Upon hearing this, the radical ministers sneered, "I think you've forgotten the pain once the wounds have healed. Back then, their iron hooves trampled all the way to Tunzhou, killing countless citizens of my Daye. If it weren't for the Regent leading the troops to defeat them, their iron hooves would have already reached the capital. You wouldn't even have the chance to speak here."
Upon hearing this, the ministers who advocated for peace said somewhat awkwardly, "That happened so many years ago. People have to look forward. What's the point of clinging to the past? We're all doing this for the greater good, so why can't we choose a peaceful way?"
"Peace? The Northern Di people don't talk to you about peace. They only want to conquer the country and seize control of it."
For a time, the two factions argued endlessly, each sticking to their own views. One faction advocated war, while the other advocated peace, and the entire court became somewhat chaotic.
Xiao Yan glanced at the group of old men with a bored expression, not understanding what they had to argue about, since they weren't the ones ultimately making the decision.
Thinking about it, he couldn't help but look at his nephew.
He stood motionless on the jade steps, his face expressionless, as if the commotion among the courtiers had nothing to do with him.
Then a minister asked, "What does the Regent think about this matter?"
Gu Linchao then raised his eyes, glanced at him indifferently, and said in a cold voice, "In my opinion, we should simply ignore the letter sent by the Northern Di people."
Upon hearing this, the two opposing groups who had been arguing immediately fell silent.
The radical ministers felt quite smug.
The peace-loving ministers looked dejected.
Since the Regent does not approve of their request for peace, there is absolutely no room for maneuver in this matter.
Just then, Gu Heng, who had remained silent until now, suddenly said, "But I think it would be a good thing if the two countries could make peace."
Upon hearing this, a deathly silence fell over the room.
The ministers were greatly surprised.
How could the Emperor and the Regent have such conflicting ideas?
Gu Linchao glanced at Gu Heng with some surprise, then said calmly, "The reason."
Gu Heng paused, feeling somewhat unconvinced.
He is the ruler of a country; why should he need any reason for making a decision?
The Imperial Uncle asked for the reason in front of all the ministers in such an impolite manner. Did he not respect him as the emperor?
Gu Heng took a deep breath and said in the same calm tone, "Just as my ministers have said, years of war will deplete the nation's strength and is not good for the Great Cause. Moreover, my uncle has worked hard to guard the border for the Great Cause for so many years, and it is time for him to retire and rest. Since Bei Di has taken the initiative to surrender, why should we push them away?"
Xiao Yan frowned upon hearing this.
Does this kid even know what he's saying?
Wen Shiqing and Wen Tingyun were also somewhat surprised. How could the Emperor say such a thing?
Gu Linchao, however, said nonchalantly, "It is good that the Emperor knows I have worked hard, but I am still young, and with the Great Cause surrounded by tigers and wolves, how can I let go and retire to rest at this time?"
Gu Heng's lips moved, but he swallowed those words back and instead said, "I am also worried about my uncle. After all, he has been fighting on the frontier for many years. Now that he has finally married my aunt, he should spend more time with her. My son will be born soon, and I don't want him to have worked so hard for the cause for so many years, only to end up alone."
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence, and the ministers all lowered their heads.
Even the most dull-witted person could understand the meaning behind the emperor's words.
Alone and lonely...
This...this is cursing the regent.
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