I think you are being a bit guilty of what you are condemning (some call it hypocrisy, although i wouldn't go that far). The guy is not 'challenging' or 'putting down' anyone. By trying to string him up like that you are being 'insensitive' to his opinions.
Actually I would think his advice was one of the best so far when taken in with other advice. 'having some balls' and going all out is a great way for the Hai to grow. If you can take kotais and maybe the town just above Armavir then you have a good little base from which to grow. If you fail, then you have achieved the aims of what other people were suggesting which is to reduce/disband your armies. its a risk situation that is essentially win/win for the Hai.
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