Troops were deployed on 10 April 1922, though Wu Peifu and his Zhili clique did not formally denounce their opponent until 25 April 1922.
Pasukan dikerahkan pada tanggal 10 April 1922, meskipun Wu Peifu dan kelompok Zhili-nya tidak secara resmi mencela lawan mereka sampai dengan tanggal 25 April 1922.