"Recall Qiu Yan?"
Upon hearing this, not only Xu Yingyi and Cai Que, but even Meng Qingbin and the others, along with Ma Yang and Wang Fu, were utterly taken aback. None of them had expected that, at a time like this, the Empress Dowager would still think of Qiu Yan.
But then each of them began to scheme. Xu Yingyi and Cai Que in particular frowned deeply. They had gone through great trouble to send Qiu Yan away, and the Emperor's death had happened to bring the blows dealt to them to a temporary halt. Why would they voluntarily bring their political enemy back and add fuel to the other side's firepower?
One had to know that, in the present court, aside from Qiu Yan, the New Party led by Cen Bo, with Wang Fu as its spiritual leader, was likewise their political enemy and rival. During this period, the Emperor had launched a storm against the peripheral forces of the noble families, and the people pushing and supporting it had been many members of the New Party.
Now that the Emperor had suddenly passed away, a vacuum had appeared in the balance of power. This was precisely the moment to break free of their former predicament and turn the tide. It was already difficult enough to contend with their current opponents at such a time. How could they possibly invite other enemies into the fray?
With that thought, Xu Yingyi could no longer concern himself with anything else and said directly, "Minister Qiu went to pacify the rebel bandits for the peace of the realm. This matter is of great importance, and all under Heaven knows of it. If he is recalled rashly, I fear it may give rise to complications." If Li Kun had been the one