Q:

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

• 1
  The Emperor needed the money to maintain his army.
• 2
  The money was needed for the benefit of the Emperor's subjects and to ensure the kingdom did not fall into debt.
• 3
  To better the condition of its people who were being unjustly treated by their ruler.
• 4
  It was his father's last wish.
• 5
  Its ruler had attacked the Emperor's kingdom during his father's reign.