One day came a certain Yue Jin, whose minor name was Wen-Jian, and another Li Dian, also known as Man-jong. These two were appointed to Cao's personal staff. Another was one Xiahou Dun. He was descended from Xiahou Ying and had been trained from his early boyhood to use the spear and club. When only fourteen he had been attached to a certain master-in-arms. One day some one spoke disrespectfully of his master and Dun killed him. For this deed, however, he had to flee and had been an exile for sometime. Now he came to offer his services, accompanied by his brother. Each brought a company of trained men.

Really these two were brothers of Cao Cao by birth since his father was originally of the Xiahou family, and had only been adopted into the Cao family. A few days later came two other brothers, Cao Ren and Cao Hong, each with a company. These two were accompanied horsemen and trained in the use of arms. Then the drill began and Wei Hong spent his treasure freely in buying , clothing, armors, flags, and banner.

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