[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl":3,"chapter-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-106":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Controlling My Ancestors: Building an Immortal Clan Starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2285775,4471,"Chapter 106: Meeting Zhuge, Improving Disaster Relief (Seeking Monthly Votes)","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>The sunlight was particularly blinding;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because it had not been controlled for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi needed a good while to adjust before he gradually grew accustomed to this first-person perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he watched Gu Ye finish his breakfast and conclude his morning cultivation, only then letting a thought stir to control Gu Ye as he headed toward the Prime Minister's Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the political center of the Great Han was precisely the Prime Minister's Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seventh generation of the Gu Shizi were all away at present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This naturally made the Champion Marquis's Mansion appear somewhat desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to the Gu family's Champion Marquis's Mansion, the Prime Minister's Office was located even further from the Imperial Palace, which was enough to show just how transcendent the Gu family's status in the Great Han truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi intended to meet Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gu Chen had repeatedly stated before his passing that there was no need to grant any special treatment to the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, given Liu Chan's personality, he had a natural affinity for the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he allow the Gu Shizi to associate with the Imperial Princes;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having access to various places was also one of their privileges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was well aware of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Gu Yi had been pondering the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye was indeed the most outstanding among the contemporary Gu Shizi; although he had not yet reached the age to participate in government affairs, he was very clear about the overall situation of the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the Great Han currently had to face was not just the natural disasters in the four directions;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also the rioting people gradually rising in the four provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was entirely an inevitability of the era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard the imperial court tried to provide disaster relief, it was impossible to look after everyone; there would always be desperate refugees who chose to fight for a chance, becoming disaster victims who knew only how to plunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this, there were the barbarians in the four directions who were gradually becoming dissatisfied with the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen had been gone for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deterrence he brought had long since dissipated with time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Great Han could have remained strong, this kind of crisis would not have arrived directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, the current barbarians of the four directions were purely parasitic on the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their more backward productivity was insufficient to support their self-sufficiency; obtaining the help they wanted by submitting to the Great Han was their only path to survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as internal chaos arose within the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This system was destined to be affected, so how could they not harbor dissatisfaction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi's thoughts raced as he considered how to quickly resolve all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was only an ordinary college student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thousands of years of Chinese history had ultimately given him far too many precedents to draw upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including his absolute vision as a modern person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an existence that no one in this era could surpass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gu Yi also understood that in terms of detailed coordination and governance, he certainly could not compare to Zhuge Liang and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it were merely to formulate a more advanced disaster relief strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could indeed do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, Gu Yi had to resolve the natural disasters as quickly as possible, allowing the Great Han to struggle out of this quagmire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lest the strength of the barbarians in the four directions reach its peak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most critical point!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless thoughts flashed through Gu Yi's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, Gu Ye arrived before the Prime Minister's Office without even realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the most composed individual among the eighth generation of the Gu family, this was certainly not Gu Ye's first time coming to the Prime Minister's Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu family's heritage had indeed been interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest difference lay in education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the education the previous generations provided for their descendants, the inheritance between the seventh and eighth generations had been broken for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there was still education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer like the constant personal instruction and guidance of the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the natural disasters became apparent, Gu Ye would often come to seek advice from Zhuge Liang; although the two had no title of master and disciple, they already had some of the reality of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang was indeed too busy now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was within the imperial court or the situation in the four directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His personality of attending to every detail personally had already destined how tired he was living now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, he had almost no time to rest, and was even no less exhausted than Gu Xi had been back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Xi had the blessing of the Longevity Card effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he did not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the fatigue of years and months, Zhuge Liang's health was also visibly deteriorating rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet how could he stop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only by reaching the point of bearing the burden of a nation today could one thoroughly understand the actions of Gu Xi and Gu Chen in their later years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were far too many things they wanted to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only lamenting that time shows no mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard that someone had come to see him, Zhuge Liang almost instinctively thought that another disaster had occurred somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until he heard