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Jin Shuai responded and quickly went to the old master's study. The old master greeted Jin Shuai with a smile, took his hand and sat him on the couch, asking, "Your Majesty, I've already taken you to Funing Palace! I heard from the steward that the palace maid, Lady Dong, brought over a dozen palace maids with her." Jin Shuai reported the news to the emperor with a fawning expression.

"That's right, they came specifically to learn how to make lingerie. And, this matter has already been discussed with Her Majesty the Empress in the palace. We plan to open a chain store using the Empress's name. The Emperor even said that once it's done, he'll reward me with the title of Earl, hehehe." Jin Shuai grinned from ear to ear, his smug expression making everyone burst into laughter.

"Hmm, not bad, not bad. In that case, why don't you tell me the specific plan quickly?" Old Master Jin asked with great interest.

So, General Jin recounted in detail his conversation with Emperor Renzong and the Empress in the Funing Palace. Old Master Jin listened quietly the entire time, his face expressionless. Only after General Jin finished did the old man slowly ask, “It’s truly unexpected! A seemingly insignificant piece of women’s underwear has managed to kill two birds with one stone. If those civil officials dared to object, it would be tantamount to opposing millions of soldiers. This plan is brilliant, truly brilliant! However, can the issue of redundant troops really be resolved as easily as you say?”

Faced with the old man's questioning, Jin Shuai smiled confidently and replied, "Your Excellency, you don't understand. To put it bluntly, this problem of redundant troops is just a waste of money. In comparison, what could truly lead to the downfall of the Song Dynasty is the large number of redundant officials! As for the redundant troops, they are nothing more than a case of Xiang Zhuang's sword dance aimed at Liu Bang." His words were full of confidence.

"Hiss... Are you sure? This is no small matter. If something goes wrong, it's one thing if we lose some money, but the safety of our family is the most important thing!" Old Master Jin asked with a furrowed brow and a worried expression.

"Grandfather, please rest assured. The issue of redundant troops will take quite some time to resolve. Besides, our family possesses two imperial edicts, so our safety should be assured. To prepare for any eventuality, I plan to obtain a fiefdom, after which you will resign your post and reside there, relocating the entire family there. In this way, we can develop this place into a stronghold for both offense and defense, providing the Jin family with a safety net," General Jin replied calmly with a smile.

"Ah! Grandson, do you perhaps wish to establish your own household?" Upon hearing this, the old man lowered his voice, his face showing astonishment, and asked cautiously.

"Grandpa, the future is unpredictable. Although the Song Dynasty appears peaceful and prosperous on the surface, it is actually rotten inside. The surrounding states, which are eyeing the Song Dynasty covetously, all see it as a fat sheep to be slaughtered. The civil officials in the court are only concerned with buying peace with money, but they do not mention the danger of raising a tiger to cause trouble. When the states are fed and fattened, that will be the day when the Song Dynasty's fate is sealed." General Jin shook his head helplessly and sighed.

"Hmm...Grandson sees things very clearly! But remember, these words must never be spoken casually outside. So, what do you think Grandfather should do?" Grandfather Jin looked at the young man before him with a kind expression and asked softly.