My father, Gao Huan, is an invincible prince!

Chapter 32: King Gao was a high king of the Xianbei people, and only the crown prince could bring pe

Outside the camp gate, Gao Cheng's convoy had gradually disappeared into the distance.

The dust kicked up by the horses' hooves floated in the setting sun, like a thin layer of golden mist, making the vastness of the Taihang Mountains even more profound.

Yet Gao Ang still stood before the camp gate, his posture as firm as a pine tree, unmoved.

Deputy General Gao Luozhou stood three steps behind him, looking like he wanted to say something but then stopped, and then seemed to want to say something again.

Only after Gao Cheng's carriage disappeared into the vast mountains could he finally step forward and whisper a reminder: "Grand Commander, the Crown Prince... has gone far."

Upon hearing this, Gao Feng gave a soft "hmm," then slowly withdrew his gaze and turned to walk back into the camp.

However, as Gao Luozhou watched Gao Gao's departing figure, a hint of hesitation reappeared on his face.

After a short while, Fang stopped hesitating, took two quick steps to catch up, and called out in a low voice, "Grand Commander."

Gao Ang stopped abruptly upon hearing the sound, turning to look at him: "What is it?"

Gao Luozhou hesitated for a moment, his Adam's apple bobbing as if he was carefully considering his words.

After a long pause, he finally lowered his voice, almost whispering in Gao Yang's ear, and asked, "May I ask, Grand Commander, is what the Crown Prince said today... truly credible?"

Upon hearing this question, Gao Feng remained calm: "What do you mean?"

Gao Luozhou hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "It is not that I doubt the Grand Commander's wisdom, but the Crown Prince is only fifteen years old, and is the eldest son of the Gao King and Queen. Those Xianbei nobles are all his maternal relatives and elders. What if, what if..."

Having said halfway through his sentence, Gao Luozhou was unable to continue, but the meaning he wanted to express was already crystal clear.

Over the years, the Han people of Hebei have suffered too many injustices.

The promise Gao Huan made back then still echoes in my ears, yet the Xianbei people remain high and mighty to this day.

In contrast, the Han soldiers, despite fighting desperately, couldn't even get a full meal.

They were terrified, afraid of being used as pawns again, discarded once and for all.

Even after Gao Ang heard this, he did not answer immediately, but looked up again in the direction where Gao Cheng had left.

Seeing the endless green mountains and the blood-red setting sun, he slowly said, "This child is no ordinary person."

Gao Luozhou was puzzled when he heard this irrelevant answer.

Before he could ask further, Gao Ang withdrew his gaze, stood with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep and resolute voice: "Back then, when he was only ten years old, he rode alone to Jizhou, treated us four brothers with the respect due to a son or grandson, and with a few words, he won us over, and we surrendered our entire army. Think about it, what kind of spirit is that?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Luozhou was taken aback once again.

Gao Ang, however, seemed to have forgotten the previous statement, and continued: "That ten-year-old child, facing my four Gao brothers and the entire camp of fierce and ruthless men from Hebei, remained calm and composed, showing no fear whatsoever. He then calmly ascended the platform, pointed out the general situation, and spoke eloquently."

"From the collapse of the Nine Provinces, we spoke of the fate of the various families in Hebei; from the rebellion of the Six Garrisons, we spoke of King Gao's grand ambition to unify the country. When the words touched on painful points, my brother wept; when the words were exhilarating, my younger brother slapped the table and exclaimed in admiration; and I, Gao Ao... also bowed down in admiration."

"At that time, I knew that this boy was no ordinary person."

At this point, Gao Feng couldn't help but smile.

Immediately, he turned to Gao Luozhou and continued, "He is only fifteen years old, yet he treats me as a national hero and promises the Han people of Hebei an unparalleled legacy... If I still doubt and do not believe him, wouldn't that be an insult from Heaven?"

Gao Luozhou remained silent, then opened his mouth as if to say something more.

But the next moment, Gao Feng raised his hand and pressed down on his shoulder.

"Luo Zhou, I know you are deeply worried."

