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

Chapter 36: Disaster Control Completed, Yuan Dynasty Revived
Giant deer.

Gu Xi stood in the fields, looking at the people in front of him who were crying with joy, and his eyes gradually turned red.

It actually worked.

Although he has always been very confident.

But in the face of such a major event, who can be completely sure?

If this method doesn't work, try another one.

But you must know that people's hearts are easily discouraged.

All parts of the world are paying attention to Jizhou. If the locust plague in Jizhou does not stop, it will directly affect the morale of the entire world.

Don’t even mention the common people by then.

I'm afraid even the officials will no longer have the determination to resist.

Fortunately, this actually worked.

Perhaps because he was too excited, Gu Xi's body began to tremble slightly, and he felt that the burden on his shoulders was finally lighter.

No one can understand this feeling.

Since Gu Liang passed away;

He then took on the burden of the Gu family.

Everything left by several generations of the Gu family was handed over to him, a man who was not yet 20 years old at the time.

And after Liu Zhao passed away;

He was entrusted by the emperor to take care of the emperor's son and take charge of government affairs as a minister.

At that time, he was only in his twenties.

Although successive natural disasters have made the people miserable, it is hard to say who is under the greatest pressure.

Only Gu Xi!

Now the clouds and mist are finally parted and we see the light.

Although it was only a glimmer of hope, it was still a glimpse of hope.

You can imagine how he feels.
Gu Yi was actually very surprised by this.

He never expected that it would actually succeed!

Although the locust plague in one state has only been resolved now.

However, with the current powerful foundation of the Han Dynasty, it is not impossible to completely solve the locust plague in the world within two or three years.

This time is definitely much faster than the original history.

You know, this period can be regarded as a watershed in the entire Eastern Han Dynasty.

The constant natural disasters, coupled with internal friction within the court, caused the entire Han Dynasty to gradually decline from its peak.

Now it seems that everything has changed.

The appearance of Gu Xi brought balance to the court and provided an opportunity to resolve the natural disaster in advance.

He used the longevity card.

Even Gu Yi is not sure how long Gu Xi can live to.

If Gu Xi continues like this, how much impact will it have on the future?
Could it be possible that the entire Eastern Han Dynasty could be saved from decline?

All of this is entirely possible.

Although Gu Xi's talent is not as good as Gu Kang's, it is far superior to ordinary people, and Gu Xi knows how to take advantage of his advantages.

The current foundation of the Han Dynasty, coupled with the Gu family's unique ideological heritage.

There are also so many old classics and ideas for strengthening the country left by Gu Kang.

As long as they can get through this period of constant natural disasters, Gu Xi will most likely be able to restore the Han Dynasty to its peak again.

If this is true, how much will change in the future?

Even Gu Yi found it hard to imagine.

After resolving the issue in Jizhou, Gu Xi finally rushed back to Luoyang without stopping.

Deng Sui and Liu Hu led all the officials to welcome them outside the city.

This is Gu Xi’s current status.

Although he was a minister.

But looking at the whole world, no one dares to look down on Gu Xi.

After not seeing each other for nearly two years, Liu Hu's face now looks more heroic.

The most important thing is that his eyes have become much more resolute, and he finally has the feeling of an emperor.

Both Liu Hu and Deng Sui wanted to hold a grand celebration ceremony for Gu Xi.

But Gu Xi stopped this.

He also refused all rewards.

Now that he has reached his current position, what other rewards does he need?
According to Gu Xi, the next period is the top priority and expenses should be reduced as much as possible, just like during the reign of Emperor Xiaoming.

Then Gu Xi began to formulate a more detailed strategy to eliminate the locusts.

As regent, he issued the "Locust Control Order" to the whole country, ordering counties to appoint "locust catching officials" to supervise the locust control work throughout the country.

When this news came out, people all over the world cried for joy.

It’s like those travelers who were lost in the darkness and finally saw a ray of light.

They finally saw hope again!!!

There is the example of Jizhou.

The people of the world were all very happy with this matter.

Who would refuse?
How can anyone benefit from a locust plague?

——The whole world is in motion!
But this kind of thing is destined to be impossible to accomplish in a short period of time.

This locust plague swept across Kyushu.

Moreover, in recent years, there have been other disasters in various parts of the world.

Such a large amount of work cannot be handled by the current productivity. Gu Xi must make the policy as best as possible while taking disaster relief into consideration.

But no one cares about that anymore.

In fact, for the people of the world.

What they fear most is not the continuous natural disasters, but the lack of hope for the future.

