My older brother is Gao Huan.

Does Chapter 76 have a courtesy name? Perhaps...

After learning of the imperial court's decision.

Gao Yu was no longer afraid of retaliation from the central army.

He was a meritorious official personally acknowledged and rewarded by the Empress Dowager. Moreover, the Central Army raised its big stick high but lowered it lightly. However, many of them were still beheaded and executed. Now is the time for them to keep their tails between their legs. How could they dare to come out and cause trouble?
If someone truly comes seeking revenge without fear of death, he need not hesitate to kill them without hesitation.

From beginning to end.

What he feared was not the central army, but the imperial court's accountability.

Therefore, Gao Yu wanted to go to the East and West markets to see if he could buy some rare items to bring back to Huai Shuo as gifts for his friends there.

What's this future called again?

Souvenirs?
"I am currently unable to move around easily, Erlang, please help me pick out some jewelry at the market."

Lou Zhaojun came from a wealthy family, so how could she lack jewelry?

Gao Huan knew this, of course, but it was his intention, proving that even after leaving Huai Shuo, he still cared about Lou Zhaojun.

Gao Yu immediately agreed.

Just as he was about to leave, Liu Taozhi came in and reported.

“My lord, there is a man outside who claims to be a servant of the Duke of Chenliu. He has brought an invitation, saying that the Duke of Chenliu invites you to his residence for a gathering.”

After exchanging a glance, Gao Yu and Gao Huan spoke up.

"Since it is Lord Chenliu who has invited me, I must not be negligent. I will bring along the small gifts I prepared earlier as a token of my appreciation. Please explain that I am unable to visit in person due to my mobility issues, and I hope Lord Chenliu will understand."

"Ah."

Gao Yu nodded.

Gao Yu had a good impression of this Grand Commander who took money to do things, thinking he was a thousand times better than someone who took money but did nothing.

After summoning a maid to help him wash up, he ordered Liu Taozhi and others to prepare a carriage and bring generous gifts.

They then prepared to set off for Li Chong's residence!
result……

The carriage had just left the villa and turned a street corner when it was forced to stop.

A dozen or so young women stood hand in hand in front of his carriage, their eyes burning as they stared intently at Gao Yu on horseback, scrutinizing him closely.

They whispered to each other in front of Gao Yu.

"Is this the Second Prince of Huai Shuo?"

"What a handsome young man! How can he have such fair skin!"

"I had only heard rumors of Pan An's good looks, but I have seen Gao Lang's appearance with my own eyes today!"

"Young master, you are so young, I wonder if you are ready for marriage..."

"What? Why don't you go up and ask? Perhaps you can pull Gao Lang into the carriage..."

"you!"

"What? You don't want to? Then I..."

"no!"

"I've heard that Gao Lang is a ruthless killer; I wonder if he's equally valiant in bed?"

Gao Yu was helpless.

You want to 'cricket' someone face-to-face, right?

You're 'driving' in person, right?
What's with this group of people looking at me like I could eat them alive?
What happened to the saying that women should be reserved?!
Under the emperor's nose, in the most virtuous place, are all female hooligans so unrestrained?

He couldn't use his strength against these girls.

Gao Yu could only bow and say, "Ladies, please step aside. I have important business to attend to."

A bold and pretty girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old, walked confidently up to Gao Yu, suddenly reached out and touched his hand, then ran back into the crowd with a grin.

The girl's movements were not swift, and Gao Yu could have dodged her, but he intentionally or unintentionally forgot.

"Miss!"

The girls giggled again.

However, they did at least make way for us.

Gao Yu was able to escape from this place, but whenever he passed through crowded places, he would be surrounded by young girls who seemed to appear out of nowhere, which made his progress very slow.

They finally arrived at Li Chong's residence after much difficulty.

After identifying himself, one servant went in to report, while another servant led Gao Yu into the courtyard.

Li Chong's residence was no less luxurious than that of the Prince of Guangping.

Upon arriving at the inner courtyard, Gao Yu discovered...

Beside Li Chong were several elderly men with white hair and beards; judging from their bearing and attire, their status was no less than Li Chong's. Gao Yu immediately bowed in respect.

"Greetings to the Duke of Chenliu and all the ministers!"

