How can this not anger the Emperor? What was supposed to be an easy victory turned into a humiliating defeat.
Why was the army ambushed on its way to the border? Surely, someone in the court had leaked the information.
At the time of the discussion, aside from the Six Ministries' Chief of Staff and the Chief Minister, there were also two officials from the Hanlin Academy drafting decrees.
There aren't many people to investigate for being a court spy. As for why Xue Haozhen and his son were implicated, and why Xue Haozhen didn't present the so-called evidence to the Holy Emperor, it remains unknown.
The historical records do not have detailed accounts, and Gu Chengyu found only a few fragmented words in miscellaneous books. However, these were mere wild guesses and not reliable.
Some said the Xue Family was too prominent, subtly suggesting the ruler's fear. Others said Xue Haozhen blocked another official's path, aiming to bring him down to ascend himself.
