My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 180 The house was robbed?

After carefully reviewing the situation, Gao Yu gained a completely new understanding of Erzhu Rong.

Erzhu Rong did indeed ask him for advice.

Looking back now, it's clear that all of Erzhu Rong's actions were indeed centered around the strategies devised for him by Gao Yu.

That was Gao Yu's plan for him back then.

They captured the three prefectures of Si, Bing, and Fen, thus gaining complete control of Shanxi.

In this way, the Erzhu clan could both attack and defend.

Erzhu Rong first went to Fenzhou under the pretext of suppressing the rebellion and made an agreement with Pei Liang, the governor of Fenzhou, to become in-laws through their children's marriage. This not only gave him control of Fenzhou but also helped him establish a connection with the Pei family of Hedong.

Then they sent troops to Sizhou and captured Wei Qingbin.

Originally, Sizhou had three governors: Yuan Jingzhe, a member of the imperial clan, and Erzhu Rong and Wei Qingbin.

Yuan Jingzhe had already returned to Luoyang, and the court did not send any new imperial relatives. Wei Qingbin was arrested again.

Sizhou has essentially become the stronghold of the Erzhu clan, and the imperial court is destined to be unable to intervene in Sizhou.

As for acknowledging Wei Qingbin as his 'fake father,' which is essentially a forced adoption of a godfather, it seems that... it was still to establish a connection with the Xianbei elite families.

Cui Guang presented Gao Yu with the courtesy name 'Shimin' at Li Chong's residence, and the whole of Wei knew about it.

Erzhu Rong so openly recognized Wei Qingbin as his "adopted father" and treated him to good food and drink, but refused to let him go. This clearly showed that he wanted to "make the deed done." Regardless of what Wei Qingbin himself thought, from an outsider's perspective...

After the establishment of the clan system, the Wei family, one of the eight major Xianbei clans, had already formed a political alliance with the Erzhu clan.

After taking Bingzhou, although there was a relative named Yuan Tianmu in Bingzhou, Yuan Tianmu and Erzhu Rong were sworn brothers, and the two would inevitably support each other politically.

That is to say...

In just two short months.

Erzhu Rong launched a powerful attack, forging a marriage alliance with the governor of Fenzhou, seizing Bing and Si prefectures, and gaining actual control of Shanxi. He also successfully and openly bound the Pei family of Hedong and the Wei family of Xianbei to his cause.

Furthermore, after taking Bingzhou, the southern gateway to Shanxi was completely closed.

Huguan and Tianjingguan are already under our control.

"Tianbao was eager to return to Xiurongchuan for two reasons. First, to appease the court, even though he had been appointed as the governor of Bingzhou, he didn't stay in Bingzhou to reassure the court. Second,..."

Gao Yu took out a map and looked at the two important passes that he had mentioned when he was planning for Erzhu Rong last time!

Mayi, located in Shuozhou to the north, and Jingxing, located in Dingzhou to the east, serve as the gateways to the north and east, respectively.

"If we take these two places, the entire Shanxi region will become the stronghold of the Erzhu clan."

After capturing the key passes, the three prefectures of Bing, Si, and Fen were effectively in a closed loop, allowing for free advance and retreat, making him essentially a "Hedong Jiedushi" (military governor of Hedong).

Although the fact that such achievements were made in such a short time is related to the current political situation, the opportunity is there, but one must also have the ability to seize it.

Erzhu Rong may not be good at big strategies or detailed divisions, but he is excellent at execution and political maneuvering.

As expected of someone who served as an official in Luoyang at a young age, he was already very familiar with the ins and outs of officialdom.

Considering that Heng and Shuo prefectures are no longer able to suppress the rebels, and the imperial court is currently unable to attend to this impoverished region, Erzhu Rong could send someone to suppress the rebellion if he wished.

Narzhurong's actual territory would encompass the five prefectures of Heng, Shuo, Fen, Si, and Bing.

They truly controlled half of the Great Wei's territory.

