My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 281 Make lots of friends

"General, what's wrong?"

Seeing that Gao Yu's expression was somewhat strange, Yuan Ziyou couldn't help but ask curiously, "General, you are the pillar of our Great Wei Dynasty. Great Wei cannot be without you, and I cannot be without you!!"

"Someone! Summon a physician!"

"no, I'm fine."

Gao Yu quickly waved his hand and explained, "Your Majesty, I am fine. Please rest assured."

Yuan Ziyou was somewhat suspicious, but he didn't press the matter further. He chuckled a few times and said, "In short... when the general goes to Shandong next year, if you have any other requests, you can tell me. I will do my best to help you with anything I can."

Your Majesty.

His words carried a hint of humility; while imperial power was indeed supreme, the imperial power in Yuan Ziyou's hands was not secure.

However, it's better than the previous puppet emperor who was merely issuing edicts on behalf of Erzhu Rong.

The Battle of Luoyang.

He did establish some imperial authority and reclaim some power, so Erzhu Rong dared not push him too far at this critical juncture.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations!"

Gao Yu was about to get up and leave when Yuan Ziyou seemed to remember something and called him back.

"General, there is one more thing."

"Your Majesty, please give your orders."

This time, it was Yuan Ziyou who stared at him strangely for a long time, leaving Gao Yu somewhat puzzled. After a moment, Yuan Ziyou finally spoke, "I've heard that the Prince of Guangping... Lady Zheng from Xingyang is pregnant... General, you should bring Lady Zheng back to your own residence in the future, to avoid people spreading gossip."

Gao Yu looked slightly embarrassed.

Yuan Ziyou's change of address clearly indicates that he acknowledges Zheng Dache's remarriage and that she is no longer a princess.

"Your Majesty, I will go and bring Lady Zheng back to the manor immediately."

"Go."

After leaving the palace, Gao Yu led his men to the residence of the Prince of Guangping.

Upon hearing that he was to be taken to General Tian Ce's residence, Zheng Dache burst into tears of excitement, "This servant...this servant can finally serve the general every day?"

Gao Yu hugged her, gently stroking her back, and then placed his hand on her slightly protruding belly, wondering if the little one in her belly was a boy or a girl.

In modern thinking, people might prefer a caring and considerate daughter.

But Gao Yu felt...

People around you might prefer that you have a son?
Moving there wouldn't be any trouble. What doesn't Gao Yu's Tian Ce General's Mansion have?
You can move in immediately with just your belongings.

As for the people in the original Guangping Prince's Mansion, after Yuan Ti's death, the mansion was managed by Zheng Dache alone, and the people in the mansion were basically from the Xingyang Zheng family.

She dismissed most of the people, taking only a few of her personal maids with her.

They quickly arrived at Gao Yu's residence and settled him in.

"I won't be a princess anymore," Gao Yu sighed, feeling a little lost.

Zheng Dache saw this, her face flushed, she bit her lower lip lightly, and took small steps to his side. She leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, "General, don't worry... I... I brought the Princess's dress..."

Is it true?
That's why they say older sisters know how to care for others.

With a startled cry from Zheng Dache, Gao Yu spun her around several times in his arms, startling her so much that she clung tightly to him until he stopped.

She playfully punched Gao Yu's chest with her small fist, "General, you scared me to death... I'm pregnant right now."

"I was reckless."

Gao Yu squatted down slightly, turned his head to press his face against her lower abdomen, and nodded seriously, "It's okay, the fetus is normal and quite healthy."

Zheng Dache looked down at him, secretly delighted, and subconsciously stroked Gao Yu's face.

Unexpectedly, a series of light footsteps sounded, and Yuan Miao walked over and happened to witness this scene.

She pretended not to care and walked into the room. "The Princess has arrived?"

“Princess, I will no longer be a princess from now on.”

Yuan Miao grew up in the palace and quickly understood the meaning of those words. The two had a good relationship and were considered best friends.

She always felt that Zheng Dache had changed since she confirmed her pregnancy, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what had changed.

It's probably because Zheng Dache always unconsciously touches his belly with a slight smile whenever he sees it.
Is pregnancy really that great?
Looking at Yuan Miao, Zheng Dache said softly, "You will know when the princess is also pregnant."

"Humph."

Yuan Miao snorted lightly, saying nonchalantly, "I don't want to..."

Gao Yu overheard their conversation clearly, given Yuan Miao's tsundere personality.

It's highly likely to be so.

When he's rushing into love, she'll probably be shouting, "I don't want to get pregnant," but at the same time, she'll be clinging to him tightly with her hands and feet, trying to stop him from leaving.
Gao Yu shook his head. "Could you look after the princess for me? I have other things to take care of."

I've gotten used to calling her "Princess".

Gao Yu was also caught off guard.

