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

Chapter 118 Reality Changed, Eternal Glory (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Gu Yi, dinner's ready!"

The game screen gradually shattered, and coincidentally, Gu Ma's voice came through.

"Right away~"

Gu Yi responded almost instinctively, rubbed his eyes, and slowly put down the game console in his hand.

The room was pitch black.

It was completely dark.

Gu Yi pressed the switch by the bedside with practiced ease, and the light instantly turned on. He first looked around.

The room was still the same familiar room; nothing had changed.

Gu Yi was not disappointed.
Reality will certainly change, but such changes, separated by thousands of years, cannot directly affect the present-day family.

He slowly got up, took his phone, and walked out of the room.

Although the game's progress will not stop.

But this problem cannot be completely solved in one go; being well-fed and watered is also crucial.

The living room also remained largely unchanged.

Old Gu was sitting at the dining table, while his mother was in the kitchen making the final preparations.

Gu Yi glanced at it casually, then subconsciously looked at the safe.

It remains there, unchanged.

Gu Yi didn't expect Old Gu to tell him the password, so he glanced at it casually and walked to the dining table.

But just then——

Gu Yi suddenly noticed several things he had never seen before hanging in the most conspicuous place in the living room.

"kindness?"

Gu Yi frowned and walked forward to examine it closely. His heart skipped a beat.

[Certificate of Cultural Relics Donation]

[Dear Mr. Gu Jianjun, we admire your dedication to cultural heritage and your commitment to continuing the historical lineage. You generously donated this rare Xuande incense burner to our museum. The burner is elegant in shape, exquisite in craftsmanship, and dignified inscription, a testament to the passage of time.]

The museum will carefully preserve and scientifically research these artifacts, and through exhibitions and academic seminars, bring them to life so that their value can be fully realized.

This certificate is hereby awarded to express our gratitude and respect, and to serve as a lasting memorial!

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Xuande incense burner!
Although it wasn't one of the treasures he left for his family, the words "Xuande incense burner" still stirred something within Gu Yi.

And the most important thing is——

In addition, there were several certificates.

The artifacts recorded above are equally remarkable.

Gu Yi's breathing even became rapid, and he even experienced a momentary lapse in concentration.

However, he then noticed the certificate of authenticity below.

Unlike a donation certificate.

The certificate of collection did not specify the type of cultural relic that could be collected; it only granted the authority to do so.

Instantly, Gu Yi's heart calmed down a little.

Common methods of collecting
Donating and collecting
It really did have an impact!
Although so much time has passed, the Gu family's influence is not enough to completely change everything, but some things have still been left behind.

Even if this thing is not necessarily plentiful or precious.

But there are still differences!

This is absolutely an exciting event for Gu Yi!

"What are you looking at?"

At this moment, seemingly noticing that Gu Yi was stunned, Old Gu couldn't help but ask.

"dad."

Gu Yi quickly regained his composure, sat down in a chair, and asked with a smile, "Just how many things do we have in our collection?"

"not much."

This time, Old Gu gave Gu Yi a rare direct answer, shaking his head and sighing, "Our family did indeed leave behind quite a few things, and each one is a priceless heirloom."

"But it's a pity that almost all of those priceless treasures have been lost."

"Although some things were passed down later, our family gradually declined over time. They were all bestowed by the emperor out of respect for our ancestors."

How many?

As he spoke, Old Gu sighed again.

Countless thoughts flashed through Gu Yi's mind.

His expression was complicated. He didn't ask anything more, but immediately picked up his phone and searched for the words "Gu's" on a short video platform.

Various videos popped up instantly.

[Standing before you now is—the strongest carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century, the governor of Asia and the dual leader of the Eastern Hemisphere, a being bestowed with countless titles.]

[The only minister in Chinese history whose prestige and power surpassed that of the founding emperor.]

He is also the idol of countless emperors in my country and the prototype for the protagonists of countless wildly popular novels. Phrases like "born to meet a calamity," "slaying until no one dares to claim supremacy," and "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential" are all based on him.

[This refers to Gu Chen, the only uncrowned emperor in Chinese history.]

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He was born into the legendary Gu family.

His grandfather, Gu Xi, was the strongest carbon-based life form of the century and a pillar of the Eastern Han Dynasty who supported the imperial court three times.

Gu Chen grew up in this environment.

Unlike other powerful figures, there are no supernatural or fantastical records about Gu Chen's origins; on the contrary, his childhood was quite ordinary.

But it was this very man who fought his way through the chaotic world and subdued the barbarians on all sides.

No matter your background or how glorious your achievements, you are destined to bow down before him.

No matter how steadfast the faith or how weak the will of a foreign tribe, upon facing Him, He will replace their faith and become their new god.

