Control your ancestors and create an immortal family starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 102 Following the Untraceable Path of Our Predecessors

February of the eighth year of Yanxi;
The results of the imperial examinations were announced.

As Zhong Hui had predicted, none of the candidates who were involved in arithmetic were selected.

There weren't even any scions of aristocratic families.

Compared to Confucian classics, works like "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" are far too obscure.

However, Gu Yi was not discouraged.

Everything needs a little progress, whether it's banning dispersal or other reforms.

One day, these ideas will become deeply ingrained in people's hearts as time goes by.

Some members of the eighth generation of the Gu family also participated in this imperial examination.

This was forced upon him by Gu Yi.

The biggest problem with the eighth generation is their arrogance. This is because the Gu family's reputation is too strong, and coupled with the fact that they were born in a chaotic era, the interrupted lineage has completely fostered their arrogant character.

If you don't want your legacy to last for generations, then this isn't a problem.

But as long as we want it to be passed down.

This kind of mental problem must be addressed at its root.

In fact, Gu Yi has already begun to suspect that Gu Chen's refusal to allow Liu Shan to take care of the Gu family members might have been for this very reason.

With Gu Chen's keen eye for people.

He absolutely could not have failed to notice the gradual shift in the mindset among the Gu family members.

Of course, some people were not convinced, but Gu Yi's attitude was very firm. He simply wanted to kick Gu out of the Gu family, just like Gu Chen had done back then.

Gu Yi could make them wealthy men, but from then on they would no longer be considered members of the Gu family.

This is something Gu Yi has to do.

Time flies like water, passing by in a flash.

Zhang Hua was no ordinary man.

Not long after he took office as prime minister, he had already demonstrated his extraordinary talent.

They took successive actions to suppress other voices in the court.

Although some people still disagree with him as prime minister, he has, on the surface, completely stabilized the situation in the court.

His ability to quell the forces from all sides is enough to prove his capabilities.

Gu Yi did not leave Luoyang immediately.

He needs to wait a while.

Once the established system is fully implemented, and the Han Dynasty needs time to fully recover, then...

Whether it was the "ban on dispersal" or measures related to the imperial examinations.

He needs to personally oversee them all.

If we leave Luoyang now, and these guys retaliate, affecting the implementation of the system, then it would be a loss that outweighs the gains.

Of course, Gu Yi wouldn't wait forever.

In addition to developing a new military training plan for the Han Dynasty, Gu Yi also successively summoned some generals who had illustrious reputations in the original history.

—For example, Wen Yang.

Gu Yi gave him a group of men and had them stay together day and night to conduct special training based on the environment of the Wuhuan, Xianbei and other tribes.

He didn't give any specific instructions on tactics or anything like that.

For a general like Wen Yang.

As long as we can improve our coordination with the soldiers, we can unleash tremendous combat power.

July.

Gu Yi has been keeping a close eye on the "ban on dispersal," which is one of the things he cares about most right now.

The tide has gradually turned in the Han Dynasty.

The court's resolute attitude has changed the minds of many scholars, who no longer pursue the ascension to immortality claimed by those who "take the pills," but instead despise them.

Of course, there is also good news.

That is, after several years, Du Yu's calendar repair finally made progress.

The "Dual-Dimensional Calendar" was finally published.

Compared to the Taichu Calendar of the Former Han Dynasty and the Qianxiang Calendar of the Later Han Dynasty, the Dual-Element Qiandu Calendar corrected many of their errors.

Furthermore, it also incorporates the multi-calendar method proposed in the Jingchu Calendar.

This can be described as a huge improvement.

In addition, the group of craftsmen that Gu Yi had previously selected have also made progress.

They followed Gu Yi's guidance.

Many things have been developed over the years, but progress has been minimal.

But this time it was different.

They modified the manufacturing method of the curved plow, adding auxiliary support to the original single-curved plow shaft, and also created a device that could be pulled by manpower.

