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

Chapter 115 The Progress, Glory, and Decline of an Era (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Even Gu Yi remained silent in the face of Gu Ling's plan.

He couldn't stop Gu Ling.

Whether she was a doctor or a woman from the Gu family;

There's nothing wrong with what she did.

Gu Yi understood this as well, and could only choose to provide her with appropriate assistance.

Although Gu Yi didn't understand medicine either.

But as a modern person, he could still offer Gu Ling some basic assistance.

Gu Ling did not choose to leave Lingnan directly.

Although she had made up her mind, she also needed to summarize the key points of this trip, including learning the methods of the local witch doctors.

Gu Yi became busy once again.

Before this.

The situation in the Lingnan region had calmed down, but the influx of nearly 20,000 Han Chinese was destined to bring various kinds of instability to Lingnan once again.

Gu Yi also needs to make reasonable plans for where these people go.

Let them play their role to the fullest during this crucial period.

Gu Yi didn't know how much more time Heaven would give Gu Ye.

But what Gu Yi understood was—

He cannot afford to waste a single second.

Gu Yi had already made preparations for the people who were migrating here.

He planned to put these people in charge of land reclamation and farming.

This is an advantage that the Vietnamese people do not possess.

Without much interference from Gu Yi, the agricultural nature of the Chinese nation could take root and flourish in this barren land.

As for the Vietnamese people—

He was still responsible for the development of the Meiguan Ancient Road and the Grand Canal.

During this period, they could absorb agricultural experience, and they also had the opportunity to begin to integrate with the culture of the Han Dynasty.

The pioneering work must not stop.

If such severe damage cannot be resolved, no matter how well Gu Yi develops Lingnan, it will not be able to alleviate the estrangement between Lingnan and the Han Dynasty.

During this period, friction was inevitable.

The initial integration of the two cultures included the Yue people's resistance to the Han people, as well as the inherent pride of the Han people.

With various factors at play, this approach to integration is fraught with contradictions.

Gu Yi could only rely on the Gu family's prestige to suppress everything and mediate the situation.

This includes popularizing the laws and regulations of the Han Dynasty.

People are dying every day.

In this early, pioneering era, casualties were entirely unavoidable.

But as the migrating people gradually adapted to the climate, their inherent resilience was revealed.

The Chinese nation can definitely be called one of the most resilient nations in the world.

On this barren land.

Just like the generations of ancestors who pioneered the Central Plains, they toiled their sweat on this barren land.

During this period——

Gu Ling and the physicians sent by the imperial court were also traveling around.

While reducing casualties, we also summarized our experiences and absorbed knowledge.

This is destined to be a long and arduous road.

Gu Yi would be content if he could completely open up the route from the Han Dynasty to Lingnan in this lifetime.

As for the remaining great undertakings, he could only leave them to future generations.

Time flies by.

With a fresh influx of new blood into this land, and with the current situation stabilizing, the entire Lingnan region is undergoing tremendous changes over time.

Centered on Panyu.

The land is undergoing tremendous changes.

One after another, polder fields were opened up.

Moreover, due to the climate of Lingnan, the people began sowing as soon as the land was developed.

Even Gu Yi hadn't expected this.

Surprisingly, there were some talented individuals among the Gu family members who came on this trip.

This person's name is "Gu Cheng".

Although his attributes are average, he possesses a cleverness that others lack.

Without Gu Yi noticing at all, he actually began to try hybridizing dryland rice from Lingnan with paddy rice from the Central Plains.

This is perhaps the wisdom of the working people.

Gu Cheng was originally in charge of closely monitoring agricultural affairs in Julu.

Even Gu Yi hadn't expected this.

Although we don't yet know what this simple hybridization will turn out like, it is still something to look forward to.

The most crucial changes are not just these; the entire city of Panyu has also undergone extraordinary transformations.

The fusion of cultures has created a completely new market.

Han Chinese, including Yue people, traded among them.

The schools, including those run by Han Chinese, eventually welcomed more and more Vietnamese people.

The Gu family members who came from Julu were indeed quite ordinary in talent.

But leading some scholars to teach children is indeed too easy for them.

Although it has only just begun.

However, as the cultures of both sides continue to blend, the conflicts are decreasing.

Under these circumstances, the entire Lingnan region truly experienced a sense of renewal and prosperity.

Gu Yi had many more ideas.

He even had the idea of ​​rebuilding Panyu City.

Following Gu Yi's line of thought.

He wanted to establish Panyu as a port city and use it as a base to fully open up the Maritime Silk Road.

This move will not only benefit the entire nation;

This is also an unprecedented opportunity for the Gu family.

But for now, he can only dream about such things. What he needs to do now is to complete the expansion of the Meiguan Ancient Road and the excavation of the canal inside the ridge.

