Ziwu Campaign

The Ziwu Campaign was a military counter offensive launched in 230 by the state of Cao Wei against his rival state Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. The campaign was initiated by Wei's Grand Marshal, Cao Zhen following the numerous Northern Expeditions and more recently the battle of Jianwei.

Ziwu Campaign
Part of the wars of the Three Kingdoms period
DateAugust – October 230
Location
Result Inconclusive, Cao Zhen retreat
Belligerents
Cao Wei Shu Han
Commanders and leaders
Cao Zhen
Xiahou Ba
Guo Huai
Zhuge Liang
Li Yan
Wei Yan
Strength
Unknown number of Western troops Unknown number in Hanzhong
20 000 reinforcements under Li Yan
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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