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Chapter 121 The Prophecy of the Golden Knife, Yang Jian!
This is a magnificent era.

After years of chaos, the land of Kyushu has finally ushered in some peace.

The rivalry between the two Lius of the North and South—

And whether it was Liu Yu or Liu He.

Their ability to emerge victorious from among so many feudal lords is enough to demonstrate their extraordinary nature.

But it is precisely because of this;

Completely pacifying the entire world would be a difficult task for both of them.

There can't be two suns in the sky, let alone two feudal lords with the surname Liu.

This dispute will not end.

Moreover, this struggle will be much longer than in the past.

The first year of Yongchu.

Liu Yu ascended the throne in Jiankang, retaining the name of the dynasty as Han, and changed the era name to "Yongchu".

Even though the world is in chaos to this day.

But the name "Han" still resonates, as evidenced by the fact that the "Liu family" vassals have been in power for many years.

A de facto rule that lasted for over six hundred years.

The impact this had on Kyushu is something no one can erase.

At the same time, Liu He also declared himself emperor and changed the era name to "Changjing".

Compared to Liu Yu.

As a descendant of Liu Shan, he would only have an even greater advantage.

Both sides sent invitations to the Gu family at almost the same time, which is quite remarkable in today's world.

If one of them can acquire the Gu family.

That would be considered having the ability to unify the entire world!
Although the Gu family was becoming increasingly weak.

But the prosperous era that the Gu family could bring to the court still lives on in people's hearts!
This is the importance of the Gu family.

But would the Gu family ever come out of seclusion?
Once the Gu family chose this path from the beginning, they were destined to live in seclusion.

Gu Yi would not allow the Gu family to make a move now.

He had observed both Liu Yu and Liu He.

Liu Yu then stopped talking.

Liu He was also quite extraordinary, a true hero of his time.

If they could get the Gu family's help, both of them would have the opportunity to unify the world and even create another golden age.

But what can we do about it?
Even if he were to once again orchestrate technological innovations for this era, thereby boosting productivity once more.

But this is only on the surface.

The fundamental nature of feudal dynasties will not change; chaos will reappear in the future.

As Liu's rule lasted longer and longer.

This would cause the Chinese people to lose their most precious resilience, and the entire land of China would develop along completely different paths.

The Gu family will also bear the brunt of this burden.

Not only might the family's offspring become more ordinary, but even the most basic reputation might change.

If it really comes to that point—

Having already exhausted all his achievement points, what can he possibly change?
All that's left for the Gu family is utter ruin!
The land of Kyushu needs to change.

History also needs different heroes to step forward and create their own myths on this land full of countless legends.

This is the core of historical development.

There was no need for Gu Yi to take action, as he had the ancestral precepts and family principles that Gu Ye had restored back then.

The family members will also follow all of this.

They will not take sides for their family during this sensitive period.

This move further exacerbated the stalemate between the two.

Liu Yu was indeed extraordinary.

Compared to Liu He, his bloodline is actually much more distant, but the fact that he has reached this point speaks volumes about his abilities.

Public sentiment is of paramount importance at times like these.

Gaining more support from the people means having stronger troops and more supplies.

He spared no effort in restoring the policies of the past, and used this to demonstrate his stance and attitude towards the Gu family.

But Liu He wasn't stupid either.

On the contrary, he had a greater advantage by occupying the north.

—The ancestral home of the Gu family can be found in Julu!
This gave him more opportunities to put on a show, and the two sides competed under these circumstances.

At the same time, their friction never resulted in disputes.

But that's just how chaotic times are.

When many warlords rise up, it is not too difficult to destroy one of them.

However, the current situation between the North and the South has already been established.

Furthermore, the abilities of the two rulers are not far apart, so it would not be easy to determine a winner under such circumstances.

Gradually, Liu Yu and Liu He also discovered this.

After realizing that unification could not be achieved in a short period of time.

They immediately implemented a series of reforms focusing on national strength and policies.

To rectify official corruption and suppress powerful clans;
The things that the Gu family had done before were put into practice very well in them.

In addition, the two also used their own methods.

Competition promotes progress.

This is true in any era.

During the Northern and Southern Han dynasties, each region developed its own industries based on its local terrain.

Even Gu Yi had to admit it.

These two men were undoubtedly the most powerful figures of their time, but it was precisely because of this that their unification became more difficult.

