My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 78 Archery for Fun!

On the bright side.

Gao Yu was a meritorious official who welcomed the Rouran King back to the Great Wei. It was perfectly reasonable for Anagui to invite Gao Yu, his 'benefactor,' to a banquet.

But Gao Yu really gave Anagui a hard time when he brought Anagui back to the military camp.

Others may not know, but he himself is unaware?

"Actually, there's no need to worry so much. We are in Luoyang, not in the royal court of the Rouran."

"I wonder what the purpose of the Rouran king's invitation to me is."

"Offering favors for no reason..."

Liu Gui, standing to the side, laughed and said, "Second Master is now famous throughout Luoyang. It's normal for the King of Rouran to invite you to a banquet, since he admires your reputation. Didn't the Duke of Chenliu, the Grand Minister of Works, also host a banquet for Second Master? Although Anagui is a prince, he can't compare to these aristocratic families."

Gao Yu thought about it and agreed.

It's always good to be cautious, but there's no need to be this cautious. It's just going out for a drink.

"If that's the case, then I'll go to the banquet."

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Yang Changchu blinked, looking pitiful, "Brother, are you going out hunting? Why didn't you take me with you?"

Yang Kan had changed into a magnificent outfit, with a military uniform underneath. After dressing up, he looked quite handsome.

The main advantage is that holding one's head high and having bright, expressive eyes; this gives off a particularly strong presence that is beyond the reach of most people.

What's incongruous is that he carries a large bow that is much taller than Yang Changchu's, which clashes drastically with his magnificent attire and makes him look quite out of place.

Yang Kan tidied himself up, bent down, smiled, and reached out to pinch her cheek, explaining, "It's not that we're going hunting, but rather to a banquet."

Yang Changchu was even more puzzled, "Who would bring a bow to a banquet?"

"Today is the day the Rouran king is holding a banquet at his residence, and it is said that the Xianbei boy seen on the pagoda the other day will also be attending the banquet!"

"I want to compete with him!"

Yang Kan was holding back his anger.

After the migration of the Han Chinese to the south, the Central Plains were occupied and ruled by the nomadic peoples for a long time.

It's likely that many Han Chinese have forgotten that the Han people were once incredibly brave; the saying "one Han man can take on five barbarian tribes" is no exaggeration.

Why is it that in Luoyang, in this world, the one who is famous for his bravery is a mere Xianbei?
In archery, he has never been convinced of anyone's superiority since he was a child.

He wanted to use this banquet to let everyone know that the sons of the Han people were just as brave and invincible.

Yang Changchu's eyes widened, her pupils darting around as the scene from that day flashed before her eyes. She asked excitedly, "Brother, are you talking about that guy named Mo Heduo?"

Yang Kan looked at his sister with some surprise. How could she still remember that Xianbei name after all these days?

"Of course!"

"Brother, you'd better not go."

"Why?"

“My brother is no match for those Xianbei.”

Yang Kan was a little angry. He glared at his sister with some dissatisfaction. "We'll find out once we get to the banquet."

Yang Changchu's eyes darted around.

"Brother, would you please take me to the banquet as well?"

"No, you are a woman, how can you go?"

Yang Kan shook his head and refused, then coaxed her, "I'll tell you about the banquet when my brother comes back."

Yang Changchu pouted, her little face looking wronged, but there was nothing she could do.

After Yang Kan and his entourage set off in a carriage, she snorted, "Bring me my bow!"

The maidservant quickly brought over a 'bow'.

Its shape is almost identical to that of an ordinary bamboo bow, but it has a slingshot in the middle of the bowstring. It is actually a slingshot for children and women to practice and play with. However, it is not entirely accurate to say that it is a toy, as the slingshot is actually quite powerful.

"Hmph! My brother will surely lose! He is no match for Moheduo! I have seen him shoot arrows since I was a child, how could I not know?"

"When I get back, I'm going to make him laugh at me so he won't take me with him!"

Yang Changchu muttered to herself, full of resentment, while playing with her slingshot. Suddenly, with a crisp snap, a dried gourd a dozen steps away from her was smashed to pieces by the slingshot.

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Gao Yu did not prepare a carriage, but went alone on horseback.

The imperial court bestowed upon Anagui the extremely insulting title of 'King of the Worms,' since the word 'Worms' is hardly a compliment.

Back then, Tuoba Gui treated the Rouran like wild monsters. Whenever he suffered a setback on other battlefields, he would turn around and beat up the Rouran, looting their gold coins, before moving on to other players.

