Chinese Storytelling

Beheading Yan Liang
told by Fei Zhengliang

Introduction: At the time of the episode told below Liu Bei is taking refugee with the northern leader Yuan Shao, his ally against Cao Cao. Now Yuan Shao plans to lead his men into combat with Cao Cao. He has ordered his famous general, Yan Liang, to attack Cao Cao at White Horse Slope. The very first time the two armies meet, Yan Liang kills two of Cao Cao’s generals, and one after another he defeats four other generals. Cao Cao’s men can see no better alternative than to hold the mountain and avoid fighting. In this situation Cao Cao wants to play out his best card: Guan Yu. Guan Yu is a great warrior and a sworn brother of Liu Bei, presently staying in Cao Cao’s camp as his prisoner. Guan Yu is, however, well treated, because Cao Cao admires the man and hopes to take good advantage of his military skill…

Beheading Yan Liang told by Fei Zhengliang:
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