The situation is becoming increasingly stable.

But Gu Ye could never find a moment of peace.

Letters from the imperial court arrived frequently.

Just like Liu Shan before him, Liu Chen became increasingly worried about Gu Ye's health and wanted him to return to Luoyang.

But how could Gu Ye possibly leave?
This matter is crucial for both the Nine Provinces and the Gu family.

Before the overall situation is settled.

Gu Ye must remain in Lingnan.

Gu Ye made this choice on his own without even needing Gu Yi's intervention.

April of the 25th year of the Qianji era;
News came from Luoyang again.

Zhang Hua has passed away.

He ultimately failed to live to see Gu Ye return to court, leaving his life within the Han Dynasty court.

The era will eventually turn another page.

This glorious era is also about to enter its final countdown.

Liu Chen did not ask Gu Ye for his opinion on the position of prime minister.

He was different from Liu Shan. Although his feelings for Lady Gu were not much different, he was definitely more in line with the image of an emperor.

June;

Zhong Hui also chose to retire and return to his hometown.

Zhang Hua's passing seems to have finally made him realize that youth is fleeting.

His increasingly slowed thoughts were unacceptable to someone as arrogant as Zhong Hui.

He is different from Zhang Hua.

Zhong Hui only wanted to leave his peak self in the imperial court.

Despite everyone's objections, he actually wanted to come to Lingnan to take a look.

Although Liu Chen sent him many people.

However, given Zhong Hui's physical condition as a scholar and his advanced age, he also died on the way.

The body was buried on the border of Lingnan.

In the sweltering heat, Gu Ye didn't even have the chance to see his body one last time, and could only have his tomb renovated to be more magnificent.

Old friends have passed away one after another.
This caused Gu Ye a great psychological blow.

People often become inexplicably nostalgic after reaching a certain age.

Gu Ye is like this now, and even Gu Yi cannot alleviate the growing sense of weariness emanating from him.

Clearly, he no longer has much time left.

The 27th year of the Qianji era, July;
After years of hard work.

finally--

After the Meiguan Ancient Road expansion was completed, Gu Ye even went there in person to check on the project. After confirming that the project was flawless, he once again submitted a memorial to Liu Chen.

They plan to begin their second migration.

There are still not enough Han Chinese in Lingnan.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling left without the slightest hesitation.

Her steps have never stopped over the years.

He constantly roams among patients, gaining experience along the way.

Even Gu Yi couldn't be sure how many people he had saved.

However, in just a few years...

Today, nursery rhymes about her are circulating in Lingnan.

She was referred to as a saint from the Gu family.

Some tribes have even compared him to Gu Ye and made offerings to him.

Compared to the last migration.

This migration did not cause a major disturbance.

Humans are driven by self-interest.

Lingnan is still in the development stage, and all its advantages have not yet been fully realized.

Those aristocratic families, who were originally only interested in profit, naturally wouldn't be very interested.

Gu Yi still intends to start with Julu.

As for the people of other prefectures and counties, those who wish to follow can do so as before.

This time, a total of 50,000 people slowly made their way towards Lingnan.

The journey was still fraught with hardship.

However, this time the casualties were much lower than the last time.

Nearly 40,000 people successfully arrived in Lingnan.

This is nothing short of a miracle in our time.

It wasn't just because the Meiguan Ancient Road was open; Gu Ling also deserves credit.

—She really succeeded.

Through observations over the years in the Lingnan region.

She combined some techniques from local witch doctors with traditional Chinese medicine, which greatly reduced the incidence of various diseases.

And then these people arrived again.

Gu Yi was finally able to begin his next plan.

The 28th year of the Qianji era;

The excavation of a canal that begins in Panyu has finally begun.

Gu Yi didn't have much ambition.

This canal is only located within Lingnan, and its purpose is to facilitate communication between the four directions, with the aim of establishing a "special economic zone" centered on Panyu.

At the same time, he also renovated the entire Panyu area.

It is not a large-scale reconstruction.

It's just port repairs.

He wanted to take this opportunity to definitively determine the development path of Panyu and even the entire Lingnan region.

Everything gradually got back on track.

Liu Chen really wanted Gu Ye to return to Luoyang as soon as possible, and had already sent many officials to help Gu Ye with his affairs.

But Gu Ye's attitude remained very firm.

At least for now——

He absolutely cannot leave Luoyang yet. By now, the benefits of the Lingnan region have become fully apparent.

It's worth mentioning that the hybridization was actually successful.

A completely new variety was created by hybridizing Lingnan dryland rice with Central Plains rice, although its yield is still considered quite average by modern standards.

However, compared to the original output, there has been some progress.

Gu Yi named it "Panyu Rice".

