The deposed Empress delivers her parting words, and the court splits: ministers demand one thing, Li Zhi demands another. The question of war against Baijie bec…
The deposed Empress delivers her parting words, and the court splits: ministers demand one thing, Li Zhi demands another. The question of war against Baijie becomes a test of whether you can think beyond the immediate crisis. Seven bad endings await those who choose the obvious answer.
Differential scene based on Scene 147 outcome
BE 093 — Prestige +, but you've sided against the emperor
Ambition +, Resolve + — Main path; the emperor's trust is worth more than the ministers'
Strategy +, Prestige + — If you recommended Ji Huaizhong at Scene 136, enters Scene 151; otherwise BE 096
BE 094 — Ambition +, but naked expansionism has no allies
BE 095 — Resilience +, but military escalation without purpose backfires
Resolve + — Main path; speed overcomes stagnation
BE 097 — Resilience +, but a war of attrition drains everything
Strategy + — Main path; creativity beats brute force
BE 098 — Strategy +, but the enemy sees through the ruse
BE 099 — Resolve +, but a frontal assault fails against prepared defenses
If you recommended Ji Huaizhong at Scene 136 (earlier in the game), choosing 'Intimidate neighboring states' at Scene 150 leads to Scene 151 (main path). If you didn't recommend him, the same choice triggers BE 096 instead. This is a long-term consequence of an earlier decision.
'Intimidate neighboring states' is the safest IF you made the right choice at Scene 136. Otherwise, it's a death trap. If you're unsure about your prerequisite status, siding with His Majesty and then choosing 'unexpected angle of attack' is the reliable main path.