[{"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-68":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},2285737,4471,"Chapter 68: The He Clan is Slain and Dong Zhuo is Defied; The Hidden Dragon of the Gu Clan Emerges","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>[Gu Xi has passed away.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He is the first regent and orphan-entrusted minister in your family; his contributions to the Han Dynasty are irreplaceable. Though a subject, he had in reality already surpassed the Emperor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His achievements will shine in the history books with a brilliance that no one can replace.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievements unlocked: Regent of the Orphaned Emperor, Saving the People from Fire and Water, Pillar of the Nation, Pioneer of the Three-Fold Dragon Court.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regent of the Orphaned Emperor (High-level achievement): Accepted the Emperor’s final entrustment and took charge of the imperial government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saving the People from Fire and Water (Rare achievement): Saved the common people of the world in a time of crisis; his virtue shines across the Nine Provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three-Fold Dragon Court (Rare achievement): As a regent, stabilized the nation and its altars of soil and grain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pillar of the Nation (Rare achievement): One man carries the weight of a nation, bearing the rise and fall of the state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of prompts flashed continuously, and the achievements obtained were even more numerous than those of Gu Kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was even a hidden achievement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pioneer (Hidden achievement): Thoughts transcended the era, taking a step beyond the times and creating a massive change in the development of the entire historical ideological system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This achievement is a hidden achievement. Do you wish to settle it immediately?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: The current achievement is not yet complete. If a successor can promote this system, you will obtain a massive amount of achievement points and activate the exclusive effect of the hidden title.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: The player may settle at any time.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the game prompts before him, Gu Yi was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare achievement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had long thought that the achievements Gu Xi could bring would not be lower than Gu Kang’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi had never expected it to be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does it mean that someone among the Gu Shizi has inherited Gu Xi’s ideology?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi pondered it carefully and could not help but nod silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi had always placed great importance on the education of his family’s descendants. Under his personal instruction and example, it was impossible for these descendants not to have inherited Gu Xi’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, is the game’s prompt saying that Gu Xi’s reforms have not completely failed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi could not help but fall into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current achievement points had already reached 291,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if other Gu Shizi could not bring him achievement points recently, just relying on the rare title that Gu Kang possessed with its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few more years, he would have enough achievement points to manipulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not take this opportunity to try it out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi could not help but think of the Gu Shizi he could currently manipulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, for him, there were only three targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The first, naturally, is Gu Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But although Gu Wei has some talent in politics, he is lacking in command and martial prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In times of chaos, one must fight wars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the situation of manipulating Gu Xiao last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Gu Yi could manipulate him personally, it would not be enough to make up for the gap in leading troops; after all, he is just a graduate and has never been exposed to these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, one must meet the standard in martial prowess to fully unleash Gu Yi’s foresight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second is Gu Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is indeed a very good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Tao’s command and martial prowess are not bad; through manipulation, Gu Yi can help him make up for his political shortcomings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Gu Xiao in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third is Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gu Chen seems very ordinary right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at the effect of the Longevity Card, the attributes of a Profound-grade item definitely go beyond this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen is an uncertain factor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is very likely that he will create a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not take this opportunity to wait a little longer, so as to see if Gu Chen will undergo any massive changes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Gu Yi immediately made his choice and decided not to settle for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it can really be achieved, it is very likely that it will directly solve his big problem of lacking achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical thing is that Gu Yi truly still holds hope for Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wants to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placed in a desperate situation, can Gu Chen truly erupt with attributes far exceeding others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment the most dazzling person of an era passes away;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The other heroes hidden within the era will begin to shine from this moment on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoyangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Gu Chen heard this news, he was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather has passed away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression changed drastically; he rushed forward to grab the messenger’s arm and asked very urgently: \"What exactly happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger wept bitterly and recounted the detailed battle situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen’s body began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it hard to believe that the elder who, even with a hunched figure, stood tall as the heavens, could actually pass away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the messenger revealed the entire battle situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice but to believe it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his eyes turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen is no fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he appears extremely ordinary, he is a normal person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had heard the detailed battle situation, how could he not realize where the problem lay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something went wrong in Luoyangcheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was he who caused Gu Xi’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a strong sense of guilt washed over his consciousness, and he immediately wanted to pick up his weapon and kill his way out of the Hou Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other Gu Shizi in the residence stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan, do not be impulsive. Have you forgotten Grandfather’s instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather once said that no matter what, we must stabilize the situation in Luoyangcheng and wait for the other brothers to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of the others were also very ugly at this time, but compared to Gu Chen, they were much calmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people are all Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they are not direct descendants like Gu Chen, there is no distinction of status within the Gu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi had long since made full preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent capable descendants to the surrounding areas, naturally having his own arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was to contact capable people from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they could no longer carry out