My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 585 Abandoned Son
After a long silence, Erzhu Rong closed his eyes and put the secret letter aside.

After letting out a long sigh, he slowly opened his eyes. "I had long guessed that this day would come, but I never expected Mo Heduo to act so decisively. I thought he would be indulging in the gentle pleasures of Ye City."

"Indeed, that's Moheduo's style of doing things."

Gao Yu always believed in 'speed is of the essence' in warfare and never hesitated to act decisively, a fact that Erzhu Rong understood better than anyone else.

"Prime Minister, if Moheduo personally leads a large army, the enemy's morale will surely be high. In that case, I'm afraid Beizhong City will be..."

Beizhongcheng was a city specifically built for military defense, and its walls were sturdy.

But is there any city in this world that cannot be conquered?
Last year, they thought the jungler was unbreakable and that even if he were breached, he could hold out for several months.

The harsh reality slapped them in the face.

Gao Yu personally supervised the battle, and his troops fought bravely, taking down Yewang in just one day.

After this battle, everyone under Erzhu Rong's command understood just how terrifying Gao Yu's ability to boost the morale of the soldiers was.

Also.

Gao Yu was an invincible war god in the hearts of the soldiers. He had never been defeated in his career and had long become a spiritual totem in their hearts.

The already formidable soldiers were given an "inspiration" buff by Gao Yu's supervision, which instantly doubled their morale and combat effectiveness.

"Defend! Immediately dispatch two thousand elite troops to provide support; this should at least delay the situation for several months."

Erzhu Rong immediately ordered, "Delay for several months until the Guanzhong army arrives in Luoyang."

"At that time, Mohedu's army will be exhausted, while our army can wait in Luoyang in comfort. I will personally lead the army to fight Mohedu to the death!"

"This……"

Wang Xiang hesitated for a moment.

Erzhu Rong's intentions were quite clear.

The general and soldiers guarding the city of Beizhong were all treated as 'sacrificial pawns'; their existence was solely to delay Gao Yu's advance and exhaust his army.

After all, once Gao Yu captured Beizhong City, he would have the means to cross the Yellow River to the south.

With the loss of Beizhong City, Luoyang's last northern barrier was also lost.

There are no natural defenses around Luoyang.

Gao Yu will surely press his advantage and lead his army south across the Yellow River to seize Luoyang.

Erzhu Rong had previously adopted Su Chuo's strategy and had been actively preparing for the decisive battle, constantly conscripting soldiers from Guanzhong and ordering Guanzhong to send large quantities of military equipment and provisions.

Even a large number of the army's bravest generals were conscripted to Luoyang.

"Everything is for the sake of the greater good. I will have the families of the soldiers defending the city taken good care of so that they have no worries. Send a letter in my name to General Houmo Chenyue, instructing him to hold the city firmly, and say..."

"I have already mobilized a large army from Guanzhong to Jinzhou. As long as he holds out for several months, the Jinzhou army will come to his aid!"

Jinzhou.

Gao Huan was initially assigned to this region as governor by Erzhu Rong, which was also a 'cage' tailor-made for Gao Huan by Erzhu Rong.

Like Jianzhou, it was established by Erzhu Rong after he took control of Luoyang, in order to weaken the emperor's power. He forcibly split the area north of Sizhou, that is, the area north of the Yellow River in Sizhou, into Jianzhou and Jinzhou.

A 'white' lie.

Even if they had already considered the soldiers in Beizhong City as 'discarded pawns,' they couldn't say it outright at this time. Instead, they had to use the promise of reinforcements as a gimmick to give them hope.

As long as there is hope, the defending troops will have the morale to hold their ground.

If there were no hope, they would have surrendered long ago.

"Yes, I'll do it right away."

After bowing respectfully, Wang Xiang hurriedly left.

Erzhu Rong then summoned Su Chuo to his side and explained the whole story to him.

Su Chuo frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Prime Minister... this move is probably inappropriate."

"What's wrong with that?" "We can't send Chief Secretary Wang to deliver the message."

"Then who should receive it?"

"The second son of General Houmochen Yue!"

Erzhu Rong frowned for a moment before coming to his senses. "Your words have enlightened me! I was indeed negligent in this matter."

Hou Mochenyue is a smart person.

Smart people aren't so easily fooled.

Sending his second son with elite troops and official documents was actually a way of sending a message to Houmo Chenyue.

Why specifically the second son?
Because the eldest son of the legitimate wife holds a special position, this was also a way of telling Houmo Chenyue to guard the city well. If something were to happen to him, Erzhu Rong would also give his eldest son an important position so that his lineage would not be cut off.

The families of Erzhu Rong's generals had already been brought to Luoyang.

Ultimately, only a minority of people are ruthless enough to abandon their wives and children.

A man's wife and children have always been his "Achilles' heel." To control a man's wife and children is to firmly grasp his "Achilles' heel"!
"I think... General Houmo Chenyue will not disappoint me. I have also heard that he dotes on his eldest son and is very affectionate with his wife."

The deeper the emotional bond, the more susceptible one is to this.

"Then I'll trouble you to make the trip on my behalf."

Su Chuo cupped his hands in greeting and turned to leave.

As he left the room, he couldn't help but sigh, "To devise such a vicious scheme is morally reprehensible, truly morally reprehensible..."

Who let him get on Erzhu Rong's pirate ship?

........................

Beizhongcheng was built on the north bank of the Yellow River in the 20th year of the Taihe reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, next to the river bridge.

Northwest of Beizhong City lies the Heyang Horse Ranch.

It was also established after Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital to Luoyang. The Heyang Horse Ranch was mainly used to supply the central army in Luoyang. Horses from the northern grasslands would stay in Jinyang for a while before being sent south to the Heyang Horse Ranch after they had adapted.

However, the Heyang Horse Ranch has already fallen, and the nearby Heyang County has also been captured.

The entire North Central City was completely surrounded by the army.

The northern city didn't even need to be surrounded on three sides and left open on the other, because it was built right next to the Yellow River, with the Yellow River to the south, so the army simply couldn't set up its formation.

at the moment.

The east gate of Beizhong City was wide open, and Houmo Chenyue stood on the city wall, looking down at the reinforcements entering the city.

"The Prime Minister is indeed generous, sending truly elite soldiers, but... this number is far from enough."

He just finished speaking.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure and quickly looked ahead.

On the flank of the army, a young man also rode on horseback. Wasn't this his second son?
Hou Mochenyue's expression changed several times before she quickly turned around and hurriedly returned to the mansion.

soon.

The second son, Hou Mochenrui, was then brought before him.

"Father!"

Hou Mochenrui saw him from afar and ran over on his own initiative, a smug look on his face. "The Prime Minister specifically ordered me to lead the army to aid my father! This is a secret letter from the Prime Minister that I was asked to deliver to my father!"

This foolish boy still thinks Erzhu Rong is giving him a chance to make a name for himself.

Hou Mochenyue's heart sank, and he quickly opened the secret letter to take a look.

His face darkened, and he subconsciously looked up towards the south.

Prime Minister, why do you treat me like this?

(End of this chapter)