At this moment, he clung to the opportunity as if grasping a lifeline, desperately advising Xiao Ye, "Your Highness, at this point, this is the only chance for reversal. Qinghe is the ancestral land of the Song Clan, and Li Mubai only relies on their influence. As long as this city is conquered and their foundation cut off, Li Mubai will have no choice but to retreat to Jinyang, where Your Highness can then lead reinforcements from the prefecture to achieve victory."
"..."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Ye also fell silent.
He truly understood that the fault did not lie with Qingxuan; he was, after all, a victim as well. The way events unfolded exceeded everyone's expectations.
However, though he was not to blame, it didn't mean he couldn't bear the blame. After all, with casualties so severe, someone had to take responsibility, didn't they?
This responsibility he could not bear, nor could his educated and military aides, leaving Qingxuan as the scapegoat.
