My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 463 People from Yingchuan
"uncle!"

Gao Cheng naturally lived in Gao Huan's mansion.

Seeing Gao Yu arrive, he happily approached him, "Uncle, have you come today to entrust me with an important task? I'm old enough now! It's time for me to relieve your worries!"

Gao Yu couldn't help but chuckle, "I did come here today because of something concerning you."

"really!"

Gao Cheng's eyes widened. "What position does Uncle intend to assign me? Should I be placed in the Secretariat as a Gentleman Attendant? At the very least, I should be a Gentleman Attendant with the rank of Attendant-at-the-Hand?"

Gao Yu was the prime minister, and Gao Huan was the minister of state.

If the usual procedure had been followed, Gao Cheng would have entered officialdom by starting with the prestigious position of Attendant Gentleman of the Palace, a position specifically established for the descendants of powerful families.

Yuan Ziyou promoted Gao Yu exceptionally.

The first step was to appoint Gao Yu as a Tongzhi Sanqi Changshi (a high-ranking official in charge of official duties), allowing Gao Yu to inspect Luoyang on behalf of the emperor and appease the people.

Gao Yu simply smiled and shook his head.

Gao Huan, who was originally inside, came out upon hearing the noise and frowned as he reprimanded him.

"Ah Hui, don't be silly."

Gao Cheng lowered his head in grievance and muttered softly, "Why does Father look down on me like this? I'm not as stupid as A-Yang, who only knows how to wield swords and spears..."

This kid.

They seize every opportunity to openly or subtly belittle Gao Yang; they truly are 'brotherly affectionate and respectful'.

"You go aside for now. Your uncle must have something important to tell me."

"Need not."

Gao Yu reached out and pulled Gao Cheng back. "Brother, the reason I came to find you today is really because of Ah Hui's matter."

"Oh?"

Gao Huan looked puzzled and asked in return, "What could this brat possibly want?"

"Hmph, Father, don't underestimate me. My uncle knows my abilities! Don't underestimate me because of my youth; my talents are enough to qualify me for most official positions!"

Gao Yu then truthfully replied, "Ah Hui is also of marriageable age, and there's also Ah Ying..."

Gao Ying and Gao Yang are twins, Gao Huan's eldest daughter, and she is already a beautiful young woman of marriageable age.

"Erlang, what's wrong with you...?"

"Leave Ah Hui and Ah Ying's marriage to me; that will also put an end to the ambitions of certain petty people."

Gao Yu got married too late.

Zheng Dache's eldest son, Gao Run, is not yet three years old, his eldest son, Gao Ze, is not yet two years old, and his eldest daughter, Gao Yan, is also not yet two years old. Gao Yu has no children to marry into.

Otherwise, following the normal procedure, Gao Yu would definitely have married his daughter to Yuan Shanjian, and like Cao Cao and Erzhu Rong, he would have become the emperor's father-in-law first, and then 'abdicate' after he had accumulated enough merit.

Ok……

Currently, Gao Yu is still in the stage of frantically demanding women from aristocratic families.

However, with Gao Yu now wielding immense power, it's no longer so easy to send women to his side.

"Where's the candidate?"

"I have heard that Your Majesty has an older sister who is a few years older than you and is of marriageable age."

"Princess Fengyi?"

"Exactly."

Gao Yu nodded.

Princess Fengyi, Yuan Zhonghua, was also the granddaughter of Prince Qinghe, Yuan Yi, and the elder sister of Yuan Shanjian (modified). When Yuan Xiu ascended the throne, he bestowed titles upon many members of the imperial clan in order to win them over and use them for his own purposes.

The bestowal of the title of Princess Fengyi upon Yuan Zhonghua was Yuan Xiu's doing.

Gao Huan frowned and voiced his concerns, "It's not that it's impossible, but it's best not to get involved with the clan. What if someone with ulterior motives uses this to bewitch Ahui?"

“Brother, don’t underestimate Ah Hui just because he’s young. He’s very smart.”

As he spoke, Gao Yu looked at Gao Cheng and teased, "Ah Hui, this is a major life event, don't you have any objections?"

Gao Cheng replied calmly, "My father is the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, and my uncle is the current Prime Minister. I have never been an ordinary person since birth, and I cannot possibly decide my own marriage..."

"Smart," Gao Yu praised with a smile.

Gao Huan glanced at Gao Cheng but didn't say anything more.

"As for Aying, I have found her a good husband, and I will definitely cherish her in the future."

"who?"

“Zunyan.”

"The Minister of Revenue?"

Before Gao Huan could speak, Gao Cheng exclaimed loudly, "If such a weak scholar were to marry Aying, he would suffer greatly in the future... Aying has a fiery temper."

Gao Yu chuckled, “Zunyan has a good temper. If Aying marries him, she will definitely not be bullied in the future.”

"I wonder who's bullying whom."

"Smelly boy..."

Gao Yu raised his foot to kick, but Gao Cheng dodged it with a grin.

After a moment's thought, Gao Huan nodded and said, "Let's do it your way. I'll have someone bring Zhaojun and Aying over right away."

Gao Huan's family members remained in Dingzhou.

Yang Yin held a superior position under Gao Yu.

He was extremely capable and had a good reputation even in his youth.

She is also related to Gao Yu by marriage; her younger sister has already married Gao Yu.

And most importantly...

Gao Yu himself is young, not even thirty yet, and Yang Yin is even younger, just turned twenty. Barring any unforeseen circumstances...

With his abilities and connections, Yang Yin will surely rise to the top position among Gao Yu's scholars.

Many powerful families have their eyes on him, but now it will all come to naught.

The marriage of Gao Yu's future top scholar to Gao Huan's eldest daughter is an important signal of brotherly love and respect, making those who think there is discord between the two brothers and want to sow discord think twice.

Leave Gao Huan's residence.

On his way back to the Prime Minister's residence, Gao Yu saw Yang Yin riding up in a hurry.

"Zunyan?"

Gao Yu was taken aback. The news had leaked so quickly?
Yang Yin received the news right after I left?
"Prime Minister."

Yang Yin cupped his hands and said, "Your subject has important matters to report!"

"What's wrong? What's making you so anxious?"

Recently, Yang Yin, Cui Xian, and others have been assigned by Gao Yu to prepare for the promotion of the Fubing system in Hebei.

Since the Six Garrisons Uprising, Hebei has been the main battlefield.

They fought back and forth.

The population decreased, and large amounts of unclaimed land appeared.

This is the perfect opportunity to promote the Fubing (military force). He has already sent a large number of officials from Qingzhou to thoroughly survey the unclaimed lands north of the Yellow River, register them, and bring them under the jurisdiction of the Tiance Prefecture, so that these lands can be used to promote the Fubing.

"It's nothing major. Someone from Yingchuan has come to request an audience with the Prime Minister."

"Yingchuan?"

Gao Yu frowned. "Yuzhou?"

Isn't Yingchuan Commandery far away in Yuzhou?

Although Yuzhou and Xiangzhou are separated only by the Yellow River, Yuzhou was previously in the hands of Erzhu Rong. Could something have happened to Yuzhou?
"The specific details should be discussed between the people of Yingchuan and the general."

"This group of people are envoys sent by powerful families and clans from Yingchuan and even the entire Yuzhou. They probably want the Prime Minister to send troops to occupy Yuzhou. If we can get the help of these local strongmen, taking over Yuzhou, such a chosen land, will be a piece of cake!"

Yuzhou is Henan.

This is also a large granary suitable for cultivation.

“If that’s really the case… I really have to go and see him. Come on, Zunyan, you come with me to meet the people of Yingchuan.”

(End of this chapter)