Zhao Yun took service with the warlord Gongsun Zan around 191. The next year, he was assigned to serve Liu Bei, though he left soon after due to family problems. He met Liu Bei again in 200, as Liu Bei fled from [[Cao Cao]]. During the escape, Zhao Yun distinguished himself by rescuing Liu Bei's son, Liu Shan. He participated in the Battle of Chi Bi, which earned him a position as major general. | Zhao Yun took service with the warlord Gongsun Zan around 191. The next year, he was assigned to serve Liu Bei, though he left soon after due to family problems. He met Liu Bei again in 200, as Liu Bei fled from [[Cao Cao]]. During the escape, Zhao Yun distinguished himself by rescuing Liu Bei's son, Liu Shan. He participated in the Battle of Chi Bi, which earned him a position as major general. |