My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 563 Preparing for the Final Battle!

June 12th.

A fast horseman rushed into Luoyang from Dongyang Gate, and went straight to the outside of General Tianzhu's mansion to deliver the important official documents he was escorting.

The gatekeeper's servant delivered the official document to Prime Minister Wang, who hurriedly went to the inner courtyard.

Erzhu Rong was in the inner courtyard pavilion, looking quite pleased. A sword sheath lay on the table beside him, while Erzhu Rong held a precious sword in his hand.

Even from a distance, one can feel the sword's imposing edge and the chilling glint it reflects. In particular, the hilt is inlaid with conspicuous gemstones, making it clear at a glance that this is a fine sword.

Erzhu Rong casually swung the sword a few times, producing a pleasant sound as it cut through the air. Overjoyed, he picked up the scabbard and put the precious sword back in his hand.

Only then did he turn to look at Prime Minister Wang, seeing the panic on his face, but still speaking calmly and slowly.

"What's wrong, making you so flustered?"

"Prime Minister..."

Wang Xiang presented the official document in his arms, saying, "This is a military report sent back from the front lines."

Erzhu Rong's heart sank. He lost his previous composure and quickly got up, snatched the document, opened it, and read it.

His face darkened, and he could no longer control his emotions, tearing the official document in his hand to shreds!

"what!!"

A clang!
He drew his sword and slashed at the corner of the table. The sharp blade sliced ​​off the corner of the table as easily as a hot knife through butter, leaving a clean cut, further proving how sharp this sword, forged by a craftsman, was.

"Damn it! Go! Arrest all the families of the garrison commanders of Gaodu and Jianxing! Execute them outside the city tomorrow!!"

The content of the official document is very simple.

In just half a month, Gaodu was lost, Jianxing was lost, and the southern gateway to Bingzhou was completely lost!

"Prime Minister, please calm your anger..."

"Calm down? All my plans have been ruined because of these cowards!"

Erzhu Rong was like an enraged beast, his eyes red, unable to vent his anger!
Jianxing and Gao are not things that cannot be lost.

Even in Erzhu Rong's mind, these two cities had long been regarded as 'discarded pawns', but what he could not accept was that these two cities were lost so easily.

To know.

Jianxing and Gaodu were not large cities.

Those who frequently lead troops know this.

Luoyang, a seemingly well-defended city, was actually difficult to defend.

The reason is also very simple.

Because it is too large, it will inevitably disperse the garrison in the city.

Therefore, historically, the garrison of Luoyang usually went to Jinyong City, located in the northwest corner of Luoyang, to hold their ground. In the several battles between the Eastern and Western Wei dynasties for Luoyang, the defending side always deployed its large army in Jinyong City.

The battle in which Lanling King Gao Changgong fought with his own special background music was when he led his army to relieve the siege of Jinyong.

Both Gaodu and Jianxing have several thousand garrison troops. They can hold out for at least a few months in such small cities. Erzhu Rong wants these precious months to lure Gao Yu's large army, which is stationed in Hanoi County, to Gaodu and Jianxing.

He can then get a chance to catch his breath.

This year, the weather has been favorable again, resulting in a bumper harvest in Guanzhong.

However, it takes time to transport grain and troops from Guanzhong to Luoyang, and it cannot be teleported into Luoyang city out of thin air.

Even the historically renowned great magician, Liu Xiu, the chosen one of the planes, only used the Great Fireball Technique to summon meteors, without setting up a magic circle to demonstrate his heaven-defying spatial magic.

With sufficient provisions to ensure the soldiers didn't go hungry, Erzhu Rong was able to command them.

Jianxing and Gao have both been lost.

Of all the cities in Hanoi, Gao Yu had only one target left: Beizhong City, which could be considered the last gateway to Luoyang.

If North Central City is lost.

The city of Luoyang is surely in turmoil; who knows how many more will write to Gao Yu expressing their desire to surrender? "Damn it!"

Erzhu Rong was still furious. "Damn Moheduo, just how many troops does he still have?"

He had been trying his best to disperse Gao Yu's forces, but judging from the current situation, Gao Yu was still handling the situation with ease, as if Gao Yu had an endless supply of troops at his disposal.

How can you fight a battle against an opponent who can endlessly produce units?

After calming down, Erzhu Rong let out a heavy sigh.

He is very clear.

After losing the Battle of Hebei, it was as if he had ceded both Hebei and Henan.

Gao Yu's good relations with the powerful families made it seem like he was struggling to digest the two territories he had swallowed. However, with these families as a link, Gao Yu could easily control these territories and directly adopt the various systems that were already in operation in Shandong.

Hebei and Henan were able to provide Gao Yu with a steady supply of food and fodder in a very short time.

With provisions, one has the resources to rapidly build up an army.

That is to say...

It was his own failures that gave Gao Yu his current resources.

Thinking of this, Erzhu Rong felt a series of spasms in his chest.

And right now.

Su Chuo and the others had also rushed to Erzhu Rong's residence. Everyone's face was very serious. They had already learned the specific news on their way here. As core decision-makers, they were all very clear about Erzhu Rong's subsequent plans.

They naturally understood what the fall of Jianxing and Gaodu at this time meant...

"Greetings, Prime Minister."

"Everyone, get up."

Erzhu Rong said helplessly, "I'm sure you all already know the news. Jianxing and Gaodu have been lost. Moheduo's army, which is stationed in Hanoi, can now free up its forces to attack Beizhong City."

"Do any of you have a plan to repel the enemy?"

Everyone remained silent.

What strategy is there to repel the enemy?
The current situation is that Erzhu Rong has no way to deal with Gao Yu's relentless pressure.

They could only watch helplessly as Gao Yu gradually eroded their strength.

Now that the entire Jianzhou has fallen into Gao Yu's hands, there is no need to even guess the direction Gao Yu will attack next.

Only Luoyang!

For Gao Yu, capturing Luoyang and restoring the emperor to the old capital was a feat that established extremely high political prestige.

It could even be said that they could take Luoyang.

This will allow Gao Yu to advance even further!
While it may not be a formal usurpation, it is certain that he would appoint a king of a different surname.

If things went a little too far, they could have bestowed the Nine Bestowments in advance, preparing for the abdication after completely defeating Erzhu Rong.

Su Chuo said, “Prime Minister…we have no choice but to act now. In my opinion, we should order the garrison of Beizhong City to delay as much as possible. The Prime Minister should also quickly order the requisition of grain and troops from Guanzhong and summon brave generals like General Heba to Luoyang.”

"We are already outnumbered. Rather than spreading our forces and being defeated one by one by the Gao thief, we should concentrate all our strength and fight the Gao thief to the death!"

"In this way, our army might have a glimmer of hope!"

Based on the current situation...

Dividing your forces and playing guerrilla warfare with Gao Yu is simply not an option.

Then the only option is to concentrate our forces, have both sides deploy their forces, and abandon any so-called conspiracies and tricks.

We'll rely on our bravery and strength to fight head-on!

Let's see whose soldiers are more valiant!

(End of this chapter)