[{"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-48":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},2285717,4471,"Chapter 48: The Rise of Yongjian, Gu Xi Leaves the Capital","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Gu Yi had been silently observing all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding these changes, he was both surprised and unsurprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was inevitable that Gu Xi would have such thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the next generation of the Gu family had talent, given his personality, he would certainly ensure the Gu family continued to shine in the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the current situation, that was clearly not appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prestige of the Gu family was already high enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there were no accidents, there would be no disaster threatening the entire clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such accidents could only arise within the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, no one was willing to provoke the entire Gu family without cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should anyone target the Gu family while they were blameless, it would inevitably affect the family's prestige throughout the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi acted this way to preserve the overall interests of the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gu Yi, this certainly could not be considered a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the direct line of the family remained secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could take the opportunity while in control to raise the family's influence to its peak once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he feared was that members of the family might destroy the entire clan for the sake of short-term gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Emperor, Liu Bao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi was actually quite at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original history, Liu Bao's ability was not bad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reforms to various systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greatly improved the conduct of officials in the Eastern Han at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one point worth criticizing, it was his favoritism toward Empress Liang Na and his reliance on the Liang family descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which led to the emergence of people like Liang Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately causing the internal turmoil of the late Eastern Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such things would simply not happen now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The example of Yan Ji had too great an impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention whether Liu Bao would be influenced, as long as the Gu family remained, and Gu Xi remained, all of this would be completely impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was indeed a confident man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his strength, and also his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could not trip over the same problem twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, Gu Yi was still very confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao was indeed a very gifted child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that Gu Xi was in the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Liu Bao great self-confidence, allowing him to try managing the court bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it plainly, Gu Xi could provide a safety net for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Gu Xi stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers were cowed into submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if he made any mistakes, Gu Xi would only offer guidance and hints, letting Liu Bao realize his errors himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And thereby make corrections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed a very effective method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that Liu Bao himself possessed talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that Liu Bao's governing ability was increasing day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The second year of Yongjian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao ordered a reduction in taxes and labor service, leading the people of the world to cheer and feel grateful for the virtue of the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he carried out a series of personnel arrangements throughout the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promoted the officials who had followed Gu Xi and bestowed rewards upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To win over hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also summoned students from the Imperial Academy, examined their talents together with Gu Xi, and promoted those with ability to official positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this series of measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao's prestige in the court and among the public grew higher and higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite having just ascended the throne, he had already completely surpassed the former Liu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere of the entire court seemed to have changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The image of an enlightened ruler.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was increasingly mentioned by many ministers, and almost everyone was full of anticipation for the future of the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this could not have happened without Gu Xi's assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was using this method to improve Liu Bao's abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The third year of Yongjian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao again advocated for frugality and land reclamation, and again resolved to build water conservancy projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even imitated the Filial Emperor Ming, Liu Zhuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the officials in the \"Rite of Personal Plowing\" to serve as an example for the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he began to tentatively establish his own authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first target of his blade was within the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eunuchs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed no mercy to any eunuchs in the palace who were arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time this young Son of Heaven bared his fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was only facing some palace eunuchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also demonstrated his attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This instantly caused the ministers to feel a hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Son of Heaven was young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could forget that Gu Xi was still there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sword-wielder who always stood by the Son of Heaven's side; there was not a single person in the world who could even meet his gaze for ten breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these various measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All parts of the world were stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The fifth year of Yongjian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao deemed Yiwu to be fertile land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resolved to open up farmland there and appointed a Commandant of Yiwu, served by the contemporary Marquis of Huan, Gu Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi did not object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land of Yiwu was close to the Western Regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the contemporary Marquis of Huan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Han had many advantages in undertaking this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Liu Bao had successively arranged for many ministers in the court, and these people could already be considered his own confidants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's authority seemed to have been affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always stood by the Son of Heaven's side, never changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the winter of this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secretariat Director Zuo Xiong suddenly sought out Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis's Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zuo Xiong who had arrived suddenly, a trace of doubt flashed in Gu Xi's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some time now, with his deliberate delegation of power, the ministers would not come to see him unless it was a major matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what major matter could there be now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Xiong bowed earnestly and then spoke: \"I have come today because there is a matter concerning the foundation of our Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have come specifically to consult with the Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Xi immediately became serious, signaled for Zuo Xiong to sit, and then said: \"Bo Hao, please speak plainly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Tutor, please look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Xiong did not waste any words and directly took out the memorial he had written.