Han counter current

Indeed, no matter how many shortcomings Cao Zhang has, they are still their young masters, even if they are indeed qualified to criticize or raise some points.

However, he, Xiahou Dun, is not qualified to compare Cao Zhang with the deceased Cao Ang, especially, Cao Cao managed to recover from the changes in Wancheng over the years.

During this period of time, although Cao Cao's main force had not arrived in Pengcheng, other cities and sites in Xuzhou had been completely controlled by Cao's army, and Liu Bei had completely lost the qualification to stand up.

On the other side, Cao Jun's secret operations continued to infiltrate Zang Ba's territory, and information about Zang Ba's rule was continuously sent to Cao Cao's tent.

Then, a plan on how to attack Zang Ba was gradually formulated.Right now, Liu Bei has not been dealt with, but Cao Cao's eyes have shifted to Zang Ba.

As an enemy who fought against Cao Cao, as a ruthless character who can survive in troubled times until now, Zang Ba doesn't know what Cao Cao is thinking.

Especially, after rescuing Chen Dao last time, and knowing the situation on Pengcheng's side and the specific combat effectiveness of Cao Jun, Zang Ba knew that he must not wait to die.

Therefore, before Cao Jun went north, he himself, and he planned to go south to show Cao Cao some color, otherwise, when the war hit his territory, he would be in big trouble.

Another point is that Liu Bei promised Zang Ba a lot of benefits in his heart. From the territory to the population, Liu Bei drew a big cake for Zang Ba to send troops.

Five thousand elites are heading towards Pengcheng under the leadership of Zang Ba. In order not to expose the target, he can't bring too many people.

According to intelligence, the main force of Cao's army, for some reason, has already stationed at a site more than 100 miles outside Pengcheng, and it is the [-] Cao army who besieged Pengcheng.

In other words, Zang Ba will not have too many enemy troops to face. At that time, Liu Bei in Pengcheng will also cooperate according to the situation.

If it is really calculated, Liu Bei plus Zang Ba, with 5 to [-] horses, and the [-] elites who attacked Xia Houyuan back and forth, the chance of winning is not zero.

"Hmph, Cao Cao would never have imagined that I would lead an army south at this juncture. Although Xia Houyuan is a veteran on the battlefield, he only has [-] troops. How can he defend Pengcheng and also resist our army at the same time."

Zang Ba's face was full of complacency. Of course, he knew in his heart that it was absolutely impossible to defeat Cao Jun with these five thousand elites.

If you want to resist Cao Cao, you have to rely on the alliance of Hebei princes, but since it is an alliance, it involves the distribution of benefits.

Compared to Yuan Tan, Yuan Shang, and Chen Feng, Zang Ba knew he was weak. Therefore, if he wanted to get more benefits in the alliance, he had to have something he could sell.

"Zang Ba, this general has been waiting here for a long time..."

Zang Ba, who was thinking about how to attack the enemy, suddenly heard a roar. He was cautious, but now he was frightened.

However, he calmed down a little when he noticed that the sound was only coming from the front, moreover, from a cavalryman.

"Huh? Is there any fraud? There are only three thousand cavalry? The leader of the army is actually Cao Zhang."

After finding out that there were no other ambush soldiers nearby, Zang Ba was completely relieved.Forget it, the sneak attack plan is no longer feasible, the opponent has already deployed this group of people in order to prevent their own side.

"A mere three thousand soldiers want to resist my five thousand elite. Cao Zhang, didn't your father teach you how to fight? Hahahaha, come, line up, and attack."

"I don't know how to live or die, huh, pass the order, the cavalry is deployed,,,,,,"

Cao Zhang also snorted coldly. Logically speaking, Zang Ba could be regarded as his senior, but when he entered the battlefield, he could speak entirely on his own merits.

Three thousand cavalry, against Zang Ba's five thousand elite, and at the same time, a young general like Cao Zhang, fighting against a veteran of the battlefield like Zang Ba, no matter how you look at it, Cao Zhang doesn't have much chance of winning.

However, facing Zang Ba, he still attacked calmly, and it seemed that he was also very reliable.

Chapter 451 Northern Allied Forces 1

On the road leading to the northern city of Xuzhou, a group of rout soldiers were running wildly. These people worked so hard while running, but they didn't know why they didn't fight the enemy.

