I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 252 - 25: Liu Bei Proclaims Himself Emperor, Ten Directions Expedition Envoy

Chapter 252: Chapter 25: Liu Bei Proclaims Himself Emperor, Ten Directions Expedition Envoy

Gu Chen successively beheaded several tribal leaders at the front of the formation.

He annihilated thousands of enemy elites.

In one battle, he directly forced all the Barbarians to retreat from Youzhou.

Gu Chen did not lead the army in pursuit, but he also noticed the subtleties within.

On the border of Youzhou.

Gu Chen rode his horse, staring intently at the barren land in front, his brows tightly furrowed.

"General, why are you doing this?"

Behind him, Ma Chao couldn’t help but ask, "If the General wishes to pursue, I am willing to go on your behalf."

"Forget it."

Gu Chen was silent for a moment, finally shaking his head, "This battle is not yet the time."

"What exactly are you worried about, General?" Zhang Liao also asked.

Compared to Ma Chao, his thoughts were obviously more delicate.

"Kyushu has been in chaos for many years. The surrounding Barbarians have taken this opportunity to greatly increase their strength. If my guess is not wrong, there will be a great battle between our Kyushu and these Barbarians in the future."

Gu Chen did not hide it, directly speaking out his speculation.

Hearing this, everyone was immediately stunned, finding it somewhat hard to believe.

"Just them?"

Ma Chao sneered at this; the strength of these people was far inferior to theirs.

He felt that he could lead the troops and sweep them away himself.

Gu Chen wouldn’t even need to take action personally.

Zhang Liao felt the same.

This is also the natural disposition of the people of the Great Han.

Everyone harbored an inherent pride towards the surrounding Barbarians.

But out of trust in Gu Chen, he also volunteered to fight.

"If the General has such concerns, I am willing to lead my troops, charge into the barren land, and sweep away the Barbarian forces."

Zhang Liao’s tone was exceedingly sincere.

Gu Chen glanced at him, also shaking his head, "Forget it."

"It’s not the time yet."

"The most urgent task is within Kyushu."

Gu Chen would naturally not be distracted.

This is the most critical time for the entire world, and he is the only one who can accomplish everything he wants to do.

No matter what, Gu Chen must take this opportunity while he is alive.

To implement everything.

Gu Yi also noticed all of this, and a vague sense of urgency grew in his heart.

Obviously, the upcoming major battle is unavoidable.

Now Gu Chen cannot free his hands.

No matter how brilliant a person is, one’s time is ultimately limited.

All of this can only be left to future generations.

...

Zhangwu Year One, March;

The Youzhou campaign completely concluded.

Gu Chen, carrying the detailed maps of Youzhou, led the army back to Ji.

Meanwhile, Liu Bei had not left Jizhou, waiting all this time in Julu for Gu Chen.

This meeting was destined to be one that would be recorded in history.

On one side, there was an Emperor as the supreme ruler of the world;

Yet on the other side, his martial accomplishments surpassed those of an Emperor;

Even Gu Yi looked forward to this scene greatly, as this relationship had transcended history.

Looking back over original history, there’s never been a similar case.

Gu Yi did not know, with the current developments, whether this scenario would appear again in the future world.

But even if it did, it definitely would not exceed the number of fingers on a single hand. ...

...

Julu.

After many years, Gu Chen finally set foot in the land of Julu once again.

Recalling the past, when he left Julu, he was still a child, with only a vague impression of Julu.

But this did not affect the status of Julu in Gu Chen’s heart.

This is the "holy place" in the hearts of the descendants of the Gu Clan, which must not be desecrated.

Gu Chen bore no airs.

Upon seeing Liu Bei, he intended to dismount and pay his respects.

Yet Liu Bei directly approached, not waiting for Gu Chen to act, he took Gu Chen’s hand before all the ministers.

"Ziyan, do not do this."

Liu Bei’s tone was solemn, with a faint smile on his face, "Without Ziyan, without the Gu Clan, how could there be a day of resurgence for the Great Han?"

"Ziyan, remember this."

"To me, Ziyan is not a vassal. You must never bow to me in the future either."

No one present opposed, all bowed their heads to show respect to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen still wanted to say something.

But Liu Bei spoke first, smiling, "Ziyan’s return today marks a prosperous era for the Great Han."

"I have heard that in the past, Emperor Guangwu bestowed paintings with the title of Zhongwu;

"Emperor Xiaoming bestowed paintings with the title of Wencheng; Emperor Xiaohe bestowed paintings with the title of Wenxiang;

"Today, I have an artist making a painting."

"I will definitely grant this painting to Ziyan, to symbolize the relationship between the Liu Dynasty Emperor and the Gu Clan."

His tone was firm and resonant.

Hearing these words, even Gu Chen was momentarily stunned.

He was silent for a moment, eventually nodding slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bei smiled.

He then directly took Gu Chen’s hand, and together they walked toward the city.

As the two passed by.

The ministers followed them at a slow pace.

The sound of horns drifted with the wind, under the watchful eyes of the people, Liu Bei and Gu Chen slowly entered the city.

Later, Liu Bei also followed Gu Chen to pay respects to the Gu Clan ancestors, demonstrating to the world his attitude towards Gu Chen.

——The two are merely called monarch and subject in name!

Gu Chen was not someone who could completely stop.

Just after the ceremony.

At the banquet, Gu Chen and Liu Bei discussed the matters to come.

Currently, Liu Zhang has surrendered.

But the Jiangdong region has still not been pacified.

However, these matters naturally would not concern Gu Chen now; what he truly cared about was the formulation of future policies.

Regarding this, Liu Bei had already expressed his stance long before.

Not only by what he emulated of Gu Chen’s deeds in each state.

But also by allowing Gu Chen to oversee both civil and military affairs, giving him absolute freedom to accomplish this task.

Through this upheaval, Liu Bei had long recognized the consequences of the aristocratic families becoming overly inflated.