"No wonder the people of the Erzhu clan, regardless of their temperament, all obeyed him and trusted him implicitly."

………………

Back to Xiurongchuan.

Gao Yu immediately went to see Gao Loujin, who was no longer in such dire straits as when he was fleeing.

Erzhu Rong and Erzhu Zhao gave him many rewards, making him much more financially secure.

He specially bought a lot of jewelry in Bingzhou and brought it back. Although Gao Loujin complained, he loved the jewelry and silverware.

Women have no resistance to sparkly things.

"Erlang, while you were away, Yuechan often came to see me. She took great care of us. She's such a good girl, don't you think?" Taking advantage of his absence to steal from his home, huh?
How could Gao Yu not understand the hidden meaning in Gao Loujin's words?

He could only laugh it off, saying, "I am her uncle, and my elder sister is her aunt. It is only natural for me to take care of her."

"Erlang..."

Gao Loujin slapped him with displeasure, "Stop rambling. You're not getting any younger, it's time to settle down."

"I will handle my marriage matters myself, so please rest assured, sister."

After saying that, he quickly stood up and shouted, "A-Yue, Tie-fa, A-Hui, A-Jie, come quickly, come see what I brought for you."

Children are all greedy eaters.

Gao Yu specially bought some honey to bring back.

However, Gao Yue and the others were not as happy as they had imagined.
"Ah Hui, don't you love honey the most?"

“Uncle, I’ve been eating this often these days. Sister Yuechan sent us a whole big jar!”

"Ah Yue, here is the precious sword you requested."

"Brother, the precious sword is already here."

Gao Yue swung it around as if to show off, and Gao Yu then noticed that he had a curved sword hanging at his waist, with a sapphire inlaid on the hilt, which looked extremely expensive.

Compared to this, the weapon in my hand is nothing but 'broken metal'.

"Was it also a gift from Yuechan?"

Gao Yue nodded, then smiled and said, "Brother, Sister Yuechan is a good person. I wholeheartedly approve of her becoming my sister-in-law!"

Gao Yu raised his hand to hit him, but the kid was quick-witted and ran away in a flash.

He shook his head helplessly and handed over the gifts he had originally prepared for Wei Jie and Duan Shao. Judging from their reactions, he knew they had definitely been bribed by Erzhu Yuechan.

I've only been leading my troops out for a short time.

My hometown was completely destroyed. Where can I go to seek justice?

He then shared his guess with Gao Loujin.

"My brother and sister-in-law should be among the rebels right now. I have asked Tianbao and Wanren to send people to find out their whereabouts. They should be able to find out in a few days."

Gao Loujin nodded.

At this time.

A rapid sound of hoofbeats rang out outside, followed by the neighing of horses.

Before anyone could be seen, the girl's cheerful voice could be heard, "Aunt, I've come to visit you!"

Erzhu Yuechan ran in happily, and when she saw Gao Yu, she was first taken aback, and then asked knowingly, "Uncle has actually returned?"

"Don't you... want to see me come back? Then I'll leave."

Erzhu Yuechan blushed and quickly explained, "No, I just didn't react for a moment when I suddenly saw my uncle."

Gao Yu wanted to laugh.

Gao Loujin, standing behind him, secretly gave him a push and winked at him.

Gao Yu stood up, casually holding a piece of jewelry in his palm, and said with a smile, "Since I've come to pay my respects to my elder sister, I'll go see Ah Hui and the others."

"uncle!"

Erzhu Yuechan quickly grabbed him, and under Gao Yu's questioning gaze, she had a sudden inspiration, "Uncle, don't run away! What about the horse I gave you before? I need to see if you've taken good care of it!"

Only then did she notice the mockery in Gao Yu's eyes. She pouted slightly and complained, "Uncle is bullying me."

Gao Loujin then laughed and said, "Go ahead and take a good look. If Erlang doesn't take good care of him, your aunt will stand up for you."

So it turns out that everyone in my family is the sixth child.

Who can beat her?

(End of this chapter)