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

Chapter 108 The Gu Family Bestows the Surname, Virtue Matches Heaven and Earth (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The fighting in the northern frontier did indeed play a significant role.

The Qiang people, including the Xiongnu.

They, who had never intended to confront the giant head-on, immediately backed down.

Gu Yi's vision would certainly not be limited to the northern frontier.

The men he sent out, whether it was Yang Hu or Du Yu, were the result of his careful consideration.

These people are all capable of executing his plan perfectly.

An unprecedented reform is taking place in Kyushu.

There will inevitably be bloodshed and violence involved, but what can be done about it?
Integration is the choice of our time.

It is also a milestone in history moving forward once again.

No amount of wind or rain can change this.

In fact, compared to the original history, Gu Yi's plan this time went much more smoothly.

Because the Han Dynasty was too powerful.

This dominance far surpasses that of the original historical records, and the emergence of the Gu family brought this dominance to its peak.

Whether it's the legend of Gu Xi or Gu Chen;

Or perhaps it was a relocation that Gu Chen had intended to carry out from the beginning.

The efforts of generations have already created the perfect opportunity for everything that is happening today.

Gu Yi's task is to carry all of this out.

Of course, this involves more than just threats.

No matter which barbarian tribes they were, there were always some who longed for the Han Dynasty.

They have a much better understanding of the current culture of the Han Dynasty than others.

Gu Yi was not stingy with his rewards.

They were given Han surnames, land, and their status within the tribe was elevated.

Although these lands are not fertile.

But for them, that was enough.

—The world is bustling with activity, all for profit!

This applies to everyone, and the biggest problem with this alliance system will be fully exposed under these circumstances.

More and more people will choose to accept and embrace Han culture for their own benefit.

Although they are only doing it for profit now.

But what can we do about it?
Under this trend, their descendants will eventually undergo tremendous changes.

The entire integration plan is in full swing.

Gu Yi remained completely composed, controlling Gu Ye and granting him a surname based on their cultural beliefs.

In response, Gu Ye further elaborated on Gu Yi's ideas.

What surprised Gu Yi was—

Gu Ye actually came up with a surname system similar to the "Nine-Rank System," dividing the surnames of the barbarians into three ranks: upper, middle, and lower.

Each of the three classes is further divided into three surnames.

They will be assigned based on their level of Chinese localization.

Surnames under each class received different treatment and status.

Those of the highest caliber could even participate in the imperial examinations of the Han Dynasty!

And besides that——

There are also people with obscure compound surnames.

This move was completely unexpected by Gu Yi, but after careful consideration, he felt that this method was absolutely feasible.

That's how people are.

As long as one's life is not threatened, one will have the will to climb upwards.

Differentiation is based on surnames.

By gradually transforming their internal power struggles into disputes over surnames, they will be subtly influenced to accept Han culture!

Although Gu Yi didn't know whether this action would have any impact on future generations.

However, it cannot be denied that this strategy is absolutely feasible given the current situation.

It was in the fourth month of the fifth year of the Qianji era.

Gu Yi held a grand sacrificial ceremony outside the city.

This sacrificial ceremony was very special and completely different from previous ones.

Gu Yi also placed the gods worshipped by various barbarian tribes on the altar, but the positions of these gods were much lower.

The most crucial core—

The most legitimate rulers of the Han Dynasty were still the Heavenly Emperor and the Five Emperors.

During this sacrificial ceremony, Gu Yi manipulated Gu Ye to officially assign surnames to these barbarians!

The superior surnames are: "炎", "昭", and "玄".
The most common surnames are: "An", "Gui", and "Zhong".
Inferior surnames include: "拓", "乌", and "秽".
As for the less common compound surnames, there are even more of them, almost all of which were acquired by tribes that were completely different from the Han Dynasty.

The impact of this incident is unimaginable.

A new wave of resistance swept across the entire northern frontier.

Gu Yi's actions of performing sacrifices and bestowing surnames have completely shattered the unrealistic ideas of some tribes.

This time, the Han Dynasty was determined not to forgive them easily.

When their faith is threatened, they will still raise their hunting knives even if they know they cannot resist.

But what can we do about it?
To this day—

The Han army no longer needed to take action; those tribes that had been given single surnames and wanted to climb the social ladder would help the Han army deal with them.

Gu Yi offered them tangible benefits.

Let's not even talk about prestigious surnames;
Even those of medium or lower social standing could acquire land, and even received certain preferential treatment in trade.

Such direct benefits are enough to drive far too many people crazy.

For most people, it's better to seize the opportunities at hand than to keep pursuing a faith that disregards their lives.

Human nature—it has always been this way!
To Gu Yi's surprise, even the escaped Goguryeo king was captured and brought back by the Goguryeo people.

