Xun Guan

She is said to have broken through enemy lines to call for reinforcements and prevent the city of Wancheng (宛城; in present-day Nanyang, Henan) from falling.

In 315, the rebel leader, Du Zeng, laid siege on Xun Song's base in Wancheng to capitalize on a recent victory over Jin.

As the city was surrounded, the only option was for a party to break through enemy lines and request for help from the Administrator of Xiangcheng (襄城, in modern Xuchang, Henan), Shi Lan (石覽) and the General of the Household Gentlemen of the South, Zhou Fang.

Leading a small group of soldiers, she waited to night to climb over the city walls and penetrate the enemy lines.

Upon seeing the arrival of Zhou Fang and Shi Lan's reinforcements, Du Zeng quickly lifted the siege and retreated.

Xun Guan portrayed by a 11-year-old Peking opera actress during a 2015 performance in Tianchan Theatre , Shanghai , China.