rrior； and the other three fled。 Wen Chou followed clearing through to the rear of the army。 Gongsun Zan made for the mountains。
Wen Chou forced his horse to its utmost pace； crying hoarsely； 〃Down！ Dismount and surrender！〃
Gongsun Zan fled for life。 His bow and quiver dropped from his shoulders； his helmet fell off； and his hair streamed straight behind him as he rode in and out between the sloping hills。 Then his steed stumbled and he was thrown； rolling over and over to the foot of the slope。
Wen Chou was now very near and poising his spear for the thrust。 Then suddenly came out from the shelter of a grassy mound on the left a general of youthful mien； but sitting his steed bravely and holding a sturdy spear。 He rode directly at Wen Chou； and Gongsun Zan crawled up the slope to look on。
The new warrior was of middle height with bushy eyebrows and large eyes； a broad face and a heavy jowl； a youth of manding presence。 The two exchanged some fifty bouts and yet neither had the advantage。 Then Gongsun Zan's rescue force came along； and Wen Chou turned and rode away。 The youth did not pursue。
Gongsun Zan hurried down the hill and asked the young fellow who he was。
He bowed low and replied； 〃My name is Zhao Yun from Changshan。 I first served Yuan Shao； but when I saw that he was disloyal to his prince and careless of the welfare of the people； I left him and I was on my way to offer service to you。 This meeting in this place is most unexpected。〃
Gongsun Zan was very pleased； and the two went together to the camp； where they at once busied themselves with preparations for a new battle。
Next day Gongsun Zan prepared for fight by dividing his army into two wings。 He had five thousand cavalry in the center； all mounted o