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

Chapter 269 The Mysterious East, the Sacred Land of Julu (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The matter was settled in this way throughout Ghana, and Gu Zi did not break his promise, but began to teach the Gu family's skills to the whole of Ghana.

Of course, this is only the basics.

Compared to the cultivation of Kyushu over the past few centuries, Ghana's foundation is far too weak, and it can only progress step by step.

Gu Yi couldn't possibly help other countries reach such an astonishing level directly.

This is impossible.

The people of Ghana were not in a hurry to deal with this.

This Kamanen is indeed a wise ruler. He understands the principle that haste makes waste, and he cares not only about immediate benefits but also about Ghana's true desire to master this skill.

He did not mean to underestimate Gu Zi in the slightest.

on the contrary--

As Gu Zi and the others stayed in Ghana for longer and longer, and helped him solve some problems one after another, he became more and more concerned about Gu Zi's attitude.

This includes various issues such as the governance of the surrounding areas and the control over the Ghanaian nobility.

Gu Zi, a member of the Gu family, has shown a significant advantage.

After experiencing all these things, he even took the initiative to bring up the matter of sending an envoy to Kyushu.

In response, Gu Yi directly used the spirit jade to get Gu Zi to agree.

The power of Kyushu is such that it fears no one who might covet it.

Even so, the Kyushu region is not yet unified.

As time went by, and with Tungkamanin’s changing attitude toward the Gu family, the “Gu Family Academy” outside Kunbisalih City gradually transformed from a spectacle that everyone watched in awe into a unique and dazzling presence in the Ghana Empire.

The academy has no high walls, and its architectural style blends local mud-brick structures with the flying eaves and columns of Kyushu, symbolizing openness and integration.

When recruiting students, they did not care about their social status. Apart from a few noble children appointed by Tungkamanin to reassure them, most of the students came from the streets and fields, and even included eloquent North African caravan boys and local intelligent commoners.

The selection method is simple yet unique—it may be based on their acumen in calculation, their interest in investigating things, or their memory strength, but the core question is only one: whether they have a deep reverence for knowledge and the world.

This move initially drew strong dissatisfaction from conservative nobles, but after weighing the pros and cons, Tunkammanin chose to acquiesce.

He saw that the aristocratic children did not suffer in the academy, but were instead the first to come into contact with Eastern wisdom; more importantly, he saw in those outstanding students from commoner backgrounds the great potential to break through traditional social hierarchies and recruit truly talented people for himself.

In her daily teaching, Gu Zi's wisdom is also fully demonstrated.

Knowing that forcibly instilling Kyushu beliefs would inevitably backfire, he cleverly integrated the core of Kyushu culture with the prevalent Islamic culture in the area, subtly sowing the seeds through the transmission of knowledge.

This was even beyond Gu Yi's expectations.

Clearly, attribute values ​​do not represent everything.

Even if these people are incapable of accomplishing great things.

But in many situations, their personalities lead them to make different choices.

And the effect of this move was also very obvious.

Under the class-based rule of the Ghana Empire, most of its people had little to no education and had no direct contact with Kyushu culture.

But things changed when their respective religious sects were incorporated into the group.

They were shocked to discover that the wisdom of the Eastern Nine Provinces was not merely ingenious crafts, but a grand system capable of explaining the heavens and the earth and governing all people.

When Gu Zi connected the movement of the nine stars with the flood season of the Niger River;
When the physicians deduced the rules of herbal compatibility based on a mysterious theory of "yin and yang," a completely new and rational worldview quietly challenged their original understanding.

What stirred them even more was the Kyushu philosophy that Gu Zi constantly quoted when imparting knowledge.

When the students from noble families heard the saying "The people are the most important, the state is next, and the ruler is the least important," they looked astonished and fell into deep thought.
When the words "select the virtuous and capable, and uphold trust and harmony" resonated in the classroom, an unprecedented light ignited in the eyes of those outstanding students from humble backgrounds.

For the first time, they realized that a person's value might not be entirely determined by lineage and gold.

Gu Zi's wisdom lies in the fact that he never belittles the local faith. He interprets the practice of adapting to the times and improving the environment as fulfilling the duties of a substitute ruler given by the Lord.
The pursuit of knowledge and the establishment of order are interpreted as the comprehension of "the constant way that its Lord has set on the earth".

