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.