the servant say that Gu Ye had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That his grave expression softened slightly; after hesitating for a moment, he nodded and had someone lead Gu Ye in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young one pays respects to the Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye was still very polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also held Zhuge Liang in high regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the fundamental difference between Gu Ye and the eighth generation of the Gu Shizi; apart from him, the eighth generation of the Gu family could not avoid being tainted by the arrogant nature of aristocratic descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, please rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang nodded, looked at Gu Ye, and asked, \"Young Master, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he did not even put down the memorial in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gu Yi could not help but shake his head inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by seeing all this with one's own eyes could one thoroughly understand where the difference between the ancients and most modern people lay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clearly had a relaxed and comfortable life, yet they were willing to struggle for their ideals, even at the cost of their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi would naturally not just watch; with a thought, he immediately controlled Gu Ye to say: \"Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young one has thought a lot these past few days and wishes to discuss disaster relief with the Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye's expression was very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the characteristic of the control; as long as Gu Yi had a thought, it would cause corresponding thoughts to arise in Gu Ye's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Gu Yi did not intend to hide things as he had in previous controls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, the Gu family had just started to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, whether in terms of power or prestige, the Gu family could be considered to have reached the pinnacle of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi no longer needed to conceal his edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to strike with full force and strive to end the current chaotic situation as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he had to use this opportunity to lay the foundation for subsequent governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang's expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this had been the descendant of any other family saying these words to him, he might not have cared at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a Gu Shizi was different after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zhuge Liang knew Gu Ye's personality well and knew that Gu Ye was not a braggart; he would absolutely not use such a matter to joke with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not think Gu Ye would say anything earth-shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still put down the memorial in his hand and said softly, \"Young Master, please speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pointed to the seat beside him, signaling for Gu Ye to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not hesitate and directly controlled Gu Ye to walk over generously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he sat down, he controlled Gu Ye to speak immediately, his expression incomparably calm: \"Prime Minister, the disasters in the world today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this young one's view, they will absolutely not be less than the natural disasters faced during the time of Empress He Xi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi was very direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this was also the thought of many ministers in the current court, it was just that none of them were willing to bring it up directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi wanted to tear away this layer of their psychological comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make them handle this disaster with the most serious attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young one has carefully studied the various systems used by my great-grandfather for disaster relief in the past, as well as the systems used by my grandfather when he pacified the rioting people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have thought of some methods that could improve things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borrowing Gu Ye's mouth, Gu Yi directly spoke the strategies he had been thinking about for these past few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were strategies he had conceived through observing Zhuge Liang's disaster relief efforts over the last few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their scope was not so vast that they would be difficult to implement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were almost all overall strategies most applicable to the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang listened very carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Yi spoke more and more deeply, a look of surprise immediately flashed across his eyes; it seemed somewhat hard to believe that these words were actually coming from Gu Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire expression also became increasingly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the strategies Gu Yi provided were not particularly brilliant schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a modern perspective, they were more like basic operations of capitalist companies, only Gu Yi was applying these methods to disaster relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—For example, the \"work-for-relief\" program mentioned earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the Great Han's work-for-relief measures were not actually going smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the disaster was constant, there was no end in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they could always ensure survival, under long-term labor, the refugees still harbored resentment toward this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under various factors;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was destined to lead to difficulties in disaster relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Gu Yi proposed was to use some methods within this to provide incentives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as a certain amount of work was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could receive extra money and grain on top of the daily relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, sometimes, human nature is far less complex than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to ensure survival while also earning money and grain was absolutely a great thing for the disaster victims, and it would certainly greatly stimulate their potential;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also the policy regarding the powerful clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Zhuge Liang had already taken action against the powerful clans, collecting their grain to use for disaster relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this kind of thing was destined not to be done too ruthlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the current situation, Zhuge Liang did not want to incite a large-scale rebellion of the powerful clans again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the improvement method Gu Yi proposed was to let them voluntarily bring out their grain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the incentives given to the common people, Gu Yi also used similar methods for the powerful clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He