My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 92 Knowing People and Using Them Well: The Way of Understanding People

"It's only natural for someone new to seek refuge to be wary, but this behavior of deliberately feigning stupidity..."

“This man named Peng Le is likely a rare and trusted confidant. You should employ him, but also be wary of him. If he seeks fame, grant him fame; if he seeks profit, grant him profit.”

Gao Huan looked at Gao Yu and continued to offer earnest advice and reminders.

"Second Brother, your reputation for bravery has spread throughout the six provinces, and two years ago it shook Luoyang."

"Afterwards, all sorts of people will likely come to you because of your reputation and serve you. This will be both an aid and a danger to you."

"You need to carefully discern who is loyal, who is treacherous, who is capable, and who is just all talk."

"One person's strength is limited, but many people's strength is greater. You should also know that if we want to achieve fame and success in the future... then we must use all kinds of people. Even those who are boastful have their uses. Those with strategic talents and eloquent tongues can shake the state and disturb people's hearts! You have also read history, so you must know that the heroes who have left their mark in history are all people who know how to recognize and appoint people."

Gao Yu nodded and bowed, "Thank you for your guidance, Brother."

Gao Huan shook his head, "We are brothers, there's no distinction between us, why be so formal?"

have to say……

Gao Huan did indeed teach Gao Yu another lesson, and that's true.

Without such ability, how could King Gao have left behind such a great reputation? He lived wielding the imperial tablet of Cao Cao, and died holding the spear of Marquis Tiao, slaying traitors…

However, after Gao Huan's reminder...

Gao Yu also felt that he should be more careful when dealing with these people who came because of his reputation.

after all……

Not everyone is like Mulan, who befriended those in humble circumstances.

It is precisely because of this that Gao Yu values ​​Mulan so much and entrusts her with important responsibilities.

The next day.

Gao Yu treated Peng Le as usual, without deliberately exposing him, knowing in his heart that the kid was just pretending to be stupid.

Peng Le's confidants also brought twenty or thirty men.

Gao Yu could tell at a glance that this group of people were probably bandits from some mountain stronghold, after all, their bandit-like aura and characteristics were too obvious, completely different from the respectable young men from clean families.

Gao Yu incorporated this group into Peng Le's command.

As long as they are brave and fierce enough, he doesn't care whether they have committed murder and robbery before.

In ancient society, if you were to fuss over this, wouldn't you be making things difficult for yourself?
Putting aside everything else, Gao Yu has committed numerous crimes, including murder and robbery.

A few days later, it was July.

The summer heat has brought a significant rise in temperature to Huai Shuo, though it's not as stifling as it is in Luoyang.

Gao Yu was sitting in his tent, calculating his income and expenses.

He currently has no internal affairs talent under his command and can only rely on himself, but fortunately, his mathematical knowledge is sufficient.

Liu Yi suddenly came in to report.

“My lord, there is someone outside the training ground who claims to be a guard of the Rouran king and says he wants to see you.”

Gao Yu nodded and immediately got up and went outside the training ground. Only then did he realize that the person who came was indeed the brave guard who had been able to draw Yang Kan's three-stone, three-dou strong bow at the banquet held by Anagui in Luoyang and who had encouraged him to hit the target with his archery.

The guard was extremely respectful to Gao Yu.

"Greetings, young master. My Khan invites you."

Gao Yu then rode off with him, only to discover after a while that... the guard was not taking him to the mansion Yang Jun had prepared for Anagui, but rather to the outskirts of the city.

Where are we headed?

The guard explained.

"My lord, the Khan has raised his banner and issued decrees. Today, the Khan's brother, Tutujia, has brought a troop of his people to respond to the King's command."

"His troops are stationed fifty miles to the north. The Khan has already gone there and ordered me to invite you, my lord, to come and discuss military matters."

Gao Yu then nodded.

Even though Anagui was the Rouran king appointed by the imperial court, and the Rouran and the Great Wei were now in a cooperative relationship, Yang Jun dared not let the news reach the Rouran tribes who had come from the grasslands and get too close to Huai Shuo.

They must have told Anagui long ago that the place where they were stationed and assembled should be kept at a safe distance from Huai Shuo.