Not content with just getting gold coins, they felt the Rouran people were like insects, so they gave them the highly insulting name 'Ruru' (蠕蠕) as a nickname.

As a result, the imperial court directly conferred the title of King of Rouran upon Anagui.

They really weren't afraid of people holding a grudge. Although the title bestowed upon them was extremely contemptible, the treatment they received was very high. The Rouran King's mansion was extremely large, comparable in size to the Guangping King's mansion. In addition, as a Khan, Anagui had many people coming to join him from the grasslands, after all, the grasslands were a noble land! So although he wasn't considered extremely wealthy in Luoyang, he was actually not short of money.

Gao Yu dismounted and just then encountered a carriage approaching.

This carriage is extremely luxurious just by looking at its exterior. The decorations on the carriage are very elaborate, and the ornaments are all made of precious jade and gold beads. The person who comes must be of high status.

really.

A tall, handsome man of similar age to Gao Huan, dressed in fine clothes, stepped out of the carriage.

Yang Kan became interested when he saw Gao Yu riding a horse and took a closer look.

It must be admitted that he is indeed handsome. No wonder it is said that when he walks on the streets of Luoyang, women stop him and hold his hand to watch him, just like the story of Pan Yue back then. Even he himself is inferior to him in appearance.

But unfortunately...

"How could he be just a Xianbei?"

Yang Kan felt regretful and placed the bow he had brought inside the carriage.

Although they looked down on the Xianbei and Rouran in their hearts, as a prominent family, they still had to show some manners and etiquette.

Who brings a bow to a banquet?
As for how to contend with the Xianbei at the banquet, he had his own brilliant plan.

After Yang Kan identified himself, he followed the servant inside.

Gao Yu listened from behind.

"Sheep? That's an extremely rare surname."

Let alone ancient times, even in the modern society before Gao Yu's time travel... this is an extremely rare surname. He remembered that there was an empress in the Jin Dynasty whose surname was Yang, named Yang Xianrong? Or Yang Xianrong?

If this person and that Queen Yang are from the same family.

Why didn't they follow the trend of the elites to the south?

Gao Yu didn't understand and was too lazy to investigate further. After identifying himself, he also came into the courtyard.

Anagui personally greeted him outside. Upon seeing Gao Yu, his eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily as he took Gao Yu's hand.

"We parted hastily before, and I never expected to meet again in Luoyang. I still admire your former charm every time I think of you... Now you have become a famous young hero in Luoyang!"

Hearing such praise, even Gao Yu was somewhat taken aback. "Your Majesty flatters me..."

Anagui smiled and welcomed him inside.

The banquet was of extremely high standard, featuring a variety of delicacies and fine wines, and beautiful Orchid dancers performing to entertain everyone!
After the dance was over, Anagui smiled and raised the luminous cup in her hand.

"I thank you all for gracing my residence with your presence!"

"Let me introduce you!"

Anagui stood up and pointed to a middle-aged man on his left. The man had a dignified demeanor, but he was not as weak as a scholar. Instead, he had the air of a soldier!

"This is Prince Qi, Xiao Baoyin!"

Xiao Baoyin returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

He was the sixth son of Emperor Ming of Southern Qi. After losing a political struggle, he fled north to the Wei Dynasty, where the Wei court enfeoffed him as the King of Qi.

His situation was similar to that of Anagui.

They were all royal relatives who had defected from other countries. The Northern Wei court kept them so that they would have a righteous cause when they went to war against the Rouran and the Southern Liang. To put it bluntly, according to some gamers later, they could fabricate claims.

He also introduced several people who held official positions in the court, when he introduced Yang Kan.

Gao Yu then learned that this person was from the Yang clan of Taishan, a powerful family in Yanzhou.

Anagui soon arrived in front of Gao Yu.

Introduce it to everyone.

"This young man is none other than Mo Heduo, the young hero who recently intimidated hundreds of central troops and became famous throughout Luoyang!"

Everyone turned to look at him, their expressions varied.

Gao Yu quickly stood up and bowed.

That concludes the introduction.

He was just a 'barbarian' with no background or status.

"Cheers!"

After making his introductions, Anagui returned to the main seat, raised his wine cup again, and drank with everyone.

He clapped his hands, signaling his attendants to summon another group of Orangutans to dance and entertain the guests!
but……

Yang Kan suddenly shouted!
"Ugh, watching this kind of dance every day, how boring!"

"I propose that... we hold an archery contest to enhance the drinking experience. What do you all think?"

P.S.: Don't worry, everyone...

After finishing explaining things here, I went back to Huaishuo.

(End of this chapter)