My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 485 Lu Cao
“Ao Cao, I have come here to appease the people of Yan and You, so don’t offend anyone.”

"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, I know what I'm doing."

It better be this way.

Gao Yu didn't say much.

I had heard before I came that Lu Cao was also an arrogant person.
You might find yourself drawn to someone who is exceptionally brave and valiant. After all, people who are overly brave tend to be arrogant. Only by being brave enough to earn their respect can you establish a good relationship with them.

Let the army camp outside the city.

Gao Yu led Peng Le, Gao Ang, and others into the city.

The Lu family of Fanyang were waiting at the city gate early in the morning, surrounded by many other people, presumably local gentry and powerful families who had come to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Prime Minister!"

"Please rise, everyone."

As Gao Yu's status rose and his power grew, he found dealing with people to be quite easy most of the time.

Because he doesn't need to guess or cater to other people's thoughts.

Others need to guess his thoughts, observe his words and expressions, and think about how to please him.

He was surrounded by flatterers and sycophants.

Who doesn't like it when others always go along with them?
The premise is that you must have the power to make people do whatever you want. Gao Yu often lamented why some people become arrogant and incompetent after they reach a high position, after all, he was currently experiencing this transformation.

Surrounded by people who flatter you, you can easily become complacent and careless over time.

After entering the city, they enjoyed a feast and drinks.

Gao Yu then took the initiative to ask questions.

"I have heard that there is a man in the Lu clan named Lu Cao who is exceptionally brave. Today, I am accompanied by my cousin Gao Ang, whose courtesy name is Ao Cao. He is also exceptionally brave. If Lu Cao is willing to serve under my command, the two of us can be called the 'Two Caos'."

Lu Hui immediately bowed and said, “Prime Minister, Lu Cao is eccentric. Although he is brave, he is extremely reckless. We were afraid that he would offend you, Prime Minister, so we did not send him here.”

"Hahaha, I've been leading troops in the field for many years and know the temperament of warriors well. How could I blame someone for being reckless? Do you really think I'm such a petty person who judges by appearances?"

Lu Hui was terrified. "How dare I... I will send someone to summon Lu Cao right away."

Although he said he was sending someone, Lu Hui actually went there himself.

Gao Yu wields immense power, and he can claim to be 'magnanimous' and not hold grudges.

But that doesn't mean that those below him can treat Gao Yu casually.

Even if Gao Yu doesn't care, the people around him will.

Your boss may tell you to be a little more casual, but you can't actually be that casual.

Lu Hui hurriedly arrived at another residence.

A muscular man with his upper body bare was using his hands to lift up a huge and thick log that was used to close the city gate.

This man was nine feet tall, and his appearance was not ugly; he had strong features and looked quite heroic!
However, what is most striking is its unusual body surface, with its thick body hair.

Its chest and arms were covered in thick body hair, making it look like a wild mane, which was quite frightening.

Upon seeing Lu Hui arrive, the burly man spoke in a deep, resonant voice, full of energy, as loud as a bell, "Uncle, what brings you here?"

"The Prime Minister wishes to see you; come with me immediately to pay your respects to the Prime Minister."

"Prime Minister?"

Lu Cao frowned. "Is that Gao Yu, who is known for his bravery and is called 'the reincarnation of the Overlord'?"

"Be bold!"

Lu Hui was very troubled. "How dare you address the Prime Minister by his name? If others hear this, they will surely blame you."

"Didn't my uncle say I was uncouth and forbid me from meeting him?"

"The Prime Minister has heard of your reputation for bravery and insists on seeing you. What should we do?"

Lu Hui was very troubled.

He had heard that Gao Yu was a man of great character, but Lu Cao, that simpleton, might say something outrageous that would offend people. "Perfect timing, I'd like to go and meet this Xiang Yu of our time."

"Remember, do not speak carelessly."

Lu Hui gave him repeated instructions before leading him to the banquet hall.

Before the two even officially entered the hall, Gao Yu spotted Lu Cao from afar, mainly because of his excessively large stature, resembling a small mountain.

Peng Le and Gao Ang also immediately focused their attention on him.

Everyone was also talking about it.

Lu Cao was so tall that Gao Yu looked like a tiny clay figure next to him.

Gao Yu walked over with great interest.

"So you are Lu Cao?"

Lu Cao didn't reply, but glanced at Gao Yu with disappointment in his eyes and whispered, "Is this frail appearance really due to his reputation for bravery?"

He thought he was speaking softly, but his voice was loud and clearly heard by everyone.

Lu Hui, who was standing to the side, was so frightened that his legs went weak, fearing that Gao Yu would blame him.

Gao Yu wasn't annoyed. This kind of thing had happened countless times before. People who had never dealt with him before would all react this way when they first met him.

It's all because the Gao family has such good genes.

Is it because of this that he has such fair and tender skin?

"I hope the Prime Minister will forgive me."

"No problem."

Gao Yu waved his hand, looked Lu Cao up and down, and then looked at Peng Le beside him, "Zixing, why don't you have a match with him?"

Peng Le shook his head repeatedly, readily admitting defeat, "I am no match for him."

Lu Cao laughed and said, "You do have some self-awareness. It would take two of you to compete with me."

Gao Yu then smiled and pointed to Gao Ang beside him, "This is my uncle, whose courtesy name is Ao Cao. He is also known for his bravery in Hebei. You two can be called the 'Two Caos'."

Lu Cao, however, spoke in a muffled voice, his face full of disdain, "Why do you look down on me like that? How can a mere country bumpkin compare to a national hero?"

"How brave!"

Gao Feng roared in fury, "You idiot, do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

"If you are not afraid, then come and fight me!"

Lu Hui was about to speak up to stop them, but Gao Yu stopped him, "Come on, let me see who is more valiant between you two!"

Gao Ang took off his clothes, revealing his strong upper body, a standard fat-covered muscle, extremely burly, and covered with many scars left by knives and guns.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Lu Cao's eyes upon seeing this.

Scars are a warrior's badge of honor.

Every scar proves that Gao Ang crawled out of a pile of dead bodies.

"It seems you do have some ability, but you're still far inferior to me!"

Gao Ang snorted coldly, "I don't want to waste my breath on you. Let's just fight. If you lose, don't make excuses!"

"You dare! Come on then!"

Lu Hui quickly stepped aside, making room for the two of them.

The two got ready to face off against Gao Yu!
Gao Yu also became interested and stepped aside.

He vaguely remembered that Lu Cao had indeed left his mark in historical records, and was known for his bravery.

If it can truly rival Gao's...

Wouldn't that allow him to recruit another brave warrior to serve him?
(End of this chapter)