My father, Gao Huan, is an invincible prince!

Chapter 12: King Gao has a worthy successor!

As soon as Gao Cheng finished speaking, She Digan was already astonished, his mouth agape, barely able to speak. When did this little rascal become so quick-witted?

Despite his surprise, he had to admit that the boy's reasoning had indeed convinced him.

After all, he was a veteran who had led troops for many years.

They are well aware that only outsiders require careful reassurance, while those who are truly close to them do not require so much formality.

Therefore, after a moment of stunned silence, he clapped his hands and burst into laughter.

Pointing at Gao Cheng, he laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, so full of clever words and flattery! Does it mean that just because your elders work for the Gao family, you deserve to be seated at the very end, even for a cup of wine?"

Hearing Kudigan's words, Wei Jing and Hou Jing also laughed and couldn't help but scold Gao Cheng.

Upon seeing this, Gao Huan, who was in the main seat, couldn't help but nod slightly, his face showing approval.

He had assumed that, given Gao Cheng's usual temperament, he would inevitably argue with Kudigan, or even turn on him on the spot.

But to my utter surprise, this scoundrel actually said something like that.

This not only elevated the meritorious officials and appeased the generals, but also flattered the relatives and close ministers like Kudiqian, making them less likely to cause trouble.

It can be described as sophisticated and meticulous, leaving no room for error.

It seems that this scoundrel has really learned his lesson and become wiser after causing trouble once.

Hearing the three men's laughter and banter, Gao Cheng remained serious and quickly picked up his cup again, bowing deeply and saying, "How could I dare? I remember the merits of all of you esteemed elders day and night, how could I forget them?"

Having said that, he raised his cup and said, "This cup is offered to the three elders as a token of my gratitude for their many years of support of the Gao family and for their dedication to the cause."

Upon hearing this, the three nodded in satisfaction, raised their glasses, and drank with him.

They then urged him to do his job well in Ye City, to restrain his temper, and not to do anything outrageous again.

Gao Cheng readily agreed to each request, his attitude respectful and devoid of any of his former arrogance.

In an instant, the tense atmosphere vanished, leaving only hearty laughter and earnest admonitions.

Man Dianxungui witnessed this scene, and his feelings were also complicated.

This young prince is truly no longer the impulsive young man he once was... King Go, you have a worthy successor!

Gao Cheng, unaware of the guests' thoughts, finished paying respects to the remaining meritorious individuals and then bowed to Gao Huan, saying, "Your Majesty, I am already familiar with the meritorious individuals here. What about the rest? Please instruct me."

Upon hearing this, Gao Huan's expression of approval deepened.

He didn't say much, only nodded slightly and said in a calm tone, "Good, and return to your positions."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Gao Cheng bowed in thanks again, then returned to his seat in the second seat. His manners were impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.

Gao Yang, who was standing to the side, watched his performance with a blank expression throughout.

But seeing him return now, she could not contain her emotions and said softly, "Brother, how eloquent you are today."

Gao Cheng glanced at him and laughed, "Second Brother, you flatter me. I only rely on the kindness of my elders to refrain from arguing with me."

While the two were talking, Gao Huan, who was in the main seat, once again stepped forward to greet the meritorious officials.

He raised his wine cup high and laughed loudly, "Today, the northern border is cleared of dust, and the barbarians have surrendered. This is all thanks to the hard work of you gentlemen on the battlefield. I toast you all again!"

"From this day forward, may the Gao family and all others enjoy wealth and honor, and may we never betray each other!"

The nobles in the hall responded enthusiastically, rising to raise their cups. In an instant, the hall was filled with the sounds of clinking glasses and the aroma of wine.

After Gao Cheng raised his glass and touched his lips to the glass, he felt dizzy.

However, when he was toasting earlier, his stomach was empty, and he drank more than a dozen large cups on an empty stomach. Now the alcohol was taking effect.

So he shook his head.

