Other officials in the court who either advocated for war or for peace also spoke up, each expressing their own viewpoints.
Chuge listened to these people's arguments while stealthily observing the emperor's attitude.
The pro-war faction's views were actually nothing special, just the typical thoughts any normal person might have.
But the pro-peace faction's views were quite peculiar, influenced by the unique historical background and way of thinking at the time, requiring a different mindset to interpret.
The pro-peace faction believed that they were definitely no match in battle and that if a war broke out, both sides would suffer heavy casualties. If the Jin became enraged, the terms of any subsequent negotiations would no longer be as favorable as they were currently.
