I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 275 - 5: Gu Chen Passes Away

No one could have foreseen that Gu Chen, who was still charging on horseback the day before, would suddenly lose the strength to even get up.

He finally exhausted the last bit of his body’s functions and collapsed completely.

The news spread quickly.

This matter simply could not be kept a secret.

——A world-shaking upheaval!

For the entire Great Han, the impact of Gu Chen’s fall even surpassed that of Liu Bei in the past.

Starting from Yang Commandery;

People in all directions reacted thunderously, carrying out rituals wherever they could, hoping to plead with the heavens for Gu Chen’s longevity.

And this behavior rapidly spread in all directions towards the west.

Initially, the people across the land were paying attention to the outcome of the official selection, but upon hearing this matter, all of it was left behind.

A heavy gloom swiftly descended upon this rising dynasty.

.....

On the day of the Wuxu;

In Wanling.

From military leaders and soldiers to civilians.

A thick gloom was spreading throughout Wanling.

At this time, inside the Governor’s Mansion.

The candlelight flickered, and shadows swayed inside the room.

Gu Chen lay on the bed, his face as pale as paper, his breath weak.

He struggled to open his eyes, slowly scanning the people in the tent, without a trace of fear of death in his eyes, nor any special emotion.

If there was any.....

Perhaps it was only a slight concern for the future of the Great Han.

Everyone present had a mournful expression, silently shedding tears.

Looking at everyone calmly, Gu Chen slowly spoke, his voice weak yet carrying a hint of pride: "In my life, I have weathered countless storms, finally pacifying the realm and completing the ideal my grandfather could not, so I can die without regret."

His tone was extremely calm.

Upon hearing this, tears welled up in everyone’s eyes.

Gu Chen looked at each person but did not say more.

He had already arranged everything and sent it to Luoyang.

Including the assessment of the future situation of the Great Han and the deployment of officials, everything was arranged.

If there was anything left unarranged, it seemed to be only about himself.

"After my death——"

"With His Majesty’s benevolent and filial nature, he will surely carry out the grand funeral rites."

"Inform His Majesty on my behalf."

"The Great Han is in its infancy....all programs should be simple and frugal; my funeral must never surpass that of my grandfather."

"In my life...although I have contributed some merits to the state, everything was done standing on the shoulders of my predecessors, all must never exceed the rites."

The historian on the side carefully recorded everything.

The sadness on the faces of the soldiers deepened, and no matter how much they tried, they could not suppress the sounds of their grief.

Gu Chen’s voice grew increasingly weak.

He leaned on the bed, gazing out at the clear sky beyond the window, seemingly reminiscing the glorious past.

Unsure if it was a hallucination.

Gu Yi clearly saw, Gu Chen’s expression suddenly changed, his lips moved slightly.

But unfortunately, his voice was too faint.

Even Gu Yi couldn’t hear clearly, only vaguely discerning two words from the shape of his lips.

"Grandfather——"

An expression of relief suddenly appeared on Gu Chen’s face.

At that moment, he gently closed his eyes, his breath slowly weakened, until it ceased.

Everyone clearly witnessed this scene.

In an instant, the cries inside the room were deafening!

Everyone collapsed to the ground, an overwhelming grief filled the entire hall.

Zhangwu, the fifteenth year, on the day of the Wuxu;

——The Ten Directions Expedition Envoy of the Great Han, Gu Chen, passed away in Wanling. .....

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"As the most legendary family in the world today.

The official selection system developed by Gu Xi and Gu Chen, grandfather and grandson, was not only a precursor to the imperial examination system but also one of the core systems during our feudal period.

Before Gu Chen——

The influence of the Gu Clan was mostly within Kyushu, but since Gu Chen rose to power, the fame of the Gu Clan spread outward along with the titles given by various ethnic groups.

The impact it brought is unimaginable.

It laid a solid foundation for the glory of future dynasties in our country.

He remains the only undisputed uncrowned king in our country’s history."

——Reflections on "The Annals of the Gu Clan. The Biography of Lord Chen".