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

Chapter 10 The Lost Era, Liu Xiu's Dethroned Empress
Time is the most powerful force in the world.

All power, wealth and glory will gradually fade away with the passage of time.

Luoyang.

It was the 13th year of Jianwu.

More than four years have passed since the unification of the world.

On this day, Gu Xiao once again bid farewell to an old friend of his.

——Feng Yi;
This general who made great contributions to Liu Xiu's re-establishment of the Han Dynasty was ultimately unable to resist the power of time and was nearing the end of his life.

In fact, according to the original history, Feng Yi should have died in the army early on.

The only reason he is still alive today is because of the appearance of the Gu family, which made the process of unifying the entire Han Dynasty smoother, and that is why he was able to persist until now.

As the person who has the closest relationship with Gu Xiao in the entire Meritorious Group.

After learning the news, Gu Xiao rushed to see his old friend for the last time.

Feng Yi's last words were the same as those of other generals. He wanted Gu Xiao to help take care of his descendants.

There is no way. Since the unification of the world, the development of the entire Han Dynasty has been just as recorded in history.

Liu Xiu gradually took back the real power from the hands of his meritorious officials, leaving only Gu Xiao as the nominal Grand Marshal.

It is precisely because of this that Gu Xiao has now clearly become the chief hero.

At least these generals are still very convinced of Gu Xiao, so it is reasonable for Feng Yi to entrust his descendants to Gu Xiao.

In fact, this is not the fault of these generals.

Each generation is worse than the previous one, it really is like a curse passed down from generation to generation in aristocratic families.

The word "competition" seems to be the nature of human beings that is integrated into their blood.

From ancient times to the present, it is still difficult to change.

Just like the Han people today.

From the moment Gongsun Shu in Shu was pacified, the external struggle gradually turned into an internal struggle.

In the temple and all over the world.

Everyone is fighting.

Faced with the mediocrity of their own descendants, these generals naturally have such concerns.

No one wants to see what they have worked hard for being divided up and eaten away by others.

But regarding this matter, not to mention Gu Xiao, even Gu Yi had no way to deal with it.

He is actually facing this kind of dilemma.

Even more serious than them.

He not only wants the Gu family to continue, but also needs to maintain a strong influence.

In today's situation where Gu Yi cannot ensure that he can control every generation.

The family's education problem naturally became Gu Yi's most severe test at present.

He must ensure that the next generation of the family is capable of carrying the entire family.

Even if it is not like what Gu Xiao is like now, he cannot really disappear in history.

Gu Yi still doesn’t know how difficult it is to obtain achievement points.

But just based on the name, if it is too mediocre, it is unlikely to gain much.

Gu Yi always has to create the next opportunity for himself to control.

It is precisely because of this that Gu Yi has been busy with this matter since returning to Luoyang.

That’s right, Gu Yi did not let Gu Xiao interfere in the internal affairs of the Han Dynasty.

Now Gu Xiao’s identity is a little too sensitive. Although Liu Xiu did not take action against the meritorious officials in the original history, Gu Yi has to consider this.

And the most important thing is that Gu Yi doesn’t think that his ideas can completely solve all the problems of the current era.

There are always people who think that if they could travel back in time, they could solve everything.

Take the much-criticized clan problem of the Eastern Han Dynasty as an example.

Most people believed that as long as the imperial examination system was implemented, the monopoly of official positions by aristocratic families would be resolved, thereby completely solving the problem of the growth of clans during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

This was also the opinion of Gu Yi.

But when he truly understood the current era, he realized that this was impossible.

Any system is developed gradually.

Just like the feudal system in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and now the coexistence of counties and feudal systems in the Han Dynasty.

If we hastily introduce a completely new system without realizing that the system is backward, we will definitely face backlash from the world.

Moreover, the lack of productivity has already doomed this idea to be unrealistic.

Today's China has just gone through years of war and is in ruins. How can you let a group of people who can't even get enough food to eat go to school?

Is this realistic?

It is precisely because of this that, after thinking this through, Gu Yi put all his thoughts on the education of his family's offspring.

Gu Xiao’s younger brothers and sisters have now started their own families.

And the result was just as Gu Yi expected.

From the moment they started a family, their names disappeared from the [Family Information].

However, Gu Yi did not completely give up on these people. Instead, he provided them with the greatest possible help, intending to instill in them the idea that the entire Gu family should be one.

The direct line belongs to the direct line.