Compared to the fear of unknown migration, the various systems proposed by the Han Dynasty were far more attractive to ordinary Goguryeo people.

The trend is achieved!

Although this trend was based on the threat posed by the Han army.

But for the present, it is enough.

Once everyone clearly understands the hierarchy of status, they will protect this policy for their own benefit.

This is a weakness of human nature!

Some tribes have even started to worship Gu Ye, as well as Gu Xi and Gu Chen.

Those who have vested interests want to hold onto all of these benefits.

All so-called faith will eventually vanish at this moment.

Gu Yi did not interfere with any of their actions.

After finalizing everything, he immediately began preparations for the trade market.

He designated four border markets on the border of Youzhou and formulated detailed regulations for these markets, including their opening hours.

The existence of the border trade is of paramount importance.

Without trade, none of this foundation could last.

Gu Yi must ensure the exchange of resources.

This kind of thing is destined to be incredibly difficult.

Because the attitude of the people of Youzhou towards the barbarians has never changed over the years, but fortunately, the commerce of the Han Dynasty is currently very prosperous.

Driven by enormous profits—

There will always be businessmen who choose to take this path.

When all of this gradually becomes the norm, that is when all of this system will have truly taken root in people's hearts.

Domestic city.

Looking at Wen Yang's bitter face, Gu Yi frowned: "A'Yang, why are you so distressed?"

"General!"

Wen Yang said indignantly, "I heard that a tribe had rebelled and I wanted to go and quell the rebellion, but I didn't expect that before I even arrived, the rebels were wiped out by the surrounding tribes!"

This has happened many times before!

"What use is this humble general to you!"

Wen Yang felt utterly hopeless, as if she had no strength left to use.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi couldn't help but smile: "A-Yang, this is a good thing."

This was the result of Gu Yi's deliberate actions.

Gu Yi did not establish a clear reward and punishment mechanism for the tribes that participated in suppressing the rebellion.

But they will give a reward.

How could such behavior not drive people crazy?

“But General, must I continue like this?” Wen Yang immediately looked at Gu Ye, still somewhat unwilling.

Gu Yi, controlling Gu Ye, patted him on the shoulder and said calmly, "Sometimes, the most terrifying thing is a sword that is not yet drawn."

That's right, that's exactly how the Han Dynasty is now.

The fact that the Han army was invincible was already a tacit understanding among everyone.

Under the current circumstances.

The fact that the Han army could resolve everything without even lifting a finger only made people more afraid of the Han's strength.

Although this move may not be a good thing for a fierce general like Wen Yang.

But this is also a crucial step in the promotion from a general to a commander.

Sometimes, not fighting is more beneficial than fighting.

Although Wen Yang was brave, he wasn't stupid. After thinking for a moment, he understood the meaning behind Gu Yi's words. Although still somewhat helpless, he immediately nodded.

Gu Yi will not stay in the Northern Frontier forever.

Now that he has embarked on this path, he must make it a success.

Yang Hu, Du Yu, and others are indeed reassuring.

But no matter how exceptional their talents are, without the Gu family's high reputation, it is destined to be extremely difficult for them to accomplish these things.

Gu Yi had to go and take a look.

Time flies by.

Before they knew it, the first opportunity for trade arrived.

This was not unexpected for Gu Yi.

The people of Youzhou were very resistant to this kind of trade, and only the prestige of the Gu family could calm them down.

However, getting them to participate in the trade market directly is still not easy.

However, some merchants did come.

This includes the personnel of the imperial court.

The Xianbei warhorses were no ordinary beasts; their speed and endurance surpassed those of the horses of the Central Plains.

This is also due to environmental factors.

Ginseng from Goguryeo and fur from Wuhuan were rare items, and they could be obtained by exchanging some millet.

This is a profit that businessmen cannot ignore.

The trade ended smoothly under these circumstances, without any chaos.

However, Gu Yi did not let his guard down.

He remained in the northern frontier until several months later when he finally considered returning.

During this period, something happened that greatly surprised Gu Yi.

—Gu Han is still alive.

After fully immersing himself in the role, Gu Yi lost the ability to see all directions with a single thought.

He could only wait for Gu Han's letter.

But as Gu Han remained gone for longer, receiving these letters became increasingly difficult.

Even Gu Yi was unaware of his current situation.

The only way to find out if he is still alive is through the information in the "family information".

According to Gu Yi's estimate.

If Gu Hanruo truly never stayed, and his will was as strong as iron, he should have already reached the mountainous region.

He was very much looking forward to Gu Han's trip.

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Although the mountainous region was a neglected and unloved area during the feudal period, it is quite different in modern times.

The Gu family will definitely acquire some places ahead of time as time goes on.

This mountainous region is undoubtedly one of them. If Gu Han can truly make this path successful and give the Gu family a good start, then the significance for the entire Gu family will be quite different.

