Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 105
Gao Cheng selected He Basheng's old army in Dingtao, dismissed the generals who were born as heroes in Wuchuan Town and the soldiers of He Ba's family, and sent them to Jinyang to be placed by Gao Huan, with a total of 4000 soldiers.

He was not in a hurry to immediately incorporate these 4000 people into the establishment of the Gyeonggi Army. This kind of thing needs to be approved by Gao Huan.

But this group of people, he will decide anyway.

For this reason, Gao Cheng even confiscated the treasury of the Yanzhou government, and reissued four shi rice grains for the [-] Xianbei soldiers to make up for the gap between the foreign soldiers and the Chinese soldiers.

This move cost him [-] shi, but he completely subdued the loyalty of this army.

Remembering the newcomers, Gao Cheng did not forget the old ones either. He conscripted the stockpiles of cloth from several nearby states and counties, and distributed rewards to the [-] soldiers of the capital on the spot.

After everything was settled, Gao Cheng returned to Luoyang, and before that, he had sent a messenger to Jinyang to report the news.

As for He Basheng, who lost his trilogy, he ran south alone, heading straight for Xiaohuang County in Qiaozhou (Bozhou, Anhui), determined to join Xiao Liang.

I don't know what it will be like to come to Jiankang in the future and meet Erzhu Dulu, who was stabbed in the back by him in the Battle of Han Ling.

Qiaozhou originally belonged to the Northern Wei Dynasty, and it was Nanyanzhou. Gao Huan fought against the Erzhu clan, and Nanliang took the opportunity to occupy Nanyanzhou, so it was renamed Qiaozhou.

Gao Cheng was not in a hurry to recover the lost land, he did not digest the land of the Kanto, and started the war rashly. Fu Jian is a typical example of the opposite.

This is also the reason why Gao Huan has not sent troops to Kansai for a long time.

For Gao Huan and Gao Cheng, traveling to various places in Kanto is their goal for the next stage.

And the addition of Daxingtai on the Southwest Road to He Basheng before was also the reason the two father and son were looking for to abolish the Xingtai.

The news that He Basheng intercepted and killed the angel has spread. At first, many people thought that Gao Huan had planted it in order to eradicate dissidents.

However, with the evidence of the rout of Western Yanzhou and He Basheng's former army, which was incorporated by Gao Cheng, everyone finally no longer doubted it.

As for whether it was Xiao Liang who spread the rumors in the first place or whether it was Xiao Liang's secret agent or the spy who had listened to the watchman, no one went further into the matter.

Gao Cheng returned to Luoyang, returned the rotten and smelly body of his good brother Yuan Shun to his family, comforted his father Yuan Mao, his son Yuan Wei, and cordially condoled Yuan Shun's wife and daughter.

Conquering Yanzhou, Gao Cheng helped the coffin to fight, and Yuan Shun's family members were very grateful. Yuan Shun's daughter was slightly older than Gao Cheng, but she called her uncle and thanked her again and again.

Seeing the cuteness of this niece, Gao Cheng also held her hand, recalling every detail of the encounter with Yuan Shun in Hulao. The love was so deep that he always hugged and cried with his niece.

After talking with his eldest niece, Gao Cheng hurried north again to Jinyang to discuss the next stage of action with Gao Huan.

Jinyang, the residence of the great prime minister.

"Ah Hui, you have done a good job this time. Before the battle, the temple calculated that forcing He Basheng would only be risky, and you won the ingenuity of using soldiers for your father."

Gao Huan caressed the top of Gao Cheng's head, feeling a little complacent.

But in Gao Cheng's ears, he always felt that this was not a good thing.

He was very clear about the level of the old man, and his military talent was just like that. With a good hand, Tianhu played poorly in the beginning.

What is really commendable is his outrageous personal charm and insight into people's hearts.

Gao Cheng is also unwilling to break this rare scene of harmony between father and son:

"Father is well versed in the art of war, and the child has only learned a little bit."

"Ah Hui, there is no need to underestimate yourself, you are still young, you can wait for the future."

