My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 150 Chaos Erupts in Sizhou
Takahata and his troops have been at Xiuyingchuan for more than two months.

Erzhu Zhao was indeed very generous, treating them to fine wine and meat. The soldiers of Gao Yu's Xuanjia Army and Zhusheng Army also enjoyed extremely high treatment.

Erzhu Zhao even ordered that beautiful young women from the tribe come to serve Gao Yu in bed.

Gao Yu didn't stand on ceremony; he accepted all the truly beautiful women. At such a vigorous age, one needs to occasionally quell the fire within.

After being besieged for more than half a year, he managed to kill Wei Kegu from the heavy encirclement of the rebels, successfully broke through the siege, and then fled south.

During the year or so that followed, Gao Yu hardly relaxed at all.

During his month or so in Xiurongchuan, he found himself feeling the same way he did a few years ago in Huaishuo—relaxed and comfortable.

It lay stiffly on the grass.

Although the sky was cloudless, the sun was not intense. The temperature in Xiurongchuan had already started to drop, and the sunshine felt warm on the skin.

Gao Yu subconsciously began humming the "Chilige Song" that he had learned from Huli Jin.

"The sky is vast and blue, the fields are boundless and green, and the wind blows across the grasslands where cattle and sheep can be seen."

"I wonder what the situation is like for the rebels and old acquaintances in the north now."

In ancient times, information traveled very slowly. Unless you saw something firsthand on the front lines, the news that came back was often exaggerated or incorrect.

This isn't modern society, where reporters carry cameras and provide firsthand information from the front lines.

As Gao Yu traveled south, he also sifted through the information he found useful from the refugees in the six towns.

Ge Rong chose a different direction to break out than Gao Huan. Gao Huan chose to head south directly to Yunzhong, while Ge Rong led his soldiers westward, intending to head south from Wuyuan.

Infer from the subsequent events.

The main force that broke through Hanbaling was in the direction of Wuyuan.

Ge Rong is either dead or has become a member of the rebels.

"Brother, which direction did Wan Jing and the others go?"

Gao Yu then thought of Gao Huan. During his journey south and the month he spent in Xiurongchuan, Gao Huan had repeatedly sent people to Heng and Shuo prefectures to inquire about news, but to no avail.

Based on this situation, we can make the following inferences.

Gao Huan definitely didn't head south; he most likely traveled east. It's impossible for someone who's close to the south to go completely unnoticed.

Gao Yu wasn't too worried.

As a famous "King Gao" in historical records, and with so many people under his command, Gao Huan would certainly be fine. In fact, with his intelligence and talent, he might even have managed to gather a group of people to follow him.

Never underestimate the personal charm of these heroes, especially since Gao Huan was eloquent and had a very tactful personality.

They are very good at saying one thing to one person and another to someone else.

"By next year at the latest, the rebels will have reached their limit, and the outcome will definitely be decided next year. Anagui has been watching the show for so long, and he has probably reaped enough benefits..."

Gao Yu had not received any news of the Rouran sending troops.

This is also one of the reasons why Po Liu Han Baling was able to hold out so desperately. The imperial army's ability to fight in open field battles was not good, so it could only defend the city and could not carry out large-scale annihilation of the rebels in the field, thus damaging their morale.

The Rouran people were also a grassland tribe and were skilled in open-field warfare.

If we can go south to assist the Great Wei court, quelling the rebellion in the north will be a piece of cake.

Winter is just around the corner, Gao Yu estimates.

When spring comes next year, Anagui will surely lead the Rouran army south to crush Poliuhan Baling and also take the opportunity to ruthlessly exploit the Great Wei court.

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"Given Erlang's reputation, it's impossible that he wouldn't have been able to gather any information along the way..."

Gao Huan shared the same thought.

"If it's not in the east, then it can only be in the south..."

Lou Zhaojun seemed to have thought of something and reminded her, "Could it be that they went to Sizhou to look for Guizhen?"

Gao Huan nodded, "It's possible... but it's also possible that he went east, but we just couldn't catch up with him."

In Gao Huan's eyes.

Gao Yu's social circle largely overlaps with Gao Huan's, but there are exceptions.

The prominent Han Chinese families, such as the Cui clan of Qinghe and the Shan clan of Taishan, are on good terms with Gao Yu. It's possible that Gao Yu might actually cross the entire territory of the Great Wei to join them, although the possibility is extremely small, it's not impossible.

Lou Zhaojun sighed softly, "I wonder what Ah Hui..."

She glanced at Gao Huan, but ultimately didn't finish her sentence; several months had already passed.

She knew very well that Gao Cheng and the others had probably perished, but she often thought about them.

What else could Gao Huan say?

He pulled Lou Zhaojun into his arms, gently stroking her back and softly comforting her, "When Ahui was born, Zimao predicted that this child would be extremely noble in the future, and Ahui will be alright."

"Ah."

Lou Zhaojun could only bury her face in Gao Huan's chest, drawing a sense of security from it.

The sound of horses' hooves could be heard outside.

"It must be Wan Jing and the others who have returned."

Gao Huan came outside and saw Lou Zhao directing people to carry things into the cave.

He came to Hou Jing's side and pulled Hou Jing aside to ask him questions.

"Wan Jing, how was the harvest this time?"

