My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 539 The Destined Chef

Ye City, inside the Bronze Sparrow Terrace.

Good news came back from the front last night.

Gao Huan and his core group had even anticipated the impending great victory much earlier.

after all……

Before the good news was sent back, Gao Yu had already sent an official document instructing Gao Huan to conscript more Hebei soldiers in the name of the Tian Ce Mansion to serve on the front lines.

The report that was sent back simply confirmed their suspicions.

"Good good!"

The young Yuan Shanjian looked at the returned report with a joyful expression. "No wonder people say that the Prime Minister is the reincarnation of the ancient Hegemon! In my opinion, even if the ancient Hegemon were reincarnated, he would not be as good as the Prime Minister!"

"Who in the world can take down the jungler so quickly?"

Everyone's face was beaming with joy.

Inside the imperial court in Ye City.

There is factional struggle.

The aristocratic families of Hebei and Shandong were at odds with each other, as were the Han Chinese and Xianbei forces. Although their different stances led to various disputes and conflicts of interest.

Overall, Gao Yu was the one who maintained the overall situation, and everyone had complete faith in him.

They all believe a little bit.

Yuan Ziyou, this "former emperor," upheld the last vestiges of dignity for the Wei imperial family, but also exhausted the Wei's fortune.

The Great Wei Dynasty will eventually be replaced by someone with a 'destiny', just like the dynasties before it!

For now.

no doubt.

The only person who could be blessed by Heaven and possess a 'destiny' is Gao Yu.

The only person who could possibly rise to the throne and become emperor after the change of dynasties was Gao Yu!

It was precisely because everyone under his command shared this sentiment, waiting for the reward for their support, that even though they were at odds with each other, they maintained a state of "fighting without breaking apart," engaging in "low-intensity" confrontation in a mutually acceptable manner.

In matters concerning their own interests, they might subtly undermine each other.

For example, a Shandong family deliberately detained a batch of agricultural tools that were supposed to be donated to Hebei Province in order to express their dissatisfaction.

Is it disgusting?

Nausea.

But it just so happens that it allows one to express their political demands and dissatisfaction without angering the other party or Gao Yu to the point of provoking them.

This is also true.

Upon learning the contents of the report, everyone in the court was genuinely happy.

Because the day when they reap the rewards of their "meritorious service" is one step closer!

Gao Yu maintained his record of 'complete victory' when personally leading troops into battle, further consolidating his prestige!

In times of chaos, the personal prestige of a monarch or ruler is actually built up slowly through victory after victory.

Gao Huan quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Your Majesty, this is the list of those who have rendered meritorious service in this battle. Please take a look."

Yuan Shanjian took it and glanced at it briefly. "Since it was submitted by the Prime Minister and personally verified by the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, let's reward those who have made contributions according to this list."

He then pressed on, "When will the Prime Minister return to court? Has the date been set? Let's choose an auspicious day so I can personally lead all the officials out of the city to welcome the Prime Minister back!"

Gao Huan was taken aback.

It seems that Cui Jishu's training was very successful. Yuan Shanjian is still a child after all. Long-term 'brainwashing' has indeed made him different from the previous emperors who loved to 'make trouble'.

fair enough.

A lot less trouble.

Because Yuan Xiu had been deposed and Yuan Shanjian had been enthroned.

If we were to find an excuse and reason to cripple Yuan Shanjian simply because he liked to cause trouble, it would ultimately be unacceptable.

No matter how much the fortunes of the Great Wei Dynasty decline, or how much the dignity of the royal family is lost, he is still the emperor!

How can an emperor be so easily deposed and reinstated again and again?
Wouldn't that be just like Empress Dowager Hu before her, treating the throne like a game and ultimately suffering the consequences?
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, once the Prime Minister sends back definite news, I will certainly begin preparations."

"Yes, I trust the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat to handle things..."

...Within the Imperial Academy.

Many students studying here are discussing Gao Yu's great victory in the Wild King event.

"The Prime Minister is truly a celestial being."

"I have heard that since the beginning of Huai Shuo, the Prime Minister has won every battle he has led!"

Throughout history, how many people can compare to the Prime Minister?

"Hmph, the ancient overlords were nothing special. The Prime Minister possesses both bravery and strategic acumen..."

The students gathered in groups of three or five.

The Imperial Academy was nominally the 'highest institution of learning,' so it housed scions of prominent families, but more often it was filled with the best students from the military system who had passed the academy examinations!
After receiving further education at the Imperial Academy and passing the final examination, they could be selected based on merit and either sent to other places or remain in Ye City as officials.

The Fubing system was created by Gao Yu.

Whether serving in the military under the Fubing system.

Or they could take the path of taking exams at school.

Ultimately, they all benefited. Gao Yu provided them with a stable path to advancement, and the teachers in the academy also "brainwashed" them day after day, telling them to be grateful to the Prime Minister, because without the Prime Minister, they would not have everything they had today.

This group of students was just like the soldiers of the government.

They are all fervent followers of Takahata!
Together, they form Gao Yu's most solid foundation in both literary and martial arts.

Gao Cheng strode arrogantly through the crowd, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, surrounded by the students' praise for Gao Yu.

"Hmph, at least these people have a conscience. Without someone like my uncle, how could they have the opportunity to study in the capital?"

Although he served as a secretary, he did not spend every day reading with Yuan Shanjian.

Therefore, he also had to attend classes at the Imperial Academy.

Wherever there are people, there are cliques, and Gao Cheng is no exception. As Gao Huan's eldest son, he has a very strong personality and is even somewhat domineering.

He's a leader in the 'second generation' circle.

"Ah Hui!"

Wei Jie saw him from afar and ran over to him.

After Gao Loujin brought Wei Jie to Ye City, he stayed there. Wei Jie also enjoyed special privileges and was directly admitted to the Imperial Academy to study and attend classes.

"If you dare call me by my nickname in front of strangers again, believe me, I'll beat you up!"

Gao Cheng was very dissatisfied and angrily raised his fist, which was as big as a sand pot, as if to punch him.

Wei Jie shrank back in fright, then quickly put on a fawning smile, "I was just too happy to see you."

"What are you happy about?"

"My uncle has won a great victory at the front. Shouldn't we be happy? I think everyone is very happy."

"I'm naturally happy about my uncle's great victory, but something is making me very unhappy!"

"What's the matter?"

Gao Cheng gritted his teeth in displeasure and said, "That brat A-Yang has been clinging to his uncle's side and has made a lot of contributions. I saw his name on the list that my father submitted to His Majesty."

"Damn it! Following my uncle around, isn't this military merit just a free gift from him? I should have volunteered to go to war with my uncle! It's all going to that brat A-Yang for nothing, I'm really annoyed!"

Wei Jie shook his head. "In this freezing weather, to go on a military expedition? That's too hard. I don't need the credit!"

My aunt is such a good person, how could she have given birth to such an idiot?
For a moment, he was overcome with aversion to stupidity, and his right fist clenched tightly.

But when she thought of how good Gao Loujin had been to her since childhood, she held back.

However, Gao Yang's numerous military achievements made him quite unhappy and resentful!

"go!"

"Where?"

Wei Jie was very puzzled and reminded him, "Class is about to start."

"What class?"

Gao Cheng didn't care at all. Could the teachers lecturing at the Imperial Academy know more about the classics than his own teachers?

"Let's go! Let's find that bastard Lan Jing."

(End of this chapter)