My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 454 Do you know why I made you become my disciple?
Gao Yu replaced all the imperial guards protecting the Bronze Sparrow Terrace with government soldiers.

But they didn't completely push things to the extreme.

He did not replace all the palace maids who served him, which was his last act of leniency towards the emperor.

Yuan Xiu arrived at Yuan Mingyue's residence and saw him there.

Yuan Mingyue was taken aback. She glanced cautiously at the guards following behind Yuan Xiu and, finding them to be familiar faces, spoke up to remind them.

"Your Majesty, you must not move around at will. If the Prime Minister finds out, he will surely be furious."

Yuan Xiu's face was full of anger. "What do you, a mere woman, know? I am the Emperor! Why should I act according to the Prime Minister's whims?"

Although angry, he still kept his voice down.

Yuan Mingyue felt a deep sadness in her heart. Even as a woman, she knew that the current situation was like this, yet Yuan Xiu, who considered himself the emperor, was so clueless.

Although regicide has a bad reputation.

But now everyone in Yecheng is Gao Yu's man. He can just give a few hints to the people around him. There's no need for him to dirty his hands and reputation.

They were truly facing certain death without even realizing it.

"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

"Go and deliver this letter to Gao Huan's son, and tell him that I want to see him."

"His Majesty?"

Yuan Mingyue was shocked. "The Imperial Guards in the Bronze Sparrow Terrace were all personally selected by the Prime Minister. How could you do such a thing at this critical juncture..."

"Hmph, of course I know that things can't be kept secret, and I didn't intend to keep them secret either. It would be best if Gao Yu found out! Gao Huan's son came to see me late at night, and then Gao Huan's son would be unable to defend himself. Gao Yu would also suspect Gao Huan. Only in this way can I persuade He Liuhun to work for me again!"

Yuan Xiu was quite pleased with himself; he called this understanding human nature!
Once suspicion arises, it cannot be stopped. As long as Gao Cheng enters the palace late at night, even if nothing happens between the two.

If this matter reaches Gao Yu's ears, it will definitely arouse his suspicion.

"Your Majesty! Please don't make a mistake!"

Yuan Mingyue immediately thought it was unreliable and earnestly advised, "Gao Huan and Gao Yu were brothers who supported each other and went through hardships together in the harsh land of Huai Shuo in their early years. Gao Huan even raised Gao Yu. Although they were brothers, their relationship was like that of father and son. Although there was a slight rift before, their feelings for each other were quickly restored. This shows the truth."

"Shut up! Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

Yuan Xiu glanced coldly at Yuan Mingyue, his tone becoming more forceful, "Send someone there immediately!"

………………

After Gao Cheng arrived in Ye City, he took the initiative to visit Gao Huan's residence, but chose to stay in another residence instead.

Cui Jishu also lived in his residence.

"General, no... the Prime Minister has finally figured it out! In the current situation, it is most appropriate for the Prime Minister to hold absolute power and make all the decisions."

Gao Cheng nodded, "Uncle should use swift and decisive measures to sever His Majesty's and certain people's ambitions in the court. This way, the people can be of one mind and not be hindered. Uncle's ambition lies in the world, how can you let some petty people distract you?"

Cui Jishu was very satisfied. He was about to speak when he heard footsteps outside.

After the servant announced something outside the door, he pushed the door open and handed in a letter.

"The messenger claimed to be an envoy of the Emperor and asked us to deliver this letter to you, saying... His Majesty wishes to see you."

Gao Cheng gestured for his servant to bring the letter over. He opened the letter, glanced at it briefly, and couldn't help but sneer, "What a despicable trick."

After dismissing the servants, Gao Cheng rose and presented the letter with both hands to Cui Jishu.

Cui Jishu glanced at it as well, his expression unchanged, and he remained silent before placing the letter on the table.

"master?"

“Ah Hui.”

Cui Jishu stood up and slowly walked forward, his hands behind his back. "On the way to Ye City, I asked you a question, but I didn't answer you then. Now... I'll ask you another question."

"Do you know... that I am a member of the Tian Ce Mansion under the Prime Minister's command, yet I am willing to take you as my disciple and get involved in this ambiguous relationship with your father?"

