No one could have anticipated that in the rising Great Tang Dynasty, two emperors would pass away in such a short span of years.
This was not a good omen.
It always reminded people of precedents, such as the Former Han Dynasty which experienced similar events.
Subsequently, the Former Han underwent great turmoil, eventually declining from prosperity to downfall.
However, the only fortunate aspect was—
The Former Han had Gu Xi, and now the Great Tang has Gu Jing.
Compared to Gu Xi, Gu Jing holds the edict of Emperor Taizong, serving as both a hazard and a safeguard.
At the very least—
The events of the Former Han cannot be repeated in the current Great Tang.
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Gu Jing completely assumed control of the court affairs.
There was no choice, as Li Longji was simply too young, and Gu Jing had to shoulder this heavy burden.
Gu Jing had unconsciously become the stabilizing force of the Great Tang.
He was the only one capable of commanding respect among the people.