This alleviated the current reliance of curved-shaft plows on draft animals.

Although human-powered traction cannot match the speed of livestock, it is still a step forward for the Han Dynasty, which currently lacks draft animals.

This includes cow horseshoes and cow nose rings.

In addition, there were innovations in textiles.

Although by modern standards, what they made was far too simplistic.

But in today's context—

This innovation can be described as epoch-making.

After all, agriculture is the most core productive force in the current era.

Without hesitation, Gu Yi immediately promoted these products nationwide.

After so many years of development.

Unlike before, this brand-new curved plow will be first promoted and put into use in areas where there is a shortage of draft animals.

Such matters should be handled gradually.

In addition, Gu Yi also turned his attention to the law.

Although the current "Yan Han Law" has made some innovations compared to the past, it is still insufficient for the legal system of a country.

In the original history, the evolution of Chinese law was an extremely long process.

Each dynasty absorbed the experience left by the previous dynasty and formulated laws that suited the corresponding dynasty.

Gu Yi certainly couldn't directly implement overly advanced laws.

Different times and circumstances.

The editing requirements for legal matters also differ.

Gu Yi simply wanted to improve the current legal system to make it more efficient.

He proposed the format of the Northern Qi Code and shared some of his ideas with Zhang Hua and others.

Only they can do this kind of thing.

Although Gu Yi has been personally involved in manipulation and observation for many years, he is still fundamentally a modern person in terms of his thinking.

He can offer suggestions for overall innovation.

However, when it comes to the details, leaving it to these people is the best option right now.

This is destined to be an era of renewal.

Although all that he did did not seem to change much for Yan Han at present.

However, these reforms are of profound significance to the development of Kyushu as a whole.

The tenth year of Yanxi.

After several years of persistence, the "ban on dispersal" has gradually achieved phased success throughout the Han Dynasty.

Those who have taken the "San" (a type of traditional Chinese medicine) are prohibited from participating in the imperial examinations.

This method has been effective for most people.

Similarly, Gu Yi insisted that students criticize those who "take the powder".

This thing also proved useful over time.

That year, Da Han gradually recovered from his exhaustion.

The rise of various industries has greatly stimulated market activity.

The key is--

The strict governance of officials, which the Han Dynasty always maintained, greatly improved the efficiency of merchants' business dealings.

Although problems will inevitably arise in governance over time.

But at least in the open.

No official in the Han Dynasty dares to violate the ironclad rules of the imperial court.

But bad news will eventually come; no matter how glorious an era may be, it is destined to end with the passage of time.

It was in the eleventh year of Yanxi.

Jiang Wei died of illness.

Of all the generals Gu Chen left behind, only Deng Ai is still alive today.

Liu Shan was deeply saddened by this.

But the Han Dynasty must move forward.

Regarding the selection of someone to be reassigned to Youzhou, Liu Shan wanted Zhuge Liang's son, Zhuge Zhan, to go there.

It was precisely because of Zhuge Liang.

Liu Shan had high expectations for Zhuge Zhan.

However, Gu Yi stopped the matter and entrusted the important task of guarding Youzhou to Lu Kang and Wen Qin.

The times are about to change dramatically.

How could he possibly send Zhuge Zhan, an inexperienced player, to such a strategic location as Youzhou?
If, as he predicted, a battle is inevitable...

This battle concerns more than just the Han Dynasty.

It includes the entire land of China!

The life and death of the Gu family are also at stake, and Gu Yi absolutely cannot afford to be careless!
Although Liu Shan was very puzzled by this.

But out of trust in Gu Ye, he still agreed to the matter.

From then on, Gu Yi cherished his time even more and made a series of preparations for the future.

night.

The Marquis of Champion's Residence.

Gu Yi was controlling Gu Ye to write down his general strategy for developing the Lingnan region.

This was a thought that Gu Yi had already made up his mind about long ago.

In its original history, the development of Lingnan was an extremely long process, involving many key elements.

