I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 172 - 2: Slaying Dong Zhuo Again, Kyushu Ablaze

Chapter 172: Chapter 2: Slaying Dong Zhuo Again, Kyushu Ablaze

In the dark, naturally, they back Dong Zhuo.

Though they haven’t directly sent people, they also provide provisions to Dong Zhuo.

And secretly send people to establish connections with Dong Zhuo, spreading the news of Gu Xi’s death.

Dong Zhuo is the white glove they have chosen.

At least for now, no one is willing to tear open the last thin paper of the Great Han and become the one standing out first.

Gu Yi has been watching all this, not too surprised in his heart.

Actually, in the original history,

the fact that Dong Zhuo could enter the capital was influenced by the big families and clans.

At the time, Dong Zhuo was much stronger than now.

All under the command of the Governor of Bingzhou State were elite.

Under such circumstances, these people did not perceive the threat of Dong Zhuo, let alone now.

The prejudice in people’s hearts is like a big mountain.

Today’s big families are even stronger than in history, so why would they care about Dong Zhuo?

For them, whether Dong Zhuo or He Jin, they’re just tools in their hands.

When needed, they will make them sharp; when not, they are discarded.

This is the arrogance of the current big families and clans.

They don’t even care about imperial power, let alone these people.

The entire Great Han world, storm clouds are gathering.

Though it seems calm, in reality, it just needs a fuse to completely ignite the world. ...

...

Yu Province, Qiao County.

"Father."

"I foresee the impending chaos in the world and intend to gather wealth and recruit soldiers as the foundation for our clan."

Cao Cao looked at Cao Song with a serious expression and said earnestly.

Upon hearing the news of Gu Xi’s death, he immediately hurried back to his hometown and found Cao Song.

For Cao Cao,

how could he not see who the contenders were in the battle of Henei?

Cao Cao had completely determined.

With the death of Gu Xi, the Great Han was destined to fall into chaos.

He must seize the next opportunity.

Hearing this, Cao Song couldn’t help but nod in agreement, saying, "My son has great ambition, but son, have you really thought it through?"

Although he had already resigned, Cao Song was no ordinary person.

He had sat in the position of Grand Commandant of the court.

Had it not been for Liu Hong’s sudden death, and his fear of Gu Xi’s future reckoning of officials who bought their positions, he might not have resigned even now.

He knew that Cao Cao was with Yuan Shao.

Now that Cao Cao didn’t choose to ally with Yuan Shao and the like, it already represented his stance.

"Father."

Cao Cao lowered his head, seriously analyzing: "Now that Lord Gu is dead, no one in the world can suppress the big families and clans, and they will certainly want to share power in the court."

"With the current changes in Luoyang."

"I believe this is Lord Gu’s contingency."

"Although in the current situation, I can’t determine who will win or lose, but for our Cao Clan, sharing power with the big families gains us no advantage."

"Only by recruiting soldiers under the guise of quelling rebellion can we expand our influence."

"By then, no matter who wins."

"Our Cao Clan will stand invincible."

His expression was extremely earnest.

Upon hearing this, Cao Song finally felt at ease, nodded in satisfaction, and praised: "My son has the demeanor of a great minister."

"I am old and will support you."

"You take a few days to rest, I will notify the entire clan to rise with you!"

....

Zhuojun.

A sentence Gu Xi once said back then completely changed Liu Bei’s destiny.

Since that day, whether it was Lu Zhi or his uncle Liu Yuanqi, they all had greater expectations for him.

Now he already had nearly three thousand troops.

Besides the thousand Lu Zhi gave him, the remaining were slowly gathered through clearing bandits and recruitment during this time.

Among them were two particularly extraordinary people.

Liu Bei even formed a sworn brotherhood with them, swearing by the example of ancient Gu Cheng and Ban Chao, never to betray each other in life or death.

One is named Guan Yu, and the other Zhang Fei.

When Liu Bei heard the news of Gu Xi’s death, he was also stunned.

He was silent for a long time, and finally just let out a gentle sigh.

"Big brother."

Hearing Liu Bei sigh, Zhang Fei immediately asked loudly behind him: "Lord Gu died on the battlefield, a great hero, what is there to sigh about?"

"Lord Gu dedicated his life to the Han, yet could not accomplish his great ambition, which is indeed lamentable."

Before Liu Bei could speak, Guan Yu suddenly spoke, also letting out a gentle sigh.

"Indeed."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, turned to his two sworn brothers, and said: "Lord Gu has great grace upon me, I was intending to follow him for life and revitalize the Han Dynasty."

"But who would have thought Lord Gu would suddenly die."

Saying this, his tone paused slightly, his gaze became more determined, and his tone changed suddenly: "Second brother, third brother!"

"With Lord Gu’s death, I predict that the world will inevitably fall into great chaos."

"I wish to inherit Lord Gu’s ambition and revive the Great Han."

"Would the two brothers be willing to follow?"

Liu Bei’s tone was extremely resolute.

Hearing this, Guan Yu nodded immediately without any hesitation: "A great man born into this world should achieve monumental feats like Marquis Zhongwu and Marquis Huan."

"If big brother wants to inherit Lord Gu’s ambition, how could I not follow?"

Zhang Fei’s eyes were extremely bright, intensely staring at Liu Bei, clasping his hands and agreeing: "So will I!"

"Good!"

Liu Bei immediately reached out to grasp the hands of his two brothers, saying somewhat excitedly: "The three of us brothers will jointly uphold Lord Gu’s ambition and revive the Great Han."

....

Liangzhou State.

Gu Wei is currently following Huangfu Song in suppressing a rebellion.

Huangfu Song comes from a family of generals; his father, Huangfu Jie, once served as the Governor of Yan Sect, managing the military and political affairs of a prefecture, and his uncle, Huangfu Gui, also held the position of General Du Liao.

Both of these men were once promoted by Gu Xi and can be considered allies of the Gu Clan.