Jianji Hall suddenly fell into silence, and the courtiers all turned their eyes toward the Korean Crown Prince.
After a moment, Official Hu gave a light cough, and a blue-robed official stepped out, holding a ritual baton huban: "Your Majesty, it must not be done. If firearms are gifted to Korea, who is to say they won't fall into the hands of the Jing Dynasty's traitors? Moreover, firearms are a double-edged sword, harmful if mishandled. Even the Divine Machine Camp requires years of training. Even if they are given these firearms, they won't be able to use them."
Outside the hall, Chen Ji had been listening, marveling at how throughout the court meeting, Emperor Ning hadn't needed to speak, as there was always someone to respond on his behalf.
Jianji Hall fell silent once more.
