When the Court was in an uproar over the establishment of the Military Affairs Office, the old Emperor did not reveal his stance on the matter. As the ultimate arbiter, he fundamentally refrained from entering the fray.
Even if he had already made up his mind, he would not directly facilitate the action.
The establishment of the Military Affairs Office was indeed a good idea.
However, for the old Emperor, it was nothing more than a means to further solidify his Imperial Power. Having ascended the throne for decades, his authority was already incredibly secure—with or without the Military Affairs Office, it did not affect the old Emperor's power.
On the other hand, Xu Qing truly was a prodigy, perfectly living up to the praise he had been given.
As for whether this matter would pose a great threat to Prince Yu, the old Emperor was indifferent.
If he were to succeed in attaining Longevity, his son would be his greatest enemy.