The road to becoming an emperor is always a solitary one, allowing only one person to travel with you.

Time flies by.

Liu Yu and Liu He fought each other in this chaotic world, with each side experiencing victories and defeats.

The disputes continue in various parts of the world.

No matter how extraordinary these two emperors were, they eventually succumbed to the ravages of time, passing away one after another with boundless ambitions.

Time is merciless.

Even the greatest heroes, with the most extraordinary ambitions, will all fade away with time.

With the passing of both of them.

The world enjoyed a rare and brief period of peace.

Whether it was Liu Yu or Liu He.

Both men placed great importance on the education of their children, and their offspring were all capable individuals who fully inherited the national policies they had formulated for the country.

But it's different from them.

Neither of them had such a strong desire to unify the country.

They are more focused on domestic development, and in their words, even if war breaks out, it will only affect national strength.

The two sides are now evenly matched, so perhaps we should wait and see.

because of this.

—A well-governed world reigns over the nine provinces.

But how long can this last?

Not every emperor can inherit the will of his predecessors; this has nothing to do with education but is entirely due to his character.

Especially in the current situation where the world is divided into two parts.

Ambitious emperors will always emerge to reignite this war for unification.

Another great war has broken out.

But under the current circumstances, how could anyone, unless they were an unparalleled hero, possibly pacify the world?

As time went by, the drawbacks of feudal dynasties became fully apparent once again.

The two sides gradually turned into a competition of who was worse.

With the passing of a group of wise rulers and virtuous ministers, history seems to have returned to that anchor point once again.

only---

This time, no figure like Gu Chen, capable of suppressing an entire era, appeared.

As the Gu family gradually withdrew from the scene, the entire world returned to the path it was originally meant to follow.

Although the influence of the Gu family still played a part in this.

But they were just minor things.

In matters of great importance, history is gradually converging.

The dynasties of Liu Yu and Liu He did not last long.

The emperor was incompetent, and the bureaucracy was corrupt.
The serious problems that usually only appear at the end of a dynasty befell their dynasty much earlier than expected. The world was once again transformed from a struggle between the North and the South into an internal strife.

The lesson of history is that it never learns from its mistakes.

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, feudal lords from all directions vied for the imperial throne, and turmoil broke out again in various places.

The only difference is that they both have the surname Liu.

Whether they were warlords who rose to power on their own or puppets controlled by others.

Having the surname "Liu" seems to have become an admission ticket.

Only those with this ticket can participate in this battle and create their own legend.

But the chaos in the world has not yet ended.

Gu Yi never made a move, silently observing the Gu family and the world.

They sensed the changes in people's hearts from countless subtle clues.

As the world remained in constant turmoil.

A question that had been hidden deep in people's hearts was gradually being raised again.

"Why should only those with the surname Liu be allowed to rule the world?"

This is absolutely a major breakthrough.

Faced with a world that is always in chaos, some of the heroes of this era were unwilling to be controlled by others and thought of this.

After years of chaos, the Liu family princes were as numerous as fish crossing a river.

If the Liu family truly has divine protection, why is the world still in turmoil?

Various rumors emerged one after another.

This naturally led to the mention of the Gu family, amidst the fermentation of various rumors.

Finally, someone revealed that the Liu family had abandoned the favor of Heaven.

Some people are deliberately spreading this story, but no one has actually taken that step.

Even if someone of a different surname is born.

They will also try to masquerade themselves as people with the surname Liu; everything will take time.

Dynasties rose and fell constantly.

Although all these dynasties retained the name "Han".

But amidst the ongoing chaos, the path to complete unification of the world seemed to be growing ever more distant.

But where there is chaos, there will be order.

Finally, someone stepped forward amidst the changing times.

Elephant Year Two.

Northern Han.

Yang Jian looked at the emperor in the palace, who was playing with palace maids, and a hint of disgust flashed in his sharp eyes.

"waste!"

Although the person inside was the emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty, he still did not hide his disgust for him.

As the regent of the Northern Han Dynasty and the most powerful Left Chancellor in the court, he has repeatedly achieved military exploits over the years.

Yang Jian's power in the Northern Han was unmatched by anyone else.

This little emperor, who only knew how to have fun, naturally didn't care.

Yang Jian was truly furious.

