I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 246 - 24: Defying Correction to Reverse Fate, Unifying the Realm Once More

Chapter 246: Chapter 24: Defying Correction to Reverse Fate, Unifying the Realm Once More

The news spread far and wide;

No one would have expected Cao Cao to suddenly pass away at such a time, which would undoubtedly have a fatal impact on the current situation.

Although Cao Cao had long been grooming Cao Ang, it was impossible for Cao Ang to stabilize the situation quickly in a short time.

Moreover, even Cao Cao could not fully reverse the current decline, let alone Cao Ang.

Gu Chen and Liu Bei would not give up this opportunity.

For them, they were now only one step away from completely sweeping the land.

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The thirteenth year of Jian’an, February;

Liu Bei officially led his army to capture Yangzhou State;

He faced almost no major obstacles, and wherever he led his army, people surrendered without a fight.

This move did not have any significant impact on the land.

Anyone could see that the Cao Clan was now in decline, just like the Yuan Clan before them.

At the same time, Zhuge Liang had not forgotten to make a move on Jiangdong.

He had indeed learned the essence from the Gu Clan.

He did not choose to mobilize troops directly, even suppressing Liu Bei’s intentions, unwilling to let Jiangdong unite against external enemies at this time.

He simply continued to provoke internal conflicts within Jiangdong through various means, further eroding its strength.

At the same time, Gu Chen had already entered Yan Province. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Including Zhang Liao of Jizhou State.

It was only until now that Cao Ang fully realized how difficult the situation was for the Cao Clan.

Even though many aristocratic families still supported the Cao Clan.

It was still like a drop in the bucket.

In the face of overwhelming forces, only a person like Gu Xi could defy the odds and attempt to change fate with his own strength.

Actually, Cao Ang was quite exceptional.

The fact that he could quickly take on Cao Cao’s burden and gain the recognition of countless aristocratic families was enough to prove this.

But what could this achieve?

No matter how ambitious and dissatisfied he was, what could he do?

He ultimately could not change all of this.

Perhaps because of his youth, Cao Ang was unwilling to let this continue, allowing Gu Chen and Liu Bei to devour everything Cao Cao had worked for.

He needed a great victory;

The Cao Clan needed a great victory!

Just one great victory would be enough for him to turn the situation around.

Even if he couldn’t completely defeat Gu Chen and Liu Bei, it would be enough to stabilize people’s hearts and slow down Gu Chen and Liu Bei’s attacks.

In this regard, the ministers’ attitude was naturally one of refusal.

Gu Chen was someone even Cao Cao couldn’t deal with; how could Cao Ang handle him?

But Cao Ang’s attitude was very firm.

He prepared his troops in Yan Province, even using the tactic of having his subordinates take "Five Stone Powder" that Cao Ren once used.

He personally went out every day, inspecting the terrain.

He almost used all his potential to the fullest.

Just wanting to win a battle against Gu Chen.

—Yet, the outcome was no surprise.

Gu Chen was never the kind to suffer the same loss twice.

The Five Stone Powder indeed made the soldiers fearless and exceptionally brave.

But to Gu Chen.

There were countless ways to deal with those who had lost their reason.

As for the ambush set by Cao Ang.

Even though some ambushes were effective, it was impossible to completely stop Gu Chen’s advance.

Looking at the world today, the Gu Clan’s knowledge of the terrain was unparalleled.

In the years past when Gu Kang managed the fields of the land, he left a solid foundation for the Gu Clan.

And Gu Chen’s personal character would never allow him to make any mistakes.

The outcome of this battle was already determined.

The thirteenth year of Jian’an, May;

—Gu Chen decisively defeated Cao Ang’s army in Jiyin, killing Cao Ang’s generals Dian Wei and Cao Chun.

They annihilated nearly thirty thousand enemies, with countless soldiers surrendering.

This battle shocked the world!

The two counties of Shanyang and Ren City surrendered upon news.

It completely laid the foundation for sweeping Yan Province.

At the same time, Liu Bei had reorganized Yangzhou and began marching towards Xuzhou State.

The overwhelming momentum poured down.

Cao Ang could only retreat again and again, no matter how unwilling he was, he simply couldn’t stop it.

Gu Yi had been silently observing all of this, and never let his guard down.

Even reaching this point.

Gu Chen and Liu Bei were practically invincible.

But was it really that simple?

Not necessarily!

Gu Yi clearly remembered that the game’s guidelines mentioned that the greater the alteration to original history by a family, the stronger the correction force they would face.

What Gu Chen was doing now far exceeded all previous Gu Clan members.

He was attempting to change the rise and fall of a dynasty.

What kind of impact this would have on future generations, Gu Yi was still uncertain.

But he was sure that—

The resistance Gu Chen would face would definitely be greater than any other Gu Clan members before him.

No matter what, Gu Yi had to be fully prepared, ensuring that Gu Chen wouldn’t be affected under such circumstances.

This was not only about whether Gu Xi’s achievements could be fully realized;

It was also related to Gu Yi’s upcoming plans.

He needed a land that hadn’t experienced the chaos of original history to deal with the upcoming turmoil of the world.

Things didn’t go against Gu Yi’s expectations.

Just as Gu Chen was about to mobilize his troops again, a sudden illness swept over him.

And this illness was severe.

Given Gu Chen’s current physical condition, he couldn’t even get up within a day’s time.