I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 111 - 42: The Great Reckoning, Dust Settles (Part 2)

Chapter 111: Chapter 42: The Great Reckoning, Dust Settles (Part 2)

Gu Yi had been watching all of it.

In fact, he had not expected the luck card to have such an effect.

"If I can draw such tools in the future, perhaps they can be used on the battlefield."

"Swords have no eyes."

"A substantial increase in luck will definitely play a significant role."

He secretly made up his mind, while also carefully listening to Gu Xi’s arrangements.

It was evident.

As the influence of the Gu Clan grew, historical changes had already begun.

Starting from the time of Liu Zhao.

The Great Han had already undergone changes drastically different from the original history.

Now it had directly skipped the period of Wang Sheng and Yan Ji’s domination, and directly reached Liu Bao.

This change had completely surpassed the previous ones.

He couldn’t fathom what the future would hold.

Because Gu Xi was only forty-six years old now!

Although judging from his experiences alone, Gu Xi really gave off a feeling of being aged from too many experiences.

But he was not yet fifty!

After enduring hardships and gaining fame, he returned still strong and vigorous.

The blessing of the Longevity Card ensured that Gu Xi’s health would not have any issues.

Even though Gu Yi did not know the limits of this thing yet.

But as long as Gu Xi was alive, remained on the court, the Great Han would simply not face the situations of the original history.

After this lesson.

Gu Xi would definitely be more cautious.

Who can clearly see such uncertain factors in the future?

....

Night.

The starry sky vast, the night tranquil as a dream.

Gu Xi led Liu Bao all the way into the North Palace.

Throughout the entire day.

The atmosphere of the entire Han court was very solemn.

Liu Bao, just eleven years old, naturally appeared somewhat weary.

Most crucially, he harbored a silent fear of the Imperial Palace forged in years past, silently clutching Gu Xi’s sleeve.

"Grand Tutor."

Just as he stepped into the bedchamber, after much hesitation, Liu Bao couldn’t help but speak: "I..."

"Your Majesty should refer to yourself as ’Zhen’ now." Gu Xi gently interrupted him.

Liu Bao seemed to suddenly realize this, promptly correcting himself, "Zhen... can really be a good emperor?"

He gazed intently at Gu Xi.

Without hesitation, Gu Xi nodded slightly: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will assist you."

"Will the Grand Tutor one day leave Zhen too?"

Liu Bao spoke again, a trace of tension flashing in his eyes.

Gu Xi fell silent for a moment, then smiled freely, "I am already old."

"But Your Majesty can rest assured."

"Until Your Majesty can fully control the court, I will absolutely not depart."

Gu Xi’s expression was particularly serious.

The two started talking, and Gu Xi began to teach Liu Bao.

"As a ruler, Your Majesty must never bear the name of the unfilial, which is why I chose to spare Yan Ji’s life."

"However, this matter must serve as a warning."

"Your Majesty, remember to pay attention to this in the future."

"As for the families of those ministers, this matter involves a wide scope, Your Majesty should not harbor resentment."

"Eliminating the leading culprits... also serves to express your stance to them."

"I have dismissed all of them, and Your Majesty can use them based on talent in the future."

"This act will surely make them grateful and allow Your Majesty to quickly cultivate a foundation loyal to him."

"The successive emperors of the Great Han have always shown grace to the common people."

"Now that the world is gradually stabilizing, Your Majesty can do the same."

"Let the people in the world be aware of Your Majesty’s benevolence, only then can you secure the loyalty of the populace."

"..."

Liu Bao listened intently, and after Gu Xi finished speaking, he finally said: "Grand Tutor, I... Zhen wants to promote the sons of the Gu Clan."

Currently, the Gu Clan has over ten people serving as officials locally.

But within this court, only Gu Xi represents the Gu Clan.

Even the contemporary Marquis Huan is not in the court but in the fiefdom.

In fact, this was a deliberate arrangement by Gu Xi.

He was not Huo Guang.

If the clan members lack talent, but still occupy high positions, it is bound to leave troubles.

But Liu Bao apparently does not think this way.

At least for now, the people who bring him absolute security are the Gu Clan.

He had been living in the Champion Marquis Mansion recently.

Even developing deep feelings with several members of the Gu Clan.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi was not surprised at all and immediately shook his head: "Your Majesty need not do this."

"The fate of the Gu Clan is up to heaven."

"When family members lack talent, why should they come to court?"

The bond between the Gu Clan and Liu Bao must not be used here.

Even if the Gu Clan’s members can enter the court.

Their lack of talent is destined to make that bond increasingly shallow.

Rather than that.

It’s better to retreat.

And wait for the emergence of talent within the family to renew that bond.

Gu Xi clearly shared the sentiments of Gu Kang from that time.

Liu Bao stared at Gu Xi in a daze, surprised by Gu Xi’s statement, and after a moment of silence, he nodded slightly.

The monarch and the minister thus casually chatted.

Gu Xi seemed to notice Liu Bao’s fear of the Imperial Palace.

Seizing the chance to comfort him. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

He spoke of arrangements for the national mourning and the future enthronement ceremony, which naturally included the posthumous name of Liu Hu.

In fact, regarding this matter, Gu Xi was not troubled as the ministers imagined, not even caring.

The sons of the Gu Clan have their judgments about the bond between a ruler and minister.

At the collapse of Liu Zhao.

He was extremely grieved.

This was because Liu Zhao was a wise ruler and had harmony between monarch and minister.

Furthermore, at his end, he entrusted the orphans, a sign of absolute trust.

Deng Sui was not a ruler.

But she was also a person of great talent.

It can be said, if Deng Sui’s position were replaced by women like Empress Dowager Dou or Yan Ji.

The Great Han would be destined to fall amidst the continuous natural disasters.