Xu Rong 徐榮

Xu Rong was a general who served Dong Zhuo during the Three Kingdoms era.

Life
Xu Rong was originally from the Xuantu province (玄菟郡) of Youzhou. In the year of 190 A.D. when Yuan Shao led the Campaign Against Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian led a attack on Liangdong, Dong Zhuo sent Xu Rong to defend the area. When Sun Jian arrived, Xu Rong ambushed him, and Sun Jian retreated, but Xu Rong sent forces to pursue him. Sun Jian couldn't lose the pursuing forces and so he changed headgear with Zu Mao. This tricked Xu Rong's forces into thinking Zu Mao was Sun Jian. The forces then pursuied Zu Mao instead of Sun Jian. When Xu Rong's forces came a pillar, they saw the headgear on the pillar, realizing they had been fooled and retreated. During the battle, Xu Rong had defeated Sun Jian and Cao Cao, who were a alliance to defeat Dong Zhuo of Luoyang. When Dong Zhuo was assassinated by Lü Bu and Wang Yun in 192 A.D. Xu Rong served Wang Yun. Later, when Dong Zhuo's former generals; Li Jue and Guo Si led a attack on Changan, Xu Rong and Hu Zhen went out to battle their army, Xu Rong, however, was slain in battle.

Rank and Titles

 * General of the Gentlemen of the Household

Difference between fact & fiction

 * Historically survived the battle with Cao Cao and was killed fighting Li Jue’s army.