My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 598 Seizing the River Bridge!

Houmo Chenyue summoned a large number of mid-level generals to his residence for a banquet.

As a result, a chaotic situation arose where no one of prestige was able to step forward, and the elite troops were reduced to a rabble.

Is this some kind of political drama where elites are treated like dirt?

Let alone 70,000 elite troops, with Gao Yu's current resources, even if a few hundred or a thousand elite troops were lost for nothing, he would feel heartbroken for a long time. Do they really think that battle-hardened elites are so easy to train?
If it weren't for the need to complete the act, Erzhu Rong would never have been willing to send his true elite troops to Beizhong City, which he had long regarded as a 'discarded pawn'.

Most people join the army just to have food to eat.

After the ringleaders were executed, it wasn't difficult to persuade the lower-ranking soldiers to surrender...

Erzhu Rong's control over the army was not yet so great that so many low-ranking soldiers would rather die than surrender.

With Houmo Chenyue stepping forward, the soldiers in Beizhong City quickly found their leader and were placed under guard in preparation for surrender.

"Brother, you have rendered a great service this time, and the Prime Minister will surely reward you handsomely!"

But Zhu Hunyuan flattered him.

"Ah, if it weren't for my wise brother acting as a go-between, how could I have gotten this opportunity? What merit have I made?"

Hou Mochen Yue is quite humble.

Now that he had decided to betray Erzhu Rong, he would go and serve under Gao Yu.

As a fellow "surrendered general," Kezhu Hunyuan was a natural ally in politics, and maintaining good relations and sticking together for mutual support was the best strategy.

The two did not wait long in the city.

Old Dongfang then arrived before them with a young general.

Zhu Hunyuan saw it from afar and quickly whispered to Hou Mochenyue beside him, "The one who comes is He Liuhun's son, the Prime Minister's nephew, whose name is Yang. Don't underestimate him because of his young age. He is exceptionally talented, and the Prime Minister values ​​him highly. He also regards the Prime Minister as his 'father.' He will definitely take command of the army for the Prime Minister in the future."

Hou Mochen Yue also glanced at it from afar, "I have heard about it."

Gao Yang dismounted early, a smile on his face, and strode forward, bowing as he walked, saying, "Greetings, my two uncles!"

"My two uncles have rendered great service. We will discuss their merits and reward them after we meet with the Prime Minister!"

But Zhu Hunyuan couldn't help but ask, "The Prime Minister didn't come?"

"The Prime Minister sent me with troops to assist my two uncles in controlling Beizhong City. The Prime Minister has already led a large army to Heqiao."

Hou Mochen's expression immediately changed.

Gao Yang, however, saw his worry and quickly explained, "Uncle, please rest assured. The Prime Minister has already ordered that those who escaped from Beizhong City be allowed to cross the river bridge back to Luoyang to spread the news. It will not delay your plans."

Hou Mochenyue breathed a sigh of relief, "The Prime Minister's thoughts are quite profound; I am ashamed to admit my inferiority."

They were still weighing the gains and losses of the city of Beizhong.

Gao Yu had already set his sights on the river bridge!
If they can seize the river bridge, they will be able to continuously send large numbers of troops across it.

otherwise.

Gao Yu's army will have to put in a lot of effort to cross the Yellow River, so they can only wait for the Yellow River to freeze over in winter.

Gao Yang said with a smile, "Uncle, please take the young master to meet the Prime Minister. I will handle all matters in Beizhong City."

Hou Mochenyue did not refuse; the moment he decided to surrender, he had already thought of this moment.

Anyone facing a surrendered general would immediately sever his connection with his soldiers.

Letting the surrendered leader become a leaderless commander, leaving the soldiers leaderless, can minimize the possibility of any 'accidents' happening.

But Zhu Hunyuan also spoke up, "I will go with the general to meet the prime minister."

Gao Yang raised his hand, and three horses were brought over. Hou Mochen Yue and his entourage, accompanied only by a few attendants, rode out of the city.

The river bridge is located in the southeast of North Central City.

There is some distance.

Although the construction of the North Central City was intended to protect the river bridge, it was not placed entirely next to the bridge, but rather at a distance from it.

Gao Yu personally led four thousand elite troops to garrison this side.

Soon, scouts on horseback rushed back.

"Prime Minister! Just now, more than ten riders came from the direction of North Central City and are rushing towards the river bridge."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yu nodded and said, "Pass on my order: the entire army shall march toward the river bridge!"

Less than a mile from the river bridge, Gao Yu once again ordered the entire army to don their armor!

He called the men he had brought to him.

"Based on observations during the day, Erzhu Rong has already deployed a large number of troops on the opposite bank of the river bridge. In order not to alert him, someone needs to lead a small number of elite troops to the other side to establish a foothold... Who is willing to lead troops there!"

This thing is slightly better than a beach landing.

The river bridge was built to allow large armies to pass through, so it was not easily destroyed. In history, when Gao Huan and Yuwen Tai fought for the river bridge, they both launched a large number of fire ships from upstream and sent them downstream.

The people who had just run out of the North Central City had already reached the other side of the river.

Right now, we should be meeting with the garrison commander on the other side.

In ancient times, there was no radio, so messages had to be relayed through multiple layers of communication. It was the middle of the night, and apart from a few soldiers on night duty, the vast majority of soldiers were asleep. The general on the other side needed to gather his troops, and the preparations would take a lot of effort.

For Gao Yu.

The best course of action would be to send a portion of elite troops, disguised as people who had escaped from Beizhong City, to cross the river ahead and occupy a piece of land on the other side in advance. This way, the main army could move across continuously. Otherwise, if the main army were to rush forward all at once, it would be too much of a problem.

The bridge across the river is only so wide, and only a small number of people can cross at a time. It's easy for someone to get stuck in the middle and become a sitting duck.

Just as Peng Le was about to speak, the person next to him reached out and pressed his shoulder, stopping him and speaking first.

"Prime Minister, I am willing to go!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Li Bi, who had followed Gao Yu into battle, not a surrendered general, but a prisoner!
"I hope Brother Zixing will give me this opportunity. I have been treated very well by the Prime Minister, but I have not made any contribution..."

That's what they say on the surface.

But everyone knows it.

This is Li Bi's pledge of allegiance to Gao Yuna!

If you switch from one faction to another and want to quickly integrate into the new group, the first thing you need to do is gain the approval of others!

Doing something so extremely dangerous is the fastest way.

He used his own life to demonstrate his loyalty to Gao Yu and his subordinates!

Similarly, let Gao Yu's subordinates see what abilities he has that make Gao Yu value him so much.

“Since Brother Jinghe is willing to go, then I will do him a favor.”

Peng Le was naturally aware of what Gao Yu was thinking.

Gao Yu nodded, "Then Jing He will lead the team."

Li Bi immediately bowed and said, "This humble general will certainly not fail the Prime Minister's expectations!"

(End of this chapter)