I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 109 - 41: Supporting the Dragon Court, Intimidating the Officials

Chapter 109: Chapter 41: Supporting the Dragon Court, Intimidating the Officials

If it had been Gu Xi who still held military power in the past doing this, they might have understood.

But now?

Deng Zhi and others were completely stunned.

What is Gu Xi doing?

Even Yan Ji hadn’t expected things to develop this way.

She was taken aback at first.

Then her brows furrowed, and she immediately shouted sternly: "Gu Xi! How dare you slander this palace?"

"Is this rebellion?"

"Come! Quickly seize him!"

The expressions of several Forbidden Army members in the hall changed, and upon seeing Gu Xi’s fierce gaze, fear spread across their faces.

Gu Xi’s prestige was indeed too high.

And the most critical point was—the time was too rushed!

If Yan Ji could have cultivated confidants, perhaps this might have been avoided.

But how long has it been since then?

Gu Xi looked at the few Forbidden Army members in the hall, his gaze turning increasingly cold: "I was entrusted by Emperor Xiaohe, even to death, to protect the fundamental interests of the state in this perilous situation."

"How dare you vermin conspire in treason!"

His voice was as loud as thunder, and the Forbidden Army members stood with their weapons lowered, trembling with fear.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at this scene.

Everything happened too quickly.

Yan Ji saw that these people really dared not move, her expression changed suddenly, and she once again rebuked: "Seize Gu Xi!"

"Great rewards await!"

With a heavy reward, there must be brave men.

One leading Captain seemed to have finally steeled himself, gritting his teeth and finally charging with his weapon.

But Gu Xi was not just a civil minister capable of governance.

His combat power was definitely not inferior to some ordinary generals.

Without any hesitation, Gu Xi immediately drew his sword and thrust forward swiftly like lightning.

With a splashing sound!

The man had not even made a move before falling directly to the ground.

Just then, there was a crisp sound of a weapon dropping to the ground.

An old soldier suddenly threw down his weapon, fell to the ground, and cried bitterly: "I, an insignificant officer... followed the Grand Tutor in campaigns against the Qiang and would rather die than betray the Han!"

He would rather be punished than raise his hand against Gu Xi.

"Men! Men!"

Seeing this scene, Yan Ji roared once more.

The Forbidden Army outside the hall swarmed in.

But when they saw that the target was actually Gu Xi, they all froze.

The Yan Clan members, however, were shouting to capture him.

But who dared to act recklessly?

Everyone knew that Gu Xi had personally commanded the Central Army.

Who knows how many soldiers had followed Gu Xi in battle among them.

And most importantly...

Gu Xi resolved the locust plague, benefitting the world.

Is this not something everyone knows?

How could a few newly promoted members of the Yan Clan command them to seize Gu Xi?

Yan Ji was also somewhat bewildered.

She had never anticipated such a turn of events.

Although everyone knew that Gu Xi’s prestige was as towering as Gu Kang’s was back then, making him unmatched by any mere minister.

Thus, today she specially selected some of the most obedient individuals from the Central Army.

Yet how did it still come to this?

It seemed as if time had stopped.

There was the sound of tense, heavy breathing in the hall.

But it gave a particularly silent impression.

Gu Xi scanned the Central Army, and seeing their hesitation, he knew this was a good chance and immediately spoke again.

But just at that moment.

Yan Xian finally arrived.

At this point, what more did he need to worry about?

He seized a bow and arrow from a Forbidden Army member.

Drew the bow and shot!

All of this happened too quickly.

The sound of breaking through the air suddenly rang out.

The arrow flew straight at Gu Xi’s face.

But just then, a sudden gust of wind swept into the hall.

In an instant.

One by one, the candles went out, and the curtains fluttered.

The entire hall darkened slightly.

And the arrow that was shot was also affected, flying past Gu Xi and directly hitting the dragon throne where Liu Yi sat!

——Boom!

At the same time, a clap of thunder suddenly sounded.

This loud sound finally brought everyone present back to their senses.

Each individual’s expression greatly changed.

Superstitions were destined to be irrepressible in this era.

At such a critical moment, for such a thing to happen.

It was destined to make the courtiers and each Forbidden Army member thoughtful.

Gu Xi did not expect such a coincidence, but he reacted swiftly and shouted once more:

"Heaven’s will is as clear as day; you traitors, even the spirits and gods will not spare you!"

"Do you wish for the calamities of the past to descend once again?"

Seeing all the Forbidden Army’s expressions change drastically.

Gu Xi directly pointed his sword at Yan Xian and others: "Capture the rebels and appease Heaven’s wrath!"

Natural disasters...

These were the fears held by every citizen of the Great Han.

Even though many years have passed...

The disasters of that time still haunted like a nightmare.

As soon as these words were spoken,

finally, the tide turned completely!

