November 27, the twenty-seventh year of Emperor Chongzhen.
In the military camp outside Fengyang City, Deputy Commander Yi Bangcai reported to Liu Zhaoji: "Reporting to Your Excellency, there is still no movement within the city. Your subordinate believes they have no intention of surrendering. We would be better off launching a direct assault."
"No," Liu Zhaoji shook his head, "most of the artillery is with His Highness Prince Ding. Without artillery support, a forced siege will only needlessly increase our casualties."
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