Han Xiang

Chapter 283
The autumn wind is rustling, the earth is withered and yellow, and the air is filled with chill.

The two armies in the east and west are advancing slowly, and both sides are observing the enemy's situation at this time. From the appearance and discipline of the soldiers, the state of the soldiers can be seen, and the strength of the combat power can also be reflected from the side.

Jiangdong sent 4 troops to besiege Shouchun, but they would not allow [-] people to attack the city at the same time. Xu Kun arranged for the soldiers to take turns to fight in a planned way. war damage.

Of the 1 soldiers Sun Quan took away, all the soldiers were full of energy, and knowing that the number of reinforcements was only [-], with the pleasure of fighting more and bullying others, they all tried their best to show their talents in the wild.

A good state can affect others. Sun Quan can feel the high morale of the soldiers, and he is sure that waiting will be a one-sided battle.

It is said that Cao Cao knows how to use soldiers?Why do I feel that I am not good enough?

A mere 3000 people came to help Shouchun, but what is it?Are you looking down on me, Jiang Dongerlang, or are you overconfident in your own people?

Xiahoudun can block the offensive with fewer victories and more, can this support army also block with fewer victories and more?
Cao Cao may be in the wilderness here, and the reinforcements can't move with the city wall on their shoulders, right?
Sun Quan's facial expression is like the changing weather, sometimes the corners of his mouth are raised, and sometimes he is frowning in thought.

Zhang Hong beside him mistakenly thought that the lord lacked confidence, so he rode his horse and approached Sun Quan and said comforting words: "My lord frowns, is it because he is worried that the support army will be difficult to deal with? After all, there are only 3000 people."

"Worried? How is it possible?" Sun Quan shook his head straightly: "Cao Cao's plan to transfer troops from waterways this time was ingenious. He even avoided Yingshui and Rushui, which we were marking, and diverted from the Yellow River to Surabaya to enter the Huaihe River. I'm baffled."

"What action?" Zhang Hong looked puzzled.

Sun Quan frowned and explained: "Cao Cao only sent 3000 men, so he should be quick and unexpected. That might catch us off guard, but the support army marched very slowly, as if they were not afraid of being discovered by scouts."

"Maybe you are waiting for follow-up reinforcements? No?" Zhang Hong asked himself and answered, "War horses are commonly used throughout the north, and ships are mainly used to transport army rations and supplies. I think it is true that Cao Cao can transport [-] soldiers from the Yellow River battlefield." It’s not easy, if the fleet returns after unloading the soldiers, it will take at least ten days for the next batch of reinforcements to arrive in Huainan.”

"Ten days?"

Sun Quan snorted coldly: "In two or three days, Shouchun will be attacked by our army. I can't stop Cao Cao from adding [-] dead bodies."

"Hmm," Zhang Hong said to himself, "Cao Cao likes to use tricks in his troops, so he definitely wouldn't send someone to die. Maybe he did it on purpose?"

The war horse carried Sun Quan on its back, shaking up and down as it moved. He listened carefully to Zhang Hong's words, and took a long time to put his saddle on his back and replied: "This Cao army has only 3000 men. Even if they hide their whereabouts and launch a sneak attack, they will not cause serious damage to our army. They The reason why we move forward slowly is probably to disrupt the rhythm of our army's siege and delay the city from being breached."

Zhang Hongxi said: "My lord analyzes it and puts the whip into it. If you know the plan, you won't fall for it."

Sun Quan sneered in a deep voice: "I have the advantage, how can I get the trick? I will face the enemy later, and you should follow my orders. If the enemy delays deliberately, they will directly destroy the support army in front of Xiahou Dun on the city. In his single eye, he saw despair."

"Wei." Several generals around Sun Quan responded in unison.

The distance to Cao Jun was getting closer and closer, and Zhou Tai in front of the team could already see the military flag. He accidentally saw the word Cao in the enemy's flag, and then reminded Sun Quan: "My lord, I found a flag with the word Cao in the enemy's army. Could it be Cao Cao came in person?"

