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Great Hall, Shang Yang
In 196 A.D., after Dong Zhuo destroyed and fled Loyang, Cao Cao took protection of Emperor Xian and opened a new capital in Shang Yang. It later became the capital of the Wei Kingdom in 202 A.D.
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Hu Lao Gate (Tiger Trap Gate)
Dong Zhuo stationed his warriors here to protect the capital city of Loyang from warlords in the east. When the anti-Dong Zhuo League of 18 warlords attacked the narrow pass, Hua Xiong, challenged and slew many of the worthy opponents. Amidst feelings of desperation, an unknown mounted archer proclaimed, "I offer to present Hua Xiong's head to you personally!" "Who is this man?", demanded the head of the League. "If I fail, my head is yours" replied Guan Yu. Cao Cao heated a draft of wine for Guan Yubefore he mounted. "Pour it," said Guan Yu, "and set it aside for me. I'll be back shortly." Guan Yu returned and tossed Hua Xiong's freshly severed head to the ground. An astounded general uttered, "Before the wine had time to cool, Hua Xiong lay in the dust!" After Hua Xiong's death, Dong Zhuo placed his best warrior, Lu, and 150,000 men to defend the gate. Lu Bu single-handedly met the opposition of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Liu Bei, but after endless challenges, he fled. This was the first major victory for the three sworn brothers.
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Phoenix Palace
The Phoenix Place was Dong Zhuo's palatial residence and the center stage for Diao Chan's plot to destroy the tyrant ruler. By double-pledging her love for both Dong Zhuo and his adopted son, Lu Bu, she manipulated their affection until jealousy drove them apart. Diao Chan pleaded to Dong Zhuo that she would rather take her own life than marry the beast of Lu Bu. However, in a secret meeting with Lu Bu, she also feigned to commit suicide to prove her love, crying "Since I can never be your wife in this world I want to arrange to meet you in the next!" This convinced Lu Bu to murder Dong Zhuo.
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