Q: What justification did the courtier give for attacking the neighbouring kingdom?

• A. The Emperor needed the money to maintain his army.
• B. The money was needed for the benefit of the Emperor's subjects and to ensure the kingdom did not fall into debt.
• C. To better the condition of its people who were being unjustly treated by their ruler.
• D. It was his father's last wish.
• E. Its ruler had attacked the Emperor's kingdom during his father's reign.