Between 214 and 215, Song Qian fought on Sun Quan's side in the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford against the forces of a rival warlord, Cao Cao. During one of the early skirmishes, the units led by Song Qian and Xu Sheng were routed by troops led by Cao Cao's general Zhang Liao.
Between 214 and 215, Song Qian fought on Sun Quan's side in the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford against the forces of a rival warlord, Cao Cao. During one of the early battles, the units led by Song Qian and Xu Sheng were outflanked by troops led by Zhang Liao.