When Yuan Tan saw that Cen Bi was killed, he was panicked and had no idea. He had to look at Zang Ba and said solemnly: "General Zang, Huang Zhong is fierce and good at fighting. Now, I can only ask you to fight and capture Huang Zhong."
Zang Ba replied without hesitation: "Two of Yuan Shijun's generals, one Wang Zhao and the other Cen Bi, were directly killed by Huang Zhong. Although he was old, he was a fierce tiger going down the mountain. If it were me, there would be nothing." method."
Yuan Tan took a deep look at Zang Ba.
Malice was felt.
Zang Ba retreated in the face of the battle and was unwilling to challenge Huang Zhong. Could it be that he was already afraid? If Zang Ba was afraid, why did he provoke him again and again?
This guy is really cunning.
Yuan Tan also tried to provoke the general: "General Zang dominates the Langya Kingdom and is known as the top tyrant in Mount Tai. Why do you fear an old guy now? General Zang, this is not in line with your status."
Zang Ba sneered in his heart.
Yuan Tan only now uses the method of provoking generals.
useless.
Zang Ba said rudely: "It's important for people to know themselves. Huang Zhong killed Wang Zhao with one move and Cen Bi with one arrow. No matter in terms of strength or archery skills, he was invincible. If I go to fight, I will die. Compared to I would rather die than live a good life, and I don’t want a woman to be left alone in an empty house at such a young age.”
The expression on Yuan Tan's face became increasingly gloomy
At this moment, Yuan Tan suddenly understood why Zang Ba was able to establish a foothold in Langya Kingdom and not fall.
This man may seem rude, but he is rough on the outside and subtle on the inside, and extremely cunning. Zang Ba first deliberately provoked the general and asked him to send people to fight and test Huang Zhong's ability. Now that Huang Zhong is difficult to deal with, he simply acts like a coward.
Zang Ba is shameless, Yuan Tan really has no choice.
Yuan Tan's eyes fell on Xin Pi and asked: "Sir, what do you think we should do?"
Xinpi smiled bitterly.
Only now did I think of asking him.
When Xinpi stood up with people like Yuan Tan, he had no choice but to say: "My lord, it is no longer realistic to fight Huang Zhongchai. There is only a battle between large armies. It's just that our soldiers have just arrived in the camp and haven't rested yet. If we attack now, it might be detrimental to us."
Zang Ba interjected again: "It's normal for soldiers in the army to have a full meal and a hungry meal. As long as you give them meat to eat and enough military pay and benefits, even if they are hungry, they will dare to fight to the death. The key point is It’s not about whether you have enough to eat, it’s about how you treat the soldiers?”
Xin Pi solemnly said: "Since General Zang said so, let's just deploy your soldiers to fight Kuai Liang's army first."
Zang Ba shook his head and said: "I have few troops and cannot be the main attacker. Yuan Shijun's army is the one who confronts Kuai Liang head-on. When the fighting begins, I will order an attack from both wings to support Yuan Shijun's army. "
Xinpi snorted coldly.
He had a very bad impression of Zang Ba. He was a slippery man who always wanted to gain benefits.
Xin Pi said again: "My lord, just ignore Huang Zhong's challenge and let the soldiers rest well."
"no!"
Yuan Tan answered decisively.
Yuan Tan also wanted to fight, and said forcefully: "Huang Zhong is here, how can we be afraid of fighting? Although Huang Zhong is powerful, but our army attacks, and Huang Zhong falls into a sea of people alone, he will definitely die."
Without waiting for Xin Pi's answer, Yuan Tan decisively ordered the army to attack. Moreover, Yuan Tan also distanced himself from Zang Ba and went to his own area to command the soldiers without being next to Zang Ba.
After Kuai Liang saw it, a smile appeared on his face.
Yuan Tan came to die in a hurry.
"attack!"
Kuai Liang quickly ordered.
The rumble of drums resounded and the war drums echoed. Large numbers of troops rushed forward. They soon joined Huang Zhong and rushed towards Yuan Tan's army. The two sides fought together in the blink of an eye.
"kill!"
Huang Zhong led his men to attack.
He raised his sword and rode his horse, charging constantly, responsible for the army's thrusts. The soldiers under his command followed up and attacked Yuan's army continuously.
Kuai Liang looked at the fighting battlefield with a calm expression.
He left a group of cavalry behind and sent the army forward. The key this time is that with Zang Ba around, it will definitely be decided in one battle.
The fighting continued. Although Yuan Tan had more troops, the combat effectiveness of Yuan Tan's army could not compare with Huang Zhong's elite.
