My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 293 Disloyal Heart
Gao Yi was taken aback upon hearing this request.

He thought that giving Gao Yue a courtesy name was the limit.

After Gao Yu's branch came to Bohai to recognize their ancestors, Gao Ji was indeed an elder in the clan. According to seniority, he was Gao Yu's great-uncle.

However, given Gao Yu's current prestige and status, Gao Ji is somewhat unqualified.

General Tian Ce!
The only person qualified to give Gao Yu a courtesy name would be an elder like Cui Guang, a veteran of three dynasties and renowned throughout the land.

"This...this, thank you for your kindness, General, but I am of lowly status and would never dare to give you a courtesy name."

"Uncle."

Gao Yu held his hand with sincere eyes, "You are an elder in the clan. If you are not qualified, then who in the world would give me a courtesy name?"

"If there were no words, how could I walk in this world?"

Sincerity is the sure winner.

Gao Ji's eyes darted away, but he couldn't resist the temptation!
Giving Gao Ji a courtesy name for a renowned figure like Gao Yu would also bring him considerable prestige.

Everyone who mentions Gao Yu's courtesy name will mention his name, Gao Ji.

To put it bluntly.

The mere act of giving Gao Yu a courtesy name is enough to ensure his place in history.

Even if Gao Yu were to die young now.

The few major battles he experienced alone are enough to earn him a place in history.

They decisively defeated a Gaoche army of over 100,000 men, made a 200-mile raid day and night and defeated Ge Rong, and outside Luoyang, a 3,000-strong Southern Liang coalition army of 300,000 men defeated the Southern Liang coalition army of 300,000 men and captured three kings in one battle!

It would not be an exaggeration for later generations to compile the Book of Wei and give Gao Yu a separate biography.

"Since the general is so persistent, if I were to refuse repeatedly, it would be I who am being unreasonable..."

Gao Ji agreed, "Let me go back and discuss it with the elders of my clan. How can the general's courtesy name be taken lightly?"

For the sake of this courtesy name, Gao Yu stayed in Bohai County for two more days.

When I saw Gao Ji again, I could tell that he didn't look well, which meant he must have been reading a lot of ancient books.

"The general's courtesy name may be taken from Fei. In the Book of Songs, in the section on Juan'a, there is a line about a phoenix flying and fluttering its feathers, which implies that the general has noble virtues and aspirations."

"It can also be taken from Peng Ju in Zhuangzi's 'Free and Easy Wandering': 'When the Peng migrates to the Southern Ocean, it stirs up the water for three thousand miles and rises up ninety thousand miles on the whirlwind.' Using the power of the Peng, it means to have the ambition to embrace the world."

“You could also choose Zichong. Zi is a respectful term for a man, often seen in the courtesy names of pre-Qin sages. Chong means soaring straight into the sky, which suits you quite well.”

That's not the case.

Gao Yu was originally just the son of an unknown military household in Huai Shuo.

result……

But now it's soaring to new heights!
He had already risen to the rank of "General of Heavenly Strategy" in his early twenties, so the phrase "soaring to the top" was absolutely fitting.

Gao Ji's use of classical allusions and references shows that he had put in a lot of effort, but it also reflects that... the Gao family had indeed fallen on hard times.

The most typical example of a once-powerful family falling into decline is a significant decrease in their mastery of book knowledge.

Look at Cui Guang, he can quote from classics and speak fluently without ever needing to consult books.

For aristocratic families.

By reading the books of sages and mastering their ways, one can rise to a high position by speaking eloquently and engaging in grandiloquent discussions.

Similar to the Gao family.

Gao Ji, Gao Ang, and others all thought they could turn their lives around through military achievements.

It was a last resort. Who would be willing to risk their life on the battlefield if they could rise to a high position through "empty talk"?

"I and the elders in my clan admire Pengju the most."

Gao Shen also chimed in, "Isn't the general currently displaying the momentum of a roc spreading its wings and soaring straight into the sky? I also think Pengju is quite good."

Gao Yu's expression was somewhat strange.

Pengju is indeed very good.

The artistic conception is very good.

However, Lord Yue was too famous; he was a man of great loyalty to the emperor and the country.

Am I loyal?

Like loyalty.

What if I were to adopt the name Pengju, but end up committing a cowardly act of usurpation? Wouldn't that be a disservice to the loyal ministers who would later adopt the name Pengju?

Keep it simple.

"I think Zichong is quite good."

Gao Yu chuckled and said, "From now on, call me by my courtesy name, Zichong."

Gao Ji didn't insist. The decision was in Gao Yu's hands. Getting him to help list a range of options was already a great favor to him.

He immediately added a smiling face, "Zichong is fine too."

Gao Shen also flattered him, saying, "Then I'd like to greet Brother Zichong."

Gao Yu smiled and returned the greeting with a cupped hand, saying, "Brother Zhongmi, you're too kind."

The news spread quickly, and everyone knew that Gao Yu had asked Gao Ji to give him a courtesy name.

The news reached Cui Zhifan's ears.

She was practicing calligraphy.

“Zichong…”

Having read extensively, she naturally understood the meaning of the character "翀".

Just then, Gao Yu also came to see her.

Gao Yu looked down and could see the character 'Chong' written on the paper; the character was written with great force by a pair of slender hands.

"The handwriting is good."

Gao Yu praised him, then smiled and said, "They all think Pengju is better, what do you think?"

Cui Zhifan said softly, "I think the character 'Chong' has a higher artistic conception."

"Oh? What do you say?"

