An older official with a long white beard kowtowed as well interrupting prime minister Ming's ranting and said, "Your Majesty, this servant personally experienced the war fifty years ago. A war that wiped out more than half of our population."
"Our population as it stands has shrunk and with the emergence of the half breeds, this servant suggests we keep the peace otherwise we will suffer great losses," before lowering his forehead on his hands pressing down on the ground.
Prime minister Ming wasn't one to be outdone so he bowed as well before voicing his opinion. "Your majesty, it is exactly for that reason that we should mobilise the troops. They are growing in numbers because of the half breeds and that Ji Wen thinks he is above the Son of Heaven."