And Gu Xi brought them hope.

As long as there is hope for the future, there will be no problems in people's hearts.

——The fifth year of Yongchu.

This year, the Han Dynasty seemed to have come back to life, and people and families from all over the country were trying their best to implement Gu Xi's strategy to eliminate locusts.

Even when Gu Kang was managing the river in the past, there was no such scene as today.

Unified contradictions can indeed bring everyone together.

It would be fine if there were no examples.

Everyone will feel that this is a disaster sent by God and is invincible.

But that's different now.

From the moment the locust plague in Jizhou stopped, it was no longer an invincible disaster.

Even if there is only a slight chance of winning.

That is enough!
The success of this disaster relief effort far exceeded Gu Xi's imagination.

However, Gu Xi did not stop, but ran around, supervising the people on some key points when digging the ground.

This year has to be productive no matter what.

If this natural disaster does not stop, the excitement in people's hearts will suddenly stop, or even become more depressed.

Gu Xi was very clear about this.

Therefore, they did not dare to relax at all and successively sent various officials to the four places to supervise the people.

The entire Han Dynasty is looking forward to the changes next year.

From the imperial court to the common people.

Everyone is praying silently in their hearts, looking forward to changes next year.

——Summer, the sixth year of Yongchu.

The locust plague continues.

But compared with the locust plagues in the previous two years, it is much smaller.

Especially Jizhou.

Last year, some counties and states in Jizhou suffered disasters, and a series of measures such as manual hunting were needed.

But this year there is no sign of locust plague at all.

Cheers rang out in all the states of the Han Dynasty.

The haze completely dissipated.

But it is different from the time when people worshipped Gu Kang as an immortal after he controlled floods and fertilized the fields.

Although Gu Kang was also famous throughout the world, most people regarded Gu Xi as a man sent by God to avert disasters.

He linked his disaster relief efforts with the sacrificial offerings he had made on the banks of the Luo River.

Some even said that it was Duke Kang who came down to earth and was born as his descendants to save the common people.

There are all kinds of rumors.

It is impossible for everyone in the world to break free from the limitations of the times.

Gu Xi was a complete accident. Not only was he influenced by Gu Yi's legacy, but he was also forced out by the continuous natural disasters.

But why would Gu Xi care about these?
Now that the disaster relief is effective, how could he relax before this final push?

He started the locust eradication program again.

We want to completely end this locust plague that is spreading across the world within two years.

This time, he sent more people.

As the number of locusts decreased, some production had actually resumed in various places, which greatly reduced the pressure on the temple.

And it has such an effect.

The people will only cooperate more with this locust control.

What people want!
The entire Han Dynasty seemed to have returned to the period of Emperor Guangwu, and the people were longing for the unification of the world and the cessation of war.

Now we hope to stop the locust plague completely.

It is in this situation where everyone is united.

——In the seventh year of Yongchu.

The strategy of eliminating locusts was ultimately a great success, and the locust plague finally stopped.

Although there are still some locusts in many counties.

But compared with the previous disaster that affected the entire Kyushu, it is so much worse that it is not even enough to be called a disaster.

The locust plague is really over!

People from all over the country cried with joy and held sacrifices in the fields.

Some thanked God for finally taking away the disasters; some thanked Gu Kang for coming to the world again to save the people.

And inside the temple, the ministers were also excited.

Especially Empress Dowager Deng.

Even his eyes were a little red.

In fact, before Gu Xi left Beijing, although she knew that Gu Xi had a heavy burden on his shoulders, she was still unable to fully empathize with him.

But since Gu Xi left Beijing.

Even though Gu Xi had already made a plan, the disaster relief work still made her physically and mentally exhausted.

Now the disaster is over.

Her emotions can be imagined.

As for Gu Xi, he could finally relax and have a good rest.

The experiences he has gone through over the years are unimaginable to others.

In other words, Gu Yi used the longevity card on him.

Otherwise, if such mental exhaustion continued for such a long time, it would definitely have a fatal impact on the body.

Take Yuan Chang and others as an example.

Although he is about the same age as Gu Xi, he has put in far less effort than Gu Xi.

But their conditions were much worse than Gu Xi's.

Under such pressure, everyone has already had gray hair, which shows how difficult it is.

Luoyang.

When Gu Xi stepped into this magnificent city again, he immediately noticed the changes in Luoyang City.

It’s not that the buildings are any different.

But the human heart.

Finally, smiles appeared on the faces of all the officials, and the faces of the people were no longer as sad as in previous years.

Obviously, the haze that had shrouded the big man for many years had finally dissipated completely.

