Three severely wounded soldiers selected from the camps for the allicin experiment. They suffered from grievous carbuncles and were expected to die. After treatment with Zhou's allicin formula, their conditions markedly improved: festering stopped and fever subsided, leading to their survival. They represent the successful test subjects who vindicate the prescription. Their recovery saves their lives and proves the value of Zhou's knowledge to the Qin court. They are nameless individuals but their survival is a turning point in the narrative, demonstrating the power of the invention.
