Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

At the mountain pass, Zhao Ting's hastily constructed camp was under siege by the Guandou army, which quickly set up planks to overcome shallow ditches. Despite fierce resistance from Zhao Ting's defenders, the Guandou soldiers managed to climb the walls but faced heavy losses from spear attacks. The defenders used fire to disrupt the assault, forcing a temporary retreat. After regrouping, the Guandou army bombarded the high walls with arrows and stones, causing significant casualties among Zhao Ting's forces. Despite inflicting damage, the Guandou army also suffered losses, leading to a stalemate. The Elder of the Guandou army convened officers to discuss strategies, recognizing the need for elite warriors to create a breach, as standard soldiers struggled against the defenders' superior numbers and stamina.

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