Huang Zhong's elite soldiers are powerful, brave and good at fighting. In addition, Huang Zhong led his men to rush forward, and only this elite force was seen rushing left and right, sweeping and sweeping. The time of fighting also passed little by little in the fighting.
More than half an hour passed. Yuan Tan's elite were able to hold on at first because they were large in number. As time passed, Yuan Tan found that his army was scattered and divided into large areas.
Yuan Tan became anxious.
This time when he went south to attack Xuzhou, he had 30,000 elite troops, plus Zang Ba's 15,000 men, making it more than 40,000 people. Yuan Tan sent a large army up. The main infantry had been sent up, and only the cavalry was still around.
The cavalry is the last elite and cannot be easily transferred into the battlefield.
Yuan Tan glanced around but didn't see Zang Ba. Apparently Zang Ba was hiding behind him.
Yuan Tan said angrily: "Mr. Xinpi, Zang Ba grabs when there is any benefit, and shrinks when there is no benefit. It is really abominable. This man is like a wild beast, extremely vicious."
Xinpi said sternly: "My eldest son, we cannot rely on Zang Ba. The key is to rely on ourselves. However, the fighting war is not conducive to us. Let's first mobilize Zang Ba to send troops to fight. Tell him sternly that if he does not go to war now, all promises will be invalid. .”
Yuan Tan nodded and said: "Sir, you are right, we must be tougher. I will take charge of the overall situation, and I will personally arrange it and order Zang Ba to take action."
Simpi nodded.
Under the escort of soldiers, he came to Zang Ba's side in person and said in a deep voice: "General Zang, please send troops to join the war immediately. Now, it is your turn to fulfill your promise and join the war."
Zang Ba had a clear understanding of the situation and had his own plans. He said in a deep voice: "None of Yuan Tan's cavalry has participated in the battle. What's the hurry? Tell Yuan Tan to let the cavalry participate in the battle first."
Xin Pi said coldly: "If General Zang keeps hiding it and is unwilling to go all out, all the promises made by the eldest son will be invalidated and he will no longer fulfill his promises."
Zang Ba's expression turned cold.
He stared at Xin Pi and said arrogantly: "Are you threatening me? Unfortunately, I am not threatened. I am willing to unite with Yuan Tan, but I am not Yuan Tan's subordinate. If you want to force me to join the war, I will change my banner and submit. Kuai Liang."
brush!
Xinpi's complexion changed slightly.
As a scribe, he didn't expect Zang Ba to be so difficult to deal with and as fierce as a wolf.
Xin Pi said in a deep voice: "Zang Ba, you have always been a bandit who has been entrenched in the Langya Kingdom. If you surrender to the Wu Kingdom, you will inevitably be relieved of military power. Only by following the eldest son, can you have a chance to continue to be in power and continue to be the emperor. Now go to war, against You are good for the greater good.”
Zang Ba shook his head and said: "I am sending all my troops to fight now. When my troops are all gone, will Yuan Tan benefit me? Will he keep me? It's impossible. I don't believe in Yuan Tan, I only believe in my own." strength."
Xinpi said: "You have misunderstood the eldest son."
Zang Ba continued: "There is no misunderstanding, only the ugliness and despicability of human nature. Yuan Tan destroyed the army, I dare not do anything to him, after all, he is a member of the Yuan family, and I need the support of the Yuan family , can we establish ourselves in Xuzhou.”
"However, my army is exhausted, and Yuan Tan is eager to kill me to solve the trouble. Therefore, let Yuan Tan send out troops on his own. When his cavalry delays Kuai Liang's army, my army will naturally dispatch."
Xin Pi thought about it carefully, and it was indeed right.
Zang Ba needs the support of the Yuan family, but Yuan Tan does not need the defeated Zang Ba. In fact, Yuan Tan has already said that he will kill Zang Ba after the matter is completed. Yuan Tan doesn't trust Zang Ba, and Zang Ba doesn't trust Yuan Tan either.
Everyone knows it.
Xin Pi thought there was no problem, nodded and said: "General Zang, wait a moment, I will report it immediately."
He bowed and left.
A bright smile appeared on Zang Ba's face. He looked in the direction of Kuai Liang and secretly thought that Kuai Liang was really powerful.
When Kuai Liang and he exchanged letters, Kuai Liang said that once Yuan Tan and Zang Ba jointly sent troops, Yuan Tan would definitely try his best to get Zang Ba to send troops. Therefore, Kuai Liang gave Zang Ba a reason to refuse, which was what Zang Ba said just now.
Sure enough, Xinpi was deceived.
Zang Ba's eyes became more and more expectant. After Yuan Tan's cavalry also went out, it would be easy for him to capture Yuan Tan in the next step.
