Yuan Xiqian was angry, but in fact, he shouldn't be. Speaking of this Gao Huai, that life experience also has a bit of origin.

His father's name was Gao Bow, and he was once the official of Shu County. Gao Gong also has a son, that is, Yuan Shao's nephew Gao Gan.

Although Gao Gan and Gao Huai are the same father, they are not the same mother. Gao Gan is Gao Gong's wife, that is, born to Yuan Shao's sister, and is the eldest son; And Gao Huai was born to a bowing concubine, and she was a concubine.

After Gao Bow died, he entrusted his family to Yuan Shao. That Gao Gan is Yuan Shao's nephew, so it is naturally a good student. And Gao Huai is miserable, fundamentally he has nothing to do with Yuan Shao. In addition, it is a concubine, and it is very unpopular.

Including Yuan Shao's two powerful sons, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang both looked down on his background. Even when he rushed to offer advice, he was rejected one by one.

This is the grotesque nature of human nature, in fact, Yuan Shao himself is a concubine, but he and his son both look down on Gao Huai, who is also a concubine.

Zi said: "If you are ugly, you should read more." This Gao Huai happens to be such a person, knowing that he is from a humble background, so he works very hard. When he grows up, he is quite cultivated in literature and martial arts.

Although Yuan Xi also looked down on Gao Huai, because he was not powerful, people with good backgrounds disdained to assist him. So in desperation, he took Gao Huai under his command. Once there is something like blocking guns, carrying work, etc., Yuan Xi will arrange Gao Huai. And when it comes to rewarding meritorious deeds, Gao Huai is the one who receives the lowliest.

Even so, Gao Huai still did his best to give Yuan Xi an errand. Because in this way, there can be more or less a portion, so that he and his mother can eat a hard meal. Don't let the mother snort and look at people's faces.

After finding out the news that Tuyin was attacked by Zhao Yun, Gao Huai immediately ordered 20,000 soldiers and horses, left Jixian County, and headed east.

Of course, he also knew that Lu County had been occupied by Li Dian, and if he wanted to save Tu Yin, Lu County was a necessary place. This fierce battle is inevitable.

Li Dian was ordered by General Zhao Yun to lead a division of soldiers and horses to be responsible for sending reinforcements, so he naturally sent scouts from afar and inquired from time to time.

Hearing that Gao Huai came with 20,000 soldiers and horses, Li Dian didn't dare to be careless. Leaving 3,000 Huwei troops to defend the city, he led the army out of Lu County to the west, and sent troops to line up when the official road was waiting for the sword.

Gao Huai went out of Jixian County, less than thirty miles east, and received a report from the outpost on the front road, saying that there were Huwei soldiers and horses in a formation fifteen miles away, and the leading general was Li Dian, the superintendent of the Huwei army.

When Gao Huai heard this letter, he was shocked, and said secretly in his heart: "Fifteen miles away is the boundary of the ditch, and there is only one road between the two rivers. Li Dian Chen soldiers are here, and our army will not be able to steal it. And even if I break through here to intercept, he can still retreat to Luxian and block again. is so thoughtful, and the real general is ......"

Thinking of this, Gao Huai raised the Ugin Trident in his hand and ordered: "Stop marching!" Camp in place and rest! ”

The deputy general Xue Li was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked Gao Huaidao: "General, this has just left the city, and it is not yet noon, but why did you rest?" ”

Gao Huainai said: "The Huwei army has won consecutive battles, and its morale has increased sharply. Now Li Dian's army has just arrived to build a ditch, and the fighting spirit is flourishing. At this time, it is not appropriate to confront it. Therefore, for the time being, I will stay here and rest all night. The first is to avoid its edge, and the second is to accumulate military strength in order to succeed in the first war in the coming Japan."

