Achilles vs Ma Chao

Achilles pursued Hector around the walls of Troy three times, then killed him with a spear thrust to the throat. He dragged Hector's body behind his chariot back to the Greek camp, refusing burial.

Paris, guided by Apollo, shot an arrow that struck Achilles in his only vulnerable spot, the heel. This wound proved fatal, ending the life of the greatest Greek warrior.

After Patroclus was killed by Hector, Achilles returned to battle seeking revenge. He slaughtered many Trojans, fought the river god Scamander, and finally confronted and killed Hector outside the walls of Troy.

Achilles withdrew from the Trojan War after Agamemnon seized his war prize Briseis. He remained in his tent while the Greeks suffered heavy losses, until Patroclus's death brought him back to battle.

King Priam of Troy came secretly to Achilles' tent at night, kissed his hands, and begged for his son's body. Achilles, moved by Priam's grief, agreed to return Hector's body and granted a twelve-day truce for burial.

Ma Chao, allied with Qiang and Hu tribes, led a rebellion against Cao Cao in Liang Province. He captured the city of Chang'an and threatened Cao Cao's western flank, forcing Cao Cao to personally lead a campaign against him.

Cao Cao's army faced Ma Chao's coalition at Tong Pass. Ma Chao's cavalry repeatedly charged Cao Cao's forces, nearly killing Cao Cao himself. However, Cao Cao used a feint to cross the Yellow River and outflank Ma Chao, forcing him to retreat.

After his defeat by Cao Cao, Ma Chao fled to Hanzhong and sought refuge with the warlord Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu gave him command of troops but grew suspicious of him, leading Ma Chao to eventually leave and join Liu Bei.

Ma Chao surrendered to Liu Bei and was given command of troops. He played a key role in Liu Bei's conquest of Yi Province, and later was appointed General of the Vanguard. He was enfeoffed as Marquis of Taitai.