Xun Guan (AD 300) was an ancient Chinese female warrior who lived during the Jin dynasty. #CelebratingWomen
She was the daughter of Xun Song, the governor of Xiangyang, who in turn was descended from Xun Yu, an adviser to Han dynasty warlord Cao Cao.
In a revolt, the city was surrounded the city with soldiers attempting to invade and overthrow the governor. While defending the city, provisions declined to a point where more reinforcements were required to stave of the attack.
The only option was for a party to break through enemy lines and travel to the nearby city of Pingnan to request help. With nobody willing to take the task, the 13 year-old Xun Guan volunteered for the role.
With a small group of soldiers, Xun Guan waited to night and penetrated a gap in the enemy encampments to force her way through enemy lines.
After arriving at Pingnan she met with allies of of her father, who accepted to send troops to help.
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