This matter stirred up a storm across the entire court, as nobody could have predicted that Gu Xuan would incite a reform controversy just upon his return to the capital.
Yet, upon deeper reflection, it actually makes sense.
After the chaos in the Great Tang, even with the intervention of the Gu Clan, the impact on the situation was still significant.
Now is indeed the best time for new policies.
But, what use is it for the court officials to understand this issue?
Not everyone is a gambler.
With vested interests at stake, nobody would be willing to gamble on an uncertain future.
As for the upright individuals in the court, there is no need to say more.
This is the nature of the imperial court.
When the person sitting on the throne is wholeheartedly devoted to goodness, the atmosphere in the court follows suit. But as the court atmosphere changes, these individuals become rebels.
