Guiyang and had made themselves famous as hunters。 Chen Ying used a 〃Flying Fork;〃 and Bao Long could draw a bow with such force that he had been known to send an arrow through two tigers。 So strong were they; as well as bold。
They stood before Zhao Fan and said; 〃We will lead the way against Liu Bei。〃
The Governor replied; 〃I know that Liu Bei is of the imperial family; and Zhuge Liang is exceedingly resourceful。 Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are very bold。 But the mander of this force is Zhao Yun who; on one occasion; faced a hundred legions of Cao Cao and never blenched。 Our small force here cannot stand against such people。 We shall have to yield。〃
〃Let me go out to fight;〃 said Chen Ying。 〃If I cannot capture Zhao Yun; then you can yield。〃
The Governor could not resist him and gave his consent。 Then Chen Ying; with three thousand troops; went forth。 Soon the two armies came within sight of each other。 When Chen Ying's army was drawn up; he girded on his flying fork and rode to the front。 Zhao Yun gripped his spear and rode to meet him。
Zhao Yun began to rail at Chen Ying; saying; 〃My master is the brother of Liu Biao to whom belonged this land。 Now he is supporting his nephew; the heir and son of Liu Biao。 Having taken Jingzhou; I am e to soothe and fort the people here。 Why then do you oppose me?〃
〃We are supporters of the Prime Minister Cao Cao and are no followers of your master;〃 was the reply。
Zhao Yun; waxing angry; firmly grasped his spear and rode forward。 His opponent twirled the flying fork and advanced。 The horses met; but after four or five encounters Chen Ying; realizing that there was no hope of victory; turned and fled。 Zhao Yun followed。 Suddenly turning; Chen Ying got close to Zhao Yun and flung the fork。 Z