Immediately, Long Chen spoke, 'Dong Zhuo has stationed troops inside Hulao Pass, blocking the central route of our allied forces. Now, we can send out half of our forces to meet the enemy and break through the dangerous Hulao Pass!'
In response, Yuan Shao ordered nine vassals, including Wang Kuang, Qiao Mao, Bao Xin, Yuan Yi, Kong Rong, Zhang Yang, Tao Qian, Gongsun Zan, and Long Chen, to march towards Hulao Pass to confront the enemy.
The nine vassals raised their troops individually.
Wang Kuang, the Governor of Henei, led his troops and arrived first.
Lu Bu directly led thirty thousand cavalry from Bingzhou, galloping to meet the enemy.
Wang Kuang arranged his army in formation upon arrival at the gate. When he inspected the enemy's general position, he coincidentally encountered Lu Bu who was advancing.