This allows students to embrace new knowledge without any religious resistance; on the contrary, they feel that their religious sentiments are elevated in a broader context.

And that is precisely where Gu Zi's cleverness lies.

Although everything he taught was only scratching the surface compared to the vastness of Kyushu.

But for Ghana at present.

It's all so magical.

Of course, Gu Zi also had his own selfish motives.

While imparting knowledge about the Nine Provinces, he was also instilling in everyone the various aspects of the Gu family, from their ancestors to the paradise of Julu.

Through his word of mouth.

The sacred place that was completely unfamiliar to these Ghanaian students—"Giant Deer"—began to be sanctified in their hearts.

It is described as a sacred place built not on gold, but on wisdom and scriptures;

It is an ideal state where authority stems from knowledge and virtue, not from pure violence. The students yearn for that source of civilization that can draw the trajectories of stars on paper and tame raging floods within its dikes.

And there are more and more rumors about Julu.

People tend to idealize things.

This is especially true for those whose ideas are just beginning to take root.

It is precisely because of this complete unfamiliarity that they have been left with plenty of room for imagination.

And this wave.

It became even more popular after these Ghanaian envoys returned from Kyushu.

Kunbisalih, the King's Palace.

Tungkamanin sat high on his throne, his gaze fixed intently on the returning head of the delegation. The flickering candlelight in the hall reflected the envoy's still-shaken, dreamlike expression of shock and disorientation.

“Speak,” the king’s voice was deep and carried an unquestionable authority, “tell me exactly what you saw in the Eastern Nine Provinces, especially in the Gu family’s stronghold of Julu, and the capital of their vast dynasty.”

The messenger took a deep breath, as if it required immense effort to translate the mind-blowing images into words.

“Your Majesty,” his voice trembled slightly with excitement, “the vastness of Kyushu far exceeds our imagination, it is like an endless continent.”

"But what is most heartbreaking is the order and prosperity of that land."

He began by describing the Song Dynasty capital they had arrived at, a place Gu referred to as "Kaifeng" or "Bianjing": "Your Majesty, it is a... a living behemoth constructed of bricks, stones, flowing water, and people!"

"The city walls are as high as mountains, and the streets inside are as wide as squares, large enough for ten carriages to ride abreast!"

"After nightfall, the entire city did not sleep. Countless objects called lanterns lit up the night, making it as bright as day. The market was noisy until dawn. That ocean of light and sound was enough to swallow ten Kunbisalihs!"

“Water there is not a precious gift, but a docile servant.” The messenger gestured, trying to make the king understand the unimaginable scene. “Not only are there crystal-clear canals and waterways throughout the city, with cargo ships shuttling back and forth, but there are also huge, water-powered, self-rotating waterwheels that lift the water to higher places to irrigate the endless rice paddies and gardens around the city.”

"Those are not rivers, Your Majesty, they are giant dragons bound by chains and serving people!"

“And...glass.” The envoy uttered an unfamiliar word, carefully taking a monocular telescope from a brocade pouch. “The Gu family’s nobles call it the ‘Thousand-Mile Eye.’ Through it, one can see antelopes leaping on sand dunes miles away!”

"In Bianjing, this kind of glass, clearer than the purest crystal, was widely used in the window frames of wealthy families, allowing sunlight to pour in without obstruction, making the interiors as bright as if one were in a sea of ​​light bestowed by God!"

"They even used it to make exquisite cups and saucers, so that the color of the nectar could be clearly seen when drinking!"

He then changed the subject and finally mentioned that legendary land: "However, Your Majesty, even such a miraculous Bianjing does not seem to be the pinnacle of wisdom in the eyes of the Gu clan."

"They spoke to us with utmost reverence about their family roots—Julu."

The envoy's tone became more mysterious and longing: "It is a land that is said to have been nourished by peace for thousands of years. It has no high walls, no standing army, but it possesses the deepest wisdom that even Bianjing admires."

"All the secrets of the Gu family—the art of controlling the stars, the techniques of improving species—are said to have originated there."