Gao Cheng looked up and could only see his back. He pondered for a moment, then shook his head. This question was indeed puzzling.

Cui Jishu originally held a very high position. He was one of the earliest veterans and confidants to join Gao Yu's ranks, and his status was no lower than that of Cui Xian, Yang Yin, and others.

However, because of his taking Gao Cheng as his disciple, his position under Gao Yu suddenly became extremely awkward.

There was even a hint that he was being squeezed out of the circle of elders.

Cui Jishu was a smart man; he couldn't possibly be unaware that by agreeing to take Gao Cheng as his disciple, he would inevitably bring about this fate.

"The Prime Minister sent me to Hengzhou to deliver a message."

Cui Jishu turned around and said, "When I learned about your father's actions in Hengzhou and other places on the road, I saw two words in your father."

"Ambition!"

"All of your father's subsequent actions proved that he had great ambitions, even... including your father's initial intentions in making you become my disciple, which I also know."

"Then, Master, why..."

Gao Cheng voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

"Your father and his proud and fierce generals are a significant asset. If the Prime Minister and your father, brothers fighting amongst themselves, it will only weaken their own strength in vain..."

"I took you as my disciple because I hoped to keep you by my side, teach you by example, and personally show you... the great foundation that the Prime Minister has built in Shandong."

"Now, let me ask you: with the northern border now divided and the world in turmoil, and the fate of the Great Wei sealed, who in your heart is the most likely to mend the country and unify the world?"

Gao Cheng said with certainty, "It is naturally my uncle. My uncle unified the country, which is the will of the people. Only my uncle has enough prestige to deter all sides and unite them as one. My father's prestige is far inferior to my uncle's. Without my uncle, my father might have achieved something, but with my uncle here, my father would find it difficult to accomplish anything."

Cui Jishu was very pleased. "You and your brother A-Yang have been in Qingzhou all this time. I think you two are well aware of this. I originally wanted you two to go and persuade your father..."

"However, it seems unnecessary right now. This great defeat has made your father see the situation clearly and give up his unwarranted ambitions. That's good. Your father is also a man of outstanding talent in this era. If he can do his best to assist the Prime Minister, it will be a beautiful story of brothers supporting each other."

"The situation is currently very favorable, with all sides united in their hearts. Your father's men are also completely convinced of the Prime Minister's authority and are willing to serve him. With everyone working together, we can fight against the traitor Erzhu Rong."

Gao Cheng nodded, but then said, "However, His Majesty seems... unwilling to accept this situation. Even though things have come to this, he still wants to meet me privately."

"This is the hidden danger left by your father."

Cui Jishu said, "Back then, your father hastily enthroned the current emperor. Because of his lack of prestige, he indulged the emperor in every way, which caused him to have too many inappropriate thoughts in his heart. He was unwilling to obediently become Emperor Xian of Han and insisted on making trouble like the late emperor."

Gao Cheng replied, “This is a hidden danger left by my father, and it is inconvenient for him to deal with it himself… This time, I will make up for my father’s mistake.”

Say it.

Gao Cheng stood up. "I will go to the palace now and sever any distracting thoughts in His Majesty's mind!"

Cui Jishu followed beside him, saying, "I am accompanying you so that His Majesty can wake up and stop having any thoughts of rebuilding the Great Wei. The Great Wei's fate is sealed!"

"Then I will trouble you, Master, to come with me to the palace."

Gao Cheng did not refuse, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, "Your Majesty probably does not know... what kindness my uncle has shown me. Very well, I will tell him myself just how foolish his actions were!"

Cui Jishu glanced at Gao Cheng.

He didn't know what Gao Cheng meant by "gratitude".

Precisely……

Apart from Gao Yu and a few other parties involved, as well as the group of elderly people from Huai Shuo, no one else really knew.

If it weren't for Gao Yu.

Gao Cheng, Gao Yang, and others... had already lost their lives at the hands of the Six Garrisons rebels.

Moreover, in the early years when Gao Cheng and Gao Yang were just beginning to remember things, it was Gao Yu who took care of them.

The feelings that the brothers Gao Cheng and Gao Yang had for Gao Yu were different from those of Gao Huan's other children.

(End of this chapter)