My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 515: This is what a real man should do!

Having followed Gao Yu for over ten years, how could Liu Yi and the others not see that Gao Yu was being a bit more 'cautious' this time?
In the past, Gao Yu would have loved to personally go outside Yewang City, find a high point, and take a look at the defenses on the city walls from afar.

Why would they retreat after encountering only a few waves of enemy cavalry?

Gao Yang shared the same thought: "Uncle, now that we have crossed the Dan River, why not continue forward a little further and explore more carefully? Even if we encounter enemy cavalry, we can retreat with ease."

Gao Yu shook his head. "There are acquaintances on the other side. Hebasheng and the others know me too well. They know that I like to personally lead scouts to explore the terrain and lead scouts before battles. We need to be careful."

Beside him were either his personal guards who had followed him for over a decade, or his nephews and nieces whose talent was clearly visible, such as Duan Shao, Gao Yang, and Hulü Guang.

If he insists on going his own way, Gao Yu will be heartbroken no matter who perishes here.

The group returned the way they came, crossed the pontoon bridge, and returned to the east bank of the Dan River.

Almost front and rear feet.

Rumble!
Just after crossing the Dan River, they heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats in the distance. Looking further ahead, they saw about a hundred elite knights galloping at full speed.

Gao Yang, Hulü Guang, and the others were extremely surprised.

Does the word become law?

They said someone would specifically target and suppress them, and actually someone did?

"Get ready to leave."

Gao Yu said this, but he had already skillfully strung the bow, his movements were extremely practiced, and then he took out a handful of arrows from the quiver.

The pursuers have reached the other side of the Dan River.

With a 'Looking Back at the Moon' move, Gao Yu unleashed a barrage of arrows like a 'machine gun,' firing them off almost without pause.

Whoosh whoosh!
The arrows whistled through the air as they sped across the Dan River, which was narrow here, allowing the arrows to fly straight across.

puff!

Several muffled sounds rang out.

A chaotic scene ensued, with people and horses falling to the ground!
Five arrows were fired in total. Three of them hit the soldiers on horseback, one arrow struck a man in the face, one arrow hit his arm, and one arrow was lucky enough to hit an unfortunate man in the neck. The other two arrows hit the neck of the warhorse.

Such superb archery skills immediately caused the elite cavalrymen who wanted to go up the pontoon bridge to give chase to tighten their reins and stop.

Gao Yu then let out a few loud laughs, and then shouted in a booming voice.

"The killer was Gao Yu, the Prime Minister of the Great Wei."

"I'll spare you today, but go back and tell the city's garrison commander what I said. Surrender to me as soon as possible, and you'll still have the chance to be promoted and ennobled. If he insists on his way out and tries to help the wicked, then when my million-strong army is at the city gates, I won't give you any more chances!"

Wow!
The pursuers immediately became restless.

"General Tian Ce?"

"I've heard that the bandit Gao possesses the strength of ten thousand men? His Majesty, the Prime Minister, the Generals, and others all say that he is the reincarnation of the ancient overlord?"

"Even General Herba, whose bravery surpassed that of the three armies, was no match for him."

"It really is the General of Chariots and Cavalry..."

The pursuers all looked astonished.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

They had long heard of Gao Yu's great name; who in Henan and Hebei did not know Gao Yu's reputation?
The Battle of Luoyang was known to everyone in the entire Sili Prefecture, even the most ordinary people.

General of Chariots and Cavalry, Gao Erlang, personally bestowed with the seal and seal by the Emperor!
Ghost-faced cavalry and black-armored soldiers, with earth-shattering mountains and shattering clouds, captured the three kings!
The catchy nursery rhymes helped Gao Yu increase his prestige in these areas day after day.

Under normal circumstances, who would let go of such a tremendous achievement, a mobile merit, if they knew the enemy commander was right in front of them?

Can……

Gao Yu's reputation for bravery and martial prowess is thus established.

With just a slight movement, their incredible archery skills terrified them, and none of them dared to pursue them.

Gao Yu looked back again and burst into laughter once more.

Gao Yang and Huli Guang, standing to the side, were excited, their eyes filled with reverence.

As a true man, this is how it should be! !
Even the usually composed Duan Shao had a flicker of excitement in his eyes.
"In terms of archery skills, I believe I have few rivals in the world. After seeing you today, I understand why your reputation as 'unparalleled in horsemanship and archery' spread throughout the entire grassland back then."

Hulü Guang was truly convinced.

Gao Yu's archery skills are both fast and accurate, and he considers himself an archery master, but compared to Gao Yu, he is still far inferior.

"Xiaoxian, Ayang, Mingyue, remember this well: there are countless heroes in the world, like the fish crossing the river. Do not underestimate the heroes of the world just because you are brave!"

"Uncle, I have traveled all over the country and fought many battles. I have come to realize a truth: even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. We must not underestimate anyone in the world."

Duan Shao bowed solemnly and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Uncle."

Even a valiant warrior like Gao Yu, unmatched in the world, was so cautious and humble.

