Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter describes a surprise attack by ambushing soldiers who use flaming arrows to set enemy tents ablaze, leading to chaos among the sleeping soldiers. The ambushers secure the tent entrances, trapping many inside as the flames spread. Meanwhile, the main army of the court crosses the drawbridge to engage the enemy, utilizing archers and pikemen to repel reinforcements. The court's heavy cavalry charges, pushing back the enemy, who retreat into the city. The court's forces then transport siege equipment across the moat, preparing for an assault. The Tai Fu organizes fire attacks using charcoal and catapults, leading to flames engulfing parts of the city. Despite the chaos, the Jiuli defenders work to extinguish the fires and protect the city from the court's advancing forces, ultimately mitigating the damage and maintaining their defenses.

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