The third day of the fifth lunar month.
Dorgon led his troops away from Kyongsong, heading south to Tanchon to establish defensive positions in advance. Wu Sangui and Shang Kexi were left behind to block the Ming Army. While officially labeled a "blocking" mission, it was in reality merely a campaign of harassment—sabotaging roads and bridges ahead of time, positioning troops at strategic chokepoints, and relying on favorable terrain for defense. Though this would not result in heavy casualties, the order left both Wu Sangui and Shang Kexi feeling deeply disgruntled.
Once Dorgon’s forces had fully retreated, Wu Sangui sought out Shang Kexi. "Brother Shang, do you have a moment?"
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