My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 475 It's Her Turn to Be Empress
Whoosh whoosh.

Arrows pierced the air as the two groups of men fired back and forth across the grassland. Every now and then, someone would be hit by an arrow, fall from their horse, and crash to the ground, howling in pain.

One side was clearly better equipped, wearing leather armor, while the other side had no protection whatsoever.

A fierce-looking man wearing a fur hat and a ferocious face charged forward, brandishing a scimitar. Relying on his leather armor, he would take the initiative to meet anyone he saw!

puff!
The dull thud of a blade piercing skin; the curved sword in my hand plunged into the enemy's body and was quickly pulled out, my face sprayed with foul-smelling blood.

The strong smell of blood further fueled the ferocity in these people's bones, and their eyes were filled with even more murderous intent!
"You bastards of the Ashina tribe, the Great Khan has decreed that if you dare to graze your livestock on this grassland again, the Great Khan will personally lead his army to slaughter the entire Ashina tribe!"

"Leave a few alive to go back and deliver messages, kill the rest!"

The Rouran soldiers, in high spirits, raised their scimitars and slaughtered all the old and young people of a medium-sized tribe grazing there. They also looted the women, cattle, sheep, and valuables.

Like a victorious army returning home.

Only a few soldiers who had been let go rode off hastily, giving them a resentful look before turning away.

It is less than 100 miles north of Rouxuan Town.

The Ashina tribe mainly gathered here.

Wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys.

The able-bodied men of the tribe would gather together to slaughter cattle and sheep, sharing the fattest and most delicious parts of the animals. Meanwhile, the elders of the tribe would watch longingly from a distance. Only after the able-bodied men had eaten their fill could the elders come forward to eat the leftovers.

This is a cruel custom that has been passed down from the time of the Xiongnu tribes on the grasslands.

The elderly are not allowed to enjoy good food or wear good clothes, and they have to do more dirty, hard, and tiring work than young and strong people.

When the Han envoy visited the Xiongnu, he was greatly surprised to see such a scene.

The Xiongnu people defended themselves by saying that they had always regarded conquest as a form of achievement. The old and weak were unable to fight, so the able-bodied were given the best treatment because they still needed to rely on the able-bodied to protect the grasslands from enemies and safeguard the safety of the tribe.

The different living environments of the grasslands and the Central Plains have also led to differences in customs.

after all……

The grasslands are more at the mercy of the weather, a more purely survival-of-the-fittest, jungle law. When the granaries are full, people know etiquette. Don't expect a group of people who can't even fill their stomachs to have a high level of morality.

Inside the largest tent.

"That damned Anagui! When he was down on his luck, my Ashina tribe helped him defeat the Gaoche and reclaim the royal court. Now he's so ungrateful!"

Frustrated, Shi Dianmi slammed the wine glass in his hand to the ground.

Tumen's eyes were gloomy, a hint of ferocity flashing across them, but he still suppressed his anger. "Anagui is powerful, so let's avoid his sharp edge for now. He's just jealous of the rapid growth of my Ashina tribe, which he thinks will threaten his position as Khan."

There must be a reason why things were peaceful before suddenly starting a fight.

He followed Gao Yu in the Battle of Yingzhou.

Ashina made a fortune.

They acquired a large quantity of ironware, weaponry, and especially valuable armor.

At the time, Gao Yu did not pursue the matter, but he forcibly deducted three thousand brave soldiers. Even so, Tu Men did not even flinch, and was even afraid that Gao Yu would go back on his word, which showed how much he had profited.

"Are we just going to stand by and watch the worms shit on our heads and act like tyrants? Keep giving in like this?"

"Anagui married his daughter to He Liuhun, who is the general's elder brother. The two brothers have a deep bond, and we cannot easily offend Anagui... However, the general is a man of great talent; how could he be bound by emotions?"

Tumen chuckled lightly, "Shidianmi, take a hundred cattle and sheep and go to Yanzhou to meet General Mulan. Tell General Mulan about the situation and ask for his protection."

"Protection? My Ashina tribe is now strong and well-equipped. We can handle the affairs of the grasslands ourselves. Why do we need to rely on others?"

"Foolish! How can we squander the wealth we've painstakingly accumulated? If we use up all our brave warriors, won't that just benefit other tribes? The general won't stand idly by and watch Anagui continue to grow stronger; he will help us suppress the Rouran. We Turks must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The vast grasslands, the position of overlord should be ours!"

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March 2nd.

After personally inspecting the fields surrounding Dongyang City, Gao Yu returned to his residence.

Most of the women in the household have been sent to Juye Marsh to rest and prepare for childbirth. Yang Changchu has confirmed her pregnancy, but she remains in Tian Ce Mansion. She probably guessed that Gao Yu was about to leave Qingzhou and deliberately stayed behind.

After a meal.

Gao Yu summoned Liu Yi and told him to prepare. He then dispatched messengers northward to inform Mulan and the others that he was about to head north.

Back in the inner courtyard.

Yang Changchu was waiting here.

Although she was pregnant, it wasn't very obvious, especially since the temperature wasn't high and she was wearing a lot of clothes to keep warm. You had to touch her to feel that her originally flat belly had started to bulge slightly.

"Husband, are you going out again?"

Gao Yu didn't reply, but just nodded, then hugged her from behind. "You are both pregnant and it's inconvenient for you to travel far. After you give birth, I will send someone to bring you to Ye City. Then... you won't have to suffer the pain of separation anymore."

Gao Yu's main focus should be on dealing with Erzhu Rong, so he will definitely have to stay in Ye City.

This is the front line; we can receive information and respond immediately to any situation that arises.

“I, Aze, and the child in my womb will miss my husband day and night.”

"Don't worry, I'm thinking of you all too. I'll be extra careful and I'll definitely come back to see you safely."

Actually, it started from when Gao Yu came back.

It wasn't just Yang Changchu; every woman Gao Yu had mentioned this matter to some extent.

The goal was simply to prevent Gao Yu from acting the way he used to.

In the past, Gao Yu was penniless and had no worries, so it was understandable that he personally led his troops into battle.

But right now...

He was already the prime minister, with so many people under his command, and he had a wife and children.

As Gao Yu's women, how could they not understand Gao Yu's style of leading troops?

However, it was not appropriate to directly advise him, so they could only use words like "concern for offspring" to remind Gao Yu not to easily lead troops into battle in the future.

They shared the same goal as Yang Yin and his group.

Gao Yu could only comfort them with words.

"That's good."

Gao Yu lowered his head and kissed Yang Changchu on the forehead, then whispered in her ear, "Let the wet nurse take Aze with her tonight, I..."

Yang Changchu blushed, but still took a step back. "How can I serve my husband while I am pregnant? Husband, you should go find Miaozhi or Youning. They have just married you and have never experienced the pain of being separated from you for a long time. Husband, spend more time with them."

The women in the inner courtyard were able to get along harmoniously.

Indeed, Yang Changchu is very generous in this regard. She even takes the initiative to arrange who spends more time with Gao Yu, trying her best to take care of everyone.

What woman wouldn't want to possess the one she loves all to herself?

It's simply that Yang Changchu understands this clearly.

Given Gao Yu's power, she cannot be so greedy. If the women in the inner quarters were to fight amongst themselves, it would only affect Gao Yu.

"Thank you for your hard work, Chang Chu..."

Gao Yu was deeply moved.

He had seen everything Yang Changchu had done.

He often felt indebted to Yang Changchu.

Let the Yang family produce another empress in the future!
For a woman to possess such magnanimity and breadth of mind, she truly deserves to be the mother of the nation!

(End of this chapter)