The court had three stances.
Represented by Prime Minister Shu, the Radical Faction strongly advised launching the Western Expedition. This seemed natural since both of Prime Minister Shu's sons were in the military, and only through continuous warfare could they find more opportunities for advancement.
On the other hand, the Conservative faction led by the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Guo Chong, strongly recommended a ceasefire. After all, every time war broke out, the Ministry of Revenue had to fork out millions of silver, and no one wanted to burden themselves with so many issues.
Those remaining were the neutrals, who didn't voice any opinions and only waited for Qi Yuan to deliver the final verdict, then echoed it.
"You all have good reasons," Qi Yuan, sitting on the Dragon Chair, looked down at the crowd, "so whom do you think I should listen to?"
"Your Majesty's decision is alone omnipotent, and we shall follow whatever decision Your Majesty makes."
