In order to determine whether the main force of Li Dingguo was truly in the camp, Dorgon began to assemble his troops, preparing to launch an offensive.
Just as the troops were gathering, scouts arrived with further reports: Li Chengdong, stationed outside the city of Hua'erying, had been ambushed by the main force of the Ming Army, and the outcome of the battle remained unclear.
"Quickly!" Dorgon, finally gripped by panic, ordered, "Launch the attack on the Ming camp immediately!"
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