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Guan XingGuan Xing (Xingguo)

Translated & Authored by Jonathan Wu

Place of Birth: Xie County, He Dong Prefecture (Presently Yuncheng in Shan Xi Province)
Lifespan: 193 – 2?? A.D.
Titles: Commander of the Left Guard, Flying Dragon General

Guan Xing was the second son of Guan Yu, and the brother of Guan Ping and Guan Suo (1). Guan Xing was an energetic and fun loving child, he spent his days practicing the martial arts with his older brother and father; and enjoyed riding horses.

Guan Xing was around the same age as Zhang Fei’s son Zhang Bao, and the two spent much time together in their youth. As their fathers before them, Guan Xing and Zhang Bao swore an oath of brotherhood.

After Guan Yu’s death in 219 A.D., Xingguo followed Liu Bei in the attack on Wu (2). Guan Xing attacked and killed his enemy Pan Zhang; the person who captured his father and also took his prized possession (3).

Though the battle of Yi Ling against Wu ended in a grave defeat for Liu Bei, Guan Xing and others received many rewards.

When the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang made peace with Wu and invaded the northern lands, Guan Xing was appointed as Commander of the Left Guard and titled Flying Dragon General.

Guan Xing had two sons, Guan Tong and Guan Yi. The latter was adopted and served the Shu Emperor in Cheng Du. When Wei took over Yi Zhou; Guan Yi was killed in the attack.

(1) Guan Xing is actually Guan Yu’s first born son, because Guan Ping was adopted. However because Guan Ping was still alive, Guan Xing was recorded as the second son. <return>

(2) When the First Ruler (Liu Bei) was planning the attack of Yi Ling, both Guan Xing and Zhang Bao volunteered for the vanguard. Zhang Bao’s recklessness brought him into a dangerous situation and would have died if Guan Xing had not killed Li Yi; who was pursuing Zhang Bao. <return>

(3) From SGYY, Chapter 83. Guan Xing beheaded General Pan Zhang, taking back the Green Dragon Saber. The Red Hare died before Guan Xing could get it back. <return>

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