And based on Gu Cheng's suggestion, it began to be implemented gradually.

The climate of Lingnan is extremely suitable for the growth of Panyu rice, which can guarantee two harvests every year.

As the land is continuously reclaimed.

The output was extremely impressive.

The situation is getting back on track, and Panyu City is now fully capable of allowing the Yue people and Han people to coexist.

And most importantly, with the increase in productivity;

The inclusiveness of Chinese civilization was immediately apparent. Although not much time had passed, many Yue tribes had already begun to integrate into it.

Some of the original bad habits have been discarded.

They gradually integrated their tribal culture into the Han culture.

There's not even a need for Gu Yi to interfere.

The speed of this change far exceeds that of the Northern Frontier. After all, Gu Yi did not relocate people to the Northern Frontier, so the progress of the two cannot be compared.

Gu Ling still practices medicine in various parts of Lingnan.

Besides--

She also began to teach the local children medicine, just as she had done in Julu.

Perhaps it was because there were too many people in Julu.

Although they were in a different place, the Gu family's reputation did not diminish at all, and even grew higher and higher.

Originally from the Yue tribe in the mountains.

The only person they could remember was Gu Chen.

Even Gu Xi was not among them.

But things are different now. Under the influence of countless Julu people, they have gradually developed a kind of faith in the Gu family.

Everyone is affected by their environment, including them.

Especially in the current situation where people are not starving and their lives are not threatened, this kind of faith does not need to be deliberately cultivated.

Like being in Julu.
Before Gu Yi even had to bring it up, someone built an ancestral hall and stone statues for the Gu family ancestors.

Countless people visit ancestral halls in various places to worship every day.

These are the people who have been continuously expanding the Gu family's influence in Lingnan.

Gu Yi didn't pay much attention to these things.

His mind is now almost entirely focused on the projects in various places, and he wants to finish this work within this generation as much as possible.

He even gave only a brief explanation of the sugar production and pepper plantation matters.

He then entrusted these matters to trustworthy officials.

Everyone sensed Gu Ye's attitude.

In response, many officials advised Gu Ye to stop and take a good rest.

After all, he had already done enough for the Han Dynasty.

Do not--

It's not just for the sake of the entire Han Dynasty.

Under Gu Yi's control, Gu Ye's contributions to the entire Kyushu were no less than those of Gu Xi and Gu Chen.

Whether it was ethnic integration or reform of the imperial examination system;
All of this has enabled the entire Kyushu region to take another giant leap forward, a feat that no one can match.

But whether it was Liu Chen's letter or the advice of officials, it was all different.

Gu Ye gave a direct answer without Gu Yi needing to intervene.

"Opportunity knocks but once, time waits for no one."

"There are some things I absolutely cannot leave for future generations to do."

Gu Ye remained steadfast.

The entire Lingnan region is changing almost every day.

finally--

In the 29th year of Qianji, in the tenth month;
As the last shovelful of soil was dug out, the surging river water poured into the new canal.

A canal connecting the two regions of Lingnan was finally completed.

This should have been a very happy thing, at least it means that a stage goal has been achieved.

But Gu Ye just couldn't feel happy.

The reason is quite simple—Gu Han is no longer capable.

Although he was younger than Gu Ye, he was also approaching the end of his life.

Panyu.

Looking at Gu Han, who was lying on the bed and barely alive, Gu Ye's eyes turned red, and he held Gu Han's hand tightly.

Gu Yi's mood was also somewhat heavy at this moment.

He can't help Gu Han.

Gu Han truly died of old age.

A person's lifespan is influenced by many factors and cannot be judged solely based on their age.

Actually, if he could be saved, Gu Yi would be willing to save Gu Han.

Because Gu Han did indeed do a lot of things.

Besides developing Lingnan, he has also been mediating between the Han and Yue people over the years, playing a good balancing role in the beginning.

Unfortunately, life and death are predetermined.

Even figures like Gu Xi and Gu Chen couldn't escape the passage of time; he was helpless in the face of it.

"Brother."

At this moment, Gu Han slowly woke up, looked at Gu Ye, and said in a weak voice, "I am about to go and pay my respects to our ancestors... Elder brother, you must take care of your health and must not continue to work so hard day and night."

His voice was weak, and each word he uttered was accompanied by a slight tremor.

"I understand." Gu Ye rarely agreed so meekly. He held Gu Han's hand tightly and gently comforted him, "Don't be afraid. Go ahead and accompany our ancestors in the afterlife. When your time comes, your brother will come to find you."

His words were full of composure.

Although the Gu family's tradition of learning was interrupted for a generation, their fearless spirit in the face of life and death has been passed down imperceptibly.

"Ancestor?"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Gu Han's previously dull eyes.

