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Use when launching a surprise night assault on a complacent enemy camp. Covers undetected approach, encirclement, panic exploitation, pursuit of fleeing leadership, and capture of subordinate targets and livestock.

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Night Attack on Encamped Enemy

Overview

Tactical procedure for conducting a surprise night assault against an enemy encampment, based on Wei Qing's attack on the Xiongnu Right Wise King.

Preconditions

  • Enemy believes they are beyond reach of your forces
  • Enemy has become complacent (e.g., drunk)
  • Your forces can approach undetected

Steps

  1. Approach Undetected

    • Force march to reach enemy position
    • Arrive at night when enemy least expects

  2. Encircle the Camp

    • Surround the enemy position under cover of darkness
    • Cut off escape routes

  3. Launch Surprise Attack

    • Attack while enemy is unprepared
    • Enemy leadership will panic and attempt to flee

  4. Pursue Fleeing Leadership

    • Enemy commander will escape with small escort
    • Dispatch light cavalry to pursue (hundreds of li)

  5. Capture Secondary Targets

    • If primary target escapes, capture subordinate kings and nobles
    • Seize population, livestock, and supplies

  6. Withdraw with Captures

    • Return to friendly territory with prisoners and booty

Expected Outcome

Even if the primary enemy leader escapes, capture of subordinate leaders, soldiers, civilians, and livestock constitutes a major victory.

Verification

  • Confirm the enemy camp is confirmed complacent (reduced guards, evidence of drinking/relaxation) before committing to the assault
  • Validate that encirclement is complete and escape routes are covered before initiating the attack
  • Check that secondary targets (subordinate kings, nobles, livestock, supplies) are secured even if the primary leader escapes