[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-control-my-ancestors":3,"chapter-i-can-control-my-ancestors-i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Control My Ancestors",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1035209,1347,"Chapter 11 - 5: Unifying Hebei, Liu Xiu Proclaims Himself Emperor","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew Zhan Hong would surely help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Handan City, Liu Xiu was pulling Gu Xiao along while talking to his assembled generals about the friendship between Gu Xiao and himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Liu Xiu’s followers were a gathering of talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were some of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai present, but also some capable individuals from the region of Hebei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as Ren Guang... and Pi Tong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it was the founding period; at any other time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a commoner like Gu Xiao, wanting to directly participate in the core of a regime, would surely face targeted opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the current founding period, things were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the world was still unsettled, and Liu Xiu still needed to conquer it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Xiu spoke of Gu Xiao’s abilities, and Feng Yi recounted his previous experience of being captured by Gu Xiao in Fu City, this group quickly accepted Gu Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire celebratory feast was filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Liu Xiu’s words, Gu Yi also smiled immediately and promptly controlled Gu Xiao to respond, \"I have long known the general is destined for greatness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since our parting in Fu City, I have been waiting here for the general’s arrival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After learning of the general’s arrival in Hebei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally wanted to pay my respects, but unfortunately, Liu Lin rebelled, so I waited for the opportunity to assist the general in defeating this traitor Liu Lin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xiao was a pure warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi could completely trust him in warfare, but in social interactions, he was lacking, so Gu Yi needed to intervene a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhan Hong is indeed a paragon of wisdom and courage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiu was overjoyed, and everyone present burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi watched Gu Xiao and the others drink, and only after the third round of toasts did Gu Yi speak again, \"General!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I follow you, not the Liu Xuan court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the general has secured Hebei, the brothers under your command are all willing to offer their utmost service.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider that Liu Xuan is merely a puppet, yet dares to usurp the title of Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I implore the general, for the sake of the Great Han, to heed the will of the people and ascend to the throne!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, the atmosphere of the entire banquet changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never expected Gu Xiao to be the first to say such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of astonishment, everyone quickly reacted, standing up one by one to salute Liu Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one did not want Liu Xiu to become emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the families in Hebei supporting Liu Xiu or the generals following him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For them, Liu Xiu ascending the throne meant great benefits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were merits achieved by following the future Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We implore the general, for the sake of the Great Han, to heed the will of the people and ascend to the throne!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, like Gu Yi, they deliberately did not mention Liu Xiu’s position within the Liu Xuan court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Xiu instantly became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first looked at Gu Xiao, then at everyone present, remained silent for a long time, and finally shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is in chaos now; how can I usurp the throne at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all need not mention it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attitude was firm, giving no opportunity for further discussion, and he directly raised his wine cup, \"Come, everyone, drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Liu Xiu’s response, Gu Yi was not surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiu had only just taken Hebei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still far from the power recorded in history when he eventually became emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the extraordinary aspect of Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone understood that he would eventually part ways with the Liu Xuan regime and become emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at a time when his foundation was not secure, Liu Xiu could completely restrain his inner emotions, a rare ability indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi wasn’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing up the matter was to make Liu Xiu understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xiao was on his side, was in the past, and still is now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Liu Xiu did not accept the suggestions for ascending the throne, he still rewarded his followers for their achievements!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xiao was naturally among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a mere commoner, he successfully rose to the position of General of Conquered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, due to Liu Xiu not yet becoming emperor, the reward was not significant, it undoubtedly made the atmosphere even more enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd once again drank and began to discuss the current state of the Liu Xuan court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could affirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liu Xiu’s power grew, the Liu Xuan court would surely find ways to target Liu Xiu again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, half a month later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Xuan court sent emissaries to Hebei, bringing Liu Xuan’s decree to Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They decided to enfeoff Liu Xiu as King Xiao and ordered him to hand over all his troops and immediately return to Chang’an to receive his reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Liu Xiu would not heed such an edict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not directly kill the emissary as his followers suggested; instead, he used the excuse that Hebei was unsettled to reject it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still needed time to prepare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone also understood that an open rupture between Liu Xiu and the entire Liu Xuan court was not far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, the Liu Xuan court seemed to be wary of Liu Xiu’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only appointed Xie Gong, who was somewhat at odds with Liu Xiu, as the governor of Youzhou State, commanding the troops there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They intended to use this to monitor Liu Xiu, ready to deal a fatal blow from behind the moment he dared to make any rash moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, on the surface, both sides maintained a façade of harmony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiu often sent people to offer condolences to the soldiers under Xie Gong’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reducing their vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>",996,"2026-06-03T09:29:35.075Z","2026-06-03T09:29:44.262Z",1,"novelbin.me","7022967cf182b03b43e1d23f275c5d01b8d140fb4ed040154817f1f668b23f59","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-12","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-10",517,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-control-my-ancestors-cover.jpg"]