This includes population migration and progress in productivity.

However, the inherent potential of the Lingnan region cannot be denied.

Just then, the sound of footsteps rang out.

Gu Ye looked up and saw that it was his younger brother, Gu Han, who had walked in.

Gu Han looked dejected.

As a member of the direct descendants of the Gu family, Gu Han was one of the most arrogant people of his generation.

The Gu family's background gave them far too much confidence.

They firmly believed that they could establish immortal achievements in the court even if they did nothing.

Just like the ancestors of the Gu family.

In fact, if Gu Yi hadn't intervened, all of them, no matter how untalented, would have been highly valued by Liu Shan.

But now it's different.

One imperial examination completely shattered the arrogance of these people.

Even the most outstanding among the Gu family's descendants were only equivalent to ordinary members of aristocratic families.

This might be better for other families.

But for the Gu family members, this is a very obvious step backward.

Gu Han was one of the few who failed to be selected, and all his confidence was shattered by the stark reality.

"Brother."

Before Gu Ye could speak, Gu Han bowed respectfully to him and said, "I wish to."

"You want me to get you an official position again?"

Before Gu Han could finish speaking, Gu Ye interrupted him without Gu Yi even needing to intervene.

Gu Han was clearly caught off guard, and immediately lowered his head, unable to utter a single word.

"Mo Qing."

Gu Ye shook his head, staring intently at Gu Han, and said, "Let me ask you, even if I could help you get an official position, what could you possibly do?"

These words were spoken entirely by Gu Ye himself; Gu Yi did not manipulate them.

Regarding his younger brother.

He was also quite helpless.

"Brother."

Gu Han's eyes lit up instantly, and he said without hesitation, "I can do anything!"

He looked at Gu Ye with a hopeful expression.

For him, being a direct descendant of the Gu family without holding an official position was extremely shameful. "Can he do anything?"

Gu Ye's brows furrowed deeper as he looked at his good-for-nothing younger brother.

He didn't hesitate at all.

He put down his brush, got up, and pulled him toward the ancestral hall.

This time, instead of showing Gu Han the names of those who always enjoyed the worship of their descendants, he took out a list from the side and tossed it to Gu Han.

"have a look!"

Gu Ye didn't waste any words, he just coldly rebuked him.

Gu Han was completely stunned.

Looking at the roster in his hand, he couldn't remember what it was for a moment.

Until it is slowly opened—

Only then did he recall some memories from his childhood.

This record is of none other than the descendants of the Gu family from generation to generation.

However, compared to those few who are honored, their achievements are far too small.

The most illustrious among them was merely a prefect of a single state.

The register recorded each of their names, their life stories, and their official positions.

It is very simple, yet it exudes a strong sense of history.

Gu Han was completely stunned.

He stared intently at each name on the list, until he saw that Gu Wei and Gu Ze's names were both there, at which point his pupils suddenly dilated!
"Look at this! It's all thanks to the hard work of so many people that the Gu family is where it is today!"

Gu Ye's reprimands rang out intermittently, his gaze fixed on Gu Han as he said, "Our ancestor, Marquis Zhongwu, disowned his own brother for the sake of the family."

"Marquis Huan, Marquis Wencheng, Marquis Wenxiang"

Do you really think so?

"Did these ancestors achieve their glory through their own efforts?"

"Even my grandfather, Marquis Zhaolie."

As he spoke, Gu Ye paused slightly and shook his head slightly: "Even when my grandfather rose to power, several of his brothers sacrificed their lives."

The entire ancestral hall was unusually quiet.

Gu Han stared intently at every name on the roster.

Although he doesn't remember most of it.
But he still knew about the deeds of a few of them.

He gave up his ideals for his family, and even his posthumous title for his family.
Fragments hidden deep in his memory flashed by one after another, and his expression became increasingly complicated.

"It took the blood and tears of countless ancestors to bring the Gu family to where it is today."