Gao Huan encouraged that he has not yet been severely beaten by reality, and he is the most energetic, giving people a sense of vigor and improvement.

Gao Cheng was in charge of politics in Luoyang, and Gao Huan was in command of the army in Jinyang. The father and son had a difficult time meeting each other, so naturally they would not waste their time on polite greetings.

"How does Ah Hui plan to proceed with the abolition of the Xingtai?"

Gao Huan asked the question he was most concerned about.

Gao Cheng already had a plan, he replied:
"Baby will use He Basheng's rebellion as an excuse to explain the harm of Xingtai to the emperor. At the same time, please resign from Daxingtai on Henan Province to set an example."

When he first got the position of Daxingtai in Henan Province, Gao Cheng understood that Gao Huan's unspoken intention was to let him take the lead in resigning on this matter.

Sure enough, Gao Huan was very satisfied with Gao Cheng's statement, but he still made excuses:
"Ah Hui pacified Yanzhou. It's fine if you didn't receive a reward. Now you want to remove you from the position of Daxingtai in Henan Province. It's wronged Ah Hui. Let's do this. The 4000 people from He Basheng's old army will be incorporated into the Gyeonggi Army. You're under your command, lest outsiders think that Ah Hui has lost love and is lonely."

"Father regards Cheng as his son and entrusts him with the important task of assisting the government. It is a testament to his love and care. How can others misunderstand him. Since the father has something to say, Cheng must obey his orders. Thank you for fulfilling your wishes."

Of course, Gao Cheng was willing to exchange the doomed Daxingtai of Henan Province and the victory of pacifying Yanzhou in exchange for four thousand Wuchuan soldiers.

Son of Heaven, those who have strong soldiers and strong horses should do it. These days, I have soldiers and food in my hands, so I can speak hard.

Of course, in front of Gao Huan's 20 Jinyang army, he still has to stay humble and be a good son. In today's China, Gao Huan's Jinyang army is the greatest reason.

Gao Huan suddenly laughed and said:

"Before we abolish the line, Ah Hui has to do one more thing for Gu."

"Baby, but follow the orders of the father and king."

"Ah Hui needs to find someone to report to him, count Gu's achievements in the past, and ask the emperor to increase one hundred thousand households for Gu. Does Ah Hui know the purpose of Gu's move?"

As soon as Gao Cheng heard that Gao Huan opened his mouth to ask for a reward of [-] households, he knew what his plan was. Facing Gao Huan's school entrance examination, he deliberately pondered for a while before tentatively replying:
"Wait for the emperor to issue an edict, and then the father will submit a form to ask for one hundred thousand households to be distributed to the honorable ministers?"

Give a jujube with a slap in the face, seize the platforms in various places, and then give money and food to appease.

This is not a small amount of money, it is equivalent to reducing the tax of [-] households every year in the future, and it is much more generous than Gao Cheng to buy people's hearts.

Gao Huan didn't directly say whether Gao Cheng's guess was correct, but only ordered:

"Leave this matter to Ah Hui."

Many times, when Gao Huan looked at Gao Cheng, he always felt like he was looking in a mirror. His appearance was slightly different, but his behavior was exactly the same.

He would feel disgusted because Hu Sichun was similar to himself.

But as a father, he will not be displeased because his son is like a father, especially this son is destined to inherit the family business in the future.

The father and son discussed some government affairs again, Gao Huan then talked about family affairs, and naturally talked about Gao Cheng's two new younger brothers.

Gao Huan did not hide from Gao Cheng that his third brother Gao Jun was born in less than a month. Gao Huan guessed that Wang might be pregnant, but he still warned Gao Cheng:
"Whether Jun'er was born prematurely is unknown, but since he was born in Gao's family, Ah Hui also treats him as a brother."

"My father named the third younger brother the surname Gao. He is the heir of my father and my brother. The child should be taken care of."

For Gao Cheng, these half-brothers are not only not a threat, but are his future help.

For example, Gao Huan suspected that he was not his own son, Gao Jun. In history, he was smart since he was a child, good at riding and shooting, and Gao Cheng loved him the most among his brothers.

