I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 313 - 16: The Death of Liu Shan, Kyushu Stirs

Chapter 313: Chapter 16: The Death of Liu Shan, Kyushu Stirs

Liu Shan passed away at such a critical time.

It not only impacted the Great Han but also instilled greater confidence in these people.

When someone suggested that this was heaven’s punishment for the Great Han.

This battle was finally fully initiated!

In the 18th year of Yanxi, in July;

The Xiongnu and Qiang people successively launched attacks on the Great Han, war rekindled before the national mourning for Kyushu ended.

The situation immediately became dire.

Under such circumstances, the ceremony for ascending the throne had to be hastily prepared.

Liu Chen must ascend the throne quickly at this time to stabilize people’s hearts.

Gu Yi made very proper arrangements for Liu Chen.

The enthronement took place by the Luoshui River.

Even though the so-called grand ceremony was much simpler, the impact it could bring to the people far exceeded before!

Having just ascended the throne, Liu Chen immediately showed a character completely different from Liu Shan.

He would not become a puppet emperor like Liu Shan.

——He was a true Emperor!

But Liu Chen was different from Liu Xuan’s arrogance; he would listen to his ministers’ advice and was not arrogant.

He didn’t even make large-scale personnel changes.

This is the extraordinary aspect of Liu Chen.

He can be said to have perfectly inherited the advantages of both Liu Bei and Liu Shan.

He gave great trust to his very talented ministers and did not alter the current system of the Great Han.

At the same time, he heeded his ministers’ advice and was benevolent to the populace.

He granted noble titles to the citizens of Luoyang and the Capital Region in succession.

Under such circumstances, the entire situation of the Great Han quickly stabilized.

The shadow brought by Liu Shan’s death.....

Finally began to dissipate.

And Liu Chen, just as Gu Yi had thought, immediately dealt with Liu Xuan after stabilizing the situation.

But such matters were so trivial.

No one cared about them at all.

Even Gu Yi didn’t care about such trivial matters.

To him.

The moment the situation began to stabilize, he was already planning to leave Luoyang.

North Palace.

Liu Chen looked at the memorial in his hand, a trace of reluctance flickering across his face.

"Is Zhao De truly determined in his decision?"

He looked at Gu Ye before him.

In fact, Liu Chen wanted to lead the army personally, but from the moment he inherited the throne, he couldn’t be willful anymore.

"Does Your Majesty still remember the question I asked back then?"

Gu Yi, manipulating Gu Ye, asked without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chen paused for a moment.

Then he reacted, and a look of astonishment immediately flashed across his face: "Zhao De already foresaw today?"

"Yes."

This time, Gu Yi did not deny it, nodding directly: "I trust my grandfather’s judgment."

Liu Chen also nodded slightly, sighing: "Duke Zhao Lie indeed is a man hard to find through the ages."

Saying this, he sighed lightly again: "It’s just a pity... Now that I am Emperor, I can’t fight the traitors with Zhao De."

"Zhao De."

"Though you and I are called ruler and subject, it is not really so."

"In the past, Emperor Zhao Wu once said."

"On the Liu family’s tripods, the name of the Gu Clan should be engraved."

"I still remember this vow."

Liu Chen’s expression grew more solemn as he slowly stood up and walked to Gu Ye: "Even though I can’t accompany Zhao De." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"But I still say this."

"Whoever offends my strong Han, no matter how far, must be executed!"

"Zhao De, just focus on the battles; I will ensure there are no internal issues!"...

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"Eighteenth year of Yanxi, third month, day Wu Xu, the Emperor passed away at the North Palace in Luoyang.

The Emperor’s taboo name was Shan, inheriting the great lineage for over forty years, he never wielded weapons to conquer rebellions, but entrusted the national affairs to virtuous aides, governing by mere wearing of garments.

All political orders and rewards were entrusted to significant ministers, making the nation peaceful, and its people at ease.

The people admired his virtuous governance, unanimously praising him as a benevolent ruler.

Upon his demise, the marketplaces in Luoyang ceased, and the people mourned in the streets, while the elders from the Capital Region remotely offered sacrifices along the roads.

The Ritual Officer deliberated the posthumous title: gentle and merciful to the people is "Xiao," benevolent and loving, not weary is "Ren," thus he was titled Emperor Xiaoren, and buried in Huiling."

——Yan Han Book. Chronicles of Emperor Xiaoren