“Julu is described as a living library, a paradise ruled by knowledge and virtue.”

"The students privately say that this is the true source of Kyushu's wisdom, a palace of knowledge!!!"

The envoy finally prostrated himself on the ground, his voice filled with utmost sincerity and reverence: "Your Majesty, everything Lord Gu said is absolutely true!"

"The strength of the Nine Provinces lies not in its weapons, but in its principles of managing things and governing people!"

"Bianjing demonstrated its immense power, while Julu symbolized its profound wisdom!"

"What they possess is not the gold and wealth we understand, but the power to govern all things and define order!"

As the envoy spoke, he had people bring out the records from that time.

There are also various paintings.

All of these were things they had seen and heard in the land of Kyushu, including the reverence that countless people of Kyushu held for this legendary family.

There was deathly silence in the hall.

The scrolls were passed around among the nobles in the hall, and everyone's face showed an expression of disbelief.

Is all of this real?
Could such a capital city really exist in this world?
Even though everything before them seemed so real, they still found it hard to believe, and even doubted whether they were dreaming!

This is completely beyond their worldview!

But given what they are seeing, they have no choice but to believe it!
Because these envoys brought back not only these things, but also many other things from Kyushu!

And this is the reality they have to accept!

Even though these people had already made some predictions about Kyushu's strength, at this moment, even Tongkamanin had to admit that Kyushu's strength had completely exceeded their imagination.

The entire hall remained silent for a long time.

It was only after a long time that Tungkamanin broke the deathly silence in the hall once again.

"From this day forward."

"You must remember, never provoke the envoys from Kyushu."

He was referring to Gu Zi and the others.

As the influence of Gu's Academy gradually spreads throughout Ghana, its propaganda has begun to have a certain impact on the aristocratic rule in Ghana.

Many people want Gu Zi to die.

It's just that I haven't had the opportunity.

This time, however, Tungkamanin brought everything to the forefront in a formal warning!
He absolutely cannot let anything happen to Gu Zi!

Of course, this was not entirely out of fear of Kyushu, but rather out of his ambition as a great ruler.

Today, Ghana has established connections with the distant Kyushu region.

Even though the journey to Kyushu is arduous and filled with uncertainties, so what?
Why can't Ghana use this opportunity to become stronger?
If it were a mediocre ruler instead...

Gu Zi and his group may have been taken down immediately, but this Kamanin was indeed quite different.

He is ambitious.

Upon hearing this, all the Ghanaian nobles nodded slightly.

They dared not refuse.

It wasn't just the pressure from Tunkhammanen, but also the fear of the unknown.

As the matter continued to unfold, all sorts of rumors about Kyushu spread throughout Ghana.

Of course, almost everything in it has been mythologized far too much.

Especially regarding the Gu family!
Ordinary people don't care about the strength of a country; they only care about what they want to know.

For the people of Ghana...

The Gu family happens to be exactly what interests them most.

As news spread from the palace, the stories of the Gu family's generations of deeds were spread like wildfire.

What kind of immortal can control the floods, whose mere wave of the hand is enough to bring about a bountiful harvest in every region?

What is truly invincible, never experiencing defeat in its entire life?

Just how happy are the people of Julu?

"The Mysterious Orient"

"Sacred Deer".

All of these things are constantly evolving over time.

This led to the rise of seafaring.

Aside from the nobles who wanted to explore, countless ordinary people set sail on those simple boats simply because of their beliefs.

Even though they knew they would die, they were still fearless.

Because they believed that their sincerity was enough to safely reach Kyushu!

No one can stop their determination.

Gu Yi had been silently observing all of this. In fact, the various events that occurred after these Ghanaian envoys went to Kyushu were all orchestrated by him. Without him, these people would never have been able to reach Julu.

He wanted to see how things would develop once the entire Gu family was seriously handling something overseas.

Even though there are certain risks involved, he has to do it.

As times continue to move forward.

For the Gu family to expand its influence across the world is now an urgent matter.

And it's completely different from before.

Once the expansion into overseas markets was on track, all the Gu family needed to do was gradually establish a firm foothold throughout the entire overseas market.

This trip to Ghana is Gu's first step!
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(End of this chapter)