My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 579 An Unqualified Emperor
The mother and son reconciled.

During dinner, Gao Ze was as lively as ever.

The only thing Gao Yu can do is to ensure that Gao Ze, when he grows up, doesn't end up like Gao Yang, spending his entire life trying to heal from his unhappy childhood.

If Gao Yang and Lou Zhaojun had a more harmonious relationship, why would he have had to feign madness and kill people repeatedly?

He and Yang Changchu were meant to be the 'ballast' for Gao Ze's emotions.

After making the most of the last night of intimacy.

The following day, Erzhu Zhao also gave Gao Yu a reply.

"Erlang, you are right. This time I will go with you to see Tianbao one last time. If I don't see Tianbao while I'm alive, how can I face him after I die?"

"So good."

Gao Yu nodded, "In the end, we should not leave any regrets. By the time we want to make up for them in the future, it will be too late."

The army had already set off for Ye City ahead of schedule.

Gao Yu could leave at any time, and then he added, "Yuechan is always thinking of you and your mother-in-law in Ye City. How about this... next spring, let your mother-in-law and Chang Chu go to Ye City together, and you can stay in Ye City from then on."

Sometimes only you can help me.

After settling Erzhu Zhao in.

Gao Yu met with Yang Kan briefly again, saying, "Zu Xin, I entrust Xuzhou to you."

"Don't worry, Erlang. With me here, I will not allow a single soldier from the Southern Dynasty to lay a finger on even an inch of Xuzhou!"

Ten years ago, Yang Kan was still single-mindedly thinking about going to join Xiao Pusa in the Southern Dynasty.

However, they now regard Xiao Pusa as an enemy.

Gao Yu has unknowingly changed the fate of too many people, and the world has long since embarked on a different timeline.

He then called Gao Yue over.

“Honglue, Lord Cui is getting old and his energy is not what it used to be. You have to take on many things in the Tiance Mansion. I specially arranged for you to come to the Tiance Mansion. You should understand my good intentions.”

Gao Yue is also a key person that Gao Yu is cultivating.

He is capable and also a member of the clan.

He was absolutely trustworthy, which is why Gao Yu deliberately placed him in such a position. Cui Jie also knew Gao Yu's intentions, so he entrusted many things to Gao Yue to handle.

Only by staying in a position where tasks need to be done for a long time can one develop the ability to get things done.

"Brother, don't worry, I understand your good intentions."

"Once the war at the front goes smoothly and I recapture Luoyang, I will summon you there. You must seize the time to grow so that you can hold a central position in the future."

Gao Yue nodded, after all, Gao Yu wasn't just making empty promises, but was genuinely nurturing him.

Everything that needed to be done has been done.

It was time to leave.

Outside Dongyang City.

Before his departure, Yang Changchu brought Gao Ze to see him off.

Gao Yu squatted down. He never spoke to his child from a superior position; he would usually squat down so that the two of them were at the same level.

“Aze, remember what your father told you.”

"Yes! Father, you must be careful when leading troops into battle. Mother and I await your victorious return!"

"it is good!"

Gao Yu patted Gao Ze's head, laughed as he stood up, then mounted his horse and rode westward.

………………

August twenty-three.

Gao Yu and his group hurried back to Ye City.

He immediately summoned Gao Huan, Yang Yin, and others to his side.

"Have the army's provisions and supplies been prepared?"

"Everything has been prepared, and the first batch of vanguards has already set off for Hanoi ahead of schedule."

"Ah."

Gao Yu nodded and shared his thoughts from Qingzhou with everyone.

"I will have the Southern Dynasty princess return to Jiankang under the pretext of visiting her family. Who do you think is suitable to act as an envoy to contact Crown Prince Xiao Gang?"

If it were in the past...

Yang Yin and Cui Xian are both acceptable.

However, with their current positions as Minister of Revenue and Minister of Personnel respectively, it was not appropriate for them to do such a thing. Zu Ting, on the other hand, found an opportunity!

