Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The Guandou army, after suffering an ambush, retreated and held a military conference to discuss their next steps. The elder emphasized the need for a prolonged conflict against the imperial court, while others argued for a decisive attack to deplete enemy strength. The deputy elder of the central army proposed a cautious strategy, suggesting they engage the enemy only if conditions were favorable. The old swordsman Daishan advocated for a swift battle, warning against the risks of prolonged conflict. The elder agreed to send scouts to contact the Ying He tribe for supplies, which could support a longer engagement. The Shuangfeng celestial swordsman was appointed as a general to lead the scouts to the Ying He tribe. The army was ordered to set up camp and await information before deciding on their next military actions. The Shuangfeng celestial swordsman led three groups of scouts using a segmented reconnaissance method to gather intelligence on the Ying He tribe and the enemy.

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