Unfortunately, Gu Yi couldn't interfere at the moment and could only wait for Gu Han's letter.

The seventh year of the Qianji era, June.

As various systems were gradually implemented, Gu Ye finally left the northern frontier.

On the day of parting—

Wen Yang cried as if she were a child, filled with unbearable reluctance.

Countless people came to see him off.

Nowadays, more and more people in various tribes are worshipping Gu Ye, initially to curry favor with him.

But as time went by, this attempt to please gradually changed.

To be able to live a stable life.

Even if life isn't particularly good, it's still a difficult thing for people in this era.

This change happened completely quietly.

Even they themselves didn't realize that a sense of panic had arisen in their hearts in the face of Gu Ye's departure.

—This already has the beginnings of a belief.

Especially seeing Wen Yang, who was like a god of death to them, crying so miserably.

Many people were also affected and shed tears at this moment of parting.

But the separation cannot be changed.

The Gu family's footsteps cannot remain in one place forever.

From the very beginning of the Nine Provinces to the present day of the barbarians, the Gu family has always been committed to moving forward.

Gu Ye spoke at length with Wen Yang, entrusting him with some important matters.

Gu Yi did not interfere, but after Gu Ye finished speaking, he once again manipulated him to pat Wen Yang's shoulder: "Ah Yang, do not let me down."

A seemingly casual sentence, yet it contains countless expectations.

"Rest assured, General!"

With tears streaming down his face, Wen Yang knelt down without hesitation: "This humble general will definitely protect the northern border."

"Whoever dares to disrupt the administration of the Northern Frontier, I will surely cut them into a thousand pieces!"

This was his promise to Gu Ye.

It is also a threat to those who harbor malicious intentions in all directions.

He hadn't handled a gun in a long time, but the weapon was still lurking on his body!

Gu Yi nodded in satisfaction.

Looking at Wen Yang and then at Du Yu, he bowed to the two of them in farewell: "We part today, but we will meet again in the future."

“When Marquis Huan and Marquis Dingyuan parted ways in the past.”

"Lord Huan once said—"

"When we meet again after being ennobled, we will drink and sing to reminisce about our glorious years."

"Marquis Huan and Marquis Dingyuan never met again."

"Then I shall speak today—"

"Though we are now scattered like stars, each going to the wilderness of Cangwu, the mountains and rivers remain faithful, and the sun and moon remain unchanged. When the swallows return to Liang, we will meet again in the fields of our hometown, drink from the sweet spring together, and reminisce about our past."

Gu Ye respectfully cupped his hands in greeting to the two of them.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Although her eyes were slightly red, she did not hesitate for a moment.

Liu Chen wanted Gu Ye to return to Luoyang, but Gu Ye did not agree.

The key to this kind of thing is to finalize and implement it directly.

Why waste time?

However, Gu Yi still summoned the ninth generation of Gu family members who had been born one after another, and brought them by his side to teach them by example, just like the Gu family members of the past.

That's right, the ninth generation of Gu family disciples have all been born.

However, their attributes are somewhat unsatisfactory.

Perhaps it is because the Gu family had enjoyed continuous glory for too many generations that they finally faced decline.

Among the ninth generation descendants, let alone compare with Gu Xi and Gu Chen.

Not a single person could be compared to Gu Liang and Gu Ye.

Gu Yi was somewhat helpless about this.

Although he now has some achievement points, which he can use to draw prizes and perhaps obtain items that improve his attributes.

But after hesitating for a moment, Gu Yi suppressed the thought.

A family that lasts for generations.
It is destined to have ups and downs.

Even if he has achieved some success, it is still wishful thinking to expect that talented people will emerge in every generation.

And since he's still alive, why be in such a hurry?
Passing on the family's beliefs is the most important thing right now.
The clouds parted over the mountains.

As a high mountain in northern Jiaozhou, it is also a mountain range where the Han Dynasty and the surrounding barbarian tribes meet.

For the barbarians of the mountainous Yue region—

Apart from the Danyang barbarians established by Gu Chen back then, the remaining barbarian Han people inherited the "tributary policy" established in the past.

All the various barbarian groups maintained a high degree of autonomy.

This is also related to the current environment. The climate and environment of the mountainous Yue region are indeed an unimaginable torment for the Han people.

Compared to his time in Luoyang, Gu Han no longer possesses the air of a noble young master.

His skin was dark, and he looked much more resolute.

Of the nearly 1,000 people who left Luoyang at the beginning, only about 300 remain today.

The hardships along the way are truly indescribable; the entire process was a double torment of will and body.

Fortunately, these people were specially selected by Gu Yi.

They have absolute loyalty to the Gu family, which is why Gu Han has been able to get to where he is today.

sit on the floor.

