This news added to the joy of the two newcomers who went to see Kuan Yü and the women and then they all entered the city. When the ladies had settled down a little they related the whole story of the adventures on the road at which Chang Fei was overcome with remorse and bowed before his brother bitterly weeping. The brothers Mi were greatly affected. Then Chang Fei related what had happened to him. A day was spent in banquets and next day Chang Fei wished his newly found brother to go with him to Junan to see their elder brother Yüan-tê. But Kuan Yü said, “No; you take care of the ladies here while Sun Chʻien and I go to get news.” So Kuan Yü and Sun Chʻien with a small escort set out. When they reached Junan they were received by Liu Pʻi who told them their brother was no longer in the city. After waiting some days he had come to the conclusion that the soldiers were too few and had gone back to Yüan Shao to consult with him. Kuan Yü was greatly disappointed and his companion did his best to console him. “Do not be sorrowful; it only means the trouble of another journey into Hopei to tell Uncle Liu and then we can all meet at Kuchʻêng.” So spoke Sun Chʻien and Kuan Yü accepted it. They took leave of Liu Pʻi and returned to Kuchʻêng where they related what had happened. Chang Fei wanted to go with them into Hopei, but Kuan Yü opposed this, saying, “Seeing you have this city it makes a rallying point for us and a resting place. We must not abandon it lightly. We two will go and while away we look to you to keep the city safe.” “How can you go after killing the two generals, Yen Liang and Wên Chʻou?” “That will not stop me. And after I am there I can act according to circumstances.” Then he summoned Chou Tsʻang and asked him, saying, “How many men are there with Pʻei at Sleeping Bull Mountain?” “I should think four or five hundred.” “Now,” said Kuan Yü, “I am going to take the shortest road to find my brother. Can you go to summon your men and lead them along the high road to assist me?” With instructions to bring up these men Chou Tsʻang left, while Kuan Yü and Sun Chʻien and their small escort went off to the north. When they drew near the boundary Sun Chʻien said, “You must be careful how you go over; you ought to stop here while I go in, see Uncle Liu and take the necessary steps.” Seeing the wisdom of this Kuan Yü stopped there and sent his companion in advance, he and his followers going up to a nearby farm as an abiding place. When they got to the farm out came a venerable man leaning on a staff. After exchanging salutes Kuan Yü told the old man all about himself. “My name is also Kuan; my personal name being Ting,” said the old man. “I know your reputation and I am very happy to meet you.” He sent for his two sons to come and make their bow. He put up Kuan in his house and provided for his escort in the farm buildings.