My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 601 Fierce Battle for the River Bridge!

Chapter 601 Fierce Battle for the River Bridge!
Wei Xiaokuan actually knew very well...

Beizhongcheng would eventually fall, and facing Gao Yu's relentless pressure, Erzhu Rong adopted an extreme defensive posture.

He also knew that Erzhu Rong had been mobilizing troops to set up a defensive line around Luoyang in preparation for the final battle with Gao Yu.

The troops have not yet been fully mobilized. If Gao Yu's army were to suddenly cross the Yellow River and march towards Luoyang at this moment, it would definitely catch Erzhu Rong off guard.

It's not that we can't let Gao Yu cross the Yellow River, but we absolutely cannot let him cross it so easily and so quickly.

He led a group of elite soldiers and rode at full speed towards the bridgehead on the south bank of the river.

They arrived very quickly.

The main thing is that it's not far away.

As Wei Xiaokuan rode his tall horse and looked into the distance, the scene was chaotic. The light from the torches alone was not enough to see the situation on the battlefield; all he could see was that it was one-sided.

The river bridge was like a monster spawner. Enveloped in darkness, soldiers kept emerging from the bridge and rushing to the battlefield to join the fighting.

Seeing this, Wei Xiaokuan didn't care about anything else and immediately shouted, "Shoot arrows! Shoot arrows!!"

How could he possibly care whether it would harm friendly forces?

The most urgent task is to prevent Gao Yu's army from gaining a firm foothold. If we can push Gao Yu's army back in one fell swoop, we can recreate the grand occasion of the "Heyin Incident" and the Yellow River will once again become a popular spot for the underwater swimming competition.

Whoosh whoosh!
Arrows shot through the air, forming a dense rain of arrows that hurtled towards the crowd!

This made the already incessant screams even more intense.

After several rounds of firing, Wei Xiaokuan personally led his soldiers on horseback to charge close to the enemy.

"Reinforcements have arrived! Don't panic! Follow me and fight the enemy!!!"

Wei Xiaokuan kept shouting, trying to rekindle the morale of the guards at the bridgehead and get them to turn around and fight the enemy.

however……

He quickly came to appreciate the ferocity of the guards!
It was inconvenient to bring warhorses across the bridge, so all the soldiers fought on foot. Facing the charging cavalry, the soldiers showed no sign of panic.

They almost always huddled together in groups of seven or eight.

Two or three men, each wielding a large shield, stood in front of the charging warhorses, forcibly stopping them. Once the warhorses stopped, they lost their mobility.

The soldiers on horseback became easy targets in everyone's eyes.

The soldiers behind the large shields, holding long spears, immediately seized the opportunity to thrust forward. If they missed their target, they would stab at the warhorse.

"Damn..."

Wei Xiaokuan then realized it.

Your guards and my guards seem to be different.

The soldiers under Gao Yu's command seemed to be even more fearless and warlike in such open field battles!
He knew the reason, of course.

How many soldiers under Gao Yu earned military merits through field battles, and then received honorary titles, allowing themselves and their families to enjoy better treatment?
Erzhu Rong also followed along and learned.

However, the resources he could offer were not as substantial as Gao Yu's, and the fighting strength of his troops naturally did not develop as rapidly as Gao Yu's.

At times like these, only one's own bravery can break the deadlock!

"kill!!"

Wei Xiaokuan roared and swung his lance at the enemy soldier who was trying to block him with his shield.

Bang!
The immense rebound force made his arm slightly numb, but it did not affect his subsequent exertion of power. Instead, he forcefully knocked away the soldier holding the shield in front of him, tearing open a gap, and then spurred his horse to charge in.

With a backhand sweep, he deflected the spear thrusting towards him, then thrust his lance forward, the sharp tip piercing through the body of a soldier.

however……

Despite being on the verge of death, the soldier clung tightly to the shaft of the lance, preventing Wei Xiaokuan from pulling it back. Several other soldiers beside him swung their swords, forcing Wei Xiaokuan to lose control of the lance and draw his own sword to slash at it.

"Damn it... why is he so troublesome?!"

Wei Xiaokuan cursed inwardly. Although he had anticipated this, the troublesome nature of the soldiers far exceeded his expectations. Fortunately, his personal guards arrived on horseback and came to his rescue.

Just as Wei Xiaokuan was about to lead his men forward, a familiar figure blocked his way!

A man covered in thorns, like a hedgehog, stood in front of him with a gun in one hand, pointing the gun at him and saying, "Hsiao-kuan, long time no see, how have you been!"

Upon seeing who it was, Wei Xiaokuan's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in disbelief, "Jinghe?!"

"Why did you..."

"Xiao Kuan, the Prime Minister's unification of the northern border is an inevitable trend, you should follow the will of Heaven!"

Wei Xiaokuan's face darkened, and he said coldly, "So you're determined to help the thieves?"

He knew better than anyone just how brave Li Bi was, but he absolutely could not back down at this moment.

"Stop your insolence! Since you refuse to surrender, don't blame me for disregarding our past friendship!"

"These are also my words. Since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for not remembering our past camaraderie!"

………………

The other side!
That is, the direction of the upper reaches of the Yellow River.

After Peng Le led his men to the bridgehead, he intended to go find Li Bi as soon as possible.

however……

Given the chaotic scene, it would be impossible to find anyone in a short time.

The good news is that after establishing a foothold at the bridgehead, the soldiers who followed could lead their warhorses across the river, allowing Peng Le and his men to mount their horses and fight as well.

bad news.

The commotion at the bridge entrance is too great.

Enemy reinforcements are arriving from all directions.

Ta-da-da!
A rapid sound of hooves rang out, and Peng Le looked in the direction of the sound to see hundreds of elite cavalry charging toward their location.

Peng Le dared not be careless and immediately shouted, "Men, quickly form ranks and prepare to meet the enemy!!"

Upon hearing the order, the soldiers beside him were initially somewhat confused, but as if it were an instinctive memory etched into their bodies, those holding shields stood in front, artificially creating an 'indestructible' wall to slow down the enemy cavalry's charge!

If cavalry cannot charge, their combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced!
Peng Le immediately led his personal guards forward on horseback and charged towards the most valiant man on the opposing side.

Once the distance is closed.

That's when I realized it was someone I knew!

"Peng Zixing??"

Helian Da and Wang Jie both looked up at him.

"Hahaha! It's me!!"

Peng Le laughed loudly, "Then I'll have a go at you!!"

He spurred his horse forward and charged towards the two of them, completely unafraid!

Peng Le wasn't the bravest among Gao Yu's men, but that didn't mean he was weak...

In terms of bravery, he ranked among the top generals under Gao Yu!

As long as it's not the Herba brothers here, it's fine.

Especially Hebasheng, he really couldn't beat him...

But he wasn't afraid of people like Helianda!