The elite soldiers of the Black Mountain Bandits were a sight to behold,their presence on the battlefield a stark contrast to the rabble that had previously assaulted Puyang's walls.Zhao Yun,standing beside Dian Wei,couldn't help but marvel at the foresight of their strategy."Big Brother is truly a mastermind!"Before he could fully collect himself,these elite bandits launched their assault on the city.
True to their status as the best of the Black Mountain Bandit force,the moment they entered the fray,they exerted an enormous pressure on the defenders within Puyang City.In the blink of an eye,several audacious Black Mountain Bandits managed to scale the city wall.Fortunately,Dian Wei and Zhao Yun were ceaselessly patrolling along the ramparts.Whenever they spotted the Black Mountain Bandits ascending,they would charge forward mercilessly to slay them.Even so,the situation on the battlefield had suddenly turned perilous.
Hearing the commotion,Xun Yu hastened over with several civil officials.As soon as he laid eyes on Dian Wei,he brandished the long sword in his hand and called out,"General Dian,do you require assistance?!"Dian Wei cast him a look that was part amused and part exasperated."County Magistrate Xun,seek shelter in a more peaceful place.Your presence is not needed here.""What do you mean?The city wall is on the verge of being overrun!"Xun Yu glared at him."Who said so?I haven't even begun to show my true mettle,"Dian Wei replied with a grin and nodded to the soldiers beside him.
Just as Xun Yu was bewildered,a putrid stench assailed his nostrils.Instinctively,he covered his nose and peered into the distance.Along the city wall,there was a long row of large earthenware jars,each propped up with a fire burning beneath it.The unbearable reek was emanating from within these jars."What on earth is this?"Xun Yu pinched his nose,his expression one of confusion."You'll soon find out,County Magistrate Xun!"Dian Wei shouted,covering his nose with a cloth."Pour it!"The soldiers,their mouths and noses also covered with cloth,tilted the earthenware jars one by one.The scalding liquid within cascaded down the city wall.
Xun Yu then saw clearly that the contents of the jars were none other than mounds of excrement.It dawned on him that when Dian Wei had requested his help in collecting the city's waste earlier,it was for this very purpose-to defend the city!Large patches of the noxious substance were poured down,drenching the Black Mountain Bandits who were attacking the city.They shrieked in horror and tumbled from the ladders one after another.Xun Yu was left speechless.
The boiling excrement was,indeed,an ideal means of defense.Not only could it scald the enemies,but more significantly,it was filthy and highly conducive to causing infections.Above all,it was disgustingly repulsive.It could be said that this use of excrement was both devastatingly effective and deeply humiliating.Dian Wei's ability to conceive such a devious method of defense was truly unexpected.Xun Yu realized he had underestimated him.
"Hiss..."Xun Yu gasped,only to be greeted by the foul taste in his mouth.He quickly spat several times.Outside the city,seeing his soldiers reach the top of the wall several times,Yu Du,Bai Rao,and the others were filled with confidence,believing that the capture of Puyang City was within their grasp.However,just then,the soldiers clinging to the wall began to fall one by one.To make matters worse,they retreated and refused to continue the attack."What's going on?!"Yu Du's face darkened.
At this moment,a general who had retreated from the battlefield rushed over,sobbing,"Chief Yu,the Cao troops in the city...they're so cruel.They used boiling fecal liquid to defend the city!""What?!"Yu Du,Bai Rao,and Sui Gu were all struck dumb.Coincidentally,a gust of wind blew,and the intense stench jolted everyone back to reality."These Cao troops are truly inhumane!""They used fecal liquid!""This is utterly revolting.Are they even human?"The Black Mountain Bandit generals couldn't help but curse vehemently.Even the elite of the Black Mountain Bandits,fearless as they were,couldn't endure having filth poured over their heads.
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Yu Du's face was ashen.After a long pause,he spat out a single word through gritted teeth,"Retreat!"It wasn't that he desired to retreat,but after the feces attack,the morale of the Black Mountain Bandits had plummeted so low that continuing the assault was impossible.Looking at the Black Mountain Bandits being repelled once again beneath the city wall,Dian Wei and Zhao Yun couldn't contain their excitement and exchanged knowing smiles.Big Brother's plan might have been a bit repulsive,but it was undeniably effective!At least,the first day of defense had been a success.
"General Dian's method is,well...truly remarkable!"Xun Yu said,his expression a strange mix of admiration and disbelief."County Magistrate Xun,have no fear.With me,Dian Wei,here,Puyang City will not fall!"Dian Wei boasted with a proud smile.Xun Yu merely shook his head and led the others away.
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That night,Dian Wei instructed his deputy to keep a vigilant watch on the city wall to prevent the Black Mountain Bandits from launching a night raid.He himself,accompanied by Zhao Yun,made their way to Lin Yu's courtyard."Big Brother,you're so brilliant.Today's plan of using fecal juice to defend the city really made those Black Mountain Bandits wail in agony!"Dian Wei laughed heartily."Stop flattering me,"Lin Yu chided with a smile."Do you have some other ulterior motive?""Big Brother,you're so clever.Look,I worked so hard to defend the city today.Could you reward me with a bottle of beer?"Dian Wei looked at Lin Yu expectantly.Since the last time he had savored roasted venison,he hadn't had a beer and was longing for one.
"Beer?I'm out of it.But I have a fine bottle of wine.I'll give it to you once this city defense is over,"Lin Yu replied.There hadn't been many bottles of Snow Beer in his bag to begin with,and after several occasions,they were all gone.However,he had a few bottles of Feitian Moutai that he intended to take back to his hometown as a tribute to the elders."Thank you so much,Big Brother!"Dian Wei was overjoyed.After following Lin Yu for so long,he knew one thing:whatever Big Brother offered was of the highest quality.
"Look at you!Remember,you must defend the city well,"Lin Yu smiled."Don't worry,Big Brother.With your wisdom and the courage of me and Zi Long,who could possibly capture Puyang City?"Dian Wei beamed.Although the supply of Snow Beer and Moutai was dwindling,Lin Yu didn't mind much.After all,Dian Wei was like a brother to him,and this was no time to be stingy.Moreover,he had some knowledge of brewing.It was just that food was scarce at present,making it impossible to brew wine.When the harvest came next year,he could truly demonstrate his skills.
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After the failure of the first day's attack,the Black Mountain Bandits held a war council.After much deliberation,Yu Du and the others decided to change their tactic from using ladders to directly assaulting the city gates.They dispatched men to construct battering rams overnight for smashing the gates.The next morning,the Black Mountain Bandits regrouped and resumed their attack on Puyang County.
Xun Yu,standing on the city wall,saw the enemy slowly pushing thick logs towards the city below.His countenance couldn't help but change slightly.As the one in charge of the county's internal affairs,he was well aware of Puyang County's situation.Although Puyang County was the administrative seat of Dongjun,over the years,the county's finances had been strained,leaving no surplus funds for repairing the city walls.The current walls were in a state of disrepair,and the city gates were old and fragile.If the Black Mountain Bandits managed to break through the gates,they might very well succeed in their invasion.