Page "Liu Song Dynasty" Paragraph 17

Every time Emperor Wen sent generals out on battles, he required them to follow the complete battle plans that he had drafted, and even the dates for battles needed approval from the emperor.

Therefore, the generals all hesitated and could not make independent decisions.

Further, the non-regular troops that he conscripted were not trained, and they rushed to advance when they were victorious and scattered when they were defeated.

These were the two reasons why he failed, and from this point on, the state was in recession, and the Reign of Yuanjia was in decline.