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"Hehe, may I ask your name, sir, and what your position is?" Jin Shuai asked.

His tone was calm, yet it carried an air of authority. The minister in purple robes was momentarily taken aback, then puffed out his chest and proudly replied, "I am Han Qi, currently serving as the Vice Minister of the Chancellery." Marshal Jin wanted to say to Han Qi: (You've walked right into my trap; I actually know this part of history.)

"Damn, you're Han Paopao! The culprit behind the Battle of Haoshuichuan, where the Western Xia turned the tide against us. I really suspect you and Li Yuanhao conspired together," Jin Shuai said with a laugh.

His words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight to the heart. Han Qi's face instantly turned pale; his eyes widened as he stared at Jin Shuai in disbelief. The people around them also gaped in astonishment, unable to believe their ears.

Jin Shuai's words were like a bomb, causing a huge uproar among the crowd. His frankness and candor were astonishing, and also prompted more people to think. This debate was no longer just about whether the project was a waste of public funds and resources, but touched on a deeper issue—the responsibility and accountability of officials.

"Don't slander me. It was Ren Fu who acted rashly; what does it have to do with me?" Han Qi said.

"What does this have to do with you? You were the one who advocated for war, weren't you? You thought the Western Xia were all old, weak, women, and children, weren't you? Fan Zhongyan and Xia Song didn't advocate for war, but you were the one who sent Western Xia to their deaths. If you are defeated, Western Xia can divide their forces, and neither side can fight. In this battle, you not only lost tens of thousands of soldiers, but you also broke the backbone of the Song people. What is this if not treason?" General Jin asked.

"His Majesty granted my permission to go to war. Ren Fu acted rashly, so..." Han Qi explained.

"Give me a break! How dare you shirk responsibility? His Majesty isn't on the front lines, so he doesn't know the situation. You can't blame His Majesty for this. First, you didn't scout Li Yuanhao's forces beforehand. Second, you misjudged whether Ren Fu would be reckless in his attack. Third, you were stubborn and refused to listen to your colleagues' advice. Fourth, you're shifting the blame to the Emperor and Ren Fu. Originally, the three of you formed a united front, preventing Li Yuanhao's army from splitting its forces and dragging them into the quagmire of war. Their logistics couldn't withstand the attrition, while our Great Song's logistics were continuous. Even if we dragged them down, they would be worn down. What was supposed to be a war of attrition was turned into a war of destruction by your erroneous command. Why is defeating you considered a truce? It's because we couldn't withstand the attrition. You idiot! Aren't you a traitor? A useless scholar! Bah! The deaths of 2 soldiers were truly a terrible loss, betrayed and killed by their own people!" General Jin cursed.

Upon hearing these words, Han Qi was struck dumb, as if by lightning. His eyes widened, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. Then, his body began to tremble, his legs went weak, and he collapsed onto the floor of the hall with a thud.

Han Qi lay on the ground, his face as pale as paper, his lips trembling as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out. His eyes were filled with confusion and pain, as if he couldn't accept the reality before him. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words through clenched teeth: "How could this be..." His voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless sorrow and regret.

"Lord Han, do you know where your biggest mistake lies?" Jin Shuai looked at Han Qi with a mocking expression, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, and asked in a sarcastic tone.

Han Qi frowned slightly, his face darkening, but he maintained a certain composure and calmness, bowing and saying, "Please inform me, Your Excellency." He secretly wondered how this General Jin would evaluate his mistake.