My older brother is Gao Huan.

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A pang of reluctance might have crossed her mind, but when she looked up, she saw Gao Cheng looking at her with a face full of grievance.

Lou Zhaojun quickly stepped forward and offered kind words of comfort.

Gao Yu didn't say anything when he saw this.

Ultimately, Gao Yang and Gao Cheng were the sons of Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun. How they raised their children was their private matter; they were the real family.

Gao Yu is just an outsider.

He could show concern and offer comfort to Gao Yang to the best of his ability, but he couldn't directly intervene in the matter; forcibly intervening might backfire.

As for keeping Gao Yang by his side?
That is even more nonsense.

Whether Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun were willing to accept it is another matter.

Gao Yu already has two sons and a daughter, and will have more children in the future. He may not even have enough time to spend with his own children, so he has to bring a child from his older brother's place to share time with his own children.
how?

Dissatisfied with the children his wife bore for him?
How does Gao Yang get along with these aunts in his own home?

No matter how magnanimous a woman is, when it comes to her children's interests, she will turn into a fiercely protective mother hen.

When that time comes, one can imagine what Gao Yang's situation will be like.

"Isn't Ah Yang very intelligent? He can make a quick and decisive decision even when faced with a complete mess."

Gao Huan looked at Gao Yang, who was galloping away on horseback in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh.

He understood Gao Yu's implication.

When leading troops into battle, the scouts who go out at all times will bring back a lot of news. Isn't that huge amount of news just the mess that was before?
A general must be able to make decisive decisions when faced with a wealth of information!

Those who are indecisive and hesitant are destined to be generals.

As for divine strategies and brilliant decisions?

Gao Yu might be exaggerating a bit, after all, this adjective is used in historical records just like "wind goddess and beautiful woman".

The former praises someone for their strong military capabilities, while the latter praises someone for their beautiful appearance, enough to warrant a special mention of their outstanding looks in even the most succinct historical records.

"Erlang, thank you."

Gao Huan expressed his gratitude with a complicated expression.

"Why should we thank each other, brothers? Brother has many things to deal with and has therefore neglected Ah Yang's feelings. I'm just reminding him. All Ah Yang wants is for Brother to praise him occasionally."

Gao Yang's history of being labeled a "mentally ill person" is related to the immense pressure he faced and the lack of paternal and maternal love during his childhood.

The influence of one's family of origin accompanies them throughout their life.

Lucky people are healed by their childhood throughout their lives, while unlucky people spend their lives healing from their childhood.

Gao Yu did not intend to change Lou Zhaojun, nor could he.

How can someone who is obsessed with appearances change?
However, if Gao Huan could be changed a little, and Gao Yang could feel some fatherly love, it might be a good thing for him.

Gao Huan stayed at Juye Marsh for several days.

As he prepared to leave, Gao Loujin also planned to accompany him.

Wei Jing had already gone to Hengzhou to investigate the situation for him. Gao Loujin had come along because she wanted to see Gao Yu get married. Now that Gao Yu was married and had children, she could finally rest assured and went to find her husband and children.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to give a few words of advice: "Erlang, you must have more children. Also, Ayue is of marriageable age. As his elder brother, you must think about it carefully. If there is a suitable woman, go and propose marriage."

"Don't worry, sister, I will take care of it."

Gao Loujin boarded the carriage.

Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, and others also came to say goodbye. They had lived with Gao Yu since childhood, although they had separated relatively early.

But Gao Yu had already taken root in their hearts. The little ones all loved this uncle who never spoiled their fun, and they were all very reluctant to part ways.

Especially Gao Yang, whose little mouth was pouting, looking like she was about to cry at any moment.

Gao Yu smiled and advised, "Ayang, a real man doesn't easily shed tears."

Gao Cheng quickly interjected with a disparaging remark, "Uncle doesn't know, A-Yang is just such a crybaby. Humph, he thinks he can command an army and conquer battlefields? Does he want to become a crybaby general in the future?"

"You."

Gao Yu reached out and flicked him on the head. Even though he was already so doted on by Lou Zhaojun and Gao Huan, he still had to take every opportunity to belittle Gao Yang. "A-Yang is your brother. You two should act like brothers, just like your father and I."

Gao Yu reached out and ruffled the heads of the two little ones before turning to Duan Shao. "Tiefa, you are still young and have a steady temperament. You should mediate between them."

Duan Shao nodded.

In the end, they still had to part ways. Gao Huan came to Gao Yu's side and said, "Second Brother, although His Majesty has high expectations for you and us, we should repay his kindness. However... if things cannot be changed, we cannot force ourselves to step forward. You and I come from humble backgrounds, and we owe our current status more to ourselves."

"In short... you should focus on training your troops, and if anything happens, send someone with a letter."

Gao Yu nodded. "Brother, be careful on your journey."

"Ah."

After seeing Gao Huan and the others off.

Gao Yu also had to start preparing for the expansion of his army.

He wasn't lacking in land or suitable troops; he simply didn't want to make any big moves right away and wanted to lay a solid foundation more slowly.