"Teacher!"

Liu Hu walked forward with a smile on his face. Without waiting for Gu Xi to salute, he directly grabbed his arm and said, "Grand Tutor is an important official of the Han Dynasty."

"It has been a great service to the world."

"How can I ask you to salute?"

The expressions of the ministers did not change at all.

Gu Xi’s contribution is enormous.

Everyone has seen everything he has done over the years.

No matter in what era, there is always someone whom you have to admire even if you don’t like him.

Gu Xi is such a person now.

His contributions can no longer be viewed from the perspective of a subject.

"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense." Deng Sui also walked forward.

Looking at Gu Xi's increasingly dark complexion, he sighed softly, "It is a blessing for the Han Dynasty to have the Gu family."

Her tone was still so solemn.

But it is precisely because of this that one can feel the seriousness of her words.

But who can question it?
Gu Xiao was the first meritorious official appointed by Liu Xiu as the founding emperor;

Gu Kang, who fertilized the fields and controlled the floods, has become a god among men;

Gu Sheng pacified the Northern Huns and pacified the Western Regions.

Even the most mediocre Gu Liang had the merit of helping Liu Zhao to follow the dragon.

And then to the present Gu Xi.

With such achievements here, who can question it?
Gu Xi didn't say much.

His personality has changed a lot.

It is precisely because he has been too tense over the years that he has now become a complete pragmatist, even more pragmatic than Gu Kang was back then.

After returning to the palace, he expressed his thoughts.

"Queen Mother, Your Majesty!"

"The natural disasters are gradually subsiding, but our Han people are already exhausted."

"The current plan is to change the era name to rectify the world and follow the strategy of Emperor Xiaoming and Marquis Wencheng in the past, to rest and recuperate."

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Although he is not as good as Gu Kang.

But Gu Kang left behind too many things, and after traveling around the world for so many years, Gu Xi already had a deeper understanding of the terrain of various places.

Granting nobility to the people to rectify their hearts.
Build water conservancy projects; open up water transportation; reduce or exempt taxes; recall refugees.

These were all summarized by him from the old classics left by Gu Kang.

Everyone listened very carefully and nodded in agreement.

Compared to the detailed disaster relief details.

Governing the world in this general direction is indeed much easier.

Moreover, with the example of Gu Kang in the past, all the ministers quickly understood Gu Xi's idea.

"Yeah!"

Liu Hu smiled and nodded, "Taifu, what you said makes sense."

"When the people are exhausted, it is time to govern the country."

"Mother." He looked at Deng Sui, "What do you think?"

Now Liu Hu is no longer as afraid of Deng Sui as he was before.

It was not only because he was getting older, but also because Gu Xi's words gradually changed his opinion of Deng Sui.

"The matter is entirely up to the Grand Tutor."

Deng Sui nodded directly.

At the end of the year, Liu Hu, accompanied by Deng Sui and Gu Xi, offered sacrifices to the previous emperors and announced the change of the reign title to "Yuanchu".

Afterwards, Gu Xi once again started a series of measures to restore the country's strength.

The people have a natural expectation that the descendants of the Gu family will rule the world, let alone Gu Xi?
The Han Dynasty's population advantage was fully demonstrated at this time.

As long as there is no major disaster, the national strength of the Han Dynasty will recover rapidly.

Moreover, Gu Xi also adopted Gu Kang's original method when building the canal, and was able to reclaim more farmland while building the water.

Under such circumstances, the Han Dynasty's recovery speed far exceeded the imagination of the court officials.

Until the third year of the Yuan Dynasty.

The Han people actually emerged from these years of natural disasters!
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"In the fifth year of Yongchu, the locust plague in Jizhou gradually subsided.

Grand Tutor Gu Xi issued the "Order to Eliminate Locusts" to the counties and prefectures, decreeing that "wherever there are locusts, a locust-catching captain should be appointed to be in charge of locust affairs and sent out every year."

He then took off his jade belt to make a token and sent an urgent order to the Secretariat. All the county governors in the country waited for the order by candlelight at night.

Xi personally toured the prefectures and counties, with calluses on his feet and a dark face. If he saw an official who was lazy, he would hit his hat with his staff.

By the seventh year, the locusts had disappeared.

He built ponds and ditches, recruited displaced people, exempted taxes, set up granaries to provide relief to the widows and the elderly, and dug canals to facilitate transportation.

The domestic waste and waste were completely eradicated within three years."

——"Book of the Later Han Dynasty. Biography of Gu Xi"

(End of this chapter)