"Fake modesty." Cao Cao rolled his eyes at him and shouted out the car window, "Cao Pi? Cao Pi?"
"Herod!"
Cao Pi, dressed in armor, rode his horse to the carriage and said, "Father!"
Cao Cao nodded to him, "Where is the vanguard?"
"For father's sake, Brother Zhang has just received a letter, saying that 20,000 vanguard troops have arrived in Xuzhou."
Cao Cao nodded, "Yes. Back off."
"promise."
"Your Majesty's sons are all outstanding among men. The second son is mature and prudent, the third son is brave and invincible, and the fourth son is brilliant in literature. I am really envious of him."
Hearing Jia Xu's compliments, Cao Cao turned around and looked at him, "Then, among Gu's sons, who is worthy of inheriting the throne?"
Jia Xu quickly looked out the window and said, "I am an old man with shallow intelligence and I don't know."
"Hahaha"
"Well, Jia Wenhe, you are so perfect at protecting yourself wisely."
This time, Cao Cao went south and brought Cao Pi and Cao Zhang with him, while Cao Zhi stayed behind in Yecheng. The battle for the heir apparent in the Wei Kingdom had begun. Most people supported Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, but there were also a small number of people because Cao Zhang controlled part of the military power.
Support Cao Zhang. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the person who will succeed Cao Cao will be Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
But Cao Cao had a good idea. He took Cao Pi south and left Cao Zhi to stay in Yecheng. He did not follow the ancient rule that the king went on an expedition while the eldest son stayed at home. This made others unable to guess who he wanted to make the heir apparent of Wei.
Another reason is that Cao Cao wanted Cao Pi to get involved in the military.
In May of the 19th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao once again raised his troops to go south. An army of 300,000 people set out from Yecheng and marched toward Huainan in a mighty manner.
Liu Cong, who received the news in Xiangyang, did not sit still and led an army of 150,000 to Huainan. Together with the 150,000 defenders of Huainan, it was also an army of 300,000.
Since the end of the Han Dynasty, the fourth major battle against Dong, Guandu, and Xiangfan is about to come. This time, Cao Cao is determined to recapture Huainan, and Liu Cong will not compromise. This battle is more powerful than any previous battle.
The battles will be fierce.
Liu Cong led his troops to march to Yuzhang. Duan Kun caught up with the army from Xiangyang and brought good news to Liu Cong. Ping'er gave birth to another son.
Liu Cong was overjoyed. He had originally wanted to name his child Liu Jiye, but later he gave up the idea because he was afraid that Ping'er would think of little Liu Ye who died in infancy.
"Let's call him Liu Ding. After defeating Cao Jun this time, the Chu State of Chu is the well-deserved number one in this world. From now on, the Chu State of Chu will be invincible in the world!"
"No, I will send someone back to report the good news."
"Yes." Liu Cong nodded and continued to ask, "Where did Cao Cao march to?"
Duan Kun cupped his hands and replied, "It is reported that pioneer Cao Zhang has arrived in Pengcheng with 20,000 troops, and Cao Cao's army has left Langya."
Liu Cong looked outside the tent, "With an army of 300,000, Cao Cao has raised an army that will overwhelm the country this time, and he has spent a lot of money."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. In the end, your Majesty, General Cao's army will be killed and no one will be left alive!"
"Cao's army has been defeated by our great Chu many times, there is nothing to be afraid of!"
Looking at Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and other generals who were full of fighting spirit, Liu Cong chuckled and said, "Well said, although Cao's army is strong, the Chu army alone is not weak either!"
"Break camp! March!"
"promise."
On the sixth day of August, Cao Zhang's vanguard approached the Huaihe River. The next day, Cao Zhang ordered to cross the river.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
"Dong dong dong"
Above the Huaihe River, Zhou Yu personally led the navy to come!
"General, Cao Jun has begun to cross the river."
Zhou Yu stared closely at Cao's army on the other side. There were 20,000 troops, all of them cavalry! In addition, there were 30,000 soldiers stationed in Xiapi, Pengcheng and other places. They were pushing the naval warships they had built into the Huaihe River.