This was the important lesson Gao Yu taught them!
Gao Yang laughed loudly, "After those pursuers return to their camp, they will surely spread the Prime Minister's fame throughout the army, and the enemy's morale will be shaken! This time, our army will surely win the siege!"

"If that's really the case, then it's heaven's help!"

Siege is not a simple matter.

Attacking the heart is better than attacking the city.

No matter how brave the soldiers are, they are still mortals, and a forced attack on a city will result in huge casualties.

Throughout history, the attacking side has always tried every means to break the will of the defending army to resist, and the best way is to persuade them to open the gates and surrender.

Otherwise, if we really have to fight to the death in a siege, the losses will be too great.

………………

Helianda and Li Bi also rode their horses to the Dan River and joined up with the knights who had been chasing Gao Yu.

"Damn it! The enemy commander is right in front of us, and you just let him escape?"

Helianda was furious. He glared at them and shouted, "The Prime Minister has given you land and servants, and this is how you repay his kindness?"

Li Bi's face was also very grim. It would be too embarrassing if word got out.

The main problem is that this group of people have been terrified by Gao Yu. If they return to camp and embellish their story, it will become a rumor in the military camp that Gao Yu displayed great power and killed dozens of people when he only shot two people.

Public opinion can be devastating; the truth ultimately doesn't matter.

Even if we try to clarify, we cannot make up for the loss of morale.

These people cannot be released, but they cannot simply be killed either.

Li Bi was still in a dilemma.

Helianda moved closer to him, "These scourges can't be let go, perhaps..."

His face turned fierce, and he swung his hand down heavily as if it were a knife.

"This……"

"If we let them go back, the morale of the army will surely waver. How can we be so sentimental?"

Helenda didn't care about anything else and immediately summoned his personal guards, lowering his voice to say, "Go... summon all the knights around here."

He and Li Bize stayed here.

Knights surrounded them from all directions.

Li Bi and Helianda immediately distanced themselves and joined up with the knights who came to their aid. Helianda then rode forward.

"You have disobeyed military orders and released the enemy general; your crime is unforgivable!"

"Considering your past merits, quickly lay down your weapons and remove your armor. I will send men to escort you back to the city to await the general's judgment!"

The initial hundred or so knights seemed to have already noticed something.

Seeing their hesitation, Helianda roared, "You have already committed a grave crime by disobeying my orders. Do you want to be punished even more severely and executed?!"

“You are all elite troops, and now is the time for military operations. Although the general will punish you, he will also allow you to remain in the army to await orders while you are still in disgrace.”

There was a clang.

Some people listened to him and threw their weapons down.

Once someone takes the lead, everyone else follows suit.

With a single glance from Helianda, several knights stepped forward and took away the weapons and armor.

however……

Just the next moment.

Helianda's expression changed, and he drew his sword from his waist with a clang, raising it high and shouting angrily.

"They colluded with the enemy and released their commander! Men, follow me and swiftly annihilate these traitors!"

"Kill!!"

They were already on the banks of the Dan River, and now they were surrounded. Their armor and weapons were gone.

Facing his comrades who were fully armed.

These people had absolutely no ability to resist. How could their bare hands and mortal bodies possibly withstand sharp weapons and sturdy armor?

Screams and angry curses rose and fell!
"Why did you deceive us!"

"What crime have we committed!"

"Helianda, you will die a horrible death! I'll be waiting for you on the road to the underworld!!"

Seeing the one-sided massacre before him, Li Bi turned his head away with great reluctance.

Emotionally, he finds it hard to accept.

But rationally speaking, Helenda did the right thing.

Eliminate all factors that could cause unrest in the army.

After all, the city's garrison included a large number of soldiers from Guanzhong. These soldiers had never heard of Gao Yu's reputation, and they were eager to make a name for themselves and earn more rewards.

If these people were allowed to return and spread Gao Yu's fame, it would indeed be a major blow to the morale of the city's garrison.

In an instant.

More than a hundred people were killed, and many others jumped into the Dan River, only to perish in the cold water.

The blood on the ground flowed into the Dan River, turning the river red.

Helianda was quite resourceful, and he spoke again.

"Your slaying of the traitors is a great achievement. After I return to camp, I will personally meet with the general to request your commendation!"

Killing a fellow soldier will inevitably have some impact.

At times like these, all you can do is offer empty promises and rely on promises of credit and rewards to divert their attention.

"Let's go back to camp!"

Helianda waved his hand, and everyone turned their horses around.

Li Bi's expression was solemn.

"To lose hundreds of elite knights before the battle even begins is a disadvantage..."

He couldn't help but sigh.

But the current situation necessitates this approach.

"Let's go. Such cowards are not fit to serve in the army! No matter how brave they are in ordinary times, they are not worthy of the name of elite troops! Kill them if you will!"

Li Bi had no way to refute it, so he could only nod and say, "You, I should return to camp as soon as possible and report the news to the general."

The fact that hundreds of elite knights were unable to return to camp was no small matter.

(End of this chapter)