> Orders men to fire arrows at someone close to an army that came make sure there are no shenanigans, instead of calling the cavalry
> Does it because the madlad shouted out a rumour that by his own actions and panic has now confirmed its validity (whether or not it actually happened) in the eyes of everyone within earshot
> Those arrows crossed the river that borders the territories and almost hits the ruler of the other territory in plain view of literally everyone
> When that ruler's army retaliates (as it should) this genius (a close relative of the rumoured self-shitting leader) again in earshot of literally everyone who can hear anything talks about how killing Almus would end everything, confirming in everyone's minds (again, like holy shit dude) that the arrow wasn't an accident
> The dumbass has now given Almus literally everything he needs to not only kick around Dibel, but Dibel's allies would now be risking far more than they are comfortable with to back up Dibel, because he, through his relative, has shown his intent to kill the adopted son of the king's brother and a war hero, and if Dibel loses, the King will remember their part in this
And this is why folks, you have to focus on competency and not relation or asskissing ability when selecting your commanding officers.