Of course, the ending is also very tragic. He and Gao Huan, the son of Gao Huan's first love Han Zhihui, Gao Huan, the eldest son of the Gao family, were imprisoned in an iron cage by Gao Yang and imprisoned in a dungeon. Their life was worse than that of Wang Sizheng some time ago.

Under the instigation of his own brother, Lao Jiu Gao Zhan, Gao Yang burned the two concubines to death, and their deaths were horrific.

Gao Jun's wife, Lu Shi, was also rewarded by Gao Yang to the minister. Later, when he heard that Lu Shi and Gao Jun had a bad relationship, he gave up.

Among the brothers of the Gao family, Gao Yang is undoubtedly the most guarded by King Gao, but what he hates the most is Gao Zhan, Gao Zhan, who doesn't know if he will have a chance to come to this world.

From Gao Cheng's point of view, compared with Gao Zhan, Gao Yang looks like a man.

The father and son chatted for a long time, and then Gao Huan let Gao Cheng go back to the mansion to pay a visit to Lou Zhaojun.

Jinyang Bohai Palace.

Gao Cheng is already 13 years old. Not only is he engaged in a marriage, he also has three concubines in his Luoyang family, but in the eyes of Lou Zhaojun, he is still his child who has not grown up.

As soon as they met, they hugged Gao Cheng in his arms, holding his head and weeping.

After a while, Lou Zhaojun let go of his hand, rubbed his son's face again, looked it over carefully, and said with a sob:
"Ah Hui has grown taller, she has grown taller."

"Mother, the child cannot serve by your side for long"

"Ah Hui, don't say that, my mother knows your hard work."

As he spoke, he wiped away his tears again.

Whenever Gao Cheng's mother and son meet, eight-year-old Gao Yang always stays away from him. He has been very sensitive since he was a child.

Otherwise, when he had a runny nose, the youngest Gao Jun would scold the servants, "Why don't you wipe your nose for the second brother!" ’ Consciously being humiliated and holding grudges in his heart, after Gao Cheng’s death, he frantically took revenge on this concubine’s brother.

How can you, a concubine brother, be loved by Gao Cheng!
His mother, Lou Zhaojun, knew the difference between him and Gao Cheng, and Gao Yang was very clear about it.

Originally thought that when Gao Cheng went to Luoyang, there was only her son left beside her mother, and she had a chance to win her favor, but when she missed Gao Cheng, she put more thoughts on her second sister who was still in her boudoir.

It has been like this since he was a child, no matter how well he does, Lou Zhaojun has never looked down on him.

They are both sons, why should they be so partial?

"Honiyu, brother is in the concubine's room, why don't you come over?"

The second sister asked again.

Gao Yang lay on the couch and said impatiently:
"You go on your own, I'm dizzy, don't worry about me."

The second sister was surprised and said:

"you are sick?"

Then she ran out the door in a hurry, and her voice came from outside the door:

"Just wait, I'll tell my concubine, brother."

"have a finger in the pie."

Gao Yang muttered something in a low voice, but a trace of sadness flashed in his heart.

His mother didn't care about him, his father didn't care about him, and only the second sister would greet him.

Lou Zhaojun heard from his second sister that Gao Yang was sick, but after all, he was his own son, so he went to see a doctor by himself and asked Gao Cheng to visit first.

Gao Cheng came to Gaoyang House and sat by the couch, neither of them spoke, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

The second sister wondered:

"Brother, brother, why don't you talk?"

Gao Cheng and Gao Yang each rolled their eyes: They don't talk when they have nothing to say, don't you understand?

Gao Yang could clearly feel that his eldest brother didn't like him. This kind of dislike was different from Lou Zhaojun's indifference, but was deliberately avoiding him.

He didn't know what he did wrong to be born into such a family.

Gao Cheng also felt uncomfortable all over his body. As a time traveler, he knew that there was no possibility of being brothers and sisters in his relationship with Gao Yang.

The identity of Gao Yang's second son is doomed to Gao Cheng, but in case, he is the biggest beneficiary.

