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After listening to Jinshan's words, Li Xingyun remained silent for a moment. His gaze slowly swept over the civil and military officials in the court, as if assessing their reactions. Finally, his gaze landed on Jinshan and he asked slowly, "What do you think, ministers?"

The ministers looked at each other and did not answer immediately. This was because according to convention, if Li Xingyun wanted to cause trouble, he must have undercover confidants hiding among the crowd, and they should show up at this time!

As expected, Jinyiwei Commander-in-Chief Sun Jihai stepped forward, pointed his halberd at Jinshan, and angrily shouted, "Hmph! What is the intention of Prime Minister Zuo? Another country has invaded the territory of the Shenwu Empire and bullied the people of the Shenwu Empire. As the head of the Shenwu Empire, you act like this?"

Left Prime Minister Jinshan was reprimanded in public by Sun Jihai. He looked extremely ugly, stared at Sun Jihai coldly, and asked.

"What does Lord Sun mean? Since when did the Jinyiwei become able to meddle in state affairs?" Left Prime Minister Jin Shan was furious. He stared at Sun Jihai, his eyes full of dissatisfaction and questioning.

However, facing Jinshan's questioning, Sun Jihai did not flinch. He straightened his body and retorted with confidence: "Humph! The rise and fall of a country is the responsibility of every citizen, let alone officials like us who eat the emperor's salary and work for the court!"

Sun Jihai's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing throughout the court, shocking everyone present. He had changed his usual low profile and now appeared unusually high-profile, confronting Left Prime Minister Jinshan head-on.

"Your people are being bullied, and as the Left Prime Minister of the imperial court, you're actually thinking of peace talks. How ridiculous!" Sun Jihai continued to attack, his words becoming increasingly sharp. "I dare to ask, Left Prime Minister, to which empire or power do you owe allegiance? And whose people are you protecting?"

This series of questions was like a sharp sword, piercing Jinshan's vital points. Sun Jihai's words were merciless, and he immediately put a huge hat on Jinshan.

Hearing these words, the numerous civil and military officials in the court could not help but gasp. They had a clearer understanding of the current situation and understood the profound meaning of Sun Jihai's move.

It turned out that Sun Jihai was a close confidant of Crown Prince Li Xingyun. His reckless targeting of Left Prime Minister Jin Shan today was clearly at the Crown Prince's behest. Li Xingyun's attitude was self-evident—he was clearly going to target Jin Shan!

"You! Sun Jihai, stop your nonsense. My unwavering loyalty to the Shenwu Empire, to His Majesty, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is as clear as the sun and moon in the vast sky! Everything I say is based solely on the interests of the Shenwu Empire, and there is absolutely no falsehood!" As Prime Minister, Jinshan possessed unparalleled political acumen. He instantly grasped Li Xingyun's intentions. However, faced with this sudden questioning, Jinshan showed no sign of panic. After all, he had held the position of Left Prime Minister for years. Without proven fault, how could Li Xingyun dismiss him without reason?

"Hmph?" Seeing this, the Imperial Guards Commander Guo Jian snorted coldly. He took a step forward, radiating a majestic aura like an enraged lion, and charged directly at Left Prime Minister Jin Shan. Guo Jian launched a relentless and fierce attack on Jin Shan, his eyes wide with anger as he sternly demanded, "Left Prime Minister, may I ask, which is more important, the interests of the court or the rights of the people?"

Facing Guo Jian's aggressiveness, Jinshan remained calm. He sneered and responded, "Of course, the interests of the court are above everything else. General Guo, haven't you heard the saying 'Country comes before family'? Only when the country is stable and the court is solid can the people live a peaceful life!" Jinshan's tone was firm, with no intention of backing down. In this world where imperial power is supreme, the interests of the court are undoubtedly supreme. He firmly believed in this.

Sun Jihai and Guo Jian looked at each other, unsure how to respond. Although both were military commanders, they were still somewhat unprepared for such sharp words in the court. After all, they were usually better at killing enemies and making meritorious contributions on the battlefield, rather than engaging in debate in the court.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince! What do you think?" At this moment, Jinshan turned his gaze to Li Xingyun with a smug smile on his face, as if he was quite confident in his words.

Jinshan knew full well that often the emperor's preference for the prime minister wasn't the most important thing; the key was whether he could maintain a sense of righteousness. At this moment, he was hoping to use this so-called "righteousness" to dissuade Li Xingyun, the regent, from pursuing his actions.

Li Xingyun naturally understood Jinshan's intentions. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He raised his eyes slightly, glanced at Jinshan casually, and asked slowly, "Oh? The Left Prime Minister seems to think what he said is right?"

Li Xingyun was as clear as a mirror in his mind. He would never be so foolish as to debate with the Prime Minister, the head of the civil service. That would simply be asking for trouble and a thankless task.

"Hmph!" A sneer of disdain played across Li Xingyun's lips. He stared at Jinshan with a sharp gaze, not disguising his contempt. "Jinshan, you truly are old! The world is like the mighty Yangtze River, constantly flowing. Only young people have the energy and innovative thinking to steer it. And what about you? Your outdated and decadent ideas are like rotten wood corroded by time. How can you possibly support this vast world?"

His words were like a sharp sword, piercing Jinshan's heart. Jinshan's face instantly became extremely ugly, and the originally somewhat arrogant expression disappeared without a trace.

However, Jinshan was, after all, a seasoned official. How could he be so easily defeated by Li Xingyun's rhetoric? He took a deep breath, gathered himself, and then, unflinchingly, countered, "Your Highness, your words are truly astonishing! You are so petty, harboring resentment towards me simply because of Abbot Fujin's incident. Aren't you afraid that such behavior will draw ridicule from the world? With such a magnanimous mind, how can you shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the future ruler of the world?"

Jinshan's words were like a needle hidden in a cotton ball. They implied that Li Xingyun was angry with him because of the matter of Abbot Fujin, making Li Xingyun appear narrow-minded, and they also questioned Li Xingyun's qualifications as the future monarch. It was like killing two birds with one stone.

Li Xingyun remained unfazed by Jinshan's counterattack. Instead, a confident smile curled his lips. "Hmph, Jinshan, you're quite the witty one! However, today, I will teach you and all the civil and military officials present a lesson!" His voice was sonorous and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority.