Odoacer vs Zhao Yun

Odoacer, leading a revolt of Germanic foederati, deposed the Western Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus. He sent the imperial regalia to the Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno, effectively ending the Western Roman Empire.

After deposing Romulus Augustulus, Odoacer was proclaimed King of Italy by his troops. He ruled Italy autonomously while nominally recognizing the authority of the Eastern Roman Emperor, establishing a new political order.

The Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno sent the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great to invade Italy and overthrow Odoacer. Odoacer's forces were defeated at the battles of Isonzo and Verona, leading to a prolonged siege of Ravenna.

Odoacer surrendered Ravenna to Theodoric after a three-year siege. Under a truce, Theodoric invited Odoacer to a banquet and killed him with his own hands, ending Odoacer's rule and establishing the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy.

During Cao Cao's pursuit at Changban, Zhao Yun rode back into the enemy lines to find Liu Bei's family. He rescued the infant Liu Shan (later Emperor Liu Shan) and Lady Gan, fighting through Cao Cao's cavalry and returning safely to Liu Bei.

Zhao Yun served as a key commander in Liu Bei's campaign to conquer Yi Province. He led troops in several battles and was instrumental in securing the province. After the conquest, he was appointed General of the Standard.

Zhao Yun advised Liu Bei against launching a punitive expedition against Sun Quan for Guan Yu's death, arguing that the primary enemy was Wei, not Wu. Liu Bei ignored his counsel, and the campaign ended in disaster at the Battle of Xiaoting.