reforms, they could still temporarily stabilize the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included people like Huangfu Song and Lu Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could also be considered another way of saving the country, although it could not completely resolve the core contradictions of the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the help of these capable people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Han could also be stabilized for a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen’s expression was still full of anger, but thinking of Gu Xi’s instructions before he left, he finally suppressed the anger in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others had equally sad expressions, but facing such a situation, they still had to go out and handle everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the current situation had clearly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi’s time in the capital this time was truly too short; he could not turn the entire Central Army into people loyal only to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be fine if he were still here, because he was enough to suppress everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Gu Xi’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would not be so easy for these Gu Shizi to stabilize the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very day, He Jin joined forces with Empress Dowager He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the name of the current Empress Dowager and the Grand General, they announced the news of Gu Xi’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the news broke, Luoyangcheng shook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of weeping and wailing echoed throughout all of Luoyangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people found it hard to believe that a god-like figure such as Gu Xi could actually pass away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what else could be done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi will never appear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And upon hearing this news, the garrison within the city also lost its backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obeying the imperial court's edicts is an instinctive thought for many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin, this Grand General, had already gathered many garrison troops with almost no effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were some among them who did not believe all this, including many disciples Gu Xi had brought from the land of Julu who were unwilling to obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could that change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it could not change the chaotic situation within Luoyangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's attainments in understanding the human heart were indeed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the human heart is, after all, difficult to fathom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only oversight was overestimating Empress Dowager He and He Jin, these two imperial relatives by marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not expect that the two of them would have absolutely no sense of the big picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely beyond what the Gu Shizi could stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only try every possible way to stabilize more people and ensure as much as possible that Luoyang would not fall into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to the old foxes in the imperial court, they were ultimately too green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical point is—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, the Gu clan no longer possesses the moral high ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at Empress Dowager He and He Jin and their ilk, they have come to represent the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Luoyangcheng was filled with constant undercurrents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin had completely become a sharp blade in the hands of the great noble families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a decision—to bestow a derogatory posthumous title upon Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Empress Dowager He still felt this matter was inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Xi's reputation was too high, and he had merits for the state; if a derogatory posthumous title were set, it would likely cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But He Jin persuaded her with just one sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a derogatory posthumous title is not set for Gu Xi, how will the people of the world view her as an Empress Dowager, and how will future generations comment on her as an Empress Dowager?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed a very fatal question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world today, besides Gu Xi, who else could open the gates of the eight passes of Luoyang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And could news of Dong Zhuo's appearance possibly be hidden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence struck a chord with Empress Dowager He; after merely falling silent for a moment, she directly agreed to the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was clearly not the thought of just one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very next morning court session, they completely disregarded etiquette and finalized the posthumous title for Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Zhongli (Loyal and Cruel).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Loyal\" means not retreating when facing disaster; \"Loyal\" means being able to consider external affairs while in the center; \"Loyal\" means teaching people with goodness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was to represent Gu Xi's merit in supporting the dragon throne three times and his merit in teaching the Son of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cruel\" means killing the innocent; \"Cruel\" means being tyrannical and having no affection for kin; \"Cruel\" means being stubborn and following through with errors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a satire on Gu Xi's reform efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a minister with Gu Xi's level of merit, this was clearly a highly insulting posthumous title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would care?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew full well how this battle had actually started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move was precisely to cover all of this up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to let He Jin and Dong Zhuo be the villains on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if something really went wrong in the future, they could push the entire matter onto He Jin and Dong Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the human heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the misrule of the two generations of Emperors, Liu Zhi and Liu Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of absolute interests, the virtues that the Great Han had always highly valued were no longer so important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after this, He Jin set his sights on the Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to eliminate all risks and directly had people surround the entire Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhongli?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare this He Jin insult my Gu clan's ancestor like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen wore white mourning clothes, his eyes were bloodshot, and his veins were bulging all over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other few Gu Shizi were also incomparably furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like posthumous titles—the common people of the world today might not understand their meaning, but how could they, these people, not understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a judgment on Gu Xi's entire life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single \"Cruel\" character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is enough to erase who knows how many of Gu Xi's merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi was also incomparably furious at this moment, wishing he could settle the score immediately and go slaughter this pair of siblings, He Jin and Empress He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that among the several generations of imperial relatives by marriage in the Eastern Han, He Jin and Empress Dowager He are the most incompetent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at it now, this is far more than just incompetent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said they have absolutely no political foresight at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he must maintain his rationality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he settled Gu Xi's achievement points, he would only have one chance to intervene now; Gu Yi could not gamble with the future of the entire family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it now, a chaotic era is already unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu clan will definitely be affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is clearly not the time for him to step in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen's breathing became increasingly rapid; he suddenly snorted coldly and stood up directly: \"If this can be endured, what cannot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must never let a foolish person like He Jin insult my Gu clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he was about to kill his way out of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan, you must not be impulsive!