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In the turbulent years of Later Han, northern China witnessed the dramatic rise and fall of the Yuan clan – once masters of four provinces under Yuan Shao, now torn apart by fratricidal strife after his death.
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In the chaotic aftermath of Yuan Shao’s death in 202 CE, his sons Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang turned from heirs into enemies, igniting a civil war that would seal the fate of northern China.
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In Chapter 26 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the most celebrated episodes in Chinese historical fiction unfolds: Guan Yu’s dramatic departure from Cao Cao’s court. This chapter not only showcases Guan Yu’s unwavering loyalty to Liu Bei but also highlights Cao Cao’s complex mix of admiration, regret, and statesmanship.