- Huarong Daoyi Interprets Cao Cao
In the Battle of Red Cliffs, the Cao army suffered a devastating fire attack and fled in defeat. At that time, it was the middle of winter season, with heavy rain. The soldiers of the Cao army were soaked in clothes and suffering from hunger and cold. The defeated soldiers fled to Huarong Road, but due to the narrow and muddy road, the disabled and sick fell to the ground, making it impossible for the Cao army to advance. At this point, the 500 school knives led by Guan Yu, who had already been ambushed here, were killed. The soldiers of Cao were exhausted and powerless to resist,. Helpless, Cao Cao stepped forward to reminisce with Guan Yu and plead for mercy, demanding that they be given a way out. Guan Yu remembered the old friendship and released all the defeated soldiers and remnants of the Cao army.
- Going to the meeting alone
Lu Su of the Wu Kingdom in Jiangdong wanted to kill Guan Yu and recapture Jingzhou, so he set up a “Hongmen Banquet” in the pavilion by the river. Outside the pavilion, there were knife and axe makers throwing cups as a sign, and they joined forces to kill him!. Guan Yunchang knew it was a trick, but he only took Zhou Cang to hold the knife for Guan Yunchang and crossed the river alone to attend the banquet. During the banquet, Guan Yunchang deliberately scolded Zhou Cang and asked him to prepare by the river first, then held the Green Dragon Crescent Blade in his hand, pretending to be drunk and holding Lu Su’s hand, asking him to take him to the river. The people of Dongwu, concerned about Lu Su’s safety, dared not act rashly and had to watch Guan Yunchang leave safely.
- Warm wine slays Hua Xiong
When Cao Cao led the 18 feudal lords of the Kanto region to suppress Dong Zhuo, the three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang remained unknown to Cao Cao. At that time, all the excellent generals under Cao Cao were killed by Hua Xiong. At this moment, Guan Yu volunteered to go to battle. Helpless, Cao Cao poured a cup of hot wine for Guan Yu, who requested to come back and drink it again. When the horse rushed forward, everyone did not do anything to sweat for him. Just as he was about to inquire about the situation, the sound of a horse bell had already been heard. Guan Yu held Hua Xiong’s hand and threw it to the ground, while the wine he had just poured was still warm. From then on, Guan Yu’s reputation was greatly enhanced.
- Guan Yu battles Changsha
After Liu Bei’s great victory at Chibi, he emerged victorious in the battle for Jingzhou with Zhou Yu and took control of all the counties in Jingzhou. However, the four counties south of the Yangtze River planned to surrender to Cao Cao. So Liu Bei ordered Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei to respectively capture the three commanderies of Lingling, Guiyang, and Wuling. Guan Yu looked down upon Zhuge Liang’s introduction and Huang Zhong, and led five hundred swordsmen to flee to Changsha. As a result, the battle with Huang Zhong ended in a draw. Later, Guan Yu did not kill Huang Zhong, who had lost his horse. However, Huang Zhong’s archery failed to kill Guan Yu. The prefect Han Xuan was furious and wanted to kill Huang Zhong, but was saved by Wei Yan and offered to Changsha.
- Scraping Bone Liao Poison
Guan Yu was once shot by a stray arrow that pierced through his left arm. Although the wound healed later, his bones often ache on rainy days. The doctor said, “The arrowhead is poisonous, and the poison has penetrated deep into the bone marrow. We should open the wound on our arm and scrape the bone to remove the toxin in order to eliminate this hidden danger.” Guan Yu then extended his arm and asked the doctor to open it. At that time, Guan Yu was sitting around drinking with the generals, his arms bleeding profusely, and a plate filled with blood. However, Guan Yu cut his flesh and drank, chatting and laughing as usual.