Kong Xiu

Kong Xiu is a fictional officer who served Cao Cao. He was one of the many generals killed while trying to prevent Guan Yu from reuniting with his brothers.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In chapter 27 of the novel, he is the first general Guan Yu encounters on his journey. Kong Xiu is placed in charge of Dongling Gate and refuses to let Guan Yu pass in spite of the former's reassurance of Cao Cao's consent. Angered, Guan Yu cut him down with one strike and proceeded forward.