Fuck being responsible for what Ash did, I would just utter every swear and slur I know toward Ash. I would know i was responsible for it technically, but i would probably be in denial about it
because of the distance to get there, it will take a lot of resources than waiting for them to come.
2nd is because having high ground has a lot of advantages, the thought of wearying the enemy comes in play, but clearly because of the fight dragged out, the stronger has more advantage for chipping the weak.
3rd clearly the former Ash do not know shit about commanding the army. so here we are.