"Retreat!" Shang Kexi issued the order to the signal officer beside him.
"Our forces have the upper hand, and the Ming Army is already on the verge of collapse. Why is the commander ordering a retreat?" a Manchu inspector asked in an accusatory tone.
Though annoyed, Shang Kexi answered honestly: "First, our troops have been attacking for too long and are showing signs of fatigue, and the Ming Army's reinforcements are about to arrive, which puts us at a significant disadvantage."
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