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a policy I wish to present to His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But after much thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter should first be presented to the Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zuo Xiong's earnest expression, Gu Xi became somewhat curious and immediately began to read it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the expression on his entire face changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one concerning the most core system of the Great Han!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The Recommendation System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, over these years, the Recommendation System had already undergone great changes through several generations of wise monarchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Zuo Xiong proposed this time was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the restriction on age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He advocated that those under forty should not be recommended; to be an official, one must have a certain amount of life experience and accumulated knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for special talents with outstanding merit and conduct, the age limit could be waived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the core of the memorial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required those being recommended to first enter the government offices to take an examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those from a Confucian background would be tested on the classics, while those from a literary and historical background would be tested on official documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namely, \"Scholars are tested on family traditions, and civil officials are tested on drafting memorials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the government office examinations were completed, the Department of the Secretariat would conduct a re-examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the memorial in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was completely stunned; countless thoughts exploded in this instant, and his eyes suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his expression changed somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi had been regent for many years, and such an obvious change in expression was extremely rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly, a look of pleasant surprise appearing on his face: \"Bo Hao is truly a great talent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This policy has cleared my mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not waste words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly returned the memorial to Zuo Xiong and immediately said: \"Bo Hao, feel free to submit it as you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, I will certainly lend Bo Hao a helping hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, a look of joy immediately appeared on Zuo Xiong's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he come to find Gu Xi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because he knew that if this matter were to spread, it would certainly cause dissatisfaction among many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Liu Bao had shown signs of being a wise monarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, after all, still young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Xiong was afraid that Liu Bao might be caught off guard and unable to withstand the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that Gu Xi had nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this matter would surely succeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate thanks the Grand Tutor.\" Zuo Xiong did not waste any words; he bowed earnestly before departing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi remained seated where he was, recalling the contents of the memorial just now, and fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi also noticed this scene; seeing Gu Xi lost in thought, he became interested as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was Zuo Xiong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reform he proposed could be said to have laid the foundation for the imperial examination system of later generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the emergence of this very system that effectively improved the governance of the Eastern Han at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, it even gave the entire Eastern Han signs of a restoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the process of institutional perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not know what Gu Xi could possibly be contemplating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was precisely because of this unknown that Gu Yi became even more expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Xiong submitted a memorial during the morning court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he fully explained the reasons for why the reform was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, this matter instantly caused a huge shock within the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of the Secretariat Hu Guang, the Secretariat official Shi Chang, and a group of other ministers immediately submitted memorials in opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed the first time Liu Bao had seen such a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not make a decision on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Northern Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Liu Bao entered the hall, he immediately looked at Gu Xi and asked: \"Grand Tutor, what do you think of Zuo Xiong's memorial today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Your Majesty think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi did not answer but asked in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao was already accustomed to this method; after pondering for a moment, he nodded slowly: \"I believe this matter is feasible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe that the act of examination can indeed improve the capabilities of our Great Han officials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is beneficial to the people of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Gu Xi his thoughts with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of satisfaction could not help but appear on Gu Xi's face, and he nodded slightly: \"Since Your Majesty is the ruler and has this intention, it can naturally be executed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\" Liu Bao hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, rest assured...\" Gu Xi smiled faintly, \"I will help Your Majesty appease the ministers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Bao's eyes suddenly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reason he was extremely confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi could help him resolve any problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But immediately after, Gu Xi's words caused Liu Bao to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, after this matter is concluded, I wish to resign.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao stared blankly at Gu Xi, instinctively reaching out to grab him: \"Grand Tutor, how can you abandon me and leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi smiled freely: \"Since the second year of the Yongyuan era, I have been valued by Emperor Xiaohe and entered the court as an official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty years have passed since then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since I was entrusted with the orphan by Emperor Xiaohe in the past, I have not dared to be the slightest bit negligent, fearing that I would fail the heavy burden of Emperor Xiaohe's trust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I am over fifty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Great Han state is stable, and Your Majesty also shows signs of being a wise monarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is time for me to lay down my burden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And enjoy my twilight years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Gu Xi's face was very carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Bao's eyes could not help but turn slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was unwilling to let Gu Xi leave in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at Gu Xi's hair, which had turned completely white, he could not bring himself to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the symbol of having poured out too much heart's blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longevity Card could indeed ensure Gu Xi died of old age, but this expenditure of heart's blood had also left him with a head full of white hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao remained silent for a long time, finally sighing deeply without saying anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi, on the contrary, was very calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly wanted to retire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was not just for the sake of the family; it was because Zuo Xiong's reform had given him many ideas, and he wanted to calm his mind and think carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, there was one more point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered that Liu Bao had always been dependent on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this that Liu Bao would always ask him first when facing major events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an emperor, this was not a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall suddenly fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao seemed to be truly saddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Gu Xi did not continue to comfort him, but instead bowed to him and slowly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, the infighting in the court continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only this time, it was different from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao decided in public to adopt Zuo Xiong's policy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assembled officials originally wanted to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Xi directly cut them off, bowed to Liu Bao, and shouted, \"Your Majesty is wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell into a deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Gu Xi had relinquished power for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deterrent force that sword-wielding figure brought to the officials had never changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major matter was settled in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a few days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi announced his resignation in the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of this matter was so great that it even surpassed the reforms of a few days prior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi is resigning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This name had remained at the very pinnacle of the Great Han for decades!