BATTLE OF YI LING After several campaigns to the north,Liu Bei finally regained Han Zhong,and in 219 AD,gave himself the legendary title of king of Han Zhong.As if on cue,Guan Yu,who had been protecting Jing,began to mobilize his troops noth for an attack on Fan Castle,protected by Wei officer,Cao Ren. Guan Yu used a flood attack against Fan Castle,and proved more than a match for the Wei defense force.At the same time,however,Wu army Commander,Lu Meng was waiting for an opportunity to take back Jing.Lu Meng also enlisted the aid of the little known but extremely cunning Lu Xun,who Lu Meng later named as his successor. Lu Meng’s prediction that Guan Yu would leave Jing vulnerable to attack from behind came true.Lu Meng immediately advanced into Jing,coordinating efforts with the Wei Forces to attack Guan Yu from the front and rear.Guan Yu was forced to retreat to Mai Castle,where he was eventually captured. Guan Yu scoffed at the notion of serving Sun Quan,and was execut
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