Guan Yu slays Hua Xiong

An event which is part of the Battle of Sishui Pass. In the novel, Guan Yu volunteered to fight Hua Xiong who had defeated several warriors of the coalition army. Before he left, he was given a cup of warm wine to drink and boost his morale, but Guan Yu declined and returned triumphantly after slaying Hua Xiong to gulp down the wine which was still warm.

Facts

 * Historically, Guan Yu did not participate in the Campaign against Dong Zhuo, thus never killed (or encountered) Hua Xiong.


 * Historically, Hua Xiong was sent out to Yangren alongside Lü Bu and Hu Zhen to battle Sun Jian. Lü Bu and Hu Zhen were defeated and retreated, Hua Xiong was killed.