It's a typical marketing video, but what it says is quite accurate.

Gu Yi glanced at it briefly and then scrolled past it.

What was the Gu family during the Eastern Han Dynasty?

[If you are not from a prominent family, seeing the Gu family is like a frog in a well gazing at the moon; if you are from a prominent family, seeing the Gu family is like a mayfly looking at the blue sky!]

[A detailed list of the unparalleled sages who emerged from the Gu family;]

[Loyal and Martial Marquis - Gu Xiao]

[Starting from the Battle of Kunyang, following the rise of Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu]

The Gu family, a legendary family in Chinese history.

The emergence of the Gu family, one of the most legendary families in Chinese history, remains a miracle to this day.

The family has produced countless talented individuals.

Their foresight and wisdom were a crucial element that cannot be ignored in the history of my country's feudal dynasties.

Do you know why Xingtai is called a sacred place?

That's because a legendary family once existed here, and several generations of its heroes played a vital role in the development of Kyushu.

Now let's learn about the legendary Gu family and why Xingtai (Julu) is considered a sacred place through a video!

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[—The Gu family!]

Why did this family, which produced several legendary figures, decline?

The decline of the Gu family can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. As one of the most influential feudal dynasties in Chinese history, the rise and fall of this dynasty was inextricably linked to the Gu family.

After the death of Marquis Jingxiang, Gu Ye, in the second year of the Changxu reign, the Gu family gradually faded from the Yanhan court.

The family is facing a generational gap.

Compared to the extraordinary talents that have emerged before, the abilities of the family's scions seem increasingly mediocre.

【.】

Do you know which ancient person inspired the Dingning Festival, which grants you a three-day holiday?

Looking at these videos, Gu Yi didn't find anything strange.

Without his control and the influence of the props.

The Gu family could not possibly maintain its glory forever.

History moves forward, although the Gu family's influence during the Yan-Han period has reached an unstoppable level.

But as time went by...
When the Gu family has not produced any outstanding figures for too long, its reputation is destined to fade away over time.

Gu Kang, Gu Xi, and Gu Chen will probably continue to be worshipped.

But for the Gu family to maintain its glory is undoubtedly a pipe dream.

Besides these videos, which can be considered popular science videos and those from marketing accounts, there are also some film clips.

Gu Yi immediately noticed a video that was extremely popular.

It appears to be a clip from a film or television program.

Accompanied by melodious music and the realistic sounds of clashing weapons, the scene gradually clears from blurry to sharp.

—This is the mouth of a valley.

An elderly man with white hair stood above the valley entrance, watching the battle below.

He was somewhat thin, but his brows still exuded a heroic air.

Facing the battlefield below.

His face remained expressionless, as if everything was under his control.

Fires continue to rage.
Although the flames were special effects, Gu Yi still quickly realized where he was.

—The Battle of Qinglongjian!

Sure enough, a thunderous roar resounded the next moment.

Then came the camera shift, and the arrival of Dong Zhuo's reinforcements.

The following scenes were not much different from those of that year.

Although a lot of artistic embellishment and a dim background created for the performance were added, the overall impression is still quite well done.

The same dense barrage of comments flashed by, all displaying the four large characters: "Respectfully bidding farewell to the Grand Tutor!"

This is a TV series about "Gu Xi".

Gu Yi did a quick search and found a story about the legendary life of "Gu Xi".

It's not just TV dramas.

There's also anime.

However, compared to the TV series, the animation has more artistic processing, but the effect is equally extraordinary.

Just as Gu Xi collapsed.

In the anime, the background color of the entire scene suddenly and gradually turned dark and blood red.

Gu Xi's falling figure gradually slowed down.

One image after another flashed by.

The ruins of the Han palace are dilapidated, and the smoke of war lingers everywhere. The dragon is howling in despair because of its own weakness.

A blood moon appears, and flocks of crows take flight.

As this scene flashed by, several afterimages appeared behind Gu Xi.

A man held the Crimson Sky Sword pointing to the sky, his body entwined with a crimson snake, and his feet treading on the clouds and mist of Mount Mangdang.

It was Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty!
The other phantom was a figure in silver armor on a white horse, holding a meteor halberd, with a star map of dozens of generals behind him.

It was Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu!

The banner of the Great Han Dynasty was positioned directly in front of the two of them, carried on Gu Xi's back by him alone.

The image grew increasingly blood-red.

The banners that represented the fate of the Han Dynasty were becoming increasingly dilapidated as Gu Xi fell.

The barrage of comments was also filled with those four large characters.

"Respectfully seeing off the Grand Tutor!"

This is an anime with some fantasy elements. Besides that—

There are also films, TV series, and animations about Gu Chen, and even some popular young actors have played Gu Chen, but they were all criticized mercilessly.