General Xue Li was suspicious, and said: "The general has a clear understanding of the military situation, and his strategy is far-reaching, and the last general is beyond his reach." However, now that Zhao Yun personally led the army to attack the mound, the prince was bound to be in danger. If you don't have first aid, I'm afraid something will happen! ”

Gao Huai shook his head, "Zhao Yun sent troops from the river, the light army and the horses were fast, and they marched in double the way, and they arrived at the mound in one day and one night. I expect that he will have no siege equipment. The mound city wall is high and wide, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The son only needs to stick to the battle, so even if Zhao Yun has the ability to reach the sky, there is nothing to be done. The general doesn't have to worry about it."

Xue Li saw that Gao Huai's words were resolute, so he had no choice but to nod yes, no longer say more, and turned back to the rear army to arrange camping.

Li Dian was building a ditch and waiting for a long time, but he didn't see a single person or a horse. The scout was sent again to investigate, but it was said that Gao Huai had stopped fifteen miles away and had already set up camp to rest.

Li Dian wondered in his heart, "What do you mean!?" Is this here for pretense? So why come out? Wrong! This is to make a lot of effort and go all out! It seems that this Gao Huai has two brushes...".

Thinking of this, Li Dian called a herald and ordered: "You go back to the county seat quickly and transfer all the engineering battalions!" ”

The herald hurriedly responded to the order, quickly whipped his horse, and went straight to Lu County.

This Lu County was only 30 miles away from the ditch, and in less than an hour, the commander of the engineering battalion in Li Dian's division came with the entire battalion of engineers.

Li Dian looked at the battalion captain Niu Chu and ordered: "You set up a camp tent on the spot and rest quickly."

Niu Chu was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart: "Inspector, are you kidding, you called us here in such a hurry, and your feelings are to let you come here to sleep!?" Wouldn't it be more comfortable to sleep in the city...".

But he didn't dare to ask, so he hurriedly answered the order, set up a camp tent with his engineers, and was ordered to eat and sleep.

When he slept until about midnight, Niu Chu heard someone call him in the haze, "Niu Yingwei, the superintendent is invited."

Niu Chu hurriedly got up, got dressed, came to the Chinese army, and asked Li Diandao: "Supervisor, call your subordinates to come late at night, I don't know what to order?" ”

Li Dian beckoned him to come closer, and said in a low voice: "Today, the enemy army is resting its troops fifteen miles away, and tomorrow it will definitely break through in a big way." Our army is outnumbered, and it may not be a sure victory. This place is between two rivers, and only one way can be crossed. And the enemy is in a hurry to break through the siege, and will not investigate in detail. Do you understand when I say that? ”

Niu Chu seemed to suddenly realize, and nodded again and again, "Understood!" Got it! The Overseer means ......".

Niu Chu said this, stretched out his hands, and made a gesture to Li Dian.

Li Dian smiled and nodded, "Yes, I let you rest during the day to avoid people's eyes." It's nearly midnight now, and you're moving quickly."

Niu Chu surrendered his hand, said goodbye to Li Dian, and left the tent.

The next day, the fifth watch was peaceful, Gao Huai was fully clothed, went out of the Chinese army's tent, called the scouts on the road, and asked: "Yesterday, you waited for the military situation to find out, what was the movement of the Huwei army?" ”

The scout hurriedly replied: "General Qiqi, the villain secretly ambushed the left side of the Huwei military camp yesterday, and until midnight, he did not see anything abnormal."

Gao Huai nodded slightly, and immediately gave an order, gathered soldiers and horses, and pulled out of the camp.

The 20,000-strong army lined up in formation, with the horse army in front and the infantry in the rear, all the way to the east.

After walking for about ten miles, Gao Huai said to the deputy general Xue Li on his horse: "Today's battle is aimed at breaking through, not fighting against each other. After a while, he saw the enemy soldiers, and immediately waved his troops to cover the kill, and rushed straight over. If the enemy retreats, he must pursue him closely, and Li Dian must not be allowed to retreat to Luxian."

Xue Li surrendered his hand, "General rest assured, subordinates remember!" ”