Seeing that no one else spoke up, he took the initiative to volunteer!
"Prime Minister, why not appoint me as an envoy to the Southern Dynasty?"

By doing this, he could easily offend people, but that was precisely Zu Ting's cleverness. He was never afraid of offending people in front of Gao Yu, and sometimes he even deliberately offended people.

The intention is also quite clear.

He expressed his attitude to Gao Yu.

Above him was only Gao Yu, the sole sky and the single sun.

He would not form cliques with anyone for personal gain, nor would he curry favor with any powerful officials in the court. He only wanted to stay by Gao Yu's side, be Gao Yu's 'lackey' and help Gao Yu solve his problems.

Everyone looked at him.

In terms of ability, Zu Ting is definitely not a problem, but his seniority is too low.

After a moment's thought, Gao Yu said, "You will be the deputy envoy. The imperial carriage will first go to Xuzhou to visit your family. Once you arrive in Xuzhou, you will meet with Gao Bin and ask him to be the chief envoy. You will then travel south together."

Although I couldn't be the mastermind, it was enough.

Zu Ting knew very well that he was still inexperienced, and it was already a rare opportunity for Gao Yu to give him. How could everything be as he wished?
Therefore, he showed no disappointment on his face, but rather excitement, repeatedly bowing and saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Prime Minister! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

After everyone dispersed.

Gao Huan stayed behind, and somewhat awkwardly asked, "Second Brother, I heard that Wan Ren also came with you?"

"Ah."

Gao Yu nodded and said, "Brother...it's all over now, you should go and see Wan Ren."

After Gao Huan tricked Erzhu Zhao into opening the city gate in Mayi, he sent him to Gao Yu's side. Since then, Gao Huan has never seen Erzhu Zhao again.

Gao Huan looked somewhat embarrassed, but still nodded, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. I will go and see Wan Ren myself to apologize..."

Take ten thousand steps back.

Even if Erzhu Zhao were angry, what could he really do to Gao Huan in the current situation?
It's nothing more than Gao Huan having to bow his head and admit his mistake.

This way, both sides can save face.

Return to the inner courtyard.

Yuan Miao was as proactive as ever. She hadn't seen Gao Yu for a long time, so she stepped forward to block him. Her watery eyes stared straight at him as if she wanted to devour him.

She wouldn't care if the maids saw her.

Therefore, she rushed into Gao Yu's arms, wishing she could cling to him, hug him and kiss him, and then breathlessly whispered in his ear, "You're not going anywhere tonight!"

They're really enthusiastic!

The two had indeed been apart for a long time, and Gao Yu quite missed Yuan Miao when they were carefree on the bed. Only Erzhu Yuechan in the house could possibly rival her.

But he still shook his head, "Sweetie, not these next two days."

Yuan Miao's eyes were filled with resentment, "Do you dislike me because I'm old and faded?"

"How?"

Gao Yu slapped her round buttocks, sending ripples through the flesh. Yuan Miao was at the prime of her life.

"I'm busy these next few days, so be good."

Gao Yu did indeed have something to do.

He will be spending the next two days with Xiao Miaozhi and Xie Youning.

It was indeed a political marriage between them. This time, he even intended to use the two women to prepare for his future plot against the Southern Dynasty.

Gao Yu ultimately couldn't be as 'ruthless' as an emperor.

Spending more time with Xiao Miaozhi and Xie Youning would be a way to make up for it.

In this way, I can feel a little better about myself.

"Humph……"

Yuan Miao pouted in annoyance, which made her look like a young girl, giving her a unique charm.

Almost.

Gao Yu couldn't control himself, but thankfully he managed to control his little head in the end.

He gently patted Yuan Miao's back. "Be good, I'll come and keep you company when I'm done with my work."

"You said it yourself. If you lie to me again, I'll bite you to death next time!"

After saying that, she actually bit down on Gao Yu's shoulder, but not too hard. However, she could still feel a slight stinging sensation through the fabric.

What a man-eating vixen!
(End of this chapter)