\" Someone still wanted to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Gu Chen did not stop; he just looked at his brothers and said: \"At this point, how can we retreat again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Jin insulted our grandfather and sent troops to surround our Champion Marquis Mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearly, he already has murderous intent toward us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things continue like this, death will come sooner or later; what is there to fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was very resonant, and the bloodshot eyes made him look full of baleful energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan is right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, there were brothers who agreed, \"When have we, the Gu Shizi, ever feared death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can we tolerate them insulting us like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anger of the crowd was completely ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were also those who remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, before grandfather left, he repeatedly warned us that if we were impulsive, the Great Han...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the use of protecting such a Great Han?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Gu Chen suddenly interrupted him, scanned the crowd, and said: \"My Gu clan has been loyal ministers of the Great Han for generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather spent his whole life for the Great Han, yet he is to be insulted like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no meaning in protecting such a Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly brandished the long spear in his hand and shouted resonantly: \"It would be better to destroy it and rebuild it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destroy it and rebuild it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of the crowd changed slightly, but none of them were overly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is unique to the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were any other family, they would likely be so shocked they couldn't even stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We, the Gu Shizi, can face death with grace, but we can never be loyal while suffering such insults.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the brothers in the four directions, they will definitely support our thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen was still speaking continuously, the veins on his hand gripping the long spear bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just two or three seconds passed like this, they stood up one after another and followed Gu Chen directly toward the outside of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glory of the Gu clan gives every Gu Shizi their own pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would rather die than submit to such an insult!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation of the Champion Marquis Mansion is indeed extremely poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the military power has been lost, with only a hundred or so Julu disciples remaining, almost all of whom are inside the Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This, of course, does not conform to the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is the tacit understanding reached through the power struggle between the two sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For He Jin, since these people could not be persuaded to surrender, they must not be allowed to influence others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just walked into the courtyard, Gu Chen immediately summoned everyone; he scanned the crowd without any wasted words, simply asking with a resonant, metallic tone: \"Everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you willing to die with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, after all, a direct descendant of the Gu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although within the Gu family, there was no so-called distinction between higher and lower ranks among the direct line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this current era, being a direct descendant was simply different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, everyone stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had reached this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not see the predicament of the Champion Marquis's Mansion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this day, those who could still remain in the Champion Marquis's Mansion had long since prepared themselves for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are willing to die with the Young Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any wasted words, only shouts rang out one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Gu Chen gave a sharp shout, scanning everyone with a grave expression, \"The Gu family will forever remember your kindness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there is an opportunity in the future, we will certainly repay this debt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end, he had not spoken any superfluous nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his long spear and headed straight out of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other Gu Shizi, as well as the soldiers within the mansion, all followed behind him, heading out of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing life and death, there were naturally those who were afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi could clearly see that many of their hands were trembling slightly, but there was not a hint of fear in their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently opened his backpack, directly selected the \"Strength Talisman\" from it, and used it on Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he could not control him, he could still provide assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this act seemed unwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Chen had said one thing correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi lived his whole life for the Gu family and the Great Han, and must never suffer such humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether they could succeed, or the cost after success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Gu Yi felt that these people hinting for He Jin to stir up this matter was precisely to force the Gu Shizi to act unwisely, and then let the Gu family bear another layer of infamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could be done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it now, the great chaos under heaven was already unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This so-called infamy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is to be written by the victor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The great chaos erupted suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those sent to watch the Champion Marquis's Mansion were naturally the trusted aides of these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not have the same reverence for the Champion Marquis's Mansion as ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Gu Shizi who suddenly charged out, a great battle broke out between the two sides almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Jin is throwing the country into chaos; we must clear the side of the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen first shouted, then immediately held his long spear and charged out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of weapons clashing rang out incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen held his long spear, his face full of rage, and charged straight toward the enemy army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long spear in his hand thrust toward the enemy's face like a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"puff\" sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never given up practicing martial arts all these years; his spear technique, while not reaching the realm of perfection, was already far superior to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly limited him was his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current era of cold weapon warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the level of strength is the key factor determining the prowess of a general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen naturally did not know that Gu Yi had used an item on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought his strike would be blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, he suddenly discovered that the long spear in his hand had actually sent the enemy staggering back several steps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, even he himself was startled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen seemed to think this was Gu Xi helping him, and endless grief welled up in his eyes once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately charged forward again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a change was the first of its kind since Liu Xiu founded the dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the news spread, the entire Luoyangcheng instantly fell into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when they heard it was the Gu Shizi charging and killing, the commoners throughout Luoyangcheng were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the commoners, there was an innate sense of goodwill toward the Gu Shizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of all this was simply too great for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin is throwing the country into chaos?