My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 38 He is truly a god!
The soldiers of Huai Shuo were so excited that their faces turned red, and they just kept shouting loudly in ecstasy after Hou Jing!

"Erlang is mighty!"

"Erlang is mighty!"

The scene was so impressive that it attracted a large crowd to watch the fight.

The area was surrounded by a dense crowd, and everyone who witnessed the scene was in awe!

Gao Yu stood in the center of the arena, receiving cheers and applause, just like a god of war in the world. On the other side, Heba Yue and his followers were in a very bad state, forming a perfect contrast!
Heba Yue was still in a daze.

He possessed superhuman strength from a young age, and as he grew up, he was virtually unbeatable in wrestling matches within the army.

The three Heba brothers' reputation for bravery spread throughout the six towns was no joke; it was a reputation they earned through their own strength!

But now?
How could someone as brave and skilled as him, who was so proud of his strength, be defeated by such a frail and delicate pretty boy?

"I've heard that A Dou was born with superhuman strength, how could he lose to such a 'weak' boy?"

"It seems that the reputation of the three Herba brothers for their bravery is somewhat exaggerated."

"Who would have thought that the Heba brothers, who are the bravest in the army, would be in such a sorry state?"

"This...this is just too inadequate!"

The whispers of the onlookers were like invisible slaps to his face!
Heba Yue's face turned ashen; he, who valued his reputation greatly, had utterly lost face here!

Meanwhile, the retainers behind him had also come to their senses and asked one after another, "Young master, are you alright?"

The words were meant to be caring, but to Heba Yue they sounded so harsh. His face flushed with shame and anger, and he shoved his subordinate away, shouting, "Get out of my way! I can get up by myself!"

Seeing Heba Yue stand up again, his face showing an angry expression.

Gao Yu did not want to get into a conflict with them. He had already clashed with the Central Army before, and now that the people from Wuchuan had just arrived, if he clashed with them again, wouldn't he become a troublemaker in other people's eyes?

He immediately clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Young master, your strength is indeed extraordinary. I was only lucky to win. You are too kind to me."

Do you need me to pretend to be a good person?

Heba Yue was even more furious, finding the words extremely offensive, especially the way everyone was looking at him, which made him extremely uncomfortable!

He roared, "Strength is nothing! On the battlefield, killing enemies relies on mounted archery and charging with a spear. If you have the guts, let's continue our duel!"

Hou Jing finally seized the opportunity, "Only women can't afford to lose, Heba Yue, why are you acting like this!"

"You cripple! No need for your sarcastic remarks. If you have the guts, mount up and fight me on horseback. Let's settle this once and for all!!"

Heba Yue was truly and completely broken down!
Isn't this clearly a case of someone desperately trying to lose?

Is this man Heba Yue?
Gao Huan's lifelong enemy, Yuwen Heita, was Heba Yue's subordinate.
Gao Yu did not want to make a big fuss about this. He turned around, picked up his coat and put it on, and then said, "Wrestling is just a game in the army. Why should you take it to heart, sir? Private fights are forbidden in the army. Huai Shuo and Wu Chuan are both citizens of our Great Wei, and both are comrades of the Six Garrisons. Why kill each other for a moment of pride or to show off your courage?"

Just leave this sentence.

Gao Yu then stopped arguing with him and turned to leave.

"Wan Jing, don't provoke him any further. What will happen if you cause trouble? Leave with me immediately!"

Hou Jing chuckled and ran over to take away the winnings.

Then he turned and left with Gao Yu.

Heba Yue glared at Gao Yu's departing figure, still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat, "If you are a true man, then mount your horse and duel with me immediately! Let's settle this once and for all!"

"Private fights are forbidden in the army, sir, please be mindful of your conduct."

Gao Yu replied from afar and then ignored him completely.

The two formed a stark contrast, and even many of the Wuchuan soldiers looked at Gao Yu's back with great respect.

The Six Garrisons are known for their martial prowess, and the Heba brothers are renowned throughout the garrisons for their bravery. Gao Yu will also gain fame today by defeating Heba Yue!

Soldiers still have a very simple mindset.

Whoever has the bigger fist is the boss, and whoever has the bigger fist is right!

When Heba Yue saw that everyone was looking at him strangely, he angrily pushed aside the people around him and rode away on his horse.

His retainers and attendants slunk away and quickly followed.

………………

"Mo He Dui! Your strength has increased again, kid. That A Dou Ni is no ordinary person!"

"That is."

Gao Yu nodded. "When I fought him, he actually managed to make me use six-tenths of my strength. This is truly the first time I've ever seen anything like it. No wonder none of you are his match."

