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| - Cao Cao will be attacking from the west while Sun Jian assaults from the east. As part of the volunteer forces, the player can assist any side they want. Start off by taking out Gao Sheng, who guards the south gate. After that, Liu Bei's forces normally move to join up with Sun Jian's forces. Although the player can join Sun Jian, they may wish to aid Cao Cao due to his closer position. The battle should not be too difficult since enemy morale is initially lower. After the three generals attacking the gate entrances are defeated or if any of the allied units approaches the north side of the castle Huangfu Song is in, Zhang Liang will summon a rain storm within the castle itself. Huangfu Song will pay no heed to it and start advancing. As he passes through the stream, He Yi will appear with his ambush to eliminate him. Go over to your commander and help him out, as He Yi's morale will be equal to or greater than Huangfu Song's, so ignoring the ambush can easily lead to defeat. Once He Yi is defeated, help Cao Cao or Sun Jian if either one is still surrounded by foes. After Huangfu Song exits the castle, Yan Zheng will appear as the second ambush party. Defeat him and the commander will no longer be in any danger. Upon approaching Zhang Liang, he will activate the geysers to hinder the main forces. Quickly defeat him to end the battle. If every other Yellow Turban officer, including Zhang Liang's sub-officer Han Xian, has been defeated, Zhang Liang will attempt a withdrawal if he is not currently engaged by Han troops.
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