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such chaos shocked everyone, and the hearts of the people, already grieving because of Gu Xi's death, immediately fell into turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when He Jin heard this news, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just worrying about how to cut weeds and eliminate the roots; these brats of the Gu family have actually given me a good excuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly confident now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially thinking about facing a group of Gu family brats, and with a massive advantage in troop numbers, he was even more smug and satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly ordered people to don their armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by the order of the Grand General, he personally led the garrison to suppress the rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this sudden great chaos, all the garrison troops were somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the facts were right before their eyes, and they could not avoid the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis's Mansion was already close to the Imperial Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides began their slaughter near the palace walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who could be brought to Luoyang by Gu Xi were naturally elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after drawing blood, the combat effectiveness of this group continued to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The most critical point was that they had all cast aside thoughts of life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was destined to be an extremely bloody battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in this situation, neither side needed to use any schemes; there was only real, hand-to-hand combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the strength card played a great role at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Gu Yi's observation, the strength card had at least doubled Gu Chen's power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this kind of battle, he had directly transformed into a god of slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he swung his spear, someone almost always fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When He Jin led his troops to arrive, the battlefield was already covered in corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted in anger, looking at the few Gu Shizi at the very front of the crowd, and scolded: \"Why does the Gu family rebel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen gave a disdainful laugh, his spear tip pointing directly at He Jin, and cursed: \"He Jin, you pig-slaughtering wretch, how dare you throw the country into chaos and insult my Gu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of anger immediately appeared on He Jin's face; he hated others calling him a butcher the most, and he immediately waved his hand and shouted: \"The Gu family is rebelling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take them all, kill them without mercy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen did not care at all, just staring coldly at He Jin: \"Who is the one throwing the country into chaos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Jin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, even if I die, I will definitely take your life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, he charged toward the enemy army again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even snatched a warhorse and rampaged through the enemy ranks even more wantonly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi could clearly feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen's strength was growing along with the battle, which truly astonished him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the attribute improvement of the wall-breaking card requires true life-and-death tempering to become increasingly refined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen had never been on a battlefield before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had lagged behind others since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the family did not give up on his education, they naturally would not let him bear heavy burdens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this is the fundamental reason why Gu Chen’s attributes failed to surge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi’s heart could not help but leap wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were truly the case, he must protect Gu Chen at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a perfect subject for manipulating a chaotic era!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person without an attribute cap could likely do far more in this entire chaotic era than he had originally imagined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great battle grew increasingly fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen and the others naturally would not completely give up and fight with their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was constantly proclaiming He Jin’s sins in a loud voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even revealed the matter of how He Jin had deceived Empress Dowager He into opening the eight gates of the city to let Dong Zhuo into Henei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, the morale of the entire defending force was gradually affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not just because of suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also because Gu Chen was too terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin had long since brought in archers, yet they were still unable to shoot and kill Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a god-of-slaughter-like figure present, it would naturally affect the morale of the defenders, not to mention that Gu Chen had also exposed so many sins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi’s influence was too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So great that it made many people wonder if all of this were true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they suffer divine retribution for helping the murderer fight against the Gu Shizi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophetic superstitions were the ultimate weapon of this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When scruples arose in people’s hearts, it was impossible for them to exert their full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gu Chen fought more fiercely as the battle went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those blood-red eyes, combined with the fresh blood staining his entire body, made people feel inexplicably fearful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spurred his horse and charged straight toward He Jin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst He Jin’s terrified gaze, a spear thrust directly into He Jin’s chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The situation changed instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all soldiers of our Great Han!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Jin has brought chaos to the country and has already been executed; do you still wish to continue down this wrong path!