My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 80 Iron-Blooded Han Emperor Yang Kan
Gao Yu also downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

This Yang Kan is a man who can take defeat seriously; his magnanimity is beyond the reach of ordinary people, and he can be called a hero.

Gao Yu was eager to make friends, so he took the initiative to fill Gao Yu's glass with wine, and then poured wine into his own glass and raised his glass.

"Young Master Yang is also brave and skilled. If he cannot display his prowess here, we will surely have a good contest another day!"

"it is good!"

Gao Yu had already given him plenty of face.

If you are determined to humiliate him, then hold nothing back and draw your bow and shoot an arrow with all your might.

Now that Gao Yu is taking the initiative to befriend him, Yang Kan also feels that Gao Yu is a magnanimous person, and he himself pales in comparison.

Anagui then let out a hearty laugh.

"You two are both outstanding talents of the Great Wei. It is only natural for heroes to admire each other."

He then summoned the beautiful concubines to dance, and the atmosphere of the banquet became relaxed and pleasant again.

After the banquet ended.

Everyone got up and left.

Anagui, however, took the initiative to walk over to Gao Yu's side, took his hand very affectionately, and started showering him with compliments.

"I am so grateful for Gao Lang's help today, otherwise... I would have lost face."

Cui Guang gave Gao Yu a courtesy name, and within half a day, everyone in Luoyang knew about it.

The news of today's banquet will surely spread throughout Luoyang in a short time.

If Gao Yu hadn't stepped in to overpower Yang Kan, Anagui would have indeed lost face.

"Your Majesty is too kind. I was merely shooting arrows to enhance the drinking experience, not to compete with you."

"Gao Lang is still so humble. It's a pity... If I had a brave and valiant man like Gao Lang by my side to help me, how could I not reclaim the Khan's throne?"

Ok?
Gao Yu immediately became more alert.

This was clearly a veiled message, but he didn't respond.

Seeing this, Anagui looked around and then lowered his voice, saying, "One day I will definitely return to the grasslands in the north and reclaim the throne of the Rouran Khan!"

"At that time... I will need your assistance, sir."

Gao Yu had no intention of getting involved in the mess on the Anagui grasslands. With chaos imminent, he needed to return to Huai Shuo to strengthen his troops and prepare for the future. So he chuckled and said, "Your Majesty is the Rouran Khan. With just a wave of your arm, the heroes of the grasslands will gather. Returning to the royal court will be as easy as taking something out of a bag. Why would you need me?"

Anagui shook his head, “How can ordinary brave warriors compare to Gao Lang? Gao Lang alone can defeat 100,000... no, Gao Lang alone can defeat a million elite soldiers!”

How come you, a barbarian from the grasslands, are so eloquent?
Everyone loves to hear flattery, and everyone loves to hear pleasant things.

Gao Yu was no exception; he smiled and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. I am unworthy of such praise..."

Anagui interrupted directly, saying, "Why be modest, Gaolang? Others may not know of your bravery, but I do. I witnessed it with my own eyes on the grassland that day."

"I have prepared a small gift, and I will send it to Lord Gao's residence tomorrow."

"Once I reclaim the Khanate, I will certainly not treat you unfairly!"

look……

They gave gifts again.

Even so, Gao Yu could not agree. "This matter still requires an order from the imperial court. I have no right to lead troops out without authorization. Even if I agree to your request, it will be useless."

"What's so difficult about this?"

Anagui simply smiled and didn't finish his sentence. He personally escorted Gao Yu to the gate of the mansion, showing him great respect.

After all, Anagui was a prince conferred by the Great Wei.

Gao Yu was merely a military commander in Huai Shuo Town, in charge of five hundred soldiers.

Just as Gao Yu was about to ride back to the villa, he heard someone call his name from behind.

"Wait a minute, Gao Lang!"

Turning around, he realized that Yang Kan's carriage hadn't left yet. He was standing by the carriage, stroking the side rail with his hand. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be waiting for him to come out.
"If you don't mind, Mr. Gao, please take my carriage and I will escort you back to your residence."

Gao Yu had always wanted to befriend Yang Kan, a son of a powerful and wealthy family; he would be happy to befriend even one of them.

Who knows, if the world descends into chaos in the future, these powerful clans might be willing to spend all their wealth to invest in themselves?
Eh!
While I am now famous in Luoyang, it is always good to make more good connections with these people. In short, unless necessary, it is best not to make enemies. Make more friends and fewer enemies.