"The flag of the general on the other side is named Shi Cao. Do you know who is leading the army?"
Ding Feng, who was beside Zhou Yu, stepped forward and replied, "The scouts investigated and said it was Cao Cao's third son, Cao Zhang."
Zhou Yu chuckled, "Cao Zhang? I have heard about his reputation when he attacked Wuhuan. When I see him today, he is just an ordinary man's bravery."
"What do you mean, General?"
Zhou Yu looked around at the generals and said, "During the Spring and Autumn Period, Song Xianggong was at war with the Chu State, but he held high the banner of benevolence and righteousness and refused to attack the Chu army who was halfway across the river. You said that Cao Zhang could cross the river, but we still watched him fail to cross the river?"
"Pass the capital's order, move forward with the warships, and wait for Cao Cao's army to cross the river. Then go forward and engage in a water battle with them! First, capture Cao Cao's son and give the king a great gift!"
"Hahaha"
On the other side, Cao Zhang was standing on the shore wearing jet black and bright silver armor, holding a broadsword, and quietly watching the soldiers in action.
Beside him, Dong Zhao and Chen Jiao continued to persuade him.
"Third Young Master, your subordinates are all cavalry, which is not conducive to water warfare. The local field soldiers in Xuzhou have little combat effectiveness, and the navy of Chu State is invincible. It is really inappropriate to cross the river at this time."
"Yes, Third Young Master, these warships are prepared for Duke Wei's army. You'd better wait until Duke Wei arrives."
Cao Zhang glanced at the two of them, "The navy of the Chu Kingdom is invincible? I just don't believe it. When I, my father and General Zhang Liao galloped outside the Great Wall, they faced Wuhuan cavalry several times their size and killed them all.
If the Chu army is defeated, what does it matter?"
"It is true that I have cavalry under my command, but as long as I reach the other side, I will lead the cavalry to kill them without leaving any trace of their armor!"
"Third Young Master, no, it's the rainy season right now. Even on the other side, the cavalry is not as good as usual. If you act recklessly..."
Before Dong Zhao finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Zhang, "No need to say more, you two are civil servants, how can you know military battle formations? I have made up my mind. Before my father comes, I will
Defeat the Chu army first, and wipe away the shame of our Cao family being repeatedly defeated by Chu!"
"For your information, General, the troops have boarded the ship."
"Let the cavalry lead the horses and board the ship." Cao Zhang nodded, "You two, just watch and see how this young master defeats the Chu navy!"
"Third Young Master..."
"Third Young Master..."
As the two shouted, Cao Zhang had already boarded the ship.
"The general has orders, weigh anchor! Raise sail!"
Cao Zhang stood on the deck in high spirits, his eyes fixed on the Chu Navy in the Huaihe River. He seemed to have seen himself defeating the Chu Navy. It was as if he was full of praise for Cao Cao after he arrived.
"Full speed ahead!"
Zhou Yu on the opposite side sneered, "Archers, get ready! Get ready to shoot the Japanese! Get the ballistas ready!"
The Huaihe River is not wide. Even though August is the rainy season, the Huaihe River is jammed with hundreds of thousands of troops from both sides, and it still seems a bit crowded.
Cao's army soon entered the shooting range of Chu's army. Zhou Yu waved his hand and ordered, "Fire the arrows!"
"Whoosh whoosh..."
"call……"
…
"Bang!"
Countless arrows were shot at Cao Jun's warship, and huge ballistae were directly inserted into the hull of Cao Jun's warship.
Even though arrows were raining down like rain, Cao Zhang stood on the bow of the ship and remained untouchable. He drew out the sword from his waist and easily deflected several incoming arrows.
"Fire arrows! Fight back for me, let these Chu people know how powerful my great Wei soldiers are!"
"Whoosh whoosh..."
…
The officers and men of Cao's army also fired arrows to fight back. Unfortunately, Cao Zhang did not bring any crossbowmen. In terms of firepower, Cao's army was much inferior to Chu's army.
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