My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 522 On the Eve of the Siege
November 29th.

The heavy snow that had been falling for several days finally stopped, but the howling north wind continued to blow, making it impossible for anyone to have peace of mind.

Gao Yu, who had been stationed at the central command, began to plan his next move.

"Mingyue and Ayang, you two will come with me to the front lines this time."

"Here!"

Quan Jun was stationed at the front.

Yang Zhong was a general who opened his own office, and Quan Jun was a general under him, who was also a talented young man.

Besides.

Gao Yu promoted Duan Shao to the position of Quan Jun's deputy general, breaking with precedent.

prior to.

Gao Yu was also afraid of forcing growth, that it would be bad to put these young nephews and nieces in high positions too early and let them soar to great heights too soon.

However, after careful observation, Gao Yu found Duan Shao to be calm and composed, so he loosened up his actions a little.

As for Hulü Guang and Gao Yang, they should stay by our side to further temper their personalities before letting them go out and spread their wings.

The two people who were named were overjoyed!

They glanced at each other, clearly wanting to make a good impression and suppress the other.

Reality.

Siege warfare is extremely dangerous.

The first to ascend is like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate; it's no exaggeration to say that it's a matter of life and death, and how many carp have died on the way to leap over the Dragon Gate?
This is to give lower-ranking soldiers a chance to risk their lives for a path to advancement; it's to give them something to look forward to.

After all, when a person is in a lowly position, their most valuable asset is their own life. If they want to defy fate, they can only gamble with their life.

Gao Yang, Hulü Guang?

They were born into Gao Yu's generation, and Gao Yu's immense power meant they were destined not to risk their lives.

Gao Yu, Gao Huan, Huli Jin, and their uncles have already gambled their lives and succeeded, defying fate and changing their destiny.

The hardships they should have endured have already been borne by their uncles and elders.

There is no such thing as absolute fairness in this world.

………………

Gao Yu's vanguard camp was only ten miles away from Ye Wang as the crow flies.

Quan Jun and Duan Shao had received news of Gao Yu's arrival well in advance and personally went out of the camp to welcome him.

Gao Yu inspected the camp and praised, "Not bad, the lessons in the Martial Arts Academy were not in vain."

Setting up camp actually involves a lot of considerations. It's like creating a simple 'city' in the wild. The choice of location and the layout of the camp are all important.

This is purely based on experience; you just need to summarize your experiences.

No special talent is required. Just memorize and apply the knowledge taught in the military academy without any problem.

After a brief inspection.

Gao Yu continued, "I need to gather two thousand elite cavalry and go to scout outside Yewang City."

"Here."

When they finally left the camp, Gao Yu discovered that Quan Jun had not only ordered two thousand elite cavalry, but also a considerable number of infantry.

"Prime Minister, please go ahead with peace of mind. I will lead five thousand elite troops to provide support from the rear at any time."

To go to someone else's city so openly and ostentatiously to conduct an investigation.

Although Chilie Yanqing has shown that he is hesitant to send troops out to engage in open battle with Gao Yu's army, it doesn't mean that they will continue to cower in fear when they see such a swaggering army coming to the city.

just in case……

They sent their elite troops out to pursue them.

Gao Yu is indeed brave, but one should always be prepared for the unexpected.

We must act with caution and treat this matter with utmost care.

Gao Yu didn't say anything, and hurriedly set off with his men.

The group marched in a grand procession toward the Wild King.

Actually, the speed of the journey was not fast; it was more like a picnic. In fact, Gao Yu had someone draw a map during the journey.

Whether the main force continues to advance towards the enemy or the subsequent army retreats, a thorough understanding of the terrain is essential.

Gao Yu wouldn't overlook these details. Gao Yang, Duan Shao, and the others stood by, diligently memorizing these details.

Gao Yu also took the opportunity to teach them.

“A-Yang, Xiao-Xian, not a single detail can be wrong. If you are familiar with the terrain, you can deal with it calmly no matter what adjustments the enemy makes.”

Teach by precept and example.

War is an empirical science.

Rote memorization may not make you a famous general in history, but it will certainly prevent you from making big mistakes.

But often, it's enough to avoid making any major mistakes.

As for the rest, that depends on talent and whether one can integrate and skillfully apply it.

After some exploration...

Gao Yu then realized that Wild King was indeed a good place.

Built at the confluence of the Qinshui and Danshui rivers, these two rivers form its natural moat.

As he approached, he could see in the distance that there was a wide moat outside Yewang City, which he assumed was the Qin River diverted by Chilie Yanqing.

Such a wide moat would undoubtedly greatly increase the difficulty for the attacking side.

Simple pontoon bridges can allow soldiers to cross, but they cannot allow heavy siege equipment to pass.

Besides.

Gao Yu also spotted a low wall outside the outer perimeter of Yewang City, which seemed to be the newly built Yangma City. Although the walls of Yangma City were low, they were still part of the city walls and could not be directly breached.

The outer city of Yangma was more of a stronghold set up by the city's garrison on the outskirts.

You can launch an attack when the attacking side retreats, and you can also retrieve arrows along the way.

A force of thousands of knights arrived outside the city in a grand procession.

This naturally attracted the attention of the soldiers guarding the city wall.

The news was immediately presented to Chilie Yanqing, startling him!
"Damn it, how could this have happened so suddenly?"

But then he thought again, and realized that the thousand-plus cavalrymen didn't seem like they were there to attack the city.

However, he still climbed the city wall and looked at the enemy from a distance; it seemed as if they were conducting reconnaissance.

"Such a grand display? The person who came is probably Moheduo."

This can be combined with Gao Yu's military tactics and his status.

It's really possible.

"If that's the case... General, we might as well send our elite cavalry out of the city."

"No."

Chi Lieyanqing shook his head. "There must be a large army following behind, ready to provide support at any time. If the troops that go out of the city get entangled, wouldn't we end up losing more than we gain?"

"Do not engage in open battle with Moheduo."

"Let us remain in the city and wait for them to attack. All preparations for the defense of the city are in place, so there is no need to worry."

Wild King is not an isolated city surrounded on all sides.

With reinforcements arriving from multiple directions, there wasn't too much panic.

It's simply that the initial arrangements were thwarted, leading to a slight dip in morale.

but……

Once the siege begins, if Gao Yu's army suffers setbacks in its siege over several days, its morale will also plummet.

Successfully defending the city would be a great achievement!
"Pass on my order: unless a large enemy army is approaching, ignore them. Without my order, no one is allowed to lead troops out of the city!"

"Here!"

Gao Yu took a stroll outside the city.

He did intend to lure the enemy into sending troops out of the city, but unexpectedly, Chilie Yanqing didn't fall for it at all.

They had no choice but to give up.

But it was worth it.

at least……

He did indeed personally survey the terrain outside Yewang City.

This can be considered the final preparation before the siege!
(End of this chapter)