Han Xin knelt without hesitation, his face devoid of fear or anxiety. He had made his bed and was fully prepared to lie in it. The emperor's voice dripped with disdain as he said, "We are disappointed in you. You have disgraced your entire ancestry. Not only did you let the enemy slip through the borders under your watch, but you also saved an imposter and let them escape from prison. Your tail has surely grown."
Some of the prime ministers knelt, pleading for mercy on Han Xin's behalf. Others urged the emperor to consider his health, their voices a chorus of concern. The emperor, however, was not truly enraged with Han Xin. Han Xin had been the only one to warn them of Zhen country's growth in strength and improved strategies, but his warnings
had gone unheeded.