Managing prisoner soldiers is indeed a problem for Ye Shikai. To be frank, the combat ability of these prisoner soldiers is not weak. At least they have some courage, and among them there are some prisoners who have killed people or who were former soldiers of the Six Nations. They have skills, and with training, they can demonstrate combat power on the battlefield.
However, if these people cannot be "tamed," then not only will they be ineffective, they might also deliver a treacherous blow. These are all closely linked to the battlefield situation. If the battle is won, these prisoners will naturally be released, and the court can be relieved. But if the battle is lost, and the Qin Army is defeated, these prisoner soldiers might also "loot a burning house" and continue to act as robbers.
So, Ye Shikai is essentially handling a "hot potato."
