Career
Initially, he participated in the imperial campaign against the Yellow Turbans along with other regional warlords. After the rise of Dong Zhuo, who usurped the power of the Imperial Court, Bao joined the campaign against Dong Zhuo. However, the raid failed and Bao Zhong was slain.
Later he served under Xiahou Dun, one of Cao Cao"s highest-ranked generals.
He was killed in 192 in an assault against one of the Yellow Turban rebels" strongholds in Shouzhang (southwest of present-day Dongping County). Brother: Bao Tao Son: Bao Xun.