"Don't worry, He Liuhun. We've had a great harvest this time. Many people have been fleeing in the surrounding area these days. If we go and loot two or three more times, it will be enough for us to get through this winter."

Gao Huan nodded, but then asked with concern, "Your identity wasn't exposed, was it?" "Of course!"

Hou Jing chuckled lightly, "I deliberately pretended to be from Wuchuan when I was talking to people."

Hou Jing was a master of language. The saying "There is a skilled ventriloquist in Huai Shuo" refers to him. The Six Garrisons were originally a mixed Han and Yi region, and they were far apart from each other.

The same language may have subtle differences in accent, which are not noticeable to people from other places.

But for people who have lived in the six towns for generations, it is easy to hear the subtle differences.

"We'll rest for a few days first, then head down the mountain."

"Hey, I know that too."

Hou Jing immediately understood. The surrounding refugees had already been robbed into poverty, so what else could they possibly steal?
We have to wait for new chives to arrive before we can continue harvesting them.

With winter fast approaching, the mountain stronghold's food reserves were certainly insufficient, so Gao Huan had no choice but to order Hou Jing to lead his men down the mountain to indiscriminately plunder.

When life and death are at stake, what reason is there to have so many concerns?
Gao Huan then saw several young women still tied to the backs of the soldiers coming down the mountain. These women had lost the strength to struggle, and their eyes were lifeless as they looked at the kidnapped women.

Gao Huan pretended not to see it and instead gave some instructions.

"Don't cause another death. We're not real bandits; we can't abduct women every time we go down the mountain."

Hou Jing didn't speak this time. He was the most diligent in his shouting, and many soldiers were lined up behind him.
However, he didn't hoard the food for himself; he didn't monopolize it and would make room for the other soldiers after he finished.

After giving that brief explanation, Gao Huan didn't say anything more.

Instead, they went into the cave to clear out and take stock of the current supplies.

Besides raiding down the mountain, he would also have Lou Zhao and Cai Jun lead soldiers to hunt in the nearby mountains, and occasionally they would bring back some wild game.

At present, it seems that getting through this winter should not be a problem.

………………

Inside Xiurong City.

Qifu Moyu sat in the prefectural governor's mansion, surrounded by screams and shouts of killing.

After a long while, his personal guards finally came to him.

Blood was still dripping from the ring-pommel sword in the guard's hand, and his body was covered in blood.

"Your Majesty, everyone in the manor has been killed."

Qifu Moyu nodded, "Loot his mansion clean and send men to guard the city gates!"

"Yes!"

The imperial army was unable to quell the rebellion for a long time. As news of the rebellion in Longxi also reached the area, the restless elements in Sizhou also chose to cause trouble.

Qifu Moyu's ancestors were also grassland tribes who surrendered to the Great Wei and were also assigned to Xiu Rong's side, but they were not as lucky as the Er Zhu clan.

Every year, their tribe was required to offer a large number of cattle, sheep and horses to the Great Wei court.

Seeing that the most fertile 300-mile grassland of Xiurongchuan was allocated to the Erzhu clan, Qifu Moyu was extremely envious!
Since the Great Wei is so unfair, then he will take it back himself!
Under the guise of paying tribute, he led his men into the prefectural governor's mansion, slaughtering everyone inside and out, and quickly taking control of the entire Xiurong City.

at the same time.

The Great Wei Dynasty established a horse farm in Nanxiurong, where the court raised horses.

Lu Yanzheng, the Minister of the Imperial Stud, came to inspect the horses on behalf of the imperial court.

These warhorses will be transported to Pingcheng and Yunzhong next year to replenish the imperial army's warhorse reserves at the front.

Wan Yuqi was a horse herder who raised horses for the imperial court in this horse farm. He was known for his generosity and was quite prestigious.

He gathered several dozen shepherds together.

"The rebels in Woye Town have been in rebellion for over a year, and the Great Wei court is helpless against them. Now... the main army is in Heng and Shuo prefectures, and there are only a few prefectural and county troops in Si prefecture. Why don't we also do something great!"

"That might not be appropriate..."

"If the imperial army comes, how should we respond?"

"If we kill that son of a bitch of a servant, and the horse doesn't get fat, how can you blame us? To order us whipped without even knowing the facts is truly despicable!"

Wan Yuqizhen looked around, then hardened his heart and gritted his teeth.

"We certainly won't be able to deliver the required number of horses this year. We're doomed anyway, so we might as well rebel! There's still a glimmer of hope!"

"I'll do it in a bit!"

It didn't take long.

Lu Yan then came to demand warhorses, but he did not bring many followers.

Upon seeing this, Wan Yuqizhen, who was originally kneeling in front of Lu Yan, pounced forward like a tiger!

He pulled a bull horn-shaped knife from his boot and, to Lu Yan's astonishment, plunged it into his neck!
See this.

His accomplices also rushed forward and killed all of Lu Yan's followers!

"Now that the court officials have died here, when the news reaches Luoyang, we will all be sentenced to death! If you want to live, join me in rebellion!!"

With just one sentence, Wan Yuqizhen lured all the herdsmen of Nanxiurong into becoming members of his rebel ranks.

The news quickly reached Xiurong City.

Qifu was overjoyed!

"Go! Quickly send someone to bring Wanyu Qizhen to me!"

"Just tell him that I'm willing to work with him to accomplish great things!"

(End of this chapter)