But if one wants to pass it on only by relying on the power of the direct lineage and abandons the collateral lineage, then it will be impossible to maintain absolute influence.

The family must be united to be able to think more.

And now Gu Xiao already has two children.

And they are all boys.

The good news is that the attributes of these two offspring are pretty good, and each has its own strengths.

Eldest son Gu Kang:

【内政：89；外交：75；政治：90；统帅：50；武力；43】

(Note: The Properties panel displays the highest value.)
Second son Gu Sheng:

【内政：60；外交：43；政治：54；统帅：89；武力；85】

Perhaps because the real reason for the Gu family's rise was not Gu Xiao's relationship, the current Gu family can be said to have avoided the so-called theory of evolution of aristocratic families.

The descendants are quite capable.

And because of the attribute panel, Gu Yi can focus on cultivating their strengths based on the level of their attributes.

But even so, Gu Yi couldn't be completely at ease.

He had a clear understanding of the politics of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Not to mention Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu.

Emperor Ming and Emperor Zhang can also be considered wise rulers.

But when these emperors died of illness, the entire Eastern Han Dynasty became a kindergarten.

Eunuchs, relatives of the emperor's wife, and clans fought against each other.

Gu Yide has to think about the future path for the entire Gu family, ensuring that family members can gain achievement points for him and can persist until the next time he takes control.

You can imagine how difficult this is.

Gu Yi has been thinking about how to solve this problem, but at the moment there is no perfect solution.

But it is not a palace.

When Gu Xiao saw Liu Xiu again, Liu Xiu's expression was a little heavy.

He already knew that Feng Yi had passed away.

After all, this is a general who has followed him for a long time, so he naturally wouldn't be in a very good mood at this moment.

"What a pity! What a pity!"

"You can share my suffering, but not my happiness."

"Heaven has taken away another pillar from me, the great man."

Liu Xiu sighed deeply, looked at Gu Xiao seriously and said, "Zhan Hong, remember to take good care of yourself."

"I will send you two more imperial physicians to help you recuperate."

There was undisguised concern in his eyes.

Liu Xiu is no longer as high-spirited as he was before. His hair has turned gray due to the busy work of state affairs, but the majesty that belongs only to an emperor is becoming more and more intense.

After unifying the country, Liu Xiu also focused on governing the country, and he showed his methods to the fullest.

He rectified the administration of officials, liberated slaves, solved the problem of bloated administrative agencies caused by long-term wars, and dismissed countless officials.

Almost every one of these items involves cutting into the flesh of these aristocratic families.

How could the turmoil they faced not require drastic measures?
Among all the foreign ministers, that is, in front of Gu Xiao, Liu Xiu finally showed some real emotions.

"My lord, thank you for your kindness!"

Gu Xiao was moved and bowed deeply to Liu Xiu.

"Hey, get up quickly."

"Why do we need to say so much between you and me?"

Liu Xiu immediately pulled Gu Xiao up and asked him to sit down. He quickly regained his composure and became serious. He directly stated the purpose of calling Gu Xiao here:
"Zhanhong, I want you to go back to Hebei for some time."

Perhaps because of Feng Yi's death, there was a hint of obvious hesitation on his face.

In such an era, traveling far is bound to be dangerous.

Especially a general like Gu Xiao.

Everyone will have hidden diseases to a greater or lesser extent. As long as they are sick, they will be triggered by hidden diseases that even gods cannot save. Naturally, Liu Xiu was a little hesitant.

Hebei?

Hearing this, Gu Yi instantly guessed what Liu Xiu was going to do.

In fact, everything Liu Xiu did during this period of time has already sent obvious signals.

Favor Yin Lihua.

And conferred titles of nobility on Yin Lihua's family.

This political signal is too obvious. After all, under the current system of the Han Dynasty, only the queen's relatives can be granted the title of nobility.

But Gu Yi knew that Liu Xiu was a little hesitant.

The reason is very simple;
——Liu Yang is still alive!

He is also one of the most powerful people in the Han Dynasty today.

And no one knows how many Hebei clans are behind him.

Different from the original history.

At the beginning, Gu Yi wanted to pacify the world as soon as possible so that the family could have more peaceful time to prepare for the future. He once advised Liu Xiu to establish a queen when he became emperor.

Only by establishing a queen can the hearts of the Hebei clans be completely appeased.

It is also because of this that Liu Yang did not rebel as in history.

