Mu Qianmei replied to their misgiving calmly.

"When I suggest we besiege them, I don't mean that we should quit attacking them. It's merely a strategy. We pretend that we don't beat them, and it will bring them much pressure. If we attack them, then as the attackers, we will pay a much heavier price than the defenders. Many historical examples have proved this rule. I don't want to see many casualties."

"If we can lure them out of their camp and fight ...