Since I'm going north with Anagui, I really need to find out what's going on.

After more than half an hour, Gao Yu followed his personal guards to their encampment. From afar, he could see many white felt tents, indicating that a considerable number of tribes had come to submit.

After identifying themselves, the two entered the camp. Anagui smiled and personally emerged from his tent, as he always treated Gao Yu with great courtesy.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Gorlang."

He took Gao Yu's hand and led him into the tent, then personally poured Gao Yu a cup of mare's milk wine.

"After a long journey, let's have a drink first, Mr. Gao."

There were three other people inside the tent. They were quite surprised to see Anagui, as the Khan, being so humble and subservient to a Han Chinese from the Central Plains.

"Thank you for the wine, Your Majesty."

Gao Yu didn't stand on ceremony and drank the mare's milk wine in one gulp!

After laughing, Anagui introduced a short, stocky man, saying, "This is my brother, named Tutujia."

He then pointed to the two people next to Tu Tujia and introduced them.

"This is Ashina Bu, who came to serve my brother."

"This is their clan chief, Tumen, and this is his younger brother, Shidianmi."

"The Ashina tribe was a major Turkic clan, skilled in warfare, and every member was a warrior."

How could someone so young become the leader of a tribe?

Gao Yu couldn't help but glance at the two brothers a few more times. He knew about the Turks; their reputation was much greater than that of the Rouran. They were a major enemy of the Central Plains for a period of time in later generations, and it seemed that they had once been blacksmiths of the Rouran.
Judging from his demeanor, one can tell that he is a meticulous and extremely brave person.

and.

Is he still called Ashina?
He vaguely remembered that the Turkic Khan who forced the Heavenly Khan Li Erfeng to sign the Wei River Alliance and was then dragged back to Chang'an to dance by the recovered Erfeng was the Ashina tribe, right?
The Turks were the overlords of the northern grasslands and deserts during the Sui and Tang dynasties. So, they were the ones who destroyed their predecessors, the Rouran, who were the overlords of the grasslands.

He's not good at history and doesn't know much, but he can reason.

Considering how fierce the Turks were later.

Either these two brothers, or their descendants, must be quite capable.

Now look at Anagui's attitude towards the two brothers.

Seeing Gao Yu staring at the Ashina brothers, Anagui laughed and said, "Does Gao Lang have taken a fancy to these two brothers? If they can help me reclaim the royal court, what harm is there in giving you the Ashina tribe?"

He went on to say, "Why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to the High Lord?"

Tutujia quickly stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, while the Ashina brothers knelt down and kowtowed.

"I have met Gao Lang."

Gao Yu quickly helped the two brothers up, saying, "There's no need to be so polite."

He then looked at Anagui and shook his head, saying, "I am a Wei person. What use do I have for the tribes on the grasslands? Besides, I have not yet achieved any merit. How can I face the Khan's reward?"

"War is dangerous and perilous. Your Majesty, please tell me about the current situation of the Rouran royal court so that we can formulate countermeasures as soon as possible."

Anagui gave him a look.

Ashina Tumen then began to recount everything he knew.

The Gaoche have entered the Genhe Valley, occupied the Rouran royal court, and have also used incentives to recruit many tribes on the grasslands. They are much stronger than when they first returned to the country. It is likely that they have received news that Anagui has raised the Khan's banner and is recruiting and accepting defectors in order to fight back.

But this is normal; tribes on the grasslands are naturally opportunistic, siding with whoever is stronger.

When the Xiongnu came, they were Xiongnu; when the Rouran came, they naturally became Rouran; now that the Gaoche have come, it's not surprising that they will become Gaoche as well. In the future, even if Turks, Khitans, or Mongols come, they might just transform themselves into Turks, Khitans, or Mongols.

Who knows, the Han people might come in the future...

"This is difficult!"

Gao Yu heard this news.

He couldn't help but frown.

The situation is unlikely to be too optimistic this time heading north.

After all, Gao Che's move was to win over and divide the enemy.

It's hard to say how many followers Anagui will ultimately be able to recruit.

If this is the case.

We need to prepare for the worst.

(End of this chapter)