Attack

The once formidable Tiger Head Tribe had been significantly weakened, with its three leaders and two minor chiefs conspicuously absent. The losses sustained in the preceding skirmishes had already depleted 60 to 70% of their core forces. Faced with the sudden onslaught from government forces, they found themselves disoriented and unable to mount a cohesive defense.

Amidst the chaos, a mass exodus ensued as survival became the paramount concern.

Once the floodgates of flight were opened, the torrent of fleeing bandits proved unstoppable, signaling a decisive turning point in the conflict.

By the break of dawn, the battle neared its conclusion.

For those mountain bandits who managed to escape, safe passage was not guaranteed. Zheng Sangge, Wei San, and their contingent of thirty individuals lay in wait on the fringes of the Tiger Head Tribe, ensnaring any fugitives who fell into their trap.