Research on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms In the official historical records of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there is no such plot as "Wen Jiu beheading Huaxiong", and this story is completely derived from the fiction of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Therefore, when we ** this subject, we can take a more forgiving perspective and see it as a manifestation of cultural heritage and folk tales. 
In historical facts, Hua Xiong was killed by Sun Jian, but "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" replaced this role with Guan Yu, making it a widely circulated story. Guan Yu himself is a very famous figure in history, and if his life is made into a resume, "killing the general Huaxiong on his first appearance" will definitely be one of the highlights (although the latter seems to be more of a sneak attack than Chopping Yan Liang, and may not look so glamorous). This raises the question:What is the force that shaped the legend of "Warm Wine Cutting Huaxiong".
Generally speaking, the merit of killing Hua Xiong naturally belongs to Guan Yu, which does not seem to be a complicated issue. But in my personal opinion, there may be other factors at play behind it.
First of all, we need to look at Huaxiong's force。Although I have a limited understanding of the military generals of the Three Kingdoms period, since "Warm Wine and Killing Huaxiong" is essentially a military duel, I have to make a simple analysis.
Obviously, Hua Xiong's strength is far inferior to Lu Bu。As a general under Dong Zhuo, Hua Xiong once looked forward to the opportunity to show himself. Therefore, when the allied forces of the Eighteenth Route Princes attacked, he took the initiative to ask to fight, hoping to replace Lu Bu. Dong Zhuo was naturally happy to see this, and then appointed Hua Xiong as the captain of Xiaocai. This shows that Dong Zhuo still has considerable trust in Huaxiong's combat ability. However, whether it is Hua Xiong's overconfidence or his previous low-key official position, it shows that his ability cannot be compared to Lu Bu. If Hua Xiong really had the strength to compete with Lu Bu, he should have been a high-ranking general a long time ago, not just promoted before the war.
Hua Xiong's first appearance came in a defensive battle against Bao Zhong from Jibei. In the face of the siege, Hua Xiong led 500 elite soldiers to break out of the siege, launched an attack on the enemy, and finally beheaded Bao Zhong under his horse. When studying the generals of the Three Kingdoms, Bao Zhong is not often discussedThis shows that among the generals, Bao Zhong's status is not high。Therefore,The battle between Hua Xiong and Bao Zhong did not take place on the same level
* One of the details is: ".Bao Zhong hurriedly wanted to retreat”。This shows that Bao Zhong did not have the intention of fighting in the face of the enemy offensive, but wanted to escape. In this situation, Hua Xiong's ability to catch up and kill Bao Zhong who was trying to flee the battlefield does not fully prove that his force is extraordinary, at most it shows that he has sufficient pursuit speed and battlefield adaptability. Be that as it may,As a result, Hua Xiong was promoted to the rank of governor, a position that may have sounded prestigious during the Three Kingdoms period, but may have actually been an honorary position
Hua Xiong's second appearance was against Sun Jian and his four generals: Huang Gai, Cheng Pu, Han Dang, and Zu Mao, all of whom were famous generals in Jiangdong. The battle showcased the tactics and strength of Hua Xiong and his troops. In particular, Huaxiong's deputy general Hu Zhen was quickly defeated under Cheng Pu, showing that even as a deputy general, Hu Zhen's strength is almost the same as Huaxiong, but in the face of a real strong enemy, their strength is still insufficient.
In the battle with Zu Mao, although Zu Mao was described as having no power to fight back under Hua Xiong, the reality was much more complicated. Zu Mao used his wisdom to contain Hua Xiong, and although he did not escape death in the end, this does not fully illustrate Hua Xiong's strength. Zu Mao's sacrifice was more out of strategic containment than a simple balance of power.
In the decisive battle with the princes of the Eighteenth Road, Hua Xiong met the red-faced Han Guan Yu. Although Hua Xiong had experienced several battles before, in front of Guan Yu, his luck came to an end. The battle is depicted in Romance of the Three Kingdoms as ending quickly, and the actual process may be more complex and intense. Although the detail of Guan Yu killing Hua Xiong with warm wine time makes the story more dramatic, it also reflects Guan Yu's force and decisiveness.
In the entire storyline of "Warm Wine Kills Huaxiong", it can be seen that although Huaxiong may not be an invincible general in history, his force, tactics, and position in Dong Zhuo's army are noteworthy. Guan Yu's ability to kill Hua Xiong in this context undoubtedly proves his bravery. This incident was exaggerated by "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and passed on as a beautiful talk, which also shows the important role of literary works in shaping the image of heroes and the spirit of the nation.
To sum up, although Hua Xiong could not be compared with Lu Bu and other top generals in terms of ability, he was still a general worthy of attention at that time. WhileThe story of "Warm Wine and Killing Huaxiong" is more of a literary exaggeration carried out by later generations in order to strengthen Guan Yu's heroic image. Through this legend, Guan Yu's image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become an immortal hero in Chinese culture.