Immediately afterwards, he grabbed Gu Ye's hand in return, and his voice suddenly gained strength: "Brother... will our ancestors accept me, their unfilial descendant?"

—Unfilial descendants!
This is how Gu Han has judged himself over the years.

Even though he has now completely transformed, his past foolish self still haunts him and remains unforgettable.

"Our ancestors would be very proud of you," Gu Ye said without hesitation, his voice firm and resolute.

Upon hearing this, Gu Han's gaze softened.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of dust, looking towards the sky.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Brother, have I lived my life without shame before the Gu family name?"

Even so.

He still doubts himself.

Gu Ye's eyes reddened, and he gripped Gu Han's hand tightly, saying earnestly, "Brother, ever since you reformed..."

"He devoted himself to the family and the country, and all his actions were for the greater good."

"My ancestors would certainly approve."

"You have lived a life of integrity and brought glory to the Gu family. How could you possibly feel ashamed?"

A faint smile appeared on Gu Han's lips, his eyes filled with relief, and he murmured, "So...very good...very good..."

His voice grew weaker and weaker, and his breathing became increasingly rapid.

"Brother...it is my good fortune to have a brother like you..." Gu Han used his last bit of strength to utter these words before slowly closing his eyes. His hand slipped from Gu Ye's grasp, and he passed away peacefully.

Gu Ye held Gu Han's increasingly cold hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes and dripping onto Gu Han's hand.

The room was deathly silent.

Gu Ye tried hard to hold back his tears, but he couldn't stop them no matter what he did.

He wanted to get up.

But just as he stood up, he stumbled.

Even Gu Yi didn't have time to react.

The next moment——

Gu Ye then collapsed to the ground.

This incident caused a huge uproar throughout Lingnan and quickly sent news to Luoyang.

Although Gu Yi used the "Medicine Cures Illness Talisman".

Gu Ye woke up that night.

But the news still spread quickly in all directions.

Gu Ye's influence is enormous.

It can be said that Gu Ye has made an indelible contribution to the fact that the entire Lingnan region has been able to reach this point in peace.

Now his health has deteriorated.

Although the situation in Lingnan has gradually stabilized, it is destined to have a significant impact.

"General!"

"Brother!"

As soon as Gu Ye opened his eyes, Gu Ling and several other members of the Gu family, along with Wen Yang and others, immediately rushed forward.

Everyone's face was filled with worry.

Gu Ling grabbed Gu Ye's arm and took his pulse, a look of surprise flashing across her face.

However, before she could say anything more...

Gu Ye then stood up and looked at Wen Yang, saying, "A'Yang, I hereby order you to immediately send people to investigate all directions. Anyone who dares to cause trouble shall be killed without exception!"

With the situation just stabilizing, Gu Yi absolutely cannot tolerate any mistakes being made in Lingnan now.

"General!"

Wen Yang wanted to say something more, but seeing Gu Ye's resolute expression, she couldn't bring herself to say it. She simply bowed respectfully and left.

He's not young anymore.

Compared to before, he is now much more experienced in these matters.

After Wen Yang left, Gu Ye looked at his brothers again and said in a deep voice, "The funeral arrangements for Mo Qing can only be entrusted to you."

The atmosphere in the room was incredibly heavy.

Everyone was somewhat worried about Gu Ye's health until Gu Ling spoke up.

"My brother is in good health."

Hearing this, everyone felt a little relieved and then left one after another.

"Brother, I'm afraid..."

After everyone left, Gu Ling's expression immediately fell into despair; she could feel the weakness in Gu Ye's pulse.

This is a sign that one's lifespan is coming to an end.

Gu Ye shook his head and didn't say anything more.

Although he was still very weak, Gu Ye insisted on appearing before everyone to reassure them.

He also quickly sent a message to Luoyang, saying that he was fine.

But Liu Chen's imperial edict was delivered immediately.

This was the first time Liu Chen had ever been so serious.

He had to get Gu Ye back to Luoyang immediately, no matter what.

Gu Yi did not interfere.

He is not a person without feelings.

Gu Ye has already done enough. Now that the final moment has arrived, he is still willing to give Gu Ye time to himself, just as Gu Xiaoshi did back then.

Gu Ye's choice remains unchanged.

He earnestly submitted a memorial to Liu Chen, explaining the cause and effect of the matter.

And he expressed his attitude.

If everything is completed, he will not have died by then.

He would return to Luoyang immediately, regardless of whether he could reach it or not.

But if things are not yet stable.

Perhaps dying in Lingnan was fate.

In any case, he would not leave so directly.

This is his declaration.

From then on—

Without even needing Gu Yi's intervention, Gu Ye resumed his old work, formulating development plans for the entire Lingnan region, and no one could sway his unwavering will.
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