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Chapter 409 Preparing to Unleash the Rivalry Mode

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, gently illuminating the bed. Jin Shuai had hoped to sleep in and enjoy this rare moment of leisure, indulging in a long-lost sense of comfort. But life is often unpredictable, and as expected, disaster struck without warning.

Jin Shuai was gradually awakened from his sleep by a soft knock on the door. It was Liao Zi standing outside, his face showing a mixture of helplessness and anxiety. Jin Shuai rubbed his sleepy eyes and called out, "Come in!" He lazily stretched, but before he could fully recover, Liao Zi rushed in and said urgently, "My lord, please get up quickly! The Emperor has summoned you to court again." Jin Shuai inwardly groaned, but could only helplessly accept this reality. He quickly washed and tidied himself up, then boarded the carriage to the palace with Liao Zi.

On the carriage, Jin Shuai couldn't help but yawn, then, with a hint of weariness and doubt, asked Liao Zi, "Liao Zi, what's the matter that's so urgent? Why did you have to call me at this time?" Liao Zi smiled and explained, "Hehe, Your Excellency, there are two important matters being hotly debated in court. One is about the Western Xia, and the other is about your conferment of titles. The ministers are all sticking to their own opinions, arguing fiercely, and the Emperor is caught in a dilemma. He really had no choice but to send someone to invite you over." Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai couldn't help but frown and said helplessly, "Liao Zi, do you think these civil officials have nothing better to do all day? Damn it, they can't handle small matters, and they can't handle big matters either. All they do all day is impeach this and that."

Before long, the carriage arrived at the palace. When General Jin arrived at the entrance of the main hall, the court was still in a noisy state. Everyone was arguing heatedly, their faces flushed. General Jin walked steadily into the hall, and the noise instantly stopped, all eyes focused on him. Jin Shuai walked unhurriedly to Zhao Zhen, bowed respectfully, and then said with a hint of mockery, "Your Majesty, I have just returned victorious from the capital, and you won't even let me rest for a while? I'm still growing!" Zhao Zhen was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, saying, "Zhiyong Jue! I really had no choice. The ministers discussed it for a long time, but couldn't come up with a solution, so I called you here hoping you could offer some advice." Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai gave a slight cold laugh, looking at the ministers with sarcasm, and said, "Your Majesty, if you ask me, you shouldn't have called me here. If they can't come up with a solution, it only proves their incompetence; they should be dismissed. All they do is talk nonsense all day long; what's the use of keeping them around? They waste the court's money and occupy important positions, harming the country and its people." Jin Shuai, his face full of displeasure, was ready to unleash his tirade.

As soon as General Jin finished speaking in the ornately decorated imperial court, the atmosphere became somewhat heavy. "Lord Zhiyong, please be careful with your words! You haven't fully understood the situation yet, and you've already spoken so rashly. Isn't that just condemning everyone indiscriminately?" A minister dressed in a scarlet court robe, his face full of anxiety and sincerity, slightly raised his hands and bowed to Lord Zhiyong. His voice echoed in the empty court, carrying a hint of earnest advice.

"Hmph!" The corners of Zhiyong Juejin's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile, his eyes filled with disdain. "Then tell me in detail, what exactly is going on? I really can't understand what kind of trivial matter could make you self-proclaimed learned and upright ministers argue so heatedly and endlessly." His tone was full of arrogance and indifference.