Gu Yi ate his meal while watching videos about the Gu family.

It's obvious.
Although the Gu family did not maintain its former glory, it has already had a significant impact on modern times.

Of course, these effects can only be considered as effects.

It won't bring Gu Yi anything.

Besides these, there are documentaries about the Gu family.

What gave Gu Yi a sense of pride was—

The official science documentary series features a five-episode segment on the Gu family.

One episode tells the story of the rise and fall of the Gu family.

The other four episodes each focus on a single character.

"Gu Kang", "Gu Xi", "Gu Chen", "Gu Ye"

These four individuals wielded immense influence, far surpassing even that of Gu Xiao, the patriarch who had bolstered the Gu family's power.

Gu Yi only glanced at the information about the rise and fall of the Gu family and did not pay much attention to it.

Although not to the point of constantly watching the game.

But there's no need to waste time, and Gu Yi doesn't need to care at all about the decline of the Gu family.

As long as he's there—

How could the future of the Gu family remain unchanged?

What really caught his attention were some of the comments below.

"In our Lingnan region, besides worshipping our ancestors, there are also temples dedicated to Marquis Jingxiang, Gu Ye, and the Goddess of the Green Bag, Gu Ling, which are still very popular."

"I remember when I was little, my elders would tell us legends passed down from our ancestors."

"How did the Goddess of the Green Bag save people? How great was Marquis Jingxiang?"

"I didn't care much when I was little."

"But as I've gotten older and learned more about the history of that time, I can't help but admire their greatness from the bottom of my heart."

"I don't know about other places, but here..."

"As long as it's a shop run by locals, we won't charge any direct descendants of the Gu family!"

"I think the legendary thing about the Gu family is their unchanging original aspiration throughout the ages."

"Despite having already reached such heights in that era, he was able to refuse the throne that was within his grasp."

"Moreover, the actions of their family members have consistently propelled the development of that era, and their contributions to the land of Kyushu are unparalleled by any other family."

"Although this family gradually declined in later generations."

"But the attitude of later emperors towards this family alone is enough to demonstrate the extraordinary nature of the Gu family."

"Just thinking about the deeds of Marquis Zhaolie, Gu Chen, gives me goosebumps. It's like he had a mental orgasm. He single-handedly suppressed an entire era and became a figure who was above the founding emperor in a feudal dynasty. That's incredible!"

"Indeed, to be honest, our clan still worships the Great Demon Lord."

"Same as above. We also need to offer sacrifices to the Azure Wolf Sun Chaser every year!"

"The Gu family has truly taken our Chinese culture abroad. Last time I went abroad, I saw a tattooed guy offering incense to the statue of Marquis Zhaolie."

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As Gu Yi read through the comments, he became increasingly calm.

really--

His idea was not wrong.

As long as the Gu family doesn't take that step, they will always maintain their inherent advantage.

When their prestige is high, neither the emperor in power nor the warlords in times of chaos will easily take action against the Gu family.

But after his reputation weakened.

That would defeat the purpose of targeting the Gu family, and would be even more counterproductive.

This is precisely the talisman that Gu Yi crafted for the Gu family.

—Next, he needs to ensure that the Gu family continues to be successful.

At the very least, it absolutely cannot continue to decline as it is now.

Gu Yi casually clicked on a video about the customs of "worshipping the Gu family" in various places, and ate while watching it.

Different regions have different customs regarding sacrificial rites.

The main methods are all highly characteristic of the local area.

The sacrificial ceremony that the elderly couple mentioned was a Han Chinese sacrificial ceremony.

The purpose was to have the descendants of the Gu family go to Julu to join the Han people from all over the country in worshipping the ancestors of the Gu family.

The scene was extremely grand.

There will also be very lively performances during this period, lasting for seven days.

This has been a tradition for many years, and many people hope to pray for a smooth year ahead through this practice.

The video naturally also includes footage of new vocabulary words.

It was obviously repaired and renovated in later generations, but Gu Yi could still see many traces of the original, such as the statues of Gu Kang and others.

Hearing the sounds coming from the phone, the elderly couple couldn't help but bring up the matter again.

Old Gu is already very experienced in this.

As a direct descendant of the Gu family.

He is a key figure in this kind of sacrificial activity.

Although the Gu family has declined, it still has many descendants to carry on its legacy.

However, these disciples are no longer as closely connected as they were during the Han Dynasty.

As the Gu family declined, this relationship gradually faded.

Nowadays, many of them are like strangers.

This is an inevitable phenomenon.

However, during this sacrificial ceremony, these people still take Old Gu as their leader, and he is very popular wherever he goes.