When Liu Xiu appointed Gu Xiao as a marquis in Hebei, Gu Yi had already guessed that he wanted to use Gu Xiao to intimidate the Hebei clans.

Now it seems that Liu Xiu is really going to do this!

Although Gu Yi didn't know why Liu Xiu deposed the queen so long earlier than in history.

But he did not hesitate at all and immediately controlled Gu Xiao to agree.

"Your Majesty's order, I will go willingly!"

He couldn't refuse this kind of thing, nor did he want to refuse it.

Different from other ministers.

Gu Xiao has reached the end of his career as a minister and there is no need for him to stay in Luoyang to expand his influence.

As for the entire Gu family, what they want is to be glorious for thousands of years, not to be respected for a short time.

Hebei will obviously become the core of the entire Gu family for a long time to come.

Gu Yi had already thought about returning to Hebei.

If Liu Xiu had not refused, he would have left Luoyang long ago.

But when he saw this scene, the hesitation in Liu Xiu's eyes became even more intense.

In fact, for him now, no matter it is Liu Yang or the Hebei clan.

He naturally wouldn't be afraid.

However, as the emperor of the Han Dynasty, he knew even more how much the Han Dynasty needed to be cultivated. If there was unrest in Hebei again, military action would be inevitable.

But apart from him, the emperor, who in the Han Dynasty could completely intimidate these people?
Only Gu Xiao is the first meritorious official.

The Champion of the Han Dynasty!
It can completely intimidate the Hebei clan!
But out of personal feelings, Liu Xiu actually didn't want Gu Xiao to leave Luoyang.

But he was indeed a wise emperor.

He was able to suppress his anger over his brother's murder back then, let alone his reluctance now.

He stared at Gu Xiao closely, hesitated for a moment, and then made a decision directly: "Zhan Hong."

"If you go to Hebei, you must keep an eye on Prince Zhending for me."

"If he dares to make any unusual moves."

"You can command the troops from all over the place and capture them."

At this moment, Liu Xiu completely put aside all emotions in his heart. The majesty that only belongs to an emperor was fully demonstrated at this moment, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Gu Xiao's expression changed immediately.

But he was a general who loved fighting, and he didn't care about the reason. He immediately nodded and bowed to Liu Xiu: "I obey your command!"

Liu Xiu stared at Gu Xiao closely.

The murderous intent in his eyes gradually melted away at this moment.

A minister like Gu Xiao, who supports him in all his decisions without asking any reasons, is exactly what any emperor wants.

"I remember telling you that I would marry you."

Liu Xiu suddenly spoke, "I will not break my promise. You now have two sons. After this is over, I will marry Liu'er to your eldest son."

He was talking about the little princess who had just been born - Liu Liliu.

Because of his young age, he has not been banned yet.

His biological mother is Yin Lihua.

In fact, according to etiquette, the marriage between the emperor and the minister should not be so hasty.

After all, the premature death rate is extremely high these days, and both of them are not yet of age.

But Liu Xiu's expression at this time was extremely serious, without any hint of joking.

At this moment, even Gu Yi was shocked.

Liu Liliu?
Emperor Ming's sister?
Although there are not many records about Liu Liliu in history, this identity alone is enough to guarantee the future status of the Gu family.

Even if Gu Xiao passes away in the future!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Gu Xiao bowed to Liu Xiu again.

This time, Liu Xiu just waved his hand, unwilling to look at Gu Xiao again: "Go down, go down."

"I resign!"

Gu Xiao slowly retreated.

Just as he was about to leave the palace, Liu Xiu's voice suddenly rang out again.

"Zhan Hong!"

Gu Xiao suddenly stopped.

"Take care of yourself and send more letters."

A voice with a hint of loneliness came from the hall.

Gu Xiao stood in front of the hall for a long time. After bowing again, he turned around and walked out slowly.

A few days later, Gu Xiao took his family to Hebei.

This incident instantly caused an uproar in the court.

Gu Xiao, the first meritorious minister of the founding of the country, Grand Marshal, and Marquis of Guanjun, went to Hebei during such a sensitive period, which instantly confirmed many people's original speculations.

For a moment, the government and the public were shocked!

And the development of things was not beyond everyone's expectations.

A few days later, Liu Xiu announced his decision in the court;

———Deposed Queen!
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　This chapter is a transition, it changes the development of the entire family and fits in with the subsequent plot.

　　
　
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