The current state of the Poplar Empire is quite satisfactory. Externally, they enjoy a calm political environment through their marriage alliance with the Great Tang Empire, and also benefit from the political leverage of the former Three Emperors Alliance, presenting themselves as the world's second-largest power.
Yet, this "world's second" isn't exactly auspicious. Previously, the Great Qin Empire, another member of the Three Emperors Alliance, also held the position of the second largest power with a marriage alliance with the Great Tang Empire. Now, their situation isn't going well.
Once Yangmu XI, now crowned and renamed as Yangmu Yi, the Elf Emperor is discussing with his ministers how to support the Dorne Empire.
An Elf Minister, holding a report, nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, with Dorne declaring war on the Tang Empire, our nations have remained relatively stable. From some perspectives, this strategy does work."