You don't need to pay for anything out of your own pocket, whether it's food, clothing, housing, or transportation.

A hint of pride flashed across Old Gu's face as he spoke of these things.

This is a privilege granted by the family.

However, he never enjoyed these privileges. Although the Gu family was no longer what it used to be, this small amount of money was not enough for him to flaunt the Gu family's name.

"You're not getting any younger now. This whole mess will eventually fall to you." Old Gu's hand, holding a chopstick, paused mid-air, the greens on the chopstick trembling slightly. "Remember, you absolutely cannot disgrace the Gu family."

Gu Yi nodded seriously, lowered his eyes, shoveled the last mouthful of rice into his mouth, swallowed with a gurgling sound, then put down his chopsticks and got up to walk towards his room.

Looking at Gu Yi's retreating figure, Gu's mother was somewhat surprised: "This child suddenly seems like a completely different person."

Old Gu tapped the cigarette pack in his palm, the flame illuminating the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. In the hazy smoke, a smile of satisfaction appeared on his lips: "People always have to grow up."

"Wasn't it the same when I took over the family business?"

He remembered it clearly.

Although he had heard stories of his ancestors since childhood, it was only after learning more about his family's honor that he truly understood the family's glory.

It was as if they matured in an instant.

As night deepened outside the window, the wind rustled the copper bells on the eaves, their tinkling sounds carrying on the breeze. Old Gu silently took a deep drag on his cigarette.
Back in his room, Gu Yi didn't immediately jump into the game; instead, he started learning about history on his computer.

Similar to previous experiences.

With the decline of the Gu family, the wheels of history eventually crushed the changes brought about by the Gu family under the influence of time.

No, it can't be said that nothing has changed.

Perhaps it was precisely because the impact of this resurgence of the Han Dynasty was so great that later history was altered.

However, in matters of great importance, there was no difference.

Gu Yi only glanced at it briefly, and his main focus was naturally on the Yan Han Dynasty.

This was not unexpected.

Emperor Liu Jun ultimately led the Yan Han Dynasty from its peak to its decline.

He did not lie to Gu Ye; he inherited Liu Chen's ambition.

However, his abilities were insufficient to support his ambitions and his explosive confidence, which foreshadowed his eventual fate.

However, the Yan Han Dynasty is highly regarded.

Whether it's netizens or historians, they all agree.

Many netizens like Yan Han because of Liu Bei and Gu Chen, who are the only emperor and minister pair in history.

Including Gu Chen's suppression of a generation;

And Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness, as well as his feelings for Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others;
Even Liu Shan was extremely popular and had a good reputation in history, often being cited as an example in later dynasties.

It is highly praised in all aspects.

Historians mostly attribute this to the system of the Han Dynasty and Gu Ye's implementation of ethnic integration.

This is extremely crucial to the entire history of the development of China.

It propelled history forward by leaps and bounds, and even laid the foundation for the future development of Kyushu.

This is common knowledge in academia, and historians' comments are naturally accurate.

For these—

Gu Yi glanced at it briefly and didn't pay much attention to it.

In fact, what happened to him in later generations did not matter much to him.

History will eventually change because of the Gu family, and these changes may put the Gu family in danger, or even lead to their extinction.

But this is ultimately a challenge that the Gu family must face.

Gu Yi was just taking extra lessons.

He needs to learn some knowledge that he previously only knew superficially, but not in detail.

This knowledge is considered outdated by modern standards.

But in a game, it's a different story.

Gu Yi's thoughts were very calm.

Although he understands that he is always himself and that his goals have never changed.

But after such a long period of observation and more meticulous control, he has developed a calm and composed mindset in the face of anything.

The game will indeed continue uninterrupted;
But what can be done?
Even if he doesn't enter the game, the Gu family has already been able to survive to this day, so what's the rush?

All he needed to do was reverse the decline of the Gu family.

He was the last pillar of the Gu family, and the purpose of learning these details was for that.

This time, Gu Yi consulted a lot of information.

It involves various aspects.

Perhaps it was because of his progress over this period of time that Gu Yi surprisingly felt that his comprehension had become stronger while looking at these materials.

Only when he felt he had had enough did he lie back down on the bed.

I was just about to pick up the game console and re-enter the game.

But in that fleeting glance, he suddenly noticed the identification documents on the bedside table.

The documents are no different.

It's still the same size, and the photos and everything else are exactly the same.

But Gu Yi immediately noticed the change, his expression shifted slightly, and he picked up the document to examine it carefully.

The name remains the same; the place of origin remains the same.

but--

One column has changed, and this column is very important.

It changed from one character to two characters.

It was the "ethnicity" section.

Two large characters are clearly printed on it: "Yan Han"!
(End of this chapter)