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen knocked He Jin’s corpse off the horse, scanned the defenders whose expressions had changed drastically, and shouted fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had happened too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin had just died like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighting stopped instantly, and it was clear that the group of defenders was no longer moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen did not hesitate at all and immediately added: \"All who are my Han soldiers, follow me forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To clear away the treacherous officials and support the state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prestige of the Gu family over several generations in the Great Han would play a huge role at a time like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defenders actually listened to Gu Chen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They followed him and charged straight toward the imperial palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi had been watching all of this, and the expression on his face became increasingly fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not at all surprised by He Jin’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jin was the type of person easily blinded by success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how great an advantage He Jin had at the time, he still ended up dying at the hands of the eunuchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His underestimation of the Gu Shizi had already sealed his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly surprised Gu Yi was that Gu Chen was really becoming stronger and stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment he shouldered the great banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The change in his entire person completely exceeded the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just a pity that Gu Chen’s attributes are still question marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cannot determine this through attributes, only by observing Gu Chen’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-stained Gu Chen was truly uninhibited; he quickly ordered people to guard the vital areas of the imperial palace, while he took a few Gu Shizi and headed straight for the Changlegong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Empress Dowager He saw the blood-stained Gu Chen, she was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Issue an edict immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen had not a shred of respect for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his spear tip directly at her, his voice exceptionally cold: \"Proclaim the crimes of you and He Jin, change the posthumous title of my grandfather, and appoint me to lead the troops of Luoyang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed a title to firmly control the defending troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, even breaking into the imperial palace would be useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you... you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick aura of death made Empress Dowager He’s body tremble uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that she did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen directly flicked his spear tip, pressing even closer to Empress Dowager He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do not issue the edict, you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained just as ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Empress Dowager He was truly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dared not hesitate in the slightest and nodded repeatedly, \"I will issue the edict, I will issue the edict...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scrambled to get up to write it, but she could not stand up no matter how she tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gu Chen wrote an edict himself, threw it to her, and made her stamp it with her own imperial seal as Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, he sent the edict out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——A heaven-shaking change!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything that happened suddenly exceeded everyone’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had expected that He Jin, who had clearly stabilized the situation, would die so quickly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the court officials realized everything, it was already too late to regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen would not trip over the same stone twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he directly locked all the court officials in their own mansions, forbidding anyone from going out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who violated this would be executed immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not have Gu Xi’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only use such violent means to suppress all of Luoyang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the common people heard of the crimes of He Jin and Empress Dowager He, it stirred up a great upheaval throughout Luoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people cursed loudly, venting the anger in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was, by all accounts, a coup d'état, actually gained the support of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually used thunderous means to control Luoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after the major events were settled, he did not show mercy to Empress Dowager He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly had people help her \"hang herself\" to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And left a last testament, claiming she was sorry to the past emperors of the Great Han and had failed the world, and could only apologize with her death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such methods were naturally not considered clever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Chen’s line of thought was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted a pretext, as long as the people of the world believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching all this, Gu Yi was also deeply shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the Gu family’s moral bottom line is flexible ultimately allowed the Gu Shizi to take this step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not care much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he truly cared about was Gu Chen’s change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly different; this performance had already far exceeded that of an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beigong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen slowly stepped out from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan, how is His Majesty?\" the brothers guarding outside the door immediately walked forward and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen’s change was truly too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made these brothers very surprised, and they instinctively treated him as their backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already pacified His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen’s gaze was deep as he said calmly, \"But if we can truly stabilize the situation, for the sake of our Gu clan, we must eventually change the Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, all the brothers fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers,\" Gu Chen looked at everyone and said again, \"the current plan will certainly not last long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sealing off Luoyangcheng will surely attract attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must send word to the elder brothers and have them lead their armies to arrive as quickly as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after the two, the central army that had followed Gu Xi returned to Luoyangcheng one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not bring back Gu Xi’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they had it sent to Hebei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this, Gu Chen was still incredibly heartbroken, but he also knew that these were difficult times, so he did not reveal a shred of information and instead kept everyone steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo was leading his army toward Luoyangcheng, feeling proud and satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I imagine Luoyangcheng must be in great chaos right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the Grand Tutor’s ability...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will certainly not be easy for the officials in the imperial court to stabilize Luoyangcheng; as long as you express an intention to assist them, you will surely be able to lead your army into Luoyangcheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, you will be able to possess everything you desire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ru said with a face full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Dong Zhuo also laughed heartily, feeling incredibly triumphant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They headed straight for Luoyangcheng just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they arrived at Luoyangcheng, they never expected to be greeted by a rain of arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was also Gu Chen’s verbal abuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dong Zhuo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You collude with rebels and attempt to throw the country into chaos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, how dare you still call yourself a minister of Han?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at that young face on the city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, whether it was Dong Zhuo or Li Ru, their expressions all could not help but change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: It’s the end of the month, begging for monthly tickets~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",5615,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","60172ee91d40ac2fb0b1ca00a1f5f815bf39a741d37a1188fbeb8ffdf89ad72f","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-69","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-67",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]