Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan vs Zhang Xiu

Caliph Abu Bakr appointed Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan as one of the commanders of the Syrian campaign. After the conquest of Damascus, he became the first Muslim governor of the city and later of the entire province of Syria.

Yazid commanded a division of the Muslim army at the Battle of Yarmouk. His leadership contributed to the victory that secured Syria for the Rashidun Caliphate.

Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan died during the Plague of Amwas in Palestine. His death led to his brother Muawiyah being appointed governor of Syria, a position that later enabled Muawiyah to found the Umayyad Caliphate.

Zhang Xiu ambushed Cao Cao's forces at Wancheng after Cao Cao seduced Zhang Xiu's aunt. The surprise attack killed Cao Cao's son Cao Ang, his nephew Cao Anmin, and his general Dian Wei. Zhang Xiu then allied with Liu Biao.

Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao Cao on the advice of his strategist Jia Xu. Cao Cao accepted his submission, married Zhang Xiu's daughter to his son, and granted him a marquisate. This ended their conflict and strengthened Cao Cao's forces.

Zhang Xiu fought under Cao Cao at the Battle of Guandu against Yuan Shao. His contribution helped Cao Cao secure a decisive victory, which established Cao Cao's dominance over northern China.

Zhang Xiu died of illness during Cao Cao's campaign against the Wuhuan tribes in the north. His death removed a key general from Cao Cao's army, but the campaign succeeded in pacifying the northern frontier.