Three sworn brothers duel Lü Bu

An event that is part of the Battle of Hulao Gate. Having defeated Hua Xiong at Sishui Gate, the coalition now faces the 'invincible' Lü Bu. Several warriors had challenged Lü Bu, but none managed to defeat him, or come even close to defeating him. Gongsun Zan duelled Lü Bu, but was also defeated. When Lü Bu gave chase to the retreating Gongsun Zan, Zhang Fei interfered. They battles for fifty rounds, with neither gaining an advantage over the other. Guan Yu dashed out to assist his sworn brother. After another thirty rounds, Liu Bei, holding up his Dual Swords, also joined the battle.

The three sworn brothers gallopped around Lü Bu, caging him. Lü Bu feigned a strike at Liu Bei, which created an opening in the circle through which he fled. This victory made the three brothers famous. The trio tried to chase after Lü Bu, but were unable to catch up to him because of his horse Red Hare.

What happened historically?

 * Historically, the battle at Hulao Pass never took place.


 * Historically, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were fighting bandits and remnant Yellow Turbans from 187 until 193. They did not participate in the Dong Zhuo campaign.


 * Historically, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were just minor officers under Gongsun Zan.