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting from when he entered the court as a Gentleman at the age of eleven!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi had already become the most prominent existence within the entire Great Han imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, through countless merits such as being entrusted with the orphan by Liu Zhao, managing natural disasters, and marching north to quell rebellions, Gu Xi had completely transcended the category of a mere subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, such a person was actually going to resign?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at this moment did everyone realize that Gu Xi was already over fifty years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too overbearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So overbearing that the officials had grown accustomed to his presence and ignored this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the officials' reaction to this was still immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the previous great purges, the current imperial court was almost entirely composed of capable officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao was only fifteen years old now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having someone like Gu Xi to stabilize the court was a good thing for both the officials and the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, countless memorials were sent before Liu Bao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were all urging Liu Bao to keep Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even cited the example of King Cheng of Zhou retaining the Duke of Zhou, hoping Liu Bao could retain Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were also those who went to seek an audience with Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to persuade Gu Xi not to leave, speaking of the Great Han's state and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Xi gave his answer very calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was destined to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether it was the Great Han or His Majesty, both could only continue to move forward; how could they collapse just because he was missing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials immediately perceived his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this day on, the entire Great Han court inexplicably carried a sense of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The fifth year of Yongjian, autumn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Chongde Hall, the atmosphere of today's morning court was exceptionally oppressive and gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many officials' faces were full of sorrow, and Liu Bao was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they still had not given up the idea of retaining Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials spoke up one after another, imploring Liu Bao to persuade Gu Xi to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao could finally no longer suppress the tears in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly stood up, scanned the officials from the grand steps, and said tearfully, \"In the past, it was the Grand Tutor who held my hand and helped me ascend the throne.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet now, the Grand Tutor is advanced in years, and his black hair has turned to snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I, like in those years, pull on the Grand Tutor's sleeve and not let him leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Droplets of tears fell continuously from Liu Bao's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words of his, the officials also gradually quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's eyes were also slightly red; he slowly knelt down and silently lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bao tilted his head slightly and announced the imperial edict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered the Lantai Historian to compose a rhapsody to proclaim Gu Xi's merits to the four seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he even declared that whenever the hundred officials saw the Grand Tutor in the future, it would be as if they were seeing him in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he walked to Gu Xi's side, took his hand, and said with a solemn face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, it was the Grand Tutor who brought me into the imperial palace; today, as the Grand Tutor leaves, I shall personally see the Grand Tutor off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this arrangement did not conform to etiquette, not a single official voiced opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whose achievements could compare to Gu Xi's?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew his status in Liu Bao's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not father and son, yet surpassing father and son!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news spread rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that Gu Xi was actually going to leave the imperial court, the people of Luoyang were all deeply shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day of his departure, Liu Bao personally held the purple reins to drive the carriage for Gu Xi, while the civil and military officials wore red court robes to line the road and see him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When passing through the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Luoyang spontaneously came to see Gu Xi off, and the sound of sobbing was incessant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the autumn of the fifth year of Yongjian, Grand Tutor Gu Xi submitted a memorial to resign due to old age and requested to return to his hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, the court was in an uproar, with some saying, 'If the pillar of the state leaves, the foundation will crumble,' and others saying, 'A wise sovereign should emulate King Cheng in retaining the Duke of Zhou.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor appeared in court, weeping, and said: 'In the past, when I ascended the throne at a tender age, the Grand Tutor led me to the nine-fold heights and held my hand to teach me the Dao of the *Tai Shi*: \"Heaven sees as my people see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the meritorious official of three reigns wishes to resign from the court, although I am ten thousand times reluctant, how can I emulate a child pulling at his sleeves?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then ordered the Lantai Historian to compose the *Rhapsody of the Grand Tutor* to manifest his virtue and proclaim it to the four seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The text read: 'Quelling the locust plague of the nine provinces so the granaries were filled again, overawing the rebellions of the Southern Xiongnu and Western Qiang so the border dust was forever settled, and breaking the arrogant schemes of the Dou and Yan clans so the ancestral temples were secured once more—these are all the heroic deeds of the Grand Tutor holding the pivot of power and holding up the tilting heavens.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he departed, the Emperor personally held the purple reins to drive, and the hundred officials in vermilion robes lined the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Luoyang heard the carriage passing through the market; the elders burned incense at the street corners, and the children broke willow branches by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi, in plain clothes and a simple carriage, passed through the Kaiyang Gate. Suddenly, the north wind rolled up the curtain, revealing his white hair and frosted temples; all who watched could not help but cover their tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, a chieftain of the Guiyi Qiang knelt and bowed long before the palace gate: 'In the past, you released our tribe from the knife and block, saving tens of thousands of lives in the western frontier. Now that you are hanging up your cap and heading east, I still hear the sound of the reed pipes and drums from those years!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor was saddened upon hearing this and, pointing with a jade whip toward the Cloud Terrace of the Southern Palace, said: 'The pillars here shall be inscribed with the Grand Tutor's merits as a monument for the governance of a thousand autumns.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—*Book of the Later Han: Biography of Gu Xi*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3631,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eff954e8309593505d6581fc94e95e3d9cc678fecf6a22882bb49982beca38d7","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-49","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-47",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]