No matter how the forces from all directions converge, Yuan Shao's army began dismantling its military camp at the Mao Period the following day, preparing with heightened morale. During this time, both armies had temporarily ceased hostilities due to an apparent lack of supplies, which allowed the soldiers from both sides to relax and recover to a considerable degree.
Soon, Zhang He and Jiangh Qi's camps situated at the left and right diagonal sides respectively arranged their attack formations. Both commanders led their armies of over ten thousand troops, fully prepared, though with different focuses—Zhang He's left wing principally consisted of elite cavalry, while Jiangh Qi's right wing was reinforced with sword-and-shield infantry, supported by a regiment of organized crossbowmen.
