerk ultimately failed.

He was straightforward and lacked social skills. He hated evil as if it were his enemy. Although he was worthy of his official position, he harmed himself and his family.

In the shadows, those who share the 'cake' will not tolerate the existence of those who prefer to act according to the law and in a straightforward manner.

Emperor An Yue began to secretly send people to inquire about Zhao Wanjun's whereabouts.

Li Yuan thought for a moment, and although he was a little embarrassed, he still spoke:

"If she is still alive, tell her that the people who went to find her are in cahoots with Li Xiaoyao."

Emperor An Yue was puzzled.

Li Yuan awkwardly tried to dig out a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment with his feet:

"Li Xiaoyao was the pseudonym I used when I first traveled to the outside world."

Zhengtai Biao, who had been listening at some point, turned around upon hearing this and grinned.

"You've ruined such a beautiful and evocative name as Xiaoyao!"

"You should be called Li Xuyuan!"

Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Is there food? And no words!"

"No one is as weak as me!"

Zhengtai Biao looked at Li Yuan's fake expression and chuckled.