“The swan soars ten thousand miles, its flight reaching the vast sky…all living beings under heaven are beneath the vast sky.”

Ok?
Gao Yu discerned something amiss. He pinched Cui Zhifan's chin, applying slight upward pressure to force her to meet his gaze. "Are you implying that I harbor treacherous intentions?" Cui Zhifan's eyes darted away, yet she couldn't break free. She could only reply, "I was merely explaining the meaning of the character 'Chong' to the General. When did I ever say that the General harbored disloyal intentions?"

Wow, quite unruly.

Gao Yu grabbed her arm and pulled slightly, and Cui Zhifan nestled in his arms. He raised his hand and slapped her round breasts lightly.

It's very meaty.

From the front, it looks like a tiny little bean, but from the back, it has a different charm.

One can only say that his talent was limited.

It's impossible to have meat in both the front and back.

Gao Yu couldn't help but pat her again. Just as he was savoring the moment, he looked up and saw Cui Zhifan blushing, her eyes brimming with tears, biting her lower lip as if she were enduring a humiliation.

"Why does the general treat himself like such a lowly slave?"

If it were Zheng Dache, seeing Gao Yu's lingering interest, he would definitely obediently lie down and bend even higher, making it more comfortable for Gao Yu to take the picture.

If it were Yuan Miao, she would most likely complain verbally while her body would honestly stick out her leg.

What if it were Erzhu Yuechan?

She'll most likely turn around, stare straight at him, and ask, "Does Uncle like this?"

Cui Zhifan seemed to have been insulted, which shows that the Cui family had very strict family rules, which shaped her into this kind of person.

Gao Yu chuckled softly, "Where love leads, love leads."

There wasn't much intimate contact between the two. They had been traveling all day, and Gao Yu wasn't in a hurry to take advantage of her, so he didn't mind her being so 'unromantic'.

"Pack your things, I will be setting off again tomorrow for Taishan County."

“My father instructed me to serve the general, and I will follow him wherever he goes.”

Isn't that quite enlightened?

The issue of the courtesy name has been resolved.

Gao Yu really should get going.

He has been wasting too much time wandering around in Hebei. If he continues to linger, it would be unacceptable to both the emperor and Erzhu Rong.

He was tied to Gao Yu.

Gao Yu, with an extremely humble attitude, came to acknowledge his ancestors and return to the clan, thus enhancing the prestige of the Bohai Gao clan.

He was then asked to choose a courtesy name for him.

That's quite a show of respect.

Gao Ji was naturally not stingy.

He gave Gao Yu a generous gift.

Thirty thousand bushels of millet, thirty thousand arrows, two hundred sets of fine armor, and one thousand horses.

They provided all the provisions and equipment.

In the past, Gao Yu never had to worry about logistics or food supplies.

Initially, Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun provided him with financial support in Huai Shuo. After joining the Er Zhu clan, Er Zhu Rong and Er Zhu Zhao also provided him with financial assistance. Later in Luoyang, Yuan Ziyou gave him maximum support.

But it’s different now.

Gao Yu needed to start collecting grain and fodder to support his troops and earn money and goods to reward his soldiers and officials.

You have to rely on yourself in every aspect.

As for the horses.

It’s different in the past.

In Huai Shuo, Xiu Rong Chuan, and even Luoyang, Gao Yu didn't really need to worry about warhorses.

Both Huai Shuo and Xiu Rong Chuan raise their own horses, and the local economy is mainly based on grazing.

There were also imperial horse farms around Luoyang.

Cavalry, especially armored cavalry, was indeed invincible on the battlefield, but... their losses were enormous.

Once a warhorse is taken out, it can no longer be used after it returns; it is basically a disposable consumable.

One of the most important reasons why Erzhu Rong agreed to transfer Gao Yu to Shandong was that it was difficult to obtain warhorses there. No matter how brave Gao Yu's cavalry was, without enough horses, he could not maintain a sufficient number of cavalry.

This was also one of the ways he restricted Gao Yu.

Without horses, cut off Gao Yu's access to horses.

Of the thousand horses Gao Ji sent, about three hundred were precious mares.

With mares, stallions can be used for breeding, ensuring a continuous supply of newborn horses.

It's not just about breeding between male and female horses.

Horses and donkeys can be bred together; there is no reproductive isolation.

The offspring of a male horse mating with a female donkey is called a donkey stump, while the offspring of a male donkey mating with a female horse is called a horse stump.

A donkey suddenly becomes more like a donkey, and a horse suddenly becomes more like a horse.

The horse is larger, has a stronger temper, eats more, and is even stronger than a horse. It also has greater endurance and load-bearing capacity. However, its only drawback is that it is not fast and cannot reproduce, making it most suitable for transportation.

Donkeys are smaller and slightly weaker, and have a more docile temperament. Female donkeys can mate with male horses or donkeys to produce offspring.

Both of these organisms were incorporated into the military for transporting supplies and provisions.

If Gao Yu wants to acquire a large number of high-quality warhorses, the only option at present is to purchase them from places where there is no shortage of horses through trade channels.

This requires a lot of money and resources.

This is a major challenge for Gao Yu.

In the past, he only needed to lead his troops into battle; he didn't need to worry about anything else.

But now?
He needs to be a good steward, and he needs to consider all aspects.

That's why he needs to recruit a large number of talented people.

If he has to do everything himself, he may not have the talent or the energy for it.

They traveled for about ten days.

Gao Yu finally crossed the entire Qi Province and entered Yan Province, arriving at the foot of Mount Tai!
(End of this chapter)