My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 496 War Resumes
The wind howled, stirring up gusts of dust.

Gao Yu had not seen Gao Loujin for several years.

When we last met, Yuan Ziyou was still alive and well.

Two or three years passed in the blink of an eye. Although two or three years is not a long time, Gao Loujin changed dramatically.

Her head was already covered with noticeable gray hair, and her beautiful face had inevitably been marked by the passage of time, with wrinkles appearing.

Since ancient times, the beauty has sighed for twilight, and the hero is not allowed to see the white head.

Gao Loujin was already much older than the two of them.

Whether it's Gao Huan or Gao Yu, both brothers were raised by Gao Loujin. She suffered a lot in Huai Shuo back then, and even though life got better later, the damage to her body from the hardships she endured in her youth was almost irreversible.

"Sister."

Seeing such a big change in Gao Loujin, Gao Yu's eyes turned a little red.

Gao Loujin reached out and stroked his face, then patted his shoulder, looking at him like a loving mother.

In the eyes of outsiders.

Gao Yu was the powerful and influential Prime Minister of Wei, a contemporary hero whose bravery surpassed that of the ancient overlords.

But in Gao Loujin's eyes, stripped of all the dazzling halos, Gao Yu was just her younger brother.

"Erlang has become more composed; he has indeed changed since becoming a father."

Gao Yu helped her down from the carriage.

Wei Jing was the governor of Hengzhou, so even if Gao Cheng got married, he couldn't come in person.

However, Wei Jie followed.

A somewhat gloomy-looking young man also emerged from the carriage. He had inherited a lot of the Gao family's excellent DNA and could be considered a handsome guy.

"Greetings, Uncle."

"You little rascal, you've grown quite a bit taller and stronger. You've reached the age for marriage. Ah Hui is already married. If you have a girl you like, you can tell me, and your uncle will personally arrange a marriage for you!"

Wei Jie looked at Gao Yu and said with a hint of resentment, "My two uncles now hold power, so why do they still leave my father in such a poor place as Hengzhou? Why don't they send him to Hebei, a wealthy place, to serve as an official?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Loujin turned around and glared at him fiercely. "How can public resources be used for private purposes? Your two uncles, who hold power, should be even more selfless."

Wei Jie muttered, looking aggrieved, "Why can't it be..."

Snapped.

Gao Loujin raised his hand and slapped Wei Jie across the face. "If you dare to talk about politics again, you can get back to Hengzhou!"

"Sister, sister..."

Gao Yu quickly stepped in to stop him.

But he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It's unclear whether Wei Jing was using Wei Jie's words to complain to him, or whether Wei Jie himself was thinking the same thing.

In either case, it would be difficult for Gao Yu to handle.

He owed Gao Loujin and Wei Jing a debt, but... Wei Jing served as an official in Hengzhou and had engaged in some corrupt and illegal activities.

Is Gao Yu really capable of handling official business in a professional manner?
Wei Jie is also a typical example; it's impossible for all "second-generation" individuals to be as capable as Gao Cheng and Gao Yang.

Mediocre people with average talent are the norm.

They have never experienced hardship and were born into extremely privileged circumstances. How can we make them "obediently" refrain from breaking the law and committing crimes?
The group returned to the city.

Gao Loujin was taken to Jin Fengtai and lived with Gao Yu.

Upon learning the news, Gao Cheng and Gao Yang both came to pay their respects immediately.

Gao Yang also had deep feelings for Gao Loujin, after all... he was not loved by his father or mother, and only his uncle and aunt were good to him.

Gao Loujin didn't mind his ugly appearance. To be precise, Gao Loujin treated them like his former brothers, as if they were his own sons.

"aunt!"

Gao Cheng and Gao Yang rushed to Gao Loujin's side one after the other. Seeing the two brothers arguing, Gao Loujin chuckled, "Ahui, you're about to get married, yet you're still so immature."

"Hmph, who told that brat Ah Yang to always compete with me? How can I fall behind him? My aunt clearly loves me more!"

"Same to me. My brother knows he's not as good as me, that's why he's so angry, right? Besides, my aunt and uncle clearly love me more!"

"You brat, you're asking for a beating!" "Want to fight? You probably can't beat me!"

Gao Huan and Gao Yu exchanged a glance.

Destroy it.

obsolete.

What's the meaning of these two brats arguing in front of me about who Gao Yu loves more?
Gao Yang is one thing.

After all, he was never favored growing up. What does Gao Cheng mean by this?
Was he and Lou Zhaojun not doting enough on him?

She practically gave him all her love, didn't she?

Gao Yu stepped forward and grabbed the two boys by the collar like they were chicks. "Want to fight? Fine, fine! Come on, you two brats, let's see who's better at punches and kicks!"

Gao Huan then came to Gao Loujin's side, both amused and exasperated, "These two brats just love to stick to Erlang."

Gao Loujin turned her head to look at him and said, "Eldest brother, although I am in Hengzhou, I have also learned some news from my husband. Mother in heaven would not want to see you two brothers turn against each other. You are the elder brother, you should help the second brother, how can you fight with him?"

Gao Huan's expression froze for a moment, then he explained with a wry smile, "Sister, I was momentarily blinded by greed. Now I've realized my mistake and turned back. My brush with death has made me see things much more clearly."

Gao Loujin looked at him and sighed, "I know you did this so as not to disappoint Zhaojun. This is the best time. Whether it is the spirits of your mother and father in heaven, or me, we all hope to see you two brothers living in harmony."

"Sister, don't worry."

Gao Huan assured her, "I have already expressed my feelings to Zhaojun and resolved my misunderstanding with Erlang. I will definitely assist him in the future and will not start any more conflicts."

"Yes, that's good, that's good."

Gao Loujin nodded with satisfaction.

………………

May 29th.

Inside Ye City.

The sound of gongs and drums created a lively atmosphere.

When a princess gets married, and the person who marries her is the son of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat and the nephew of the Prime Minister, the ceremony cannot be too shabby.

Follow the proper etiquette and complete the procedures.

The wedding was successfully completed.

Despite his reluctance, Gao Yang still presented his congratulatory gift.

Seeing his envious look, Gao Yu chuckled and said, "Ah Yang, are you envious? If you have a woman you like, just tell me, and your uncle will personally go and propose marriage for you."

Gao Yang feigned nonchalance, saying, "I should follow my uncle's example and make great contributions before getting married. I don't want to be like my brother, relying on my father and uncle's protection to marry someone else..."

"You little rascal, you've got some ambition."

Gao Yang is indeed not that old, he's two years younger than Gao Cheng, so there's no need to rush. He can definitely wait a bit longer.

It happened on the very night of Gao Cheng's wedding.

After the banquet, Gao Yu returned to the Golden Phoenix Terrace.

Numerous official documents were laid out on the desk.

He picked up the official document and took a look.

There were official documents from Yang Zhong, who was leading troops to conquer Hedong, and also from Hou Jing, who was stationed in Henan.

In the official document, Yang Zhong told him about some general situations in Hedong.

Currently, Erzhu Tianguang is leading the troops to guard Hedong. He is still in the probing stage, investigating the local terrain as instructed by Gao Yu, and has not yet launched a large-scale military operation.

In Henan.

Hou Jing informed him in an official document.

The garrison troops in Xingyang and Hulao Pass were purely on the defensive and did not take the initiative to attack at all.

They even suggested that Gao Yu could begin preparations in advance to take over Jianzhou and completely sever the connection between Luoyang and Bingzhou.

"Wan Jing's suggestion is not bad..."

(End of this chapter)