"Li Dingguo is skilled at feigning retreats to lure pursuers into ambushes. I urge you, Prince, to be extremely cautious and avoid falling into his trap," Hong Chengchou warned Dorgon earnestly.
"Thank you for the reminder, Master Hong. I am well aware of his tactics," Dorgon replied, nodding to show his appreciation.
In order to counter Li Dingguo, Dorgon had not only studied extensive intelligence reports but had also sought out officers and soldiers who had previously been defeated by him to understand the mechanics of his battles. Combined with Hong Chengchou’s strategic analysis, Dorgon felt he had a thorough understanding of his opponent. In his view, Li Dingguo’s sudden withdrawal was clearly intentional—a ploy to draw him into a chase, where he would be lured into an ambush to shift the tide of the war.
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