Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

Chang Feng convened a meeting with his centurion-ranked officers, instructing them to prepare for an attack on the Guandou army camp. The plan involved a coordinated assault where light infantry would breach enemy lines, followed by a cavalry charge to create chaos and set fires. The army was to retreat into the forest after the attack, avoiding direct confrontation with pursuing enemies. Chang Feng emphasized the importance of retreating quickly and using ambush tactics with skilled archers to slow down the enemy. As the army reached the edge of the forest near the Guandou camp, they launched a surprise night raid, causing panic among the Guandou soldiers. The court's cavalry set the camp ablaze and retreated, using arrows to hinder the enemy's pursuit. The Guandou army, upon regrouping, faced significant losses but realized the enemy's strategy was to harass rather than engage in a decisive battle. The Guandou elder decided to repair their camp and prepare for a counter-offensive, aiming to wear down the enemy's strength.

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