Background
In 215, Cao Cao campaigned west against Zhang Lu, reached Chencang and personally advanced from Wudu into Dizhong. In summer, Cao Cao advanced from San Pass and reached Hechi. Zhang Lu's tens of thousands of followers, relied on the difficulties of the terrain, refusing to submit. In the fifth month, Cao Cao besieged and defeated them. The various generals of Xiping and Jincheng, Qu Yan, Jiang Shi and others, beheaded Han Sui and presented his head. In the autumn of 215, Cao Cao reached Yangping.
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