My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 366 Gao Yu's Attitude
"uncle!"

It's been a while since we last saw each other.

Gao Yang, this boy of about half a year old, has changed a lot, mainly in his height, which has suddenly grown a lot taller.

He had already reached Gao Yu's shoulder in height.

Once he grew taller, his facial features matured a bit. He might not be considered a handsome man, but he looked much more pleasing to the eye.

Gao Yu reached out and patted his back, then pinched his arm. He was very strong and fit, worthy of being the future 'Hero Emperor'.

"You little rascal, not bad, not bad. With this physique, you could become a brave warrior someday."

"That is!"

Gao Yang raised his chin with a smug look on his face. "I'm not strong enough yet. When I'm a few years older, I'll definitely be able to follow my uncle and become his number one vanguard!"

"You're getting all worked up over a couple of compliments."

Gao Yu laughed and cursed, then kicked Gao Yang. Gao Yang didn't dodge, but instead happily let Gao Yu kick him.

Perhaps it's related to his childhood experiences, but he, Gao Cheng, and Duan Shao all really enjoy spending time with Gao Yu.

"Ah Yang?"

Gao Yue arrived immediately upon receiving the news and, like Gao Yu, looked him up and down, remarking, "You've grown so tall!"

When Gao Yu led his troops out, he always left a few trustworthy people at the base camp to keep watch for him. Gao Yue was one of them. He was quite capable, and the sooner he could take charge on his own, the less pressure Gao Yu would feel.

Anyone with eyes can see this.

Seeing that Gao Yue had reached the age to get married, many prominent families were watching closely, and his marriage was naturally decided by Gao Yu.

After exchanging pleasantries, Gao Yang took out several letters.

“Uncle, this is a letter written by the new emperor himself, and this is written by my father…”

Gao Yu put the letter away and then said, "Hong Lue, Ah Yang has had a long and tiring journey. Take him downstairs to rest and settle him in. I have other things to take care of."

After saying this, Gao Yu put away the letter and left first.

Gao Yang was puzzled, wondering why Gao Yu's attitude suddenly turned cold after he took out the letter.

Gao Yue noticed his confusion and shook his head, saying, "Previously, you treated him as a junior, but when you took out the letter, you became the new emperor's envoy, so the situation is naturally different."

He was just a child in his early teens. Even if he was intelligent, he wasn't precocious enough to be that way.

"Why is it different?"

Gao Yue didn't explain much, but just sighed, "Brother is also expressing his attitude to the outside world."

Was it reasonable for Yuan Xiu to ascend the throne and declare himself emperor?

reasonable.

Gao Qian and Wen Zisheng held the edict and imperial seal left by Yuan Ziyou before his death. Yuan Xiu was also a descendant of Emperor Xiaowen, so it was reasonable for them to support him as the new emperor.

But being reasonable doesn't mean Gao Yu has to accept it.

Was the selection of the new emperor discussed with Gao Yu beforehand?

Gao Yu was no longer alone. He now controlled seven provinces: Qi, Ji, Yan, Qing, Xu, Guang, and Nanqing. On the surface, he was appointed by Yuan Ziyou as the Grand General of the Heavenly Strategy, on par with Erzhu Rong as the Grand General of the Heavenly Pillar.

Gao Yu needs to take a stand against Gao Huan's act of intercepting the deal.

You can enthrone a new emperor, but I don't necessarily have to acknowledge that new emperor.

If they can just accept this without question, the families under their command will become demoralized.

Although Gao Huan later took a step back and relinquished the position of prime minister, he thought he was using this retreat as a strategy to advance.

But in the eyes of Gao Yu's subordinates, the position of prime minister was a trap.

What power does the new emperor Yuan Xiu possess?
Having neither troops nor funds, he was at best a mascot bastion of 'righteousness'.

The title of prime minister is nothing but an empty name.

But once he accepts the position of prime minister, is he obligated to send troops to protect the new emperor?

To put it in a slightly worse light, Gao Huan is cunning and sly, openly plotting against his brother Gao Yu.

Gao Yang seemed to understand, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Gao Yu's sudden coldness made him think that Gao Yu disliked him. Since that wasn't the case, he didn't bother to care and didn't want to ruin his relationship with Gao Yu.

Gao Yu walked into the inner courtyard with the letter, just in time to see Yang Changchu coming out, holding a red cloak with wool sewn onto the collar for warmth.

"Husband."

Yang Changchu happily draped the cloak over Gao Yu's shoulders. It fit him quite well, and when Gao Yu looked down, he could see a crooked character for "feather" on the cloak.

