Battle of Xingyang (190)

Battle of Xingyang
Part of the campaign against Dong Zhuo
Date 190 CE Location Xingyang, Henan 34°47′N 113°21′E / 34.783°N 113.350°E / 34.783; 113.350 Result Dong Zhuo victory
Belligerents
Guandong Coalition	Dong Zhuo
Commanders and leaders
Cao Cao Cao Hong Bao Xin (WIA) Wei Zi †	Xu Rong
Strength
3,000+
Casualties and losses
Several thousands[1]
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The Battle of Xingyang was fought in 190 in the late Eastern Han dynasty as part of the campaign against Dong Zhuo. It took place when Dong Zhuo's retreating forces, led by Xu Rong, encountered the pursuing armies of Cao Cao at Xingyang. The battle ended in a victory for Dong Zhuo's forces, with Cao Cao being forced to retreat.