After leaving the inner courtyard, he had someone summon Liu Taozhi to his presence.

"Lang Jun."

"No need to be polite."

Gao Yu dismissed his attendants. Liu Taozhi, seeing this, looked serious. He knew very well that his master must have something to instruct him on.

"As you know, I will be going to take up my post in Xu, Qing and Yan provinces next spring."

"I have summoned you here today because I have something to tell you."

"You may choose thirty elite soldiers from the Xuanjia Army to accompany you. I will write you a secret letter. Take the letter to Taishan County in Yanzhou and give it to the prefect of Taishan County."

"After that, you will stay in the area and find out the specific information about the prominent families in Yan, Xu, and Qing. In addition, keep an eye out for any merchant caravans that can go to the Southern Dynasty to make a living..."

Gao Yu was unfamiliar with the three prefectures of Qing, Yan, and Xu, and he couldn't expect to easily gain control just because of his good relationship with the Yang family. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake.

He needed someone to first find out about the local bullies.

Back in Huai Shuo, he had specifically cultivated Liu Taozhi's talent in this area.

Although Xuzhou directly faces the Southern Liang Dynasty, it is an ancient battlefield in the Central Plains, a place of constant warfare.

But for Gao Yu, there were both good and bad aspects.

Under the rule of Xiao Pusa, the Southern Liang Dynasty enjoyed political stability, unlike the turbulent situation in the north.

If they could form a caravan to travel to Nanliang, they could continuously obtain money and goods from Nanliang to help raise their army and develop their business.

"By the way, if there are any orphans... you could adopt a group of them, raise them well, and they will be of great use in the future."

Another function of forming caravans was to establish their own information channels.

We didn't need it before.

It’s different in the past.

To put it bluntly.

Grand Commander-in-Chief, Grand Administrator of the Eastern Circuit, and Grand Master of the Three Offices.

This means that Gao Yu can assemble his own staff and is nominally a local emperor.

Things we hadn't considered before, we now need to prepare for in advance in every aspect.

"Yes! I will certainly not disappoint you, my lord!"

"If you encounter a problem that you cannot handle, do not panic. You can first seek help from the young master of the Yang family. If that still doesn't work, do not act rashly. Send someone to deliver a message, and I will find a solution myself."

As for so-called celebrities...

Gao Yu had no hope either.

This was the state of society as a whole during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties period.

Books and knowledge were monopolized by powerful families and clans.

Before he could widely popularize education, he didn't expect to discover any talent from ordinary people.

When he went to Shandong, he would definitely have to select talented people from the local powerful families to join his own team.

Breaking the monopoly of powerful clans is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

at the moment.

Gao Yu's goal is to quickly take control of the three provinces of Xu, Yan, and Qing, and actively cooperating with the local powerful families is the best option.

With Liu Yu as a cautionary tale, he wouldn't be so stubborn as to rush into a direct confrontation with powerful clans so early on.

The great man said it well.

Make as many friends as possible and unite all forces that can be united.

He is as brave and fierce as Xiang Yu, but that doesn't mean he should emulate Xiang Yu in every aspect...

"Depart immediately... Keep a low profile when you travel and avoid attracting attention."

"Here!"

After seeing Liu Taozhi off.

………………

"No, no! I don't want to get pregnant!"

Having not tasted meat for a long time, Zheng Dache was currently unavailable, and Yuan Miao was the only woman in his household.
Duplicitous woman!
Then let go of me! You're clinging to me like an octopus, using both your arms and legs, so you can get out on your own.

"You can't run away!"

"I do not want!"

Yuan Miao bit her shoulder hard, leaving a row of deep teeth marks, before finally collapsing limply onto the couch.

Gao Yu didn't continue to torment her.

At this moment, Yuan Miao couldn't care less about being stubborn and nestled in his arms like a well-behaved kitten.

After a long while, Yuan Miao finally spoke and asked.

"Will the General take me and the Princess with him when he goes to Shandong?"

"Of course I'll bring it. Why do you ask?"

Gao Yu was a little curious, so he looked down at Yuan Miao, who was also looking at him.

Yuan Miao's gaze was intense, but she didn't say much. She simply buried her face in his chest again.

Gao Yu probably understood.

He stroked her smooth back and whispered, "Don't worry, I won't abandon any of you. You're my woman, and you'll stay by my side for the rest of your life."

A long time passed.

Yuan Miao then said softly, "This concubine is also willing to serve the general."

"Oh? This time you're not saying the opposite?"

Yuan Miao suddenly looked up, her face flushed, and said coquettishly, "I won't!"

Gao Yu was about to speak when he discovered that Yuan Miao had already finished turning on the CD.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but what came out was a gasp of shock.

hiss……

A woman who takes the initiative is truly terrifying.

(End of this chapter)