[{"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-133":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},2285802,4471,"Chapter 133: The Prophecy of the Golden Blade, Yang Jian!","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-133",133,"\u003Cp>This is a brilliant, magnificent age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many years of chaos, the land of the Nine Provinces has finally ushered in a modicum of peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Lius of the North and South stand in opposition—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And whether it be Liu Yu or Liu He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to emerge from among so many warlords is enough to demonstrate their extraordinary nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But precisely because of this;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To completely pacify the entire world is a difficult task for both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky cannot have two suns, let alone two warlords surnamed Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dispute will not end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And compared to the past, this struggle will be even more protracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first year of Yongchu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yu ascended the throne in Jiankang, the state name remained Han, and the era name was changed to \"Yongchu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the world has been in great chaos until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of \"Han\" still rings loud; this can be seen simply from the fact that for all these years, the warlords have all been of the \"Liu\" clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A de facto rule lasting over six hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact this has had on the Nine Provinces is something no one can erase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Liu He also proclaimed himself Emperor, changing the era name to \"Changjing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Liu Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a descendant of Liu Chan, he only holds more of an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides sent invitations to the Gu Shizi at almost the same time, as far as the current world is concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one of them could obtain the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it could be said that they would have the ability to unify the entire world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Gu Shizi is increasingly declining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prosperous age that the Gu Shizi brought when they were in power still remains in people's hearts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the importance of the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But would the Gu Shizi ever emerge from seclusion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment the Gu Shizi chose this path at the very beginning, it was destined to remain in seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi would even less allow the Gu Shizi to take action now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had observed both Liu Yu and Liu He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Liu Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Liu He is also quite extraordinary, worthy of being called a hero of the current age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could obtain the help of the Gu Shizi, both of them would have the opportunity to unify the world, and perhaps even create another prosperous age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what of it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he were to manipulate the technology of this era for another revolution, once again increasing productivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would ultimately only be on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation of a feudal dynasty will not change; when the time comes, chaos will emerge once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the days of the Liu clan holding power grow longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This will cause the people of Huaxia to lose the most precious resilience in their bones, and the entire Nine Provinces will develop along completely different threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Gu Shizi will also bear the weight of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only might the family descendants become more ordinary, but even their most basic reputation will change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly reached that point—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already exhausted all his achievement points, what could he possibly change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that would remain for the Gu Shizi is total defeat and destruction!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nine Provinces need change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>History also needs different heroes to stand out and create their own myths on this land filled with countless legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the core of historical development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi does not need to take action; with the ancestral teachings and family righteousness he had Gu Ye repair back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family descendants will also follow all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will not choose to take sides for the family during this sensitive period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move made the situation between the two even more deadlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yu is indeed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Liu He, his bloodline is actually much further removed, but the fact that he could reach this point today demonstrates his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The importance of the hearts of the people is especially prominent at such a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to gain the support of more commoners means having stronger military forces and grain supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spared no effort to restore the policies of the past, and used this to declare his attitude toward the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu He is not a fool either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, occupying the north gives him a greater advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The ancestral land of the Gu Shizi is in Julu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gives him more opportunities to perform superficial gestures, and both sides competed under these circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, their friction never ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that is how chaotic times are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When heroes rise together, it is not too difficult to destroy a warlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the current situation of the North and South has already been established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since the talents of the two monarchs are not much different, it is not so easy to directly decide the winner in such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, both Liu Yu and Liu He discovered this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing that they could not unify the world in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately carried out a series of reforms centered on national strength and state policy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rectifying the administration and suppressing powerful clans;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The things the Gu Shizi once did were well implemented by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides this, both men also displayed their own methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Competition promotes progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is true in any era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Hans of the North and South, according to their respective geographical conditions, constantly developed their own industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gu Yi had to admit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two definitely count as heroes of this era, but it is precisely because of this that the difficulty of their unification was intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road to becoming an emperor has always been a lonely path, allowing only one person to walk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yu and Liu He attacked each other in these chaotic times, with both sides having their victories and defeats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disputes raged across the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how extraordinary these two emperors were, they eventually fell to the passage of time, passing away one after another while harboring infinite ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time is ruthless—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the greatest heroes, no matter how extraordinary their aspirations, will dissipate in the passage of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the passing of the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world ushered in a rare, brief period of peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it be Liu Yu or Liu He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men placed great importance on the education of their heirs; their heirs were all capable people who fully inherited the state policies they had formulated for the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were also different from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two did not have such a strong desire for unification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were more focused on domestic development; according to them, even if they started a war, it would only affect national strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the strength of both sides was close, it was better to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is precisely because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—A peaceful age returned to the Nine Provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how long could this last?