White Horse, Silver Spear, Grand Commandant Gao

The practice of releasing soldiers with a cup of wine, exiling rogues to the army, and emphasizing literature while suppressing military strength led to the Treaty of Chanyuan and the humiliation of Jingkang, resulting in the Song Dynasty's precarious existence in the southeast and its reputation as a weak state. Gao Huaide, a native of Changshan Zhen Ding, was the grandson of Gao Siji, the "White Horse Silver Spear King" of the late Tang Dynasty; his father was Gao Xingzhou, a famous general of the Five Dynasties period, who was granted the title of Prince of Qi but whose name was not mentioned in the imperial edict. Born into a military family, Gao Huaide possessed unparalleled spear skills and outstanding military strategy. He helped Zhao Da ascend to the throne, married the Princess of Yan, and was appointed Grand Commandant and Prince of Bohai. He was destined for high office and posthumous honors, but instead chose to embark on a rebellious and dangerous path. Two hundred years is too long; seize the day! There's no need to wait for Yue Fei to be born; I, Gao, will personally reclaim Yan and Yun, and strike straight at the heart of the enemy! As his brother-in-law, I must teach Zhao Er how to fight a war.