Gu Xi’s prestige indeed played an enormous role, as soon as the first Forbidden Army soldier acted, the rest immediately charged forward!

Heading straight for Yan Xian and the Yan Clan disciples.

Shouts and rebukes erupted instantly.

On the grand steps, Yan Ji looked at this scene in utter incredulity.

She suddenly looked at Gu Xi again.

Immediately noticing Gu Xi’s sharp gaze.

At this moment, she finally felt fear once more.

Liu Shou and the other officials who pledged allegiance to the Yan Clan now showed frantic faces, wanting to flee but not daring to.

Gu Xi did not concern himself with them.

He simply gestured to Deng Zhi and others, whispering to them one by one.

He wanted to command the Forbidden Army!

No risks could be left behind!

Then, he summoned Yang Zhen, whispering in his ear.

Yang Zhen’s eyes lit up.

He quickly departed from the palace.

Before long, he returned with Cao Teng, bringing Liu Bao with them.

Upon seeing Liu Bao,

Yan Ji immediately collapsed to the ground, her face full of despair.

The sounds of fighting had now ceased.

The Yan Clan members were all tied up beneath the grand steps, only able to make muffled sounds.

Everyone was watching this scene closely.

As soon as Liu Bao stepped inside the hall, he ran directly to Gu Xi.

Gu Xi immediately bent to support Liu Bao.

Then, in front of everyone, he led him step by step towards the grand steps.

The hall grew increasingly silent.

Except for the faint sound of footsteps.

Everyone was watching intensely as young Liu Bao held Gu Xi’s hand, step by step ascending the grand steps.

"Grand Tutor! You mustn’t..."

Yan Ji, collapsed on the ground, grew more and more fearful.

But how could Gu Xi care about her?

At this moment, Liu Yi had long been frightened and had fled to a corner, and the dragon throne symbolizing the supreme position was just placed there.

Gu Xi led Liu Bao before the throne.

Then he stopped, helping Liu Bao up onto it.

As Liu Bao sat down upon the dragon throne,

everyone’s heart thumped fiercely.

Gu Xi gazed at Liu Bao, his eyes finally revealing a look of joy.

He hesitated not at all.

Immediately, he lowered his sword, and under the eyes of all the officials, knelt before Liu Bao.

"Your servant, Gu Xi, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Liu Bao instinctively wanted to stand and help Gu Xi up.

But Gu Xi slightly shook his head, signaling him not to move.

After earnestly completing the grand ceremony.

He then stood up with his sword, faced the officials beside the Emperor, and said loudly:

"Officials, bow to the new Emperor!".....

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"In the fourth year of Yan Guang, the Emperor passed away in the North Palace.

Afterwards, Yan Ji concealed the mourning, secretly colluded with the eunuchs Fan Feng, Jiangjing, and others, forged a decree, demoted the Crown Prince Bao to King of Jiyin, and secretly welcomed the son of King Hui of Jibei, Yi, into the capital, plotting to steal the Divine Artifact.

At that time, the palace was deep and secluded, the Yan Clan brothers Xian and Jing guarded the forbidden areas with halberds.

On the new Emperor’s ascension day, Grand Tutor Gu Xi, dressed in plain clothes and carrying a sword, strode into the forbidden area, his footsteps resounding, shaking the nine palaces.

His eyes wide and beard bristling, with sword pointed at the Empress Yan, he rebuked: "In times past, Emperor Xiaohe entrusted me with the kingdom’s backbone. Crown Prince Bao is the legitimate heir; you, hen crowing at dawn, forged edicts and disturbed the order, do you wish to overturn the Han’s cauldron?"

The Empress Yan’s face changed, angrily shouting: "Gu Xi is plotting rebellion, seize him quickly!"

The mighty guards hesitated, not acting.

Xi raised his head and shouted loudly: "I received the late Emperor’s sharp blade entrustment to protect the nation from cracking eggs, how dare you vermin challenge the authority of Heaven!"

His voice like thunder, the Forbidden Army all lowered their weapons, standing in fear.

Yan Xian was furious, drew his bow and aimed an arrow at Xi, when suddenly a fierce wind swept through the hall, extinguishing the candles and tossing the drapery, causing the arrow to veer and drop beside the throne.

Xi stood unmoved, unharmed, holding his sword and shouted: "Heaven’s will is evident, you rebellious ones, spirits and gods shall all punish you!"

The ministers trembled, the Yulin Lang all dropped their weapons and prostrated.

Xi thus ordered the arrest of Yan Xian, Fan Feng, and others, all bound at the foot of the steps, then personally assisted Bao in ascending the Dragon Pavilion, assuming the rightful position.

Xi led all the officials in kneeling twice and bowing, their shouts shook the hall, the sound reaching the clouds.

—— "Book of the Later Han: Biography of Gu Xi"