Gao patted him on the shoulder, his voice softening slightly: "But you must know that King Gao rose from the Six Garrisons, relying solely on the Xianbei cavalry. Therefore, throughout his life, King Gao was rooted in the Xianbei and was the King of the Xianbei people."

"But the Crown Prince is different."

"He was born in Jinyang and grew up in the Han dynasty. His vision was broad and his thinking profound. He was by no means a narrow-minded person. Therefore..."

He paused, recalling Gao Cheng's words, "Unify the Han and the barbarians, and the world will submit to you," and a look of certainty flashed in his eyes.

He then clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "Therefore, the Crown Prince... must be the Crown Prince of the world, and having observed all the heroes, I believe only the Crown Prince can bring peace to the world."

Upon hearing this, Gao Luozhou was also shaken.

A moment later, he seemed to understand something, and the hesitation and doubt on his face turned into sudden realization.

Immediately, he clasped his hands in a deep fist salute and solemnly said, "Thank you for your wise instruction, General. I will humbly accept your guidance."

Upon seeing this, Gao Ang's face showed a hint of relief.

He then said no more, and instead gave a deep order: "Order the entire army to immediately break camp and march to Jizhou!"

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Gao Luozhou accepted the order and turned to relay it.

But after taking only two steps, a loud voice came from behind him again: "Furthermore, send cavalry to inform the families in Hebei, saying: 'The treasure has been found.'"

Upon hearing this, Gao Luozhou paused for a moment.

But in an instant, his steps became lighter, and he left with ease.

Upon seeing this, Gao Ang looked towards Ye City again, a smile playing on his lips.

He knew that the world was about to be in turmoil again, but this time, the Han people of Hebei would no longer be pawns to be manipulated.

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Meanwhile, Gao Cheng's convoy had already left Gao Gao's camp far behind and disappeared back into the vast mountains.

Inside the car, Gao Cheng embraced his beautiful wife, feeling quite pleased with himself. Even the gloom that had been hanging over him because of the swift arrival in Yecheng had completely dissipated.

There's no way around it, Gao Ang's move was just too brilliant; it was like a pillow being delivered to someone who's about to fall asleep.

What he lacked most on his trip to Ye was military power and local support.

Although those Xianbei nobles were his natural allies, Gao Huan was still alive, so they could not bypass him to deal with him.

The situation was different for the powerful Han Chinese families in Hebei. They had been marginalized for many years and desperately needed a powerful patron who could speak on their behalf. Now that Gao Ang had offered himself up, he was perfectly suited to use him.

Most importantly, Gao Ang's visit sent a clear signal to the outside world: the powerful Han Chinese families in Hebei recognized him as the heir apparent of the Prince of Gao.

This was crucial for him to check and balance the powerful figures such as Sun Teng, Sima Ziru, and Gao Yue after arriving in Ye City.

Therefore, he couldn't find a reason to be in a bad mood.

However, Yuan Zhonghua, whom she held in her arms, still had a trace of worry on his face.

After all, she grew up in the deep palace and was used to the scheming and intrigue; she never believed that there was such a thing as a free lunch.

Seeing Gao Cheng so happy, she held back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but throw a bucket of cold water on him.

You asked softly, "Your Highness, do you truly believe that General Gao can sincerely help me?"

Gao Cheng sensed the worry in her tone, and in a good mood, he patted her head and replied with a smile, "Of course."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhonghua frowned slightly, as if she wanted to ask another question.

However, Gao Cheng seemed to have seen through her thoughts and immediately reassured her again, "Princess, please have no worries. What Gao Ang said today comes from the bottom of his heart."

"For what they seek is the position of the Han people in Hebei; what I desire is the support of the powerful clans of Hebei. Since our interests are aligned and we share weal and woe, how could there be any reason for us to turn against each other?"

Just as Yuan Zhonghua was about to speak, he heard this and saw Gao Cheng's confident expression, so he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He nodded with a sullen face and obediently leaned back on his shoulder.

Seeing her so obedient, Gao Cheng felt even more tender and couldn't help but rub her little head again.

Immediately, he reached out and lifted a corner of the curtain, gazing at the green mountains rushing past outside the window, a raging fire burning in his eyes.

At this moment, Ye City was still hundreds of miles away, but Gao Cheng knew that his era had begun.