After war broke on April 29, the Zhili army on the eastern front was driven back to Renqiu and Hejian (河间). Western Zhili forces did not make any progress under the heavy shelling of the Fengtian army.
After conflict began on April 29, the Zhili army on the eastern front was pushed back to Renqiu and Hejian (河间). Western Zhili forces made no progress under the heavy bombardment by the Fengtian army.