Xu Rong

Xu Rong (onyomi: Jo Ei) is an officer who served Dong Zhuo. He was sent by his master to defend Liang Dong and he led a surprise attack against Sun Jian and forced the latter to flee. The soldiers under Xu Rong chased after Zu Mao, and allowing Sun Jian to escape. Aside from Sun Jian, Xu Rong also held successive victories over Cao Cao, nearly killing him in one occasion.

Role in Games
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed has Xu Rong set up trebuchets and traps to slow down the Alliance's march to Hulao Gate. His defeat is necessary to stop the contraptions from attacking the player.

Historical Information
He was from Xiangping County (襄平縣), Liaodong Commandery but another account claimed that he was from Xuantu Commandery. He has been serving Dong Zhuo and held the position as a General of the Household. During this time, he recommended Gongsun Du, who was from the same commandery as him, to serve as the Administrator of Liaodong Commandery.

During the battle against the coalition, he can triumph over Cao Cao, Zhang Miao, Sun Jian and Yuan Shu. During the battle, he captured and killed the coalition's warlord who named Li Min (李旻).

When Dong Zhuo was assassinated, he switched allegiance to the new central government led by Wang Yun. He lead the troop to battle against Li Jue and Guo Si follow Wang Yun's order but he was killed in the battle.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
He appears as a minor character in the novel and he has a role to ambush the Cao Cao's army folllow Li Ru's plan. He could almost kill Cao Cao but was prevented by Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan. He was killed by Xiahou Dun in the duel.