Li Dian was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He participated in the Battle of Guandu between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Li Dian also played a significant role in the defense of Hefei during the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford against the forces of Sun Quan.
According to Chen Shou's Records of Three Kingdoms, Li Dian was a keen and humble learner who respected the literati. He did not fight with others for merits, and placed official affairs before himself.
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