Huyan Zhuo Tricks Guan Sheng by Moonlight; Song Gongming Captures Suo Chao in the Snow

There is an old-style poem: Speaking of heroes since ancient times, the most famous are those of the Three Kingdoms: to the west, Shu Han and Eastern Wu; to the north, Cao Wei. Zhuge Liang’s wisdom was unmatched; Lü Meng was both clever and brave, outstanding among men. Among the fierce generals of that time, none could compare with Guan Yu— his strength and martial skill surpassed all others. Cai Yang was cut down by a single stroke of his blade, and he laughed it off; for a thousand years his fair name has been written in the histories. Alas, the realm fell into chaos, and the hero died early; but later ages still had his descendants. Liangshan’s men surrounded Daming Prefecture; the city was in danger, the people panicked like ants. Grand Secretary Liang sent men to the capital for help; the court issued an edict to mobilize troops. Front and rear troops were mighty as tigers and wolves, civil officials and military officers shining with glory. The commander of the central army was Guan Sheng, his spirit soaring to the heavens. Golden armor gleamed coldly; a......