"Cao Cao? In person?"

Sun Quan swallowed his saliva and didn't answer. He had said a lot of big words just now, but now he heard Cao Cao's arrival, but he was beating his drums, thinking that he could fight the righteous master so soon?
While thinking blankly, Zhang Hong waved his hands and explained: "Unless these 3000 people are the main force of Cao's army, Cao Cao can't take risks. If he is really defeated by Yuan Shao in Cangting, he should return to Xudu at this time instead of fleeing to Shouchun. , I guess it must not be Cao Cao himself, Cao Ren, Cao Chun, and Cao Hong are also generals with the surname Cao, among them Cao Ren is the most likely, he was the one who led the division and defeated Liu Bei alone in Runan last year."

"Cao Ren? It would be nice to meet him."

Sun Quan's face was cold, and he said meaningfully: "It seems that Cao Cao thinks that I am similar to Liu Xuande, but he doesn't want Liu Bei to compare me with me? Since Cao Cao has started to return to aid at this time, I am afraid that it is too late to attack Xudu. The only way is to defeat Shouchun and then slowly pursue it. , if Liu Bei can take root in Runan, then send someone to form an alliance with him."

"Well, this is the safest way." Zhang Hong nodded in agreement.

After a while, the eastern and western armies arrived at their designated positions and lined up as if they were controlled by a background program.

Sun Quan thought that his morale was high, and he could be unscrupulous because of the large number of people, but he frowned when he saw Cao Jun.

I saw the armor of the tiger and leopard knights in the camp, all of them were neat and serious, with endless murderous looks in their eyes.

These are also Cao soldiers?Why is it so different from Shouchun defenders?
Although Sun Quan's face was calm, his heart was filled with huge waves.

Zhang Liao and Cao Chun stood in front of the formation, both of them were observing the weaknesses of Sun Quan's formation, and they were not in a hurry to fight like ordinary generals.

Sun Quan didn't speak first, the indifferent atmosphere made the war horses feel uneasy, many generals raised their front hooves alternately, and neighed lowly, even the beasts felt uncomfortable.

Suddenly, Sun Quan caught a glimpse of Ji Ling grabbing the rein and swinging it from side to side. He seemed to be trying to calm the mount, but the horse was very 'naughty' today.

"General Ji? I see that you are constantly adjusting the reins. Could it be that the mount under your crotch is in the way?"

"no."

Ji Ling hurriedly responded with cupped fists, his eyes flicked to the enemy from time to time, and his frown lingered for a long time.

Sun Quan wondered that Ji Ling used to be Yuan Shu's general, and he also led the army to fight Cao Cao many times. Could it be that he recognized the two generals in front of the enemy's formation?

"General Ji recognizes the enemy ahead?"

"Um"

Ji Ling nodded slightly, pointed to a few heavy cavalry in front of him and introduced: "Master, this is Cao Cao's most elite tiger and leopard cavalry. The commander of this department is General Cao Chun, so the Cao flag refers to this person."

"The surnamed general is again"

Ji Ling replied solemnly: "Zhang Liao, courtesy name Wenyuan, was once a general under Lu Bu's command."

Thief Cao surrendered Lv Bu's general, and I also took Yuan Shu's general. Lu Bu and Yuan Shu died without a winner. Now I will use generals against generals to see whose general is better.

Having made up his mind, Sun Quan ordered Ji Ling:

"Lü Bu was once an enemy of Yuan Shu, the general and Zhang Liao should have fought each other, why not take advantage of today to compete?"

"The last will obey."

"Wait a minute."

Sun Quan called Ji Ling to stop, turned around and made arrangements for Zhou Tai: "I think Zhang Zi is the main banner, which means that Zhang Liao is the main general. If he sends Cao Chun, then Youping will fight against him."

(End of this chapter)