"My grandfather inherited the ambition of my great-grandfather and fought his whole life to bring about the stability and system of the Han Dynasty today."

"Now you actually want me to break this system for your sake?"

Do you think you've lived up to your surname?

Gu Ye's tone gradually calmed down.

But the calmer things were, the greater the blow to Gu Han.

He really wanted to say something.

But the words just wouldn't come out.

Gu Yi shook his head as he watched this scene.

The educational gap ultimately changed the Gu family, and this change could only be altered through forceful means, generation after generation.

Gu Ye didn't say anything more, nor did he care about Gu Han. After finishing his sentence, he left directly.

Gu Han stayed in the ancestral hall all night.

He seemed to be thinking of something.

Just as dawn broke the next day, and the screen before Gu Yi's eyes lit up, he heard a knock on the door.

"Brother."

—It's Gu Han!

Gu Yi frowned slightly as he watched Gu Ye slowly open the door.

The next moment, he saw Gu Han kneeling in front of the door, his expression extremely solemn: "I have a request, and I hope my elder brother will grant it."

"Mo Qing."

Gu Ye was about to speak, but Gu Han shook his head immediately: "I don't want my elder brother to help me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye was slightly taken aback.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Han spoke directly, looking at Gu Ye with exceptional seriousness: "I wish to lead men to Lingnan."

kindness?
Even Gu Yi was startled at that moment.

I never expected Gu Han to say something like that.

To lead a group to explore Lingnan?

Countless thoughts flashed through Gu Yi's mind in an instant, and he couldn't help but consider the feasibility of this matter.

The times are destined to move forward.

No matter how much Gu Yi interfered, he could not change the geographical advantages of Lingnan.

This terrain destined Lingnan to shine brightly in modern times.

Could this be an opportunity for the Gu family to establish a foothold and take root?
Thinking of Gu Yi, her eyes lit up.

He couldn't help but summon the "Family Interface" to check Gu Han's attributes.

【内政：53；外交：57；政治：62；统帅：58；武力；55】

A very ordinary attribute.

However, if one were to actually go to Lingnan now, it wouldn't have much to do with attributes.

Willpower may be the key.

After a moment's thought, Gu Yi directly controlled Gu Ye and looked at Gu Han seriously, asking, "Mo Qing, are you really sure?"

Gu Han nodded without hesitation and met Gu Ye's gaze, saying, "I do not wish to disgrace the Gu family."

A simple sentence, yet it represented his determination.

Perhaps it wasn't just for the Gu family.

They also have relationships where they are unwilling to accept their own mediocrity.

But it's clear that, at least for now, Gu Han's determination is still very strong.

"it is good."

After a moment of silence, Gu Yi did not refuse.

This was just an attempt.

The Gu family has always been a family that defies the heavens, and now they can also tread the path that their ancestors have not yet taken.

If it were truly possible to establish the Gu family in Lingnan.

Leveraging the geographical advantages of Lingnan—

Regardless of its potential impact on modern society, with the continued development of productivity, the Gu family may be able to expand outwards from this location in the future.

To further expand the influence of the Gu family beyond the Nine Provinces!

In any case, this is a necessary attempt!

"Thank you, elder brother!"

Gu Han bowed deeply to Gu Ye, his tone extremely sincere.

Gu Ye stared intently at Gu Han, his gaze extremely complex.

However, he didn't say much, but simply helped Gu Han up.

Unlike other members of the Gu family in this generation, Gu Ye had long been willing to give up everything for the family.

The news spread instantly.

The entire court, including Emperor Liu Shan, was extremely shocked by Gu's actions!

Develop the Lingnan region?
This matter is nothing short of a fantasy to the officials of the Han Dynasty!
In fact, ever since Emperor Wu of Han pacified Nanyue, the Lingnan region has nominally belonged to the territory of the Han Dynasty.

But after so many years, the entire Lingnan region was still considered a place of exile for the people of the Central Plains.

There are many factors involved.

