Huang Degong wore a grave expression. "The Jiannu are not afraid of a surprise attack by our forces; they are afraid we'll run away!"
"Run away?" Huang Fei blinked. "This subordinate doesn't understand!"
"The Huailai Guard is about ninety li from Juyong Pass. If our army were to suffer a defeat or retreat to Juyong Pass without a fight, it would take a day and a half. But cavalry could catch up in just a single day. So the Jiannu's move is simply to prevent us from escaping."
Chapter 223