With the example of Wang Mang from the past, the ministers naturally became very sensitive about this matter, initially advising against it, but Empress Dowager Dou directly suppressed the issue.
Subsequently, the ministers approached Gu Liang.
They wanted to leverage the influence of the Gu Clan to jointly petition and force Empress Dowager Dou to compromise.
However, Empress Dowager Dou clearly did not care about the ministers' opinions.
She still acted willfully, directly suppressing the matter, and even publicly stated that Gu Liang was old and should follow the example of Marquis Zhongwu by returning to Julu to enjoy a peaceful life.
How could Gu Liang not be furious?
The Gu Clan could leave, but it could not depart in such a humiliating manner.
Otherwise, the influence of two generations of the Gu Clan might be severely damaged in an instant.
Letting the whole world see the decline of the Gu Clan.
"Father."