The long journey, along with various factors such as the drastically different climate between Lingnan and the Central Plains, and the completely different cultures of the local tribes compared to the Han Dynasty, contributed to this impression.

Now, upon hearing Gu Ye's proposal to develop Lingnan, some of Gu's direct descendants even want to take the lead.

How could they not be alarmed?

Luoyang North Palace.

Liu Shan stared intently at Gu Ye, his face full of surprise, and tentatively said, "Zhaode, this matter is not something to be taken lightly."

"How can we allow members of the Gu family to go to Lingnan?"

"Wouldn't this make the world say that I have failed my Grand Tutor?"

As he spoke, Liu Shan immediately shook his head: "Absolutely not!"

"Zhaode, I wish you to send others, but the Gu family members are absolutely not acceptable. My Han Dynasty still needs the Gu family members."

Towards the end, a rare hint of determination appeared on Liu Shan's face.

Gu Yi remained completely calm.

First, he manipulated Gu Ye to thank Liu Shan, and then he talked about the past Gu Xi and other ancestors of the Gu family.

To tread the path others dare not tread, that is the true nature of the Gu family!

Just like back then, no one believed that Gu Xi would dare to risk his life to return to Luoyang and once again revive the fallen Han Dynasty.

Just like back then, no one could have imagined that Gu Chen would be willing to die to eliminate all threats.

Liu Shan fell silent immediately.

He stared intently at Gu Ye, seemingly wanting to say something but unsure how to express it. In the end, he simply sighed and revealed an extremely helpless expression: "Gu family members are away."

"Who will be able to help me govern the world in the future?"

Although he was extremely unwilling, he eventually agreed to it.

The matter was quickly settled.

The court officials naturally wouldn't object to the Gu family members going to Lingnan, since it wouldn't do them any harm.

As for those who were close to the Gu family.

For example, Zhang Hua, Zhong Hui, and others.

Most of them believed in the Gu family's choice, which must have its reasons.

The Marquis of Champion's mansion became lively once again.

As a direct descendant of the Gu family, he is now heading to Lingnan, and officials from all levels of the court will naturally come to visit him.

Many people brought a lot of medicines such as "miasma-avoiding pills".

It also includes some experiences of traveling to Lingnan.

Although the Gu family had no shortage of these things, Gu Ye still expressed his gratitude.

Regarding his younger brother.

He still has feelings.

Wanting to do everything perfectly, she even personally selected the accompanying personnel and physicians for Gu Han.

Gu Yi did not interfere with any of this.

He did sense some changes in Gu Han's personality, but he wasn't sure about the success or failure of this trip.

If Gu Han behaves well enough, he will indeed step in to take care of Gu Han.

Leaving aside other matters.

At the very least, one can use a "medicine that cures all diseases" talisman to resolve physical ailments.

But if Gu Han couldn't endure this hardship, he wouldn't be willing to use his family's resources to protect such a person.

The success or failure of this matter depends entirely on him.

Time flies by.

In the eleventh year of Yanxi, in June.

Having made full preparations, Gu Han left Luoyang on June 13th.

The scene on the day of parting was not grand.

After all, Gu Han did not hold any official position in the court.

However, some officials close to the Gu family still came with Gu Ye to see him off, and even Liu Chen came to bid farewell to Gu Han.

Zhong Hui greatly admired Gu Han.

Gu Han's actions, stemming from a prestigious family and displaying a fearlessness of death, perfectly embody the conduct of a renowned scholar.

Just before setting off.

He even bowed deeply to Gu Han's retreating figure.

This matter did not cause much of a stir for the entire Han Dynasty, but its significance for the Gu family was unimaginable.

Gu Ye did not show any signs of sadness at parting and remained focused on state affairs.

But this calm did not last long.

It was in October.

An urgent report arrived from Youzhou.

really--

With Jiang Wei's second death, the Wuhuan and Xianbei could no longer suppress their ambitions and made their move!
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