The situation changed abruptly like a surging tide, and the court officials became utterly chaotic, resembling startled birds.
Gu Xi was too resolute.
He ignored everyone's objections and once again issued an edict to announce to all states, while simultaneously beginning to prepare the central army.
In the recently stabilized court of the Great Han, a shadow quickly loomed once more.
—And this time, the shadow far exceeded any in the past!
This matter was destined to cause a significant upheaval.
Empress Dowager He was confined in Changle Palace, and the court officials were unable to meet her.
In urgent circumstances, many turned their attention to Liu Bian, hoping he could persuade Gu Xi.
Yes, persuade him.
For these powerful families, they too feared Gu Xi.
Previously, it was only because they believed they were on the same front as Gu Xi.
These people used every means possible to depict the situation as grave, even suggesting that the nation might fall.