proposed two incentive methods to stimulate the powerful clans to actively participate in disaster relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who led people in disaster relief the fastest could receive rewards from the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And be bestowed with an exclusive banner;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one had this banner, after the natural disaster passed, it could be used to exempt a certain degree of taxes for one year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those who donated the most grain would also have rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would there be the Emperor's commendation, but family descendants could also directly participate in the final capital examination during the next official selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fundamentally turning this disaster relief into a competition of fame and profit for the powerful clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Binding the powerful clans from all four corners onto the war chariot of the Great Han imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the current Great Han did not care as much about reputation as before, for the powerful clans, there was a fundamental difference in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the benefit of direct access to the capital examination was absolutely a benefit that would move their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many powerful clans are there in the world today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every examination always sees too many descendants of powerful clans failing to pass the most basic assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Gu Yi grasped was this psychology of theirs; in any case, whether one could become an official ultimately depended on true talent and learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also specific strategies targeting the plague and the locust plague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the plague;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi only proposed more scientifically sound strategies, establishing more unified quarantine zones and distinguishing infected persons of different degrees based on wooden plaques of different colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using this move to carry out governance of varying degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not understand medicine, and this kind of information could not be found online in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only improve the details of disinfection and reduce contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the locust plague, it was even more direct;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing the knowledge he learned online, Gu Yi suggested that while eliminating locusts, they should be collected and dried into powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borrowing the name of the Gu family's ancient inherited texts, he spoke of its value and benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both humans and livestock could consume it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire hall fell into absolute silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring tightly at Gu Ye, Zhuge Liang was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his body was far from what it used to be, his thoughts were still very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the strategies Gu Yi spoke of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless thoughts had already flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thinking about the feasibility of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang already knew every detail of disaster relief like the back of his hand, but it was precisely because of this that he was even more shocked by these words spoken by Gu Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an answer Gu Yi had given only after deep deliberation, so how could it be wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given Zhuge Liang's personality, he naturally would not make a decision immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to think carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even had to discuss it with the officials in the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment this thought arose, it was enough to show his approval of these adjustments by Gu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared tightly at Gu Ye, remained silent for a long time, and then finally sighed, \"Young Master is truly a great talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prime Minister, you flatter me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye had a calm personality; without needing Gu Yi's control, he immediately bowed and rose to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang did not stop him either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye was still young, and directly participating in state affairs was contrary to etiquette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Gu Ye left, he still said earnestly, \"When a decision is made, I will certainly inform Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ye hurriedly bowed, then turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not interfere; he did not intend to directly speak of the threat from the barbarians in the four corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was only his speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zhuge Liang's personality was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his strength and also his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Zhuge Liang could see the risks involved, given the current situation of the Great Han, he would absolutely not choose to mobilize troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Gu Yi was not in a hurry; Gu Ye was only twelve years old, and there was still plenty of time left for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang stared tightly at Gu Ye's back, his entire expression becoming increasingly complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until Gu Ye's figure completely disappeared that he slightly shifted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he had people summon the ministers to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for himself, he walked into a room, looked at the three people enshrined inside, and his eyes became increasingly complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the portraits of Liu Bei, Gu Chen, and Gu Ze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Liang came to pay his respects every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he had reached his peak, but only in this way could he fully understand why Gu Chen had fought so desperately in his later years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had become a heartache for Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feared that his time was not enough and that he could not leave behind someone to shoulder the burden for the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person seemed to have appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late Emperor, Mr., Lord Gu... is this you helping your subject?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke softly and slowly knelt down toward the portraits of the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had not made a direct decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without a doubt... Zhuge Liang had already approved of the improved strategies proposed by Gu Yi in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ps: It's the beginning of the month, begging for monthly tickets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2869,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c97a5113e911cc1082247938f2ded30afaebe683c169a687546ed29c0e56e96e","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-107","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-105",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]