It is impossible for Gao Cheng to pin his safety on Gao Yang's conscience.

"Second sister, go and see if grandma is back."

Gao Cheng sent his second sister away, looked at Gao Yang, and asked:
"Are you pretending to be sick?"

"No, I have a terrible headache."

Gao Yang said in a low voice.

Gao Cheng hummed, and the two fell silent again.

After Lou Zhaojun brought the doctor over to see the doctor, the brothers of the Gao family let out a sigh of relief. Gao Cheng also proposed to Lou Zhaojun to see the two newborn younger brothers. After getting the consent, Gao Cheng walked out of the door and felt instantly relaxed. .

In Wang's house.

"Come on, call me brother, learn from me, brother, brother."

Gao Cheng held Gao Jun in his arms, teasing him lovingly.

"Jun'er is only full moon, how can he speak?"

Wang Shi on the side laughed.

The Wang family has also heard gossip about whether Gao Jun is a child of the Gao family.

The new widow remarried Gao Huan, and the childbirth was less than a month. No one but herself could know the truth.

Gao Jun and Gao Yan were born in the same month, Gao Huan didn't say anything, but he went to Mu's room to embrace Gao Yan.

Seeing Gao Cheng's sincere smile at this moment, Wang finally felt relieved.

Gao Cheng wanted to teach Gao Jun how to speak, so he asked his maid to bring him a basin of water, washed his fingers, and put them near Gao Jun's mouth for him to suck.

"Look, Auntie, he's sucking my fingers."

Gao Cheng smiled at Wang Shi.

Wang's pretty face was flushed with embarrassment, Gao Cheng realized that he had said something wrong, and hurriedly left, bluntly saying that he wanted to see his fourth brother Gao Yan.

It was thanks to Gao Chengjie's self-care that he was able to pass through Gao Huan's backyard without hindrance. If the original owner who had an affair with Zheng Dache was changed, Gao Huan would not dare to let him see the concubine privately.

When Gao Cheng was lamenting his decent style, he happened to meet Zheng Dache who was watching the fish in the corridor.

"Zihui is back."

Zheng Dache laughed.

Perhaps it was because there were servants and maidservants around the two of them, Zheng Dache was not as bold as that day, but his eyes looking at Gao Cheng became brighter and brighter.

Gao Cheng held the ceremony and said:
"Report to aunt, Cheng came back to discuss some matters with the father, and left tomorrow."

Zheng Dache felt that Gao Cheng deliberately kept a distance from her, and felt a little lost in his heart, but he still smiled and said:
"Zihui has been working so hard, it's really hard work."

Gao Cheng chatted with her for a few words, then left immediately, Zheng Dache didn't keep her, it seemed that the relationship between the two was normal.

When Gao Cheng visited his fourth younger brother Gao Yan in Mu's house, Gao Huan also returned to the mansion for a family banquet.

This family banquet was not only Gao Huan's wife, concubine and children, but also the family members of his brother Gao Chen, brother-in-law Wei Jing, brother-in-law She Digan, brother-in-law Dou Tai and others.

Another brother-in-law, Duan Shao's father, Duan Rong, was transferred to Hebei to serve as governor of Dingzhou, so only Duan Shao's stepmother and younger brother attended the banquet.

Gao Cheng also met his uncle Gao Chen's wife, Yuan Xiu's sister, Yuan Jiyan at the banquet.

Yuan Xiu's family was brought back to Jinyang by Peng Le, Gao Huan accepted the Yuan family who had the courage to stand up that day, and Gao Chen also took a fancy to Yuan Xiu's other sister, Yuan Jiyan.

Yuan Xiu, who is far away in Kansai, knows about the fact that all the Gao brothers have become his brother-in-law, and he doesn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Hearing Gao Chen say that Yuan Jiyan was pregnant, Gao Cheng couldn't laugh, but fortunately, he was in Luoyang and his uncle was in Jinyang, the two had nothing to do with each other.

　Thanks to the book friends Xiaoshen Emperor and Jian Yi for their rewards.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)