My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 533 Success or failure hinges on this one move

"Yewang City's defenses are strong... how could it have been so fast?"

The scouts sent out by Chi Lie Yanqing to seek reinforcements first headed to the camp where Hebasheng's army was stationed in the north.

There is no other reason.

It's the closest one.

Furthermore, Hebasheng's force consisted primarily of cavalry, with only a small number of infantry, making them highly mobile...

When a siege becomes intense, the best way to succeed is to send cavalry outside the city to attack the enemy from the rear.

When Hebasheng learned that Yewang City was about to fall, his first reaction was disbelief.

True.

Chi Lieyanqing gave him the vast majority of his elite troops. The city's garrison was of mixed quality, mostly composed of peasant soldiers and able-bodied men who had never seen blood. But it was still a fortified city, so it couldn't be that bad, could it?

He even suspected that the messenger in front of him was an imposter from Gao Yu's army.

However, once the official document is opened, it does indeed bear the seal of Chi Lieyanqing, which proves his identity.

"Damn it... how could this happen?"

Hebasheng paced back and forth in his tent. He was somewhat bewildered by how the battle had turned out. His original plan was to wait for the garrison in Yewang City to hold out for ten days or half a month, to thoroughly wear down the morale of Gao Yu's army, until Gao Yu's army suffered setbacks in the siege.

When the soldiers are exhausted and weary of war, then launch a simultaneous attack from multiple directions!

But now?
You said you couldn't take it anymore on the first day?

Hebasheng's mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't make up his mind for a moment. He couldn't help but look at everyone and ask, "What is your opinion?"

Since no one else spoke, he had to take the initiative to call out names.

"Jinghe? You've fought for many years, and you're a seasoned strategist. What's your opinion?"

After a moment's thought, Li Bi cupped his hands and said, "General, in my opinion, we don't yet know the situation outside Yewang City. We might as well send a light cavalry to find out the truth before making a decision."

"In this way, we can also prevent the enemy from setting up an ambush on our way to rescue us."

Li Bi sought stability, while Hebasheng's elite cavalry was a force capable of influencing the outcome of the battlefield.

Good steel should be used on the blade.

This force absolutely cannot afford to make any mistakes; even if Erzhu Rong's family is very wealthy, they cannot afford to lose so many elite cavalry.

Helianda retorted, "This is not a good idea. If the city's defenders are still holding their ground, why would General Chilie send someone to ask for help? Yewang must be in a dire situation right now! If we hesitate here, wouldn't we be giving the Gao bandits time to attack the city and watching a golden opportunity slip away?"

Both of them made a lot of sense.

Hebasheng frowned deeply; this was the difficulty of being the commander-in-chief of an army.

Everyone can offer seemingly 'reasonable' and 'correct' suggestions from different perspectives, but the head coach is the one who makes the final decision.

What is needed is to make a choice from among many decisions.

Whatever the outcome, he will have to take responsibility.

Everyone turned their attention to Hebasheng, who was the commander-in-chief of the army. No one could overstep their bounds and make decisions for Hebasheng.

Hebasheng put his hands behind his back and finally gritted his teeth and said.

"Issue my order! The entire army must assemble, without rations, and proceed to rescue Yewang!"

"Here!!"

Hebasheng dared not gamble!

He was well aware of the consequences if the jungler lost his position.

Moreover, his troops were mostly cavalry. Once Yewang was confirmed to have fallen, it would be almost impossible to rush over and take it back. As long as Gao Yu's army kept the city gates closed, the cavalry, lacking siege equipment, could only stand outside the city and watch helplessly.

Hebasheng gathered five thousand cavalrymen, leaving some to guard the camp, while the rest of them, lightly armed, rushed south.

of course……

He wasn't entirely unprepared; during the march, he still sent scouts ahead to gather intelligence.

In such a hurried situation, negligence is inevitable!
………………

Ta-da-da!
Several scouts rushed to Gao Yu's side.

"Prime Minister! Enemy tracks have been discovered ten miles to the northwest."

"Good!" Gao Yu nodded in satisfaction and then asked, "What is the situation with the enemy?"

"None of them were wearing armor and were traveling light, seemingly in a hurry."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The soldiers around him couldn't help but show joy on their faces!

Lightly armed and unarmored!
Aren't they just a flock of lambs waiting to be slaughtered?
As expected, the best way to make great contributions is to follow the Prime Minister into battle. Such an opportunity is so easily presented to us!

Gao Yu also showed a happy expression.

How can you not be happy when you can achieve the highest kill ratio with the least losses?

The more Erzhu Rong's power was weakened, the less resistance he would encounter in pacifying the north!

"Pass on my order: all troops, don your armor, and prepare to meet the enemy!!"

The soldiers began to put on their armor, fully armed and ready to intercept Hebasheng's army!

To conserve the horses' energy, each soldier was still assigned two horses. They first had the troop carrying the soldiers to the ambush area before they all changed into their warhorses to prepare for Hebasheng's army to arrive and launch a fatal attack!
………………

Ta-da-da!
The rapid sound of horses' hooves signaled the army's swift and powerful advance!
On the way there, Hebasheng encountered a messenger from Yewang City. From the messenger's description, he learned that enemy troops had already climbed the city walls and Yewang was in imminent danger!

Upon learning this news.

Hebasheng was too anxious to care about anything else.

He knew that a general shouldn't act this way, but the current situation left him no time to worry about that!

"Quick! Quick!"

He kept urging the soldiers to speed up their march!

At times like these, don't worry about whether your horse is tired or whether it has the stamina to sprint after a long march. The priority is to appear on the outskirts of the enemy forces, draw their attention to the besieging enemy, and relieve the pressure on the defenders in the city!
He was completely unaware that he had been targeted, and several figures had already hurriedly left!
And the other side.

After Gao Yu learned the exact information from the scouts who went out to investigate, he found out the truth.

he knows!
The time has come!

He took the demon mask out of his pocket.

Since going to the grasslands at the beginning of this year to mediate the conflict between the Turks and the Rouran, Gao Yu has not personally led troops into battle for nearly a year, let alone put on his signature demon mask!

After all, his subordinates would stop him from going into battle easily.

at the moment.

Finally, such an opportunity has come, and the blood in my body seems to be boiling!

This feeling is so good!

Gao Yu looked down at the demon mask in his hand.

The opportunities to personally fight on the front lines will only become fewer and fewer in the future...

Then cherish every opportunity!

"Old buddy, it's time to get into battle!"

He slowly put the ghost mask on his face, the mask shielding him from the howling north wind.

The soldiers beside him, seeing this distinctive attire, all stared intently, their breathing quickened, and their eyes were filled with reverence!
Under Gao Yu's command, the soldiers spread the word about Gao Yu's extraordinary achievements. Who didn't know them?
It has penetrated into the hearts of almost every soldier!

To be able to fight alongside Gao Yu is the dream of every soldier.

now.

How fortunate they are!

Everyone in the North knows this.

The names Xuanjia and Guimian?
Gao Yu turned his head to look at the soldiers on his left and right, raising his lance high, just as he always did before charging into battle.

"My comrades! The outcome of this battle hinges on this!"

"I will always be at the forefront! The direction my spear points is the direction of my charge!"

"Annihilate the enemy! When victory is achieved, we will drink a celebratory toast together!!"

"Follow me! Kill the enemy!"

(End of this chapter)