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Tobu Castle Prefecture. Twelve miles to the south.

Barrack. Camp entrance.

The commander of the army, Gao Ran, and the deputy marshal Wen Chou. Personally take the civilian generals in the army and wait. In the eyes of the two. There is a lot of anticipation. Because Yuan Shao has already arrived with a large army. Arriving at camp soon.

Wen Chou is dressed in armor. Excited eyes. Said: "This time. We're not fighting behind closed doors. Now. The lord is coming. It's finally time to engage Wang Lei's army. This time. Must defeat Wang Lei. Shame on you."

Thinking of what happened in Ye County. Wen Chou's heart was full of anger. I can't wait to split Wang Lei alive.

Gao Ran smiled. and did not answer Wen Chou's words.

"Da. Da. Click..."

Suddenly. The sound of hurried horses' hooves. Coming from near and far.

The end of the official road. War horse galloping. The horses seem to be galloping in the tide. Surging.

"It's coming."

Gao Ran looked up. See the scene of flying sand and rocks where the war horses pass by. I was inexplicably relieved. Wang Lei led the army to Dongwucheng County. Tens of thousands of troops are approaching. Gao Ran faced the army alone. The pressure can be imagined.

Blink of an eye. The cavalry came into view clearly.

At the forefront of the army . A young man in armor. Riding a horse.

Meet this person. Gao Ran's eyes picked. This young man in the eyes. He is also a relative of Yuan Shao. This man's name is Gao Rou. It's Gao Gan's cousin. But this person is not the same as Gao Gan. Gao Gan has been following Yuan Shao's side. Acting a little frivolously. The demeanor is in the style of a gentleman.

Gao Rou is different. Yuan Shao served as the Taishou of Bohai County. Gao Roucai came to Bohai County to join Yuan Shao. Although Gao Rou is young. But he was in charge of the Euphorbia formed by Yuan Shao. No one in the army was dissatisfied.

Euphorbia appears. Gao Lan was greatly excited.

Historically. Gao Rou's reputation is not prominent. But it is a rare evergreen tree.

Gao Rou and Gao Gan were loyal to Yuan Shao at first. After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao. Gao Rou and Gao Gan submitted to Cao Cao together. Appointed as the prefectural magistrate of Suga Prefecture.

Soon after. Gao Rou was promoted to Prime Minister Cangcao. Follow Cao Cao's side to do things.

Worked for Cao for 20 years. Gao Rouguan to Jiuqing. Promoted to Lieutenant.

Twenty-three years of Ren Tingwei. Gao Rou was promoted to Taichang.

At the age of seventy-two. Gao Rou served as the secretary. Become one of the Three Princes. Throughout Gao Rou's service for Cao Wei. There are few setbacks. are on a steady rise. Step by step to the pinnacle of the career.

Sima Yi was in power. Gao Rou supported Sima Yi again. A few years later, he was promoted to lieutenant. Marquis of Ann.

Today's Gao Rou. Humble official position. But the way of doing things is very old-fashioned. Do things without leakage. Won the trust of Yuan Shao. Gao Rou led the Euphorbia to the barracks first. Turn over and dismount. Hugging his fists, he said: "Gao Rou. I've seen General Gao and General Wen."

Gao Ran and Wen Chou smiled in return. Stand still. Waiting for Yuan Shao's mount to arrive at the barracks.

Yuan Shao arrived with people. Lead the army into the camp. and raise the account. The Great Tent of the Chinese Army. Yuan Shaogao sat above. In the tent. Xu You, Zhao Zhao, Gao Lan, Wen Chou, Lu Kuang, Lu Xiang, Gao Rou, Lu Weihuang and other civil and military generals. All together.

Yuan Shao's gaze fell on Gao Ran. Asked, "Gao Ran. How's the recent war?"

Gao Ran's expression was calm. Neither humble nor arrogant, he replied: "Return to the lord. After Wang Lei led the army to arrive in Dongwu City County. All the time. There have been no attacks yet."

