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during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. Li Tong came to serve Cao Cao when the latter was at war with rival warlords Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu. During the battle of Battle of Nan Commandery in 208, Li Tong broke through the defence lines guarded by Guan Yu and supported Cao Ren at Jiangling. He fell sick during this time and eventually succumbed to illness. He had two sons: Li Xu () and Li Ji ().

In ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms''

In the 14th-century historical novel '' Romance of the Three Kingdoms'', Li Tong was defeated and slain by Ma Chao in a duel during the Battle of Tong Pass in 211.

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'' (''Sanguozhi''). * Luo, Guanzhong (14th century). '' Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguo Yanyi''). * Pei, Songzhi (5th century). '' Annotations to Records of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguozhi zhu''). 168 births 209 deaths Generals under Cao Cao Politicians from Xinyang Officials under Cao Cao Political office-holders in Henan Han dynasty generals from Henan Han dynasty politicians from Henan {{China-bio-stub

In ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms''

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