The Yellow Turban Menace (黄巾賊撃退戦) details one of the first battles between the Yellow Turbans and the Han subjugation forces. Historically, Zhang Mancheng lead a massive army of rebels to take over Nanyang during the spring months in 184. After he killed the reigning governor, the Yellow Turbans became the de facto leaders of the area. Zhu Jun and his expeditionary forces were sent to expel them from the area, which took months of fierce fighting. Sun Jian, who was a general who served under Zhu Jun's command, obtained fame and glory for his feats in retaking Wancheng.