Diligence Palace.
Gu Xingzhi sat upright on the imperial throne atop the dais, discussing state affairs with the civil and military officials.
Before long, an Imperial Guard entered the hall.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Zheng Dynasty's envoy has arrived in the Capital City and is currently awaiting summons at the envoy station."
Hearing this, Gu Xingzhi nodded with a smile and waved his hand. The Imperial Guard bowed and withdrew.
"My ministers, what are your thoughts on the Zheng Dynasty's actions?" His gaze swept across the four rows of civil and military officials below. His majestic voice echoed through the vast hall.
A middle-aged official at the head of the civil officials, dressed in an embroidered crimson official robe and wearing a black official hat, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Zheng Dynasty has shown insufficient sincerity and should be annihilated!"
As soon as he spoke, the officials all voiced their agreement. Not one objected.
What standing did a mere dynasty have, sending an envoy for a visit?
If they were truly sincere, their ruler should have personally brought a letter of state to pay homage.
Gu Xingzhi nodded and smiled. "Mm, Minister Liao and I share the same thought!"
"I'll leave this matter to you. The Zheng Dynasty... annihilate it!"
"Will seven days be enough?"
The senior official immediately bowed. "Your Majesty, there is no need for seven days. Five days will suffice!" His face was full of confidence.
Seeing how confident he was, Gu Xingzhi nodded and smiled. "Good! I grant you five days. Five days from now, I shall await your triumphant return outside the Capital City."
"Yes, I will not fail Your Majesty's trust!"
After the court session ended, the senior official did not stop for even a moment. He immediately went to make