Battle of Hulao Gate

Hu Lao Gate was an important defense point on the path to Luoyang that was attacked by the Allied Forces, headed by Yuan Shao, in their attempt to overthrow Dong Zhuo. Lu Bu was defeated here by the three sworn brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Historically, a battle was never fought here.

Dong Zhou's forces
The second the stage begins, one is encountered with a heavy amount of enemy advance troops trying to forge through the gate. Lu Bu guarding the main gate, and Zhang Liao guarding the detour. It is generally wise for one to go help Lu Bu first as he has the least amount of troops. Once a few enemy generals are taken care of, Yuan Shao will comment Lu Bu's might, and order the army to charge for the detour, where Zhang Liao is. Once the enemies by Zhang Liao are dealt with, the army will advance. The player has a choice to take 2 paths: one leading south siding to the enemy's main camp, and one directly in the center of the battlefield. it is recommended one take the center first due to the amount of enemy generals clustered into one place. Once the center is cleared of enemies, enemy reinforcements- Wen Chou, and Yan Liang will appear. This is why taking the center route is recommended, as it will cut off Wen Chou's mad dash toward Dong Zhou (Dong Zhou tends to die very easily, so it is best to intercept Wen Chou first.) Once Wen Chou is dealt with, the player should encounter Yan Liang and Cao Cao. Defeat Cao Cao and Yan Liang, and make way to the main camp. Defeat Yuan Shao, and the battle is yours.

Allied Forces
The stage is pretty much set (unless one is a Wei general) with Cao Cao leading the path detouring to the enemy camp, Sun Jian headed for the middle, and Liu Bei heading up the pass leading to the enemy camp. (starting in the center route), head up and defeat any officers that occupy the center, including the gate captain (there is a reason for this near completion of the stage). Once all enemies in the center are taken care of, either head directly for the enemy encampment, or aid Cao Cao or Liu Bei. Once at the enemy camp, defeat any generals outside of the castle, including gate captains. Lastly, defeat the gate guard-guarding Hu Lao Gate and immediately rush inside. Once inside, Lu Bu will appear (see Lu Bu for methods of defeating him). Once defeated, make your way to the detour where Zhang Liao is. The only one left standing is Dong Zhou, so defeat him to complete the stage.

Allied Forces:

 * Yuan Shao
 * Liu Bei
 * Gongsun Zan
 * Cao Cao
 * Sun Jian
 * Yuan Shu

Dong Zhuo's forces:

 * Dong Zhuo
 * Lu Bu
 * Zhang Liao
 * Diao Chan

Dynasty Warriors 2 Gameplay
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