In the middle of the team, Zang Ba also rode forward on a horse. At this moment, he completely lost the vigor and vigor he had when he sent out troops. What was there was only anger and unwillingness on his face.

Yesterday, he led his army to meet Cao Zhang. Zang Ba took the initiative to launch an attack when he had an advantage in numbers, but the result was far beyond his expectations.

"How is it possible that Cao Jun's cavalry is so powerful that they defeated my five thousand elite cavalry with three thousand cavalry."

At this moment, Zang Ba's heart is still crying.In yesterday's battle, Cao Zhang defeated Zang Ba head-on with [-] cavalry, and defeated Zang Ba's [-] elite troops and fled.

Although, in this battle, Zang Ba's soldiers and horses were not damaged too much, and he was still capable of fighting, but thinking of the combat effectiveness of Cao Jun's cavalry, Zang Ba lost the desire to persevere and continue.

"Hmph, Zang Ba, that's all. After this battle, let's see if you still dare to be rampant."

On the other side, Cao Zhang, who had already cleaned up the battlefield, did not take advantage of the victory to pursue. On the contrary, he gathered his subordinates in the shortest possible time, and then retreated towards Pengcheng.

After all, Liu Bei is still waiting for the news of the reinforcements. If Cao Zhang can display the captured flags and armor in front of the Pengcheng Tower, one can imagine the blow to the defenders.

"Stupid, don't even think about it, how could there be such an elite cavalry casually in the world, hmph, it's so stupid.

Fortunately, the military master had the foresight, and my father generously transferred two thousand tiger and leopard cavalry to me. Otherwise, it would be really difficult to defeat Zang Ba's five thousand elite. "

Sitting on the advancing horse, Cao Zhang couldn't help sighing.Ever since Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Iron Cavalry died, Gongsun Zan's White Horse Yicong died in battle, and Lu Bu's Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry fell, perhaps there is really no cavalry in this world that can compare with the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

In order to deter the princes of Hebei and dispel the will of the Hebei defenders, Guo Jia suggested that the tiger and leopard cavalry should be transferred to the forward troops to fight.

After Cao Cao thought it over, he transferred 2000 of the [-] tiger and leopard riders to Cao Zhang's command.In this battle, the main force is basically relying on tiger and leopard cavalry.

However, this battle gave Zang Ba a different impression.He only knew that Cao Zhang led 4 cavalry to defeat his [-] elite, and intelligence showed that Cao Cao had a total of more than [-] cavalry.

I am afraid that this battle cannot be carried out, at least, Zang Ba thought so.The terrifying fighting power of Cao Jun's cavalry has been deeply imprinted in his mind.

"My lord, our army has been staying here for several days, and the food and grass in the rear have arrived. Our army can continue to move forward."

Le Jin went into the big tent to report the situation. The main force of the Cao army has been stationed here for many days. At the beginning, he said he was waiting for the food and grass in the rear. Now that the food and grass have arrived, it is time to move forward.

"Well, I got it, let's go down to practice soldiers and horses, the battle is coming, don't relax."

"Here, No."

Le Jin wanted to say something more, but Cao Cao already had an order, so he could only follow it. Besides, he had already expressed his meaning, so it was impossible for Cao Cao not to know.

"My lord, the generals in the army are eager to fight, and they are eager to march north."

As soon as Le Jin left, Li Dian opened the curtain and ran in. It seemed that all the generals in the army were very restless.

"Well, I see. Since the soldiers have this enthusiasm, they should train their soldiers and horses first. Don't be careless. Sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in wartime."

"But, my lord, soldiers,,,,,,"

"Why, didn't I say it clearly enough?"

"No, this subordinate will do it now."

Cao Cao was very relieved to see his generals coming to fight one by one.With such elites and high fighting spirit, as the coach, he must be happy.

"It's almost done. The southern affairs have been ordered. The main force of our army can continue to march north."

This time, it was Guo Jia who opened the curtain and walked in. His face was no longer so pale. It seemed that he had a good rest during this time.

"Really? Hmph, fortunately, the spies sent us information. Otherwise, after the main force of our army enters Hebei, the defense in the south would be really difficult.

Forget it, since the trouble is over, it's time to take the opportunity to go north and take Hebei in one fell swoop.How is the situation in Pengcheng?Big Ear Thief, how are you doing now? "