Handing the army to someone like Su Huai spelled inevitable disaster for the Third Prince.
The common folk suffered greatly from Su Huai's actions, which clearly indicated a loss of control and reckless desperation to turn the tide in his favor. His forcible recruitment of soldiers and seizure of wealth only fueled public discontent and provided ample grounds for condemnation.
True to expectations, Su Huai wasted no time in launching an assault.
He ordered his men to aggressively expel the recently conscripted civilians. Armed with weapons, they led the charge while the actual Su family army followed closely behind.
These commoners, who had only recently resumed peaceful lives before being thrust into battle, had no time to prepare. Terrified and coerced by sword-wielding soldiers, they fled in panic. They lacked the training and mindset for combat, becoming easy prey.