Gu Han disregarded all decorum, panting heavily as he tore open his clothes in the heat.

"Son."

"If we go any further ahead, we'll reach the Li people's village. If we go directly there, it might arouse their suspicion."

A soldier standing nearby held a map and explained the customs of the Li people to Gu Han.

Gu Han listened very attentively, but in the end he shook his head: "Since we are Han subjects, what do we have to fear in our Han territory?"

He absolutely cannot back down.

The purpose of this trip is to promote Han prestige and lay the foundation for future expansion.

If you make concessions without ever meeting them.

Wouldn't that make people underestimate the Han Dynasty and the Gu family?

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions immediately turned serious, and they all nodded.

They rested for a day like that.

The very next day—

They then continued along the mountain path.

Ancient trees reach for the sky, their branches and leaves intertwining to block out most of the sunlight, making the mountain path appear exceptionally secluded.

The rough tree trunks were covered with moss, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which were soft and slightly damp underfoot, making a soft "rustling" sound.

Everyone was extremely vigilant.

Whether it's a wild beast or a potential threat.

They could very well have taken the lives of all of them.

In this secluded mountain path, it seems that even the concept of time has been lost.

I don’t know how long it took.

suddenly.

A series of rapid footsteps approached from all directions at an extremely fast pace.

"Protect the young master!"

The crowd immediately surrounded Gu Han, brandishing their weapons and keeping a close watch on all sides.

It suddenly rang out with a "whoosh" sound.

Arrows pierced the air one after another.

Everyone quickly blocked the attack.

Fortunately, these arrows were less powerful than those of the Han Dynasty, and did not cause too many casualties.

Gu Han's expression was firm, without the slightest fear.

He immediately began shouting in the various languages ​​he had learned: "I am a subject of the Great Han Dynasty!!!"

This was a trait that even Gu Yi hadn't noticed.

Gu Han has a talent for languages; he has learned quite a few languages ​​along the way.

The sound spread instantly.

The arrows from all directions stopped abruptly the next moment.

One by one, individuals emerged from the dense forests on all sides and tightly surrounded the Han army.

"A person from the Han Dynasty?"

Then a man who looked to be of noble status stepped out and stared intently at Gu Han in the crowd, asking, "What are you doing here?"

"Now is not the time for you to set foot on our sacred mountain."

His face still held a murderous intent.

It was as if Gu Han would immediately order someone to shoot arrows if he didn't say the next thing properly.

They were completely different from other barbarians.

The divide between the barbarians of the mountainous regions and the Nine Provinces will only deepen.

"I represent the Great Han Dynasty and wish to see your King." Gu Han took a deep breath and stepped out from the crowd as he spoke.

This is a custom belonging to the Han people.

"To see the king?" The man frowned, then sneered, "Our king has long said that, except at specific times, you Han people are absolutely forbidden from setting foot on our sacred mountain!"

"And now you dare to say you want to see our king?"

Having said that, he didn't hesitate at all and immediately waved his hand, ordering his men to shoot arrows again.

Killing intent permeates the air!
Under the sweltering air, beads of cold sweat kept dripping from Gu Han's forehead.

Looking at the crowd around him and the bow and arrow that had been nocked again.

On a sudden impulse, he shouted, "I am a member of the Gu family, and I am here on behalf of the Gu family!"

—The situation took an unexpected turn.

The moment he heard "Gu Shi," the man's expression changed abruptly, and just as the arrows were about to be fired, he suddenly waved his hand.

"Gu family?"

He murmured a few words softly, then stared straight at Gu Han and asked, "Are you a descendant of the Great Ghost Lord Nuohu?"

Nuohu Great Ghost Lord—is one of Gu Chen's titles.

In the culture of the Li people.

Nuo represents the god of war who exorcises evil spirits; Hu represents the mountain god; and Da Guizhu is the highest shaman in their faith.

“That’s right.” Gu Han nodded. “I am a descendant of the Great Ghost Lord of Nuohu.”

The atmosphere suddenly changed.

For the first time, a hint of surprise flashed across the man's face. After a moment of silence, he finally waved his hand, signaling the people behind him to put down their bows and arrows.

"Let's go."

He didn't say much, but simply led the group behind him into the mountains.

The faces of the Han soldiers all showed lingering fear.

Gu Han was the same.

Even if he had an iron will, he could not be so calm when facing death.

He hasn't reached that level yet.

But he didn't hesitate. He took a deep breath and followed the people in front of him slowly into the deep mountains.

The journey was extremely long.

The already gloomy weather intensified the tension in everyone's hearts.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, as some strange buildings came into view, the man walking in front stopped Gu Han again.

He himself went inside, seemingly to give an announcement.

Gu Han stood there and waited.

He had no idea what awaited him next, and his heart pounded faster and faster.
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