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every emperor can inherit the will of their ancestors; this has nothing to do with education and is entirely due to personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially at a time when the world is divided in two like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will always be an ambitious emperor who will restart this war of unification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great war began again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under the current circumstances, unless one is a hero of the ages, how could one pacify the world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time continued to pass, the drawbacks of the feudal dynasty were once again displayed in full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides gradually shifted into a contest of who could be worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of the crowd of enlightened monarchs and virtuous ministers, history seemed to return once again to that anchor point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, no figure like Gu Chen appeared who was capable of suppressing an entire era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire world, following the gradual withdrawal of the Gu Shizi, was returning to the path it was originally supposed to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was still the influence brought by the Gu Shizi within this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these were only minor matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding major events, history was gradually converging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dynasties of Liu Yu and Liu He did not last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperors were incompetent, and the administration was corrupt;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious problems that only appear in the final years of a dynasty descended upon their dynasties very early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world also evolved once again from a North-South struggle into internal attrition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lesson of history is that it never learns its lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warlords from all four directions vied for the imperial throne during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and turmoil rose again in every region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was any difference, it was that they all bore the surname Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they were warlords who rose up on their own, or puppets controlled by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surname \"Liu\" seemed to have become an admission ticket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with this admission ticket could one participate in this struggle and create a legend of one's own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the chaos of the world still had not ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi never once took action, silently watching the Gu Shizi and silently watching the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sensed the changes in the human heart from all sorts of clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the world remained unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A question hidden deep within people's hearts was finally raised again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it that only those with the surname Liu can rule the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was absolutely a major breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a world that remained in chaos, the ambitious heroes belonging to this era were finally unwilling to be controlled by others and thought of this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world had been in chaos for many years, and warlords with the surname Liu were as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Liu surname truly still had the protection of Heaven's Mandate, why was the world never at peace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various rumors emerged one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This naturally brought up the Gu Shizi, under the fermentation of various rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, someone spoke of the matter of the Liu clan abandoning the Gu Shizi and losing Heaven's favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were people deliberately spreading this matter, but no one ever took that step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if people with different surnames emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would still crown themselves with the outer garment of the Liu surname; everything still required time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dynasties constantly alternated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this series of dynasties all upheld the name \"Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under the continuous chaos, it seemed to be getting further and further away from completely unifying the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet where there is chaos, there will be order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, someone stood out amidst the changes of the era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second year of Daxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Northern Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian looked at the emperor playing with palace maids in the imperial palace, a trace of disgust flashing through his sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the person inside was the emperor of Northern Han, he still did not hide his disgust for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a minister entrusted with the orphan of Northern Han, the most powerful Left Chancellor in the court, he had also repeatedly performed military exploits over these years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian's power within Northern Han was incomparable to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally did not care about this little emperor who only knew how to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian was truly very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not even have the desire to see the emperor; after cursing, he turned and left, departing the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered his confidants to be summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an entrusted chancellor, he possessed the authority to establish his own office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his charisma and ability directly attracted a group of confidants loyal to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Yang Jian had long been very dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father, Yang Zhong, had been a great contributor to Northern Han, completely incomparable to those few incompetent rulers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era of great chaos, he still had to take orders from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that was missing was a surname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chancellor's Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidants arrived one after another, and as soon as they entered the hall, they noticed that Yang Jian's expression was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is the Chancellor angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was Yang Jian's confidant, and there was nothing to hide, so they asked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just went to the imperial palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian did not hide it either, speaking directly while staring intently at them: \"His Majesty knew I was coming, yet he was still frolicking with palace maids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an incompetent ruler!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the hall changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such words from Yang Jian, no matter who it was, they would feel terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after all, these people were his confidants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those military generals who had fought great victories with him, they asked directly: \"What does the Chancellor intend to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\" Yang Jian snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, his voice like iron, \"The world has been in chaos for many years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Li Emperor, the various Lius have taken the stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how is this world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression did not waver at all, as if he had been thinking about this question for a very long time: \"The fighting has yet to cease!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I aspire to pacify the world in my lifetime and rebuild the state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if this incompetent ruler is on the throne—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not continue, but the meaning in his words was very obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the Chancellor wish to do what Huo Guang did?\" someone immediately asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depose the emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something only a powerful minister like Yang Jian could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a trace of disappointment flashed in Yang Jian's eyes, though he still nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the sake of the world, it should be so!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the crowd was silent for a moment, then immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian then immediately told everyone his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the discussion was finished, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave, but kept his most valued strategist, Gao Jiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the Chancellor have something else to say?\" Gao Jiong seemed to have expected it, but did not point it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing through things without speaking of them—that is what a smart person does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian did not hide it either, staring intently at Gao Jiong, and said directly: \"Zhaoxuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why must this emperor be someone of the Liu clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke very directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gao Jiong had long guessed it, his expression could not help but change slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the world in chaos until now, is there not one among the Liu emperors capable of pacifying the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does this not mean that the Liu clan has already lost Heaven's Mandate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian snorted coldly and slowly stood up: \"Think back to the time of the former Qin; were there any Liu warlords among the ten thousand states of the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Gaozu Liu Bang was no ordinary man, able to rise from such a background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet, looking at the Liu heroes of the world today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many have the spirit of the Gaozu and Guangwu of the past?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone paused slightly; at this moment, he happened to walk in front of Gao Jiong, and under Gao Jiong's astonished expression, he continued with a few words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I often think—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without the ability of the Zhaolie Marquis, would even the Zhongzu Zhaowu Emperor truly be able to pacify the world again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since the Li Emperor rejected the Gu Shizi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where in this world can one see that the Liu clan is chosen by Heaven?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spanning north to south, they are all mere petty villains!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———A heaven-shaking, earth-shattering declaration!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although people's hearts had been gradually wavering over these years, this was the first time Gao Jiong had heard someone even mention Liu Bei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was extremely complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had long since made thorough preparations, at this very moment, his heart was still difficult to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gao Jiong was likewise no ordinary man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply remained silent for a moment, then immediately bowed toward Yang Jian; without asking what Yang Jian intended to do, he firmly made a promise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what the Chancellor intends to do, I am willing to accept your command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the undertaking does not succeed, I do not fear the disaster of extermination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was also resonant and firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian’s eyes suddenly brightened; he immediately grasped Gao Jiong’s hand and laughed aloud, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2752,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0a48d9cac995b010fbdd6dcbbf51b9b8ad6c53b516113670beef49f975ac1544","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-134","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-132",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]