eed； and so retired。
When Zhuge Liang heard of the poisoned arrows； he mounted his light chariot and went to see for himself。 Having regarded the defenses； he returned to his camp and ordered a retirement of three miles。 This move delighted the Mangs； who congratulated each other on their success in driving off the besiegers； who； as they concluded； had been frightened away。 So they gave themselves up to rejoicing and kept no watch。 Nor did they even send out scouts。
The army of Shu made a strong camp in their new halting place and closed the gates for defense。 For five days they gave no sign。 One evening； just at sunset； a slight breeze began to blow。
Then Zhuge Liang issued an order： 〃Every man should provide himself with a coat by the first watch。 If anyone lacks； he will be put to death。〃
None of the generals knew what was in the wind； but the order was obeyed。 Next； each man was ordered to fill his coat with earth。 This order appeared equally strange； but it was carried out。
When all were ready； they were told： 〃You are to carry the earth to the foot of the city wall； and the first arrivals will be rewarded。〃
So they ran with all speed with the dry earth and reached the wall。 Then with the earth they were ordered to make a raised way； and the first soldier on the wall was promised a reward。
The whole of the one hundred thousand troops of Shu； and their native allies； having thrown their burdens of earth near the wall； then quickly rushed up the incline； and with one great shout were on the wall。 The archers on the wall were seized and dragged down。 Those who got clear ran away into the city。 King Duo Si was slain in the melee that followed on this attack。 The soldiers of Shu moved through the city slaying all they me