The parliamentary questioning concluded with some monotonous queries, such as:
"Colonel, do you believe your military abilities have surpassed those of Fuxu and Petain?"
"You think their military theories are wrong, so why do they also achieve victories on the battlefield? How do you explain this?"
"Are you using your military talent to benefit your business?"
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Shire responded unhurriedly to each question:
"This is not a question of military talent, sir. We are all exploring in the midst of war. I certainly don't think I've surpassed them."
"Everyone has different ideas, and that's normal. Which military theory is correct, I don't think I should be the one to answer; it should be answered by the battlefield, the facts, and the soldiers. This is important, as it concerns the lives of the soldiers, who have the right to choose what tactics they fight with."