"Good. Seemingly. Wang Lei is waiting for Ben Taishou." Yuan Shao's eyes were sharp. Appears very confident. All the hesitations that I had before are gone. His gaze swept over those present. The tone is impassioned. Said loudly: "This battle. will determine the future of Jizhou. For the glory of the Yuan family. For the sake of your future. I would like to ask you to do your best. Kill Wang Lei."

Wen Chou is eager. Impatient to stand up. He clenched his fists and said, "My lord. This battle attacked Wang Lei. The last general is willing to be the vanguard."

Yuan Shao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay. Ben is too conservative." Immediately. Yuan Shao's eyes turned. Look at Xu You. asked, "Ziyuan. Is the army ready?"

Xu You replied, "Back to the lord. Everything is ready to go."

Yuan Shao stood up. Big sleeves flick. He commanded in a deep voice, "Pass the order. The army rests for a day. Tomorrow. The army marched. All in one go. Defeat Wang Lei."

"No."

The generals will be commanded. It's all scrappy.

……

Jizhou Army. Barrack.

The Great Tent of the Chinese Army. Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Tian Feng and the trial came together.

After the four of them were seated. Guo Jia said: "My lord. Yuan Shao led an army of 40,000. Has arrived at the big camp outside Tobu Castle Prefecture. Yuan Shao knew that the lord had arrived. Desperate to win. It will definitely be the first to attack. Speculate under . The day after tomorrow at the latest. Yuan Shao will take action."

Wang Lei nodded. Said: "Yuan Shao led the army to come. While the morale is high. Naturally, they wanted to beat me in one go. It's just that. He can do whatever he wants. The army of Jizhou. Never lose to Yuan Shao."

tone. Have a strong sense of self-confidence.

Wang Lei has led the army so far. Didn't lose to Yuan Shao. On the contrary, Yuan Shao played several battles. Defeat after defeat.

Tian Feng continued: "Fight head-on. Especially when the morale of the soldiers under Yuan Shao's command was at its peak. Attrition to army soldiers. Very large. Even if the army wins. There will also be huge losses. Jizhou. It is the lord's Jizhou. It can be preserved to the maximum extent. Governance for the future of the Lord. There will be many benefits."

Wang Lei bowed slightly. Motioned for Tian Feng to continue.

Tian Feng said again: "In the next opinion. Avoid its edge for the time being. As the saying goes, one blows, then declines, and three is exhausted. Yuan Shao will play tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I can't take it for a long time. Morale must be greatly damaged. Wait for the morale of Yuan Shao's army. The lord launched a general attack again. It works even better."

The trial disagrees with Tian Feng's opinion. Said: "The truth is correct. But there is a problem that is overlooked. The strength of the lord. Enough to defeat Yuan Shao. Since he can defeat Yuan Shao in one go. Why delay any more time. One more day. The consumption of food, equipment, etc. will intensify again. Shorten the time. Quick. It's better for the lord."

Tian Feng said: "Brother Zhengnan. It's not that I'm ignoring the issue of the lord's strength. It's you who don't understand. What I'm thinking about is. A more comprehensive and complete preservation of the Qinghe country. Preserve the power of Jizhou."

The trial is a straight temper. Unceremoniously said: "Quick battle. and then quickly pacify the people. It's also the way to govern."

Two people. Differing words. Each does not give in.

Jia Xu gently shook the feather fan. No direct recommendations were made. Same. Guo Jia who spoke at the beginning. It is only inferred that Yuan Shao will lead his troops into battle. There is no advice on how to move troops.

Two people. They all have their own thoughts.

Wang Lei's gaze turned to Jia Xu. asked, "Wen He. What's the view."

Jia Xu gently shook the feather fan. Said: "My lord. Analysis of Tian Feng and Trial. It all makes sense. In the long run. Or from the point of view of reducing losses. Avoid Yuan Shao's edge. It does make more sense. However. The army is strong. Able to defeat Yuan Shao. Quick. It's also a viable strategy."

Wang Lei shook his head slightly. These words. It's the equivalent of not saying. The first shift;