My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 292 Expression
Bohai Commandery, outside the North Gate.

Many people stopped to watch, wondering why Governor Gao Yi would voluntarily leave the city.

Who exactly is this person who requires the governor to personally come out of the city to greet him?
Over the past two years, Gao Ji has led the people from the suburbs to defend the city and protect the people under his jurisdiction, which has earned him considerable prestige.

This is how a prominent family cultivates its local prestige, earning the genuine respect of the local people.

Officials sent by the imperial court, or even the emperor himself, may not be as effective as the local ancestral families that have been established for generations. This is one of the important reasons why those who gain the support of powerful families gain the world.

Ta-da-da.

The sound of horses' hooves could be heard in the distance. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people riding horses toward the city gate.

The leader was a man of imposing stature, riding his horse as dazzling as the sun in the sky, making people dare not look him in the eye.

And the soldiers who followed him up.

Each one seemed to be a demon crawling out of the underworld, exuding murderous intent and intimidating aura. Many people even subconsciously took a few steps back.

It wasn't until we got closer that we saw the words on the military flag.

The military flags fluttered in the wind, one flag bearing the large character '高' (Gao, meaning "high") and the other bearing the large characters '玄甲' (Xuanjia, meaning "Black Armor").

They didn't know the character "高" (Gao), but they knew the characters "玄甲" (Xuanjia).

Even the people as far away as Bohai County could subconsciously recite that nursery rhyme!
General of Chariots and Cavalry, Gao Erlang, personally bestowed with the seal and seal by the Emperor!
Ghost-faced cavalry and black-armored soldiers, with earth-shattering mountains and shattering clouds, captured the three kings!
Nursery rhymes are catchy and easy to spread.

"Oh my, is this the General of Chariots and Cavalry who captured three kings in a single battle outside Luoyang?"

"Why has the General of Chariots and Cavalry come to our Bohai instead of Luoyang?"

"Gao... Could it be that the General of Chariots and Cavalry also came from the Gao family?"

"That's wonderful! Bohai County is the ancestral home of the Gao family. The General of Chariots and Cavalry will surely protect us. We will no longer have to live in fear or worry about bandits attacking us!"

"Hahaha, which fearless bandit would dare to harass us?"

"How powerful was Xing Gao back then? Wasn't he captured alive by the General of Chariots and Cavalry in a single battle?"

The whispers of the people could be clearly heard by Gao Yu. However, when Gao Yu was in Hebei, he saw similar scenes in almost every county he visited.

He was already used to it.

I made a special trip around Hebei.

Ok.

This can be considered as spreading his fame.

Gao Yu dismounted ahead of time, quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Uncle; greetings, Brother Zhongmi."

Gao Yu didn't know how to determine seniority; he would have to check the family genealogy to find out.

For now, everyone can only offer their own interpretation.

The larger and more numerous a family is, the more likely it is that the family hierarchy will become confused.

Some people get married early, and some people have children early.

It's not uncommon for middle-aged people in their thirties or forties to call a toddler or teenager "uncle," and this is quite common even in modern society.

"General, your status is so noble, how could I dare..."

“Uncle, I have come here today to find my relatives. My ancestors were punished and banished to Huai Shuo, which is why we lost contact with the clan. Today is a private matter. Public and private matters should be kept separate and not mixed up.”

Gao Ji laughed loudly, "Then I will respectfully comply. This trip will only be to discuss private matters."

"Come on! Nephew, you must be tired after your long journey. Come with me into the city first, and let me show you the hospitality of a local!"

Gao Yi and Gao Yu entered the city together.

Indeed, an extremely luxurious banquet was prepared. The tableware used at the banquet was all precious porcelain brought from the Southern Dynasties. Although the Southern Liang and the Great Wei were constantly at war, they also traded with each other. However, porcelain was quite precious, after all, there were only a few channels for it.

Things are rare.

The first day was just a banquet and reception.

The next day, Gao Yi summoned the elders of the clan, opened the family genealogy, and began to trace back the lineage layer by layer.

Gao Yu's father was Gao Shusheng, his grandfather was Gao Mi, above Gao Mi was Gao Hu, above Gao Hu was Gao Tai... Tracing back to the source, it eventually leads back to Gao Yin during the Jin Dynasty.

The family tree is like a tree diagram, extending downwards continuously until it is finally confirmed.

When Gao Yin's lineage reached Gao Yu, he was actually two generations younger than Gao Ji.

That is...

Gao Yu and Gao Huan are the nephews of Gao Ang and others, and should be addressed as uncles, while Gao Ji is the grand-uncle.

Since they came specifically to recognize their relatives, they should go all out with their act!
Once the tracing of origins was successful, the elders of the clan included Gao Yu, Gao Huan, Gao Yue, and even the next generation, Gao Cheng and Gao Yang, in the family genealogy, signifying that Gao Yu's 'recognition of his ancestors' visit was successfully completed.

Gao Yu and Gao Yue respectfully kowtowed and bowed before the Gao family ancestral hall.

He then bowed respectfully to Gao Ji, saying, "Greetings, Uncle. Greetings, Uncle."

Gao Ji waved his hand repeatedly, "We're all family, there's no need to be so formal."

"The etiquette cannot be abolished."

Gao Yu shook his head.

He had to send this message to the outside world, to make it clear to every Shandong family that was still observing.

He, Gao Yu, was a Han Chinese and followed Han Chinese etiquette.

What are you still waiting for?
Come to the bowl!
Gao Ji couldn't stop smiling. Given Gao Yu's current esteemed status, his willingness to go to such lengths, even if it was just for show, was enough to make him extremely happy.

They lingered in the Bohai Sea area for a few more days.

Gao Yu is still using the same old tricks.

Inquire whether there are any talented young men in the Gao Yi tribe who are suitable for official service and can accompany him to Yanzhou.

Gao Ji simply had Gao Shen follow him.

The Gao clan of Bohai has declined somewhat in recent years, and its population is not very large. In fact, many young people in the clan, like Gao Ang, do not study at all and cannot provide Gao Yu with much help.

As they were about to leave Bohai County.

Gao Yu then approached Gao Ji again and explained his purpose: "Uncle, both my father and A Yue's father have passed away. There are no elders in our branch of the clan. Please give A Yue a courtesy name."

The Gao family of Bohai has declined in recent years, to the point that it no longer wields significant family power.

This is actually a good thing for Gao Yu.

At least there's not much to worry about.

Gao Ji did not refuse and gave Gao Yue a courtesy name.

That was also Gao Yu's way of expressing his attitude towards them.

A gentleman should not lend his tools and reputation to others.

In ancient times!
Naming rights are a very important right, and also a very important signal.

Gao Ji couldn't be more closely tied to Gao Yu's faction.

He attached great importance to it, and even specially invited the elders of the clan to study it together for several days and discuss it several times.

That's why they gave Gao Yue a courtesy name.

Hong Lue.

Hong Tao was a military strategist.

Its meaning is quite good.

Gao Yu then took the opportunity to make his own request.

"Please also give me a courtesy name, Uncle. I am already past the age of coming of age, but I still do not have one, which is really inconvenient..."

P.S.: Starting tomorrow, I will resume updating three times a week. It will be easier to look up books and information when I get home, so I will speed up the pace. Please don't worry.

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