Is “The novel fictionalizes that Shi Huan was shot dead by Yuan Shang at the Battle of Cangting; in official history, Shi Huan lived until the 14th year of Jian'an before dying.” true?

novel invention

In official history, Shi Huan was trusted by Cao Cao and held important positions, 'was promoted to Chief Military Commander. Died in the 14th year' (Records of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei, Biographies of the Zhus, Xiahous, and Caos), meaning he died in the 14th year of Jian'an (209 AD). However, in Chapter 31 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is fictionalized that during the Battle of Cangting, he clashed with Yuan Shang, 'Shi Huan chased after, Yuan Shang drew his bow and arrow, turned and shot backward, hitting Shi Huan in the left eye, causing him to fall from his horse and die.'

Shi Huan

Fictional cause of death

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