It was over!
When Yin Hongsheng learned they were to launch their attack at 1:45 AM, he felt that things had gone terribly wrong. The key to a surprise night raid was to catch the enemy off guard. By creating a diversion to cause confusion while most soldiers were deep in sleep, one could then strike while they were in a panic, leading to a rout. Now that the Shun Army soldiers had been roused from their slumber, the effectiveness of setting fires in the camp would be drastically reduced.
Yet, even if it lacked impact, the fire still had to be set, for it was the signal to attack. But with the new recruits all awake, how could they proceed?
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