He didn't even want to see the emperor anymore; after cursing, he turned around and left the palace.

He summoned his trusted confidants.

As the prime minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor, he had the power to establish his own government.

His charismatic personality and abilities directly attracted a group of loyal confidants.

In fact, Yang Jian had long harbored great dissatisfaction.

His father, Yang Zhong, made great contributions to the Northern Han Dynasty, far surpassing those of the incompetent rulers.

In this vast world, they still have to obey others' orders.

The only difference is the surname.

Prime Minister's House.

A group of trusted confidants arrived one by one, and as soon as they entered the hall, they noticed that Yang Jian's expression was not right.

"Why is the Prime Minister so angry?"

Since everyone present was Yang Jian's confidant, they didn't hold back and asked directly.

"I just went to the palace!"

Yang Jian did not hide anything, and said with his eyes fixed on everyone: "Your Majesty knew I was coming, yet you were still playing with the palace maids."

"This is a tyrannical ruler!"

The atmosphere inside the hall changed instantly.

Hearing Yang Jian's words for the first time would send chills down anyone's spine.

But these people were, after all, his confidants.

In particular, those military generals who had fought alongside him in great victories asked directly, "What are your plans, Prime Minister?"

"Hmph!" Yang Jian snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, his voice as firm as iron, "The world has been in chaos for many years."

"After Emperor Li, the Liu family took the stage."

But what about the world?

His expression remained completely calm, as if he had been pondering this question for a very long time: "The fighting has not stopped yet!"

"I am determined to bring peace to the world and rebuild the nation in my lifetime."

"But what if this incompetent ruler is in power—"

He didn't say anything more, but the meaning behind his words was quite clear.

"Does the Prime Minister intend to do what Huo Guang did?" someone immediately asked.

Depose the emperor!

Only a powerful minister like Yang Jian could have done such a thing.

But a hint of disappointment flashed in Yang Jian's eyes, though he still nodded:
"For the sake of the world, this is the only right thing to do!"

Upon hearing this, everyone remained silent for a brief moment before nodding immediately.

Yang Jian then immediately shared his plan with everyone.

After the discussion was over, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave, but he kept his most valued strategist, Gao Jiong, behind.

"Is there something else the Prime Minister hasn't said?" Gao Jiong seemed to have expected this, but he didn't point it out.

Seeing through things but not saying them out loud—that's the mark of a wise person.

Yang Jian did not hide anything, staring intently at Gao Jiong, and said directly, "Zhao Xuan."

"I don't understand"

"Why must the emperor be a member of the Liu family?"

He spoke very directly.

Although Gao Jiong had already guessed it, his expression still changed slightly.

"Since the world has been in chaos, has none of the emperors under the Liu family been capable of pacifying the realm?"

"Doesn't this mean that the Liu family has lost its mandate of heaven?"

"Humph!"

Yang Jian snorted coldly and slowly stood up: "Thinking back to the pre-Qin period, were there any feudal lords with the surname Liu among the myriad states under heaven?"

“Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang was no ordinary man, able to rise to power despite his humble origins.”

"However, looking at the various Liu clans throughout the world to this day..."

"How many people can possess the same spirit and courage as Emperor Gaozu Guangwu of old?"

He paused slightly, just as he reached Gao Jiong, and under Gao Jiong's surprised expression, he uttered a few more words:

I often think—

"Without the abilities of Marquis Zhaolie, could even Emperor Zhongzu Zhaowu have truly swept across the land once again?"

"After the Emperor Li refused to pay his respects."

"Where in this world can one see that the Liu family is a man ordained by Heaven?"

"Those who roam north and south are all petty villains!"

—A thunderbolt from the blue!
Although people's hearts have gradually become restless over the years, this was the first time Gao Jiong had heard such a remark that even mentioned Liu Bei.

His expression was extremely complicated.

Even though he had made thorough preparations, he was still unable to calm down at this moment.

But Kao Jiong was no ordinary man either.

He remained silent for a moment, then bowed directly to Yang Jian, without asking what Yang Jian intended to do, and firmly made a promise:
"Whatever the Prime Minister wants to do, I am willing to accept his command."

"Even if my career fails, I am not afraid of the extermination of my clan."

His voice was also strong and resonant.

Yang Jian's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately grasped Gao Jiong's hand, laughing loudly as he said:
"good!".
(End of this chapter)