Hou Jing and the others looked strange.

Damn it, I hate people who show off, but Gao Yu is genuinely not faking it.

When Hou Jing fought with others in the army, he usually needed two men to fight alongside him.

The slaves, including Liu Yi, were filled with nothing but worship, muttering one after another, "My master, could he be a god descended from heaven!"

Gao Yu rolled his eyes. "Call me 'my husband'!"

"Yes, my... lord!"

News of the wrestling match spread extremely quickly, and everyone in the military market looked at Gao Yu and his group with strange eyes.

Fearing that Heba Yue would continue to harass and pursue them, Gao Yu quickened his pace and led the group out of the military market. They had just left the military market.

Then they saw a group of people driving a large number of cattle and sheep toward the military market.

The leader rode his horse slowly forward, playing a pipa in his hands.

The music was melodious.

After that, he even started singing!

"The sky is vast and blue... the wilderness is boundless..."

"The sky is like a vast dome... covering the four fields..."

The tone was high-pitched and very pleasant to listen to.

Gao Yu and the others stood there, completely absorbed in the song, only snapping out of their reverie when it faded into the distance.

The lyrics are so familiar, and they're sung in the Tiele language.

The song they sang was the famous "Chilige Song," which shows how talented ethnic minorities are at singing and dancing.

Gao Yu couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Who was the person who sang just now?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Gao Yu didn't press the matter further, and the group returned to the military camp instead!
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As the soldiers who had gone to the military market returned to camp, the soldiers embellished the story of Gao Yu's victory over Heba Yue in their wrestling match.

Many versions have circulated since then. Some say that Gao Yu was a god descended to earth, some say that Gao Yu was the reincarnation of Buddha, and some even more outrageous say that at the time the two were evenly matched, but a strange phenomenon occurred in the sky, a strong wind blew, and a dragon was vaguely seen flying into Gao Yu's body. In the end, Gao Yu was as if he had divine help!

If it weren't for the Buddha and Dharma protectors, how could one possess such dragon-like power?

It's no wonder that every emperor leaves behind a 'mythical' story in the history books...

Later generations only know about the 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, but they don't know that Buddhism was equally popular in the north, and the atmosphere of venerating Buddhism was no less than that of the Southern Liang Dynasty under Xiao Pusa.

There is endless suffering in the world, from which there is no escape, which is why many people believe in Buddhism.

Gao Yu was resting.

But then they heard laughter and commotion outside the tent, so they went out to see what was going on.

It turned out that the section chief's personal guards had brought several roasted beef and mutton, along with dozens of jars of fine wine.

"The garrison commander heard that Captain Gao had displayed the might of our Huai Shuo army in the military market, so he specially dispatched us to deliver fine wine and meat as a gift to Captain Gao!"

Gao Yu was dumbfounded.

The news spread so fast?

Even the section chief knows?

He immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, General. I will accept it."

"Hahaha, Captain Gao is exceptionally brave and a peerless warrior in Huai Shuo. The general asked me to convey his message: in the future, Captain Gao is expected to fight bravely on the battlefield and live up to his reputation for bravery!"

After the guards and others left.

The people below the team all gathered around.

Gao Yu didn't bother to explain to them, and simply waved his hand, "Since it's a gift from the general, then let's all share it!"

The other soldiers were filled with envy and resentment, wishing they were soldiers under Gao Yu's command!

Gao Huan quickly found them.

"Why didn't you invite me to eat meat and drink?"

Hou Jing rushed over and joined in the eating and drinking.

Gao Huan then gestured with his eyes for Gao Yu to follow him into the tent.

After the two brothers entered the tent.

Gao Huan glanced at him and said, "I just asked Wan Jing, Erlang, and you did the right thing by not acting impulsively and getting entangled with that Adou."

“I always keep in mind my brother’s teachings, and besides, with the matter of the Central Army in the past, I don’t want to cause trouble.”

Gao Huan was very pleased. “I am also very pleased that you can think calmly in every situation. However… in the future, do not step forward to show off your bravery when you encounter this kind of situation again. If you are recognized as a brave warrior in the army, you will be troubled by this reputation in your future actions.”

Gao Yu nodded.

Maintaining a persona and reputation is actually quite costly.

What Gao Huan wanted to express was simply to tell Gao Yu not to be burdened by 'empty fame'.

Two more days passed.

Finally, military orders have arrived!

Li Chong gave the order!

Tomorrow, the three armies will hold a joint drill to bring good luck and boost morale.

After the military drill, they marched north to conquer the Rouran!
(End of this chapter)