Out of respect for him, they no longer said anything more, but their expressions were neither pleased or convinced.

Great Liang's aristocrats and ministers, regardless of the official position of the head of the family, could all dazzle one another when bringing out their family tree. There were many connected in-laws in the family. Each generation had close involvement with the royal family's many fights for power. If the family could flourish to this day, at least the previous generations had chosen the right person to support. Over time, they all had the illusion that ‘it was thanks to the support of my family that the Emperor was able to ascend the throne’.

On regular days, due to the Fang family's honor, people were willing to listen to him, but when it came to large arguments, although the Fang family could be seen to be the head of all noble families, it's difficult to really and effectively suppress or control anyone — everyone here was related, and no one was more noble than the other. What did the Fang family have to rely on to take charge of things involving everyone's heads and vital interests?

Fang Qin had no choice but to use logic to reason and advise: "His Majesty favors grand merits, the thing he despises the most is others challenging his authority. This time, the Westerner’s invasion reminds him of the siege of the capital that year. If he hesitated before, then he must be determined to fight this war now. Why should we charge into this mess and bear the reputation of disaster to the country and the people at this time? I ask you all to think about it at a different angle!"

He sighed, then slowed down his voice: "If we can endure through this period, when the war is over, with no battle, the Grand Council will inevitably face reorganization or abolition. Those people may not be willing to accept it. They will certainly do something. At that time, the Emperor will see that their arms are reaching too far. When you think about the Drumming Order and the Rong Jin Law in those days, you will know what the real intention of His Majesty is. At this time, making use of those lowly merchants was only a temporary solution. When they have nothing left to be used, would His Majesty still protect them then? I'm afraid when the time comes, even Gu Yun will have to return the Black Tiger Emblem. It's impossible for the Grand Council to single handedly cover up the sky all the time."

Fang Qin thought that what he had said analyzed it carefully, advising to the best of his ability.