Li Chong waved his hand, "No need for formalities. Let me introduce you. This is General of Chariots and Cavalry Cui Guang, this is Minister of Revenue Li Shao, and this is Minister of Personnel Cui Liang..."

Good guy.

As expected, they were all high-ranking officials and nobles.

Gao Yu immediately bowed respectfully.

Cui Guang and the others looked him over with smiles. Seeing his extraordinary appearance and bright eyes, they couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards him. "He is indeed a young hero!"

"He has rendered meritorious service to our Great Wei at such a young age; he will surely be prominent in the future."

Gao Yu dared not be complacent; on the contrary, he was very restrained. Who knew what these old foxes were planning to do by suddenly wanting to see him?
I am just a barbarian from Huai Shuo.

These people were all from prestigious and unapproachable aristocratic families.

He remembered his brother's teachings.

One must be cautious in everything; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Of course, Gao Yu had a slightly different opinion on this, after all, his older brother had just gotten a windfall.

If it's okay for the eldest son, why can't it be okay for my second son?
After some pleasantries.

Cui Guang suddenly asked, "What is your opinion, Second Master, on the court's handling of the Central Army this time?"

Without a second thought, Gao Yu blurted out a string of eternally correct platitudes: "My status is lowly, how dare I presume to discuss state affairs? The court's decisions are all made by the Empress Dowager and the ministers, so they are unlikely to be wrong."

Cui Guang and the others simply smiled and then asked another question.

“We originally wanted the Empress Dowager to change your household registration and transfer you from Huai Shuo to Luoyang, but unfortunately the Empress Dowager refused. Do you have any complaints about this decision?”

Gao Yu shook his head repeatedly, looking terrified. "How dare I! The Empress Dowager is thinking of the country and has a broad vision. I am just a barbarian from Huai Shuo, and I have no knowledge of the world. I will be satisfied as long as I follow the teachings of the court and do my best to guard the border for our Great Wei and prevent the Rouran from grazing their horses in the south!"

Seeing that Gao Yu was completely unresponsive to reason,

Cui Guang could only say, "It's good that you think this way. Your ancestors and I were old friends, and the Marquis of Dong'e once promoted me..."

"what!"

Gao Yu let out a perfectly timed "Ah!" and then looked at Cui Guang with a surprised expression. Although his "Ah!" had an element of acting, his surprise was genuine. He knew that his ancestor was Gao Hu, the Marquis of Dong'e, and that his family had been demoted and exiled to Huai Shuo because of a crime, but he was not clear about the past of his ancestors.

Seeing Gao Yu's expression.

Cui Guang nodded in satisfaction.

He suddenly changed his question, asking, "I wonder if Erlang has a courtesy name?"

"He has not yet reached adulthood and has not yet received a courtesy name."

Cui Guang stroked his beard and laughed, "Since you are a descendant of an old friend, I shall be so bold as to give you a courtesy name."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yu was momentarily at a loss for words.

At this moment, Duke Chenliu became somewhat angry. He shouted, "You brat, how ignorant you are! Xiaobo is from the Cui family of Qinghe, and the whole world looks up to him. He gave you a courtesy name; after that, who will not respect you!"

"Thank you, Master Cui!"

Gao Yu knew perfectly well that this was a windfall.

Cui Guang laughed heartily.

"Erlang is exceptionally strong and resourceful, a wise and capable man who can save the world. His future achievements will surely be extraordinary. The Analects says to cultivate oneself to bring peace to the people, and the Book of Documents says to know people to bring peace to the people..."

"The great deeds of a man lie in saving the world and bringing peace to the people. If the world is saved, the people will naturally be at peace. How about... I, an old man, give you the courtesy name Shimin?"

what?
Gao Yu was taken aback.

Gao Shimin? Why not Gao Ji'an?

Besides, isn't that inappropriate?

Sa Lu Zi and Xuan Jia Jun have already taken a lot of money from Er Feng.

If even the courtesy name is taken.

In the future, Erfeng will truly live in his shadow.

One shouldn't go to such extremes in life.

Besides...

Who wants to help the Great Wei to save the world and bring peace to its people?

He had been waiting for the right moment to change things, intending to become a rebel.

(End of this chapter)