Taking advantage of the lull in the noise and clinking of glasses, I quickly grabbed my chopsticks, picked up a piece of roasted meat, and stuffed it into my mouth.

Only after the oil and meaty aroma entered my stomach did the surging effects of the alcohol finally subside.

But as he was eating, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Gao Yang beside him, who was holding a wine cup and staring blankly at a certain spot in the hall.

Deep within his eyes lurked a faint hint of melancholy.

The gloom was very subtle, so subtle that it would hardly be noticed unless Gao Cheng happened to glance at it. But once noticed, it was shocking.

Suddenly, Gao Cheng paused slightly as he put the mutton into his mouth.

Because he suddenly realized that in the past few days, he seemed to have only seen Gao Yang's ugly face.

However, they overlooked Gao Yang's own forbearance and the abilities he concealed beneath his ugly facade.

The Book of Northern Qi states: "The emperor was intelligent and decisive internally, but seemed lacking externally, and veteran ministers and generals all looked down on him. When faced with a great calamity, he remained calm and composed, and his commands were all appropriate, earning him the astonishment and respect of both the court and the people. He was of a resolute and strong character, capable of making decisive decisions on important matters. Upon assuming the throne, he focused on governance, ruling his subordinates with law and prioritizing fairness..."

Although only a few words are used, they fully depict the calmness and decisiveness of a young man in the face of his elder brother's violent death, the rebellion of a powerful minister, and internal and external troubles.

So, although this ugly thing was ugly, he was a true hero and emperor, the founding emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty!

Even in his later years, when he became an alcoholic, violent, and insane, his abilities, skills, and temperament remained unchanged.

As Gao Cheng chewed on the meat, his mind raced through the historical records of Gao Yang. Suddenly, a somewhat immature idea popped into his head.

They wanted to recruit this heroic emperor to their cause.

Yes, he wanted to win over Gao Yang.

After all, the biggest mistake the original owner made in his life, besides not being able to control his lower body, was failing to keep his younger brother under control.

Now that he has transmigrated, he can't just repeat the same mistakes.

Therefore, he sincerely felt that rather than worrying about Gao Yang turning against him in the future, it would be better to bring him onto his own ship as soon as possible.

Besides, it would be a waste to keep this kid's skills hidden. It would be better to send him to Ye City to keep an eye on those noble families and nobles. Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?

With this in mind, his resolve grew even stronger.

He quickly swallowed what was in his mouth, nudged Gao Yang beside him with his elbow, and asked in a low voice, "My brother, do you want to take power?"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Gao Yang suddenly froze.

His eyes immediately lit up with alertness, and he asked warily, "Brother, are you trying to play a trick on me again?"

Gao Cheng: "...?"

He never expected that his well-intentioned offer of help would be met with such a response.

For a moment, he was completely stunned.

But then, thinking of Gao Yang's abilities, he patiently explained, "I'm not joking. Listen carefully, I'm going to Ye City because I need an assistant. If you're ambitious, you can come with me, and I'll guarantee you a bright future."

Even though Gao Cheng had said all that, Gao Yang's face showed no joy whatsoever; instead, he became even more vigilant.

Without even thinking, he immediately refused: "I'm not going."

Gao Cheng frowned: "Why?"

Gao Yang snorted coldly: "Brother, don't try to fool me. I'm all grown up now, no longer the easily bullied person I once was, and I won't let you play tricks on me anymore."

Upon hearing this, Gao Cheng was dumbfounded, staring at Gao Yang's charcoal-black face, his mind filled with question marks.

No, what's wrong with this child?

Is it that they can't understand human speech, or is it a natural-born paranoia?

Also, what do you mean by those little tricks of his? He will never fall for them again.

Could it be that Gao Cheng, the dignified heir of the Bohai Kingdom and the future founder of Northern Qi, actually has the face of a liar?

He couldn't help himself; his brow furrowed, and he said in a low voice, "Are you unable to understand human speech? I'm not mocking you, but asking if you're willing to come with me to Yedu to realize your ambitions!"