Gongsun Kang led a large army and marched towards the border between Liaodong and Lelang.

The Cao family's army was stationed in Zengdi, and since he learned that Gongsun Kang was coming here, Cao Zhang led 5,000 soldiers and horses to set off first, and encountered Gongsun Kang in Xi'anping.

More than 10,000 Liaodong troops confronted each other with 5,000 Cao troops.

Looking at the Liaodong Army's array, Cao Zhang said: "The Gongsun family is worthy of sitting in Liaodong for many years, no wonder the Wuhuan people have never fought with them to ask for benefits, and the Sanhan people have been bullied by them for so many years. Just looking at the appearance of the army, it can also be seen that they are very diligent in their daily drills. ”

"The Liaodong Army does not look bad, but there is still a gap compared to our army." Deng Zhan said on the side: "If it weren't for Gongzi's order, the third prince would probably break the enemy in one battle this time." ”

"The eldest brother asked me to contain the enemy army, but he didn't let us break the enemy." Cao Zhang said: "He must have a better deployment, and we can't be greedy for merit." ”

"That's what the third prince said." Zhu Ao said on the side: "Childe has an order, let's just do what he asks." ”

Looking at the large array of the Liaodong Army, Cao Zhang was actually also mentally itchy, and wanted to rush up to kill him.

But before leaving, Cao Shuo had already given an order, as long as he dragged the Liaodong Army, he was not allowed to be greedy.

The credit is in front of him, but he can't take it, which is what makes him feel the most upset.

Cao Zhang was eager to launch an attack on the Liaodong Army immediately, and Gongsun Kang had the same thoughts.

Looking at Cao Jun's array, his face was very ugly.

Gongsun Kang instructed the partial general on the side: "Pass the order, blow the horn, and launch a decisive battle against the enemy." ”

The partial general took the order and conveyed the order.

Gongsun Kang's order was given, and the sound of horns soon sounded in the large array of the Liaodong Army.

Hearing the sound of the horn, Cao Zhang said to Deng Zhan and Zhu Ao on the side: "If we don't attack them, they can't hold back their temperament and are going to attack our army." ”

"If the enemy provokes a decisive battle, what is the third prince going to do?" Deng Zhan asked.

"The eldest brother wants us to block the enemy army, and they will launch a decisive battle, and we can only fight." Cao Zhang said: "Just don't completely defeat them, drag the enemy army, and wait for the eldest brother to come." ”

He also instructed the guards behind him: "Pass the order, once the enemy attacks, the whole army will meet it immediately." ”

The guards answered the order.

The soldiers of the Cao army responded to the battle array, and the Jiangdong Army had begun to move forward.

In addition to the more than 1,000 people around Gongsun Kang, the other Jiangdong troops moved forward one after another.

Holding shields, the soldiers of the Cao army posed out of the shield wall and looked at the enemy troops who were approaching step by step.

Behind the shield wall, Cao soldiers with longbows had already placed arrows on the bowstrings.

The horn sounded in the Liaodong Army array, and then the "dong dong" war drum sounded.

As the war drums sounded, the officers and men of the Liaodong Army quickened the pace of marching.

The cavalry at the front quickened up and distanced themselves from the infantry.

The speed of the cavalry became faster and faster, and later they urged their horses to gallop.

Seeing that the cavalry was about to come within range of the bow and arrow, Deng Zhan shouted: "Archer, prepare!" ”

All the Cao troops with longbows spread their bowstrings and aimed at the Liaodong cavalry who were charging.

"Put!" When the cavalry reached the distance where the arrow could hit, Deng Zhan roared.

Countless arrows flew towards the Liaodong cavalry in the charge.

The cavalry is good at outflanking and is very good at cutting off the enemy's rear.

But when they charged head-on, they were afraid of the opponent's spear formation, and they were afraid of arrows.

Arrows flew out of the Cao army's array, and the Liaodong cavalry in the charge fell off their horses one after another.

The battlefield was filled with the neighing of war horses for a moment.

The charging horses were shot by arrows, and one by one, along with the cavalry on horseback, rolled and flew out.

The heavy war horse fell to the ground, raising clouds of smoke and dust.

Many cavalry fell on the way to the charge, and more cavalry braved the rain of arrows to rush to the Cao army's main array.

The infantry army following them also let out a shout, and rushed towards Cao Jun as fast as they could.

"Spear!" Seeing that the cavalry was about to rush forward, Deng Zhan roared.

The soldiers of the Cao army who lined up the shield array picked up the spears placed by their sides one after another, pierced through the gap between the shields, and pointed at the Liaodong cavalry galloping on horseback.

Rushing to the front of the Cao army's array, the Liaodong cavalry couldn't contain the momentum, and even men and horses collided one after another.

The huge impact force knocked Cao Jun's shield array apart, and as many cavalry were pierced through the body by spears, the Liaodong cavalry also tore a hole in Cao Jun's array.

"Kill!" The array was rushed away, and Cao Zhang was the first to ride his horse out.

Deng Zhan and Zhu Ao followed closely behind him and rushed towards the Liaodong cavalry.

The officers and men of the Cao army shouted one after another and launched a counterattack against the enemy.

At first, only cavalry of the Liaodong Army participated in the battle, and they were surrounded by the Cao army in the middle, falling from their horses one by one and disappearing in the torrent of the Cao army.

When the Liaodong infantry rushed up, the battle between the two sides fell into a stalemate.

After fighting for a while, Cao Zhang's rise to kill, jumped off the horse, brandished his weapon and killed a group of Liaodong troops.

Gongsun Kang, who was watching the battle from a distance, saw that one of the Cao army was very brave, walking through the Liaodong army, but no one could stop him, and asked to the side, "Who is this person?" ”

Looking at the direction pointed by Gongsun Kang, the partial general beside him said: "General Huiyu, this person is Cao Mengde's three-character Cao Ziwen, it is said that he has studied art in Shouchun for several years, and now he has the courage of Lu Bu." ”

"I was the only one in the Cao family, Cao Zirong, but I didn't expect there to be such a character." Gongsun Kang said: "Pass the order, and whoever obtains the head of Cao Ziwen's item will seal ten thousand households and reward a thousand gold!" ”

The partial general led the order and rode his horse to the battlefield.

When he arrived at the periphery of the battlefield, he shouted loudly: "The general has an order, capture and kill Cao Ziwen, and seal ten thousand households and reward a thousand gold!" ”

There was a commotion on the battlefield, and his shouts were drowned out by the cacophony of shouts of killing, but even so, someone could hear it.

The Liaodong Army, which heard the shouts of the partial generals, shouted one after another, launching a new round of fierce attack on the Cao army.

The main energy of the Liaodong Army was on Cao Zhang.

Deng Zhan and Zhu Ao followed him, protecting Cao Zhang all the way.

The battle between the two sides lasted a whole day, and after both sides suffered considerable casualties, Gongsun Kang ordered Ming Jin to withdraw his troops.

Cao Zhang did not lead the soldiers in pursuit and stopped.

After a whole day of fighting, he, Deng Zhan, and Zhu Ao were covered in blood.

Carrying a weapon and looking at the retreating Liaodong Army, Cao Zhang said: "The enemy troops who came this time are completely different from when we attacked Korea, they seem to be more courageous. ”

"After all, it was Gongsun Kang who personally led the troops." Deng Zhan said: "No wonder Gongzi just wants us to entangle them, it is really not easy for us to break through the enemy army alone." ”

"Pass the order down and let the body be collected." Cao Zhang instructed: "First bury the soldiers of our army who died in battle." ”

(End of chapter)