My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 589 Wait a minute, watch my act!
Inside Shanyang City.

The army was stationed outside the city, while Gao Yu went inside.

The person currently in charge of the city is Gao Dezheng, a member of the Gao clan who stood out in this year's imperial examination.

Although he did not rank among the top three, Gao Yu remembered his talent.

Relatives by marriage, clansmen, and blood relatives.

They all had to be given important positions. In the political environment of ancient times, to establish a large foundation, one had to rely on these "one of our own" people to oversee and manage the region.

Gao Yu heavily relied on many members of the Gao clan.

Gao Qian, Gao Ang, Gao Shen, Gao Bin...

He promoted any of his relatives who were well-known and capable.

People like Gao Shen, despite their low rank and position as subordinates in the Tian Ce Mansion, hold frontline positions that are low in rank but wield great power and provide excellent training.

Placing them in frontline positions where they actually get things done is to train their administrative skills as much as possible.

The day Gao Yu ascends the throne and becomes emperor.

Their status will rise accordingly. They will either enter the central government and take charge of the privy council, or at the very least, be sent to a prefecture as governors, becoming powerful regional officials.

Gao Dezheng is similar.

Someone who can manage the logistics of hundreds of thousands of troops can handle any political affairs with ease.

Historically, the truly top-tier talents all came from logistics backgrounds.

Such as Xiao He, Zhuge Liang...

This is the real test of one's abilities; without sufficient skills, one simply cannot handle it. It involves the basic needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

Gao Yu is not placing the entire burden on Gao Dezheng alone. He may be capable in the future, but he is still far from being able to do so now.

Gao Yu specially transferred Gao Qian from Ye City to Luoyang, with Gao Qian as the main person in charge and Gao Dezheng as the assistant, so that the two of them could jointly manage the logistics and food supplies for the army.

"Greetings, Prime Minister!"

"There's no need for such formalities in private."

Gao Yu waved his hand, "Let's skip these formalities."

Following the two into the mansion, Gao Yu sat in the main seat and listened to their report.

at the moment……

The distribution of provisions for Takayu's army in Hanoi County was mainly scattered in three places.

It can also be said that it is divided into two routes: water transport and land transport.

Because of the capture of Huai County and other places, and the capture of Yewang upstream, the grain supplies from Hebei and Shandong could be transported upstream along the Yellow River.

The grain and fodder transported by water were mainly stored in Huai County and Yewang.

The grain transported by land was stockpiled in Shanyang City.

Water transport does have many advantages, but the Yellow River is not wide. Although the garrison in Xingyang City rarely leaves the city, they can suddenly run out of the city to the riverbank and fire rockets at the grain transport ships from a distance.

The grain barges, carrying large quantities of grain, were mainly towed by boatmen on the shore. Their speed was limited, making them easy targets. Any attack would result in significant losses.

Besides.

The army could not travel by water.

The army set off from Ye City and marched towards Hanoi County. There was only one westward passage, and Shanyang was the only place the army could pass through, as well as the only place the army could retreat. Such a place must have a large amount of grain and fodder stored up to supply the army.

Bingzhou has not yet been captured, so this is the only passage available.

If we can take Bingzhou, or even just Shangdang County within Bingzhou, we will have another passage.

This is the key reason why Erzhu Rong, despite being weaker, was still able to rival Gao Yu.

Erzhu Rong lost mainly the plains, but he still held onto regions like Shanxi and Guanzhong, which possessed advantageous geographical positions and natural barriers. This was Erzhu Rong's source of confidence and capital. Even in the technologically advanced modern era, many high-tech weapons are largely helpless against natural terrain.

Not to mention in ancient times when technology was underdeveloped, some natural terrains were insurmountable barriers.

Ok.

Gao Huan is the most qualified to speak on this matter.

Yu Bi, this city of high joy and happiness, almost carried Wei Xiaokuan into the Temple of Martial Arts.

It is true that Wei Xiaokuan is extremely capable, but he relied more on the natural barrier of the Jade Wall, which gave him a significant geographical advantage, to make Gao Huan hesitate.

"You two did a very good job."

After listening to the report, Gao Yu nodded. "Winter is coming soon. I have ordered the rear to prepare winter supplies and send them over. You two must make proper arrangements. Marching and fighting is hard work, let alone fighting in winter. Although it is a last resort, we cannot let the soldiers suffer."

"Here!"

Gao Dezheng quickly assured him, "I will never let the Prime Minister down."

Gao Qian was deeply moved, saying, "Throughout history, there have been many famous generals, but how many have shown such compassion for their soldiers as the Prime Minister? If the soldiers knew this, they would surely fight bravely to repay the Prime Minister's kindness."

Gao Yu smiled and waved his hand, "I'm just following the example of the sages of the past. Which famous general throughout history didn't love his soldiers like his own children and use them like mud?"

"Love your soldiers like your own children...Use them like mud..."

Gao Qian pondered the words carefully, and couldn't help but bow in admiration, saying, "The Prime Minister's two simple sentences have revealed a truth that countless generals throughout history have failed to grasp. I admire you!"

"Haha, Qian Yong, you flatter me."

Who doesn't love to hear compliments?

Gao Yu did not linger in Shanyang City for long, only staying for two days to allow the soldiers who had been marching for more than half a month to rest before immediately heading west again.

He did not divide his troops.

months ago.

Quan Jun had already captured Gaodu and Jianxing, blocking the route for Bingzhou troops to advance south.

The garrison at Yewang is sufficient to handle any possible reinforcements from the north, or even from Jinzhou in the west. The garrison within Yewang City can also cope with these situations.

What Gao Yu needs to do now is to seize Beizhong City swiftly and decisively, and complete control of the north bank of the Yellow River.

Let's see if we can seize the river bridge while we have the chance.

If the river bridge cannot be captured in a short time, one can first try to seize some counties in Jinzhou.

Throughout Sili Province, especially along the section of the Yellow River north of Luoyang, there are numerous crossings that extend the battle line as much as possible. As long as an opportunity is found to cross the Yellow River and establish a foothold, the army can use this as a breakthrough point to continuously reach the south bank of the Yellow River.

………………

North Midtown.

A swift horseman galloped into the city!
In fact.

Even if a city is surrounded on all sides, cavalry can still break out if they want to, let alone... Right now, Gao Yu's army is only preparing to attack the city and has not come to besiege it at all.

Every day, North Central City can send out a large number of scouts to scout out the enemy's situation.

"General! General!!"

The returning cavalryman was brought before Houmo Chenyue.

"General! The bandit Gao has personally led his army and is less than fifty li away from Wen County. In a few days, he will lead his army to attack the city!"

Everyone's expression changed upon hearing this.

Only Hou Mochen Yue suddenly slammed his fist on the table and stood up, laughing loudly!

"Great! Just in time!!"

(End of this chapter)