Yang Changchu was not good at needlework. Even so, after marrying Gao Yu, she specially learned it from Gao Ze's wet nurse in order to set an example for the women in the inner courtyard.

Isn't this woven quite well?
Seeing Gao Yu staring at the crooked character '羽', Yang Changchu blushed. "Husband, am I really that useless...?"

Gao Yu shook his head, ignoring Yang Changchu's resistance, and pulled her into his arms. "No, you've already done a great job."

"By the way, where's A-Yang?"

“I have already sent Hong Lue to entertain him.”

"Shouldn't we keep him at home to entertain him? If word gets out..."

“These are special times. Ah Yang has come to deliver the imperial edict on behalf of the new emperor. I cannot keep him.” Yang Changchu nodded, buried her head in Gao Yu’s chest, and whispered, “My husband must be in a difficult position.”

Gao Yu did not respond.

Having reached this point, he must carefully consider every decision he makes; there's no other way.

You will inevitably lose something in order to gain something.

Having gained a vast territory and his own power, he naturally had to give up some things in return.

Otherwise, how could there be such a good thing in the world, with one person getting all the benefits?

………………

"Is this serious?"

Dugu Xin grabbed the guard who had returned from gathering information.

"It is absolutely true that He Liuhun's second son was sent out of the Tian Ce Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Xin paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Sending Gao Yang out of the Tian Ce Mansion was a signal that Gao Yu was quite dissatisfied with Gao Huan's behavior and didn't really want to acknowledge the new emperor!

Despite having Yuan Ziyou's will and imperial seal, as well as the backing of Yuan Ziyou's confidants like Wen Zisheng and Gao Qian, Yuan Xiu was still a formidable figure.

but……

If Gao Yu doesn't acknowledge his imperial position, he really won't be able to hold onto it securely.

"Go! Deliver my calling card; I also wish to pay a visit to General Tian Ce!"

Dugu Xin decided not to wait any longer. After making some preparations in his residence, he went to the Tian Ce General's residence and met Gao Yu without any problems.

"Meet the General!"

"We are old friends, why be so polite when old friends meet again?"

"How can we let private interests interfere with public duty?"

Dugu Xin's attitude was handled very well.

"I wonder what capacity you have come to see me today, Mr. Qi Mi?"

"Naturally, as an envoy of the new emperor!"

Gao Yu remained expressionless, simply waving his hand and saying, "A new emperor? Which new emperor? The late emperor died tragically, and the murderer has not yet been brought to justice..."

"Hahaha, General, it was General Xi Yi who plotted to murder the late Emperor. The Prime Minister has already ordered him to be beheaded in the East Market of Luoyang. This matter has been publicly discussed!"

"But I heard a different version of the story."

"Please, General, do not believe the rumors!"

Dugu Xin's face was serious, and his attitude was resolute.

Gao Yu didn't speak, but stared at Dugu Xin for a long time before shaking his head and saying, "I don't trust anyone. If there's anything else, just say it."

Dugu Xin immediately took out Erzhu Rong's handwritten letter and handed it to Gao Yu.

He then added.

"The Prime Minister asked me to pass on a message to the General."

"The Prime Minister and the General have known each other since they were humble beginnings and are old friends. There may have been some minor disagreements between them, but... the Prime Minister has a clear conscience. He has never mistreated the General, nor has he ever done anything to wrong him."

"If the general can join forces with the prime minister, the affairs of the world will be in the hands of the prime minister and the general. Why should we worry about the stability of the world?"

"Just say the word, General! The Prime Minister is willing to share the world with you!"

Oops.

What a generous gesture.

They've all come to share the world.

Gao Yu did not respond, but accepted the letter without replying.

"Let me think about it for a moment. You can go back now."

The letter has been delivered, and the message has been conveyed.

Dugu Xin didn't say much.

However, he did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he had a smile on his face. "I have heard that the general's eldest son is well-behaved and intelligent. I have a daughter who has been intelligent since childhood. People often praise her as a beauty. If the general does not mind, I would like to ask to become in-laws with the general."

Ok?
Gao Yu was taken aback.

The eldest son mentioned by Dugu Xin should be Zheng Dache's son, Gao Run.

The position of Gao Ze's principal wife is not for any woman from the Dugu family.

Insufficient.

However, the reason why Dugu Xin spoke up was because he had indeed grasped Gao Yu's 'weak point'.

Gao Yu neither agreed nor refused, but simply smiled and said, "Arun is still young, let me think about it."

(End of this chapter)