Opponents held a different perspective.
In their eyes, the two usurpers who had already seized the throne wouldn't relinquish power just because the Emperor garnered public support.
Were they really expected to surrender the authority they had claimed?
Impossible!
Unless they were intimidated by the Emperor!
If the Emperor dispatched disaster relief, they might see it as a ploy, perhaps even orchestrating it themselves.
Disaster relief wasn't a trivial matter; it required substantial funds and resources. With the treasury depleted, where would the Emperor procure the necessary aid?
Once the treasury was emptied, the two usurpers might exploit the opportunity to mobilize troops. What recourse did the Emperor have?
Thus, he couldn't authorize disaster relief!
Of course, outright refusal wasn't an option either.
In that case, the Emperor might opt to prolong the deliberation until the bitter end.