He did not immediately register the captured refugees into the free population, but instead detained them and made them continue to work in the fields he had surveyed.

Some of these fields were reserved as permanent land and allotted land for the soldiers to be distributed later.

Another portion of it was designated as stipend land, the output of which was used to pay the officers' salaries. Another portion was used by Gao Yu as relief land, where the families of the war dead could receive a fixed amount of grain each year, with a maximum limit temporarily set at eight years.

Gao Yu was actually quite demanding.

Compared to the treatment of the soldiers in the Tang Dynasty, Gao Yu's current treatment of them is an extremely reduced and weakened version.

It's to leave enough redundancy. But it's alright...

Because the basic requirements are low enough.

The Fubing system was actually derived from the Six Garrisons and Households system of the Great Wei Dynasty. Yuwentai and Su Chuo made some modifications to the Fubing system.

How miserable were the households in the Six Garrisons?
Just look at how miserable Gao Huan and Gao Yu's early days were.

Gao Yu has now given them land and servants, allowing them to transcend class barriers and transform from proletarians into small landlords and minor tyrants.

Moreover, even if they die in battle, their families will be provided with some protection, which is enough for the soldiers to be grateful for. After all, people in the past did not treat ordinary soldiers as human beings.

In such an extremely harsh environment, even the slightest favor from Gao Yu would be regarded as an immense kindness by them.

Not to mention...

Gao Yu will also provide them with opportunities for promotion in the future, allowing them to hold high positions like the scions of prominent families before them, without having to consider their family background.

This is an absolute game-changer!
Gao Yu had no choice.

The Fubing system was indeed useful when conquering the country, but it began to decline once it could no longer expand. Moreover, if it suffered a series of major defeats, suffered heavy losses, and died too many people, the output of the relief fields would not be enough to distribute the spoils, and it would eventually decline and the system would perish.

Gao Yu could only try to patch things up from the very beginning and delay the process as much as possible.

He and his team worked together to come up with every possible solution.

Throughout history, so many talented people have been unable to design a perfect system, and he couldn't either.

We can only keep up with the times and make minor adjustments as needed.

After enjoying a peaceful stay in Juye Marsh for a long time, Gao Yu finally headed to Dongyang City. Now that he had learned of Erzhu Ying'e's pregnancy, he knew he had to take action.

Just as Gao Huan said.

No one knows how the situation will develop in the future; at most, even the wisest people can guess that a major upheaval is likely to follow.

Should we become rivals to Erzhu Rong?

Gao Yu was unaware of the details, but strengthening his own power to protect himself was essential.

It's better to have your own than to have your own parents.

Having no sword in hand is different from having a sword but not using it.

Sufficient military strength is a necessary condition for self-preservation in this chaotic world.

Gao Yu is no longer alone.

He has wives and concubines, children, and so many people under his command; he has to consider these people's needs.

…………

February 28th.

Dongyang City welcomed several more distinguished guests.

Yang Yu, Gao Qian, and Gao Ang, representing Yuan Ziyou, arrived in Dongyang City.

Gao Yu knew exactly why they came; they simply wanted to assess Yuan Ziyou's current strength.

Yuan Ziyou is currently experiencing a severe lack of security.

After Erzhu Ying'e became pregnant, the countdown officially began between him and Erzhu Rong. Erzhu Rong had already begun to investigate the Imperial Guards in advance. If this continued... the entire city of Luoyang would belong to Erzhu Rong. Only after eliminating all unsettling factors would Erzhu Rong dare to go to Luoyang.

Both regimes used military power to remotely control the central government.

then……

Before Cao Cao had complete control of the Imperial Guards, he was always extremely cautious whenever he went to see Emperor Xian of Han, fearing that something might go wrong.

Erzhu Rong was in a situation no different from Cao Cao's at this time.

Gao Yu is currently one of the sources of Yuan Ziyou's sense of security.

Therefore, Gao Yu did not play games with them.

"You've all come at the perfect time."

Gao Yu said with a smile, "In a few days, I will organize a large-scale military drill. You may all take a look. Ao Cao is also knowledgeable in military affairs and can offer some pointers."

Gao Ang waved his hand, "With your bravery and martial prowess, General, how could I possibly offer my guidance? I, however, am willing to learn a thing or two."

That's how high the price is.

After the battle of Luoyang, he was completely convinced of Gao Yu's abilities and spoke very humbly.

But it wasn't a sudden change in personality.

Upon seeing Mulan and Peng Le, he couldn't help but sneer, "Have you two improved your martial arts skills lately? You'll have a match with me later."

"Ao Cao!"

Gao Qian quickly stopped him.

Gao Shen, who had received the news, also rushed over, equally overwhelmed.

My younger brother is indeed exceptionally brave and skilled.

But that brain and that mouth of his really offend people.

Fortunately, Gao Yu and the others already knew what kind of person Gao Ang was, so they didn't bother to argue with him.

P.S.: Brothers, feel free to post any good suggestions in this chapter so I can copy them.

For example, technologies suitable for the protagonist to advance, and good formations suitable for infantry.

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