Moreover, someone like Yang Kan, who is both brave and magnanimous, is someone you should definitely befriend.

Gao Yu got into his car.

I couldn't help but marvel at how luxurious it was; the carriage was incredibly spacious, with soft couches made of silk.

Yang Kan took the initiative to speak.

“I never expected that there would be such a hero as Brother Gao among the Xianbei. Today I have brought this humiliation upon myself.” Gao Yu’s expression was strange as he defended himself, “Yang Lang has probably misunderstood. I am not a Xianbei, but a Han Chinese. My ancestors were exiled to Huai Shuo after being convicted of a crime. My ancestors were from the Gao clan of Bohai.”

Yang Kan was taken aback at first, then delighted, and he couldn't help but grab Gao Yu's hand.

"Is this true?"

Seeing Yang Kan's reaction, Gao Yu was slightly surprised, not understanding why he was so agitated. "Isn't Yang Lang a high-ranking official? Doesn't he know anything about court affairs?"

Yang Kan looked slightly embarrassed.

He was unwilling to contribute to the Northern Wei Dynasty. He spent his days slacking off in the Ministry of Personnel, just passing the time. Why would he care about matters of state?

Moreover, the Ministry of Personnel was burned to ashes by the central army.

He hasn't gone to roll call during this period.

He did know Gao Yu's Han name, but it was perfectly normal for Xianbei to have Han names. In Luoyang, which Xianbei didn't have a Han name? In fact, more than half of them only had Han names and didn't even have Xianbei names.

They never expected that Gao Yu was actually a Han Chinese, after all, the other party claimed to be a barbarian from Huai Shuo.

However, it was good news to learn that the other party was actually of Han ethnicity.

Yang Kan laughed happily.

"Good good!"

"I never imagined that such a talented man could exist in this world!"

"There is hope for the Han dynasty!"

This guy?

Could he be a ruthless Han chauvinist?
That's a dangerous statement!

He forced a smile and reminded him, "Young Master Yang, be careful what you say..."

"No problem."

Yang Kan didn't care at all, waving his hand and saying, "It doesn't matter if someone hears us, what if we report it to the imperial court? If they push me too far, I'll just cross the river!"

This really stumped Gao Yu, who didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Yang Kan asked, "Since you are a son of the Han people, why do you demean yourself by taking the name of the Xianbei?"

“I was born in Huai Shuo, a place where Han and Yi peoples live together. It is inconvenient to live in Huai Shuo if we do not adopt a Xianbei name.”

Yang Kan realized he had misspoke and quickly apologized, "I was being presumptuous."

"No problem."

"If I had known that you, Gao Lang, were a son of the Han people, I should have gone to visit you long ago! But it's not too late! I didn't have a very good time drinking at the Rouran King's place! Why don't you come to my house, Gao Lang, and we can continue drinking until dawn!"

After hesitating for a moment, Gao Yu shook his head and said, "Yang Lang..."

“Hey, no need to be so polite. I’m a few years older than you. If you don’t mind, you can call me brother.”

“Brother Yang’s invitation is very kind of me, and I should not refuse. However, I need to go back and have something to tell my brother. So, I will definitely come to visit another day with my brother.”

Yang Kan did not insist and escorted Gao Yu to another courtyard.

The two bowed again before parting.

As soon as Yang Changchu saw him return, she rushed over, grabbed his arm, and clung to him, "Brother, brother! What happened at the Prince's mansion? Tell me quickly!"

Before Yang Kan could even speak...

She teased playfully, "I bet my brother lost to those Xianbei!"

Yang Kan laughed heartily, "I did lose."

Ok?
Yang Changchu was taken aback.

She knew her brother's temperament and character better than anyone else.

We must not lose to the Hu people, no matter who we lose to.

Why are you so happy to lose to a Xianbei?

Yang Kan smiled and explained, "That young master Gao is not a Xianbei, but a son of the Han people. Although you lost this time, you have made a good friend, so you are naturally happy."

Yang Changchu blinked, finally understanding why Yang Kan was so happy.

But I can't help but be very curious.

She immediately pleaded, "Brother! Tell me about what happened at the Prince's Mansion..."

"Good good."

"Let me explain slowly..."

(End of this chapter)