[{"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-252":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},1035317,1347,"Chapter 252 - 25: Liu Bei Proclaims Himself Emperor, Ten Directions Expedition Envoy","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>Gu Chen successively beheaded several tribal leaders at the front of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He annihilated thousands of enemy elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one battle, he directly forced all the Barbarians to retreat from Youzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen did not lead the army in pursuit, but he also noticed the subtleties within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the border of Youzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen rode his horse, staring intently at the barren land in front, his brows tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, why are you doing this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Ma Chao couldn’t help but ask, \"If the General wishes to pursue, I am willing to go on your behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen was silent for a moment, finally shaking his head, \"This battle is not yet the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly are you worried about, General?\" Zhang Liao also asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Ma Chao, his thoughts were obviously more delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyushu has been in chaos for many years. The surrounding Barbarians have taken this opportunity to greatly increase their strength. If my guess is not wrong, there will be a great battle between our Kyushu and these Barbarians in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen did not hide it, directly speaking out his speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone was immediately stunned, finding it somewhat hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Chao sneered at this; the strength of these people was far inferior to theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that he could lead the troops and sweep them away himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen wouldn’t even need to take action personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Liao felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also the natural disposition of the people of the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone harbored an inherent pride towards the surrounding Barbarians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But out of trust in Gu Chen, he also volunteered to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the General has such concerns, I am willing to lead my troops, charge into the barren land, and sweep away the Barbarian forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Liao’s tone was exceedingly sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen glanced at him, also shaking his head, \"Forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not the time yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most urgent task is within Kyushu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen would naturally not be distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the most critical time for the entire world, and he is the only one who can accomplish everything he wants to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, Gu Chen must take this opportunity while he is alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To implement everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi also noticed all of this, and a vague sense of urgency grew in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, the upcoming major battle is unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Gu Chen cannot free his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how brilliant a person is, one’s time is ultimately limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this can only be left to future generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhangwu Year One, March;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Youzhou campaign completely concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen, carrying the detailed maps of Youzhou, led the army back to Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Liu Bei had not left Jizhou, waiting all this time in Julu for Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meeting was destined to be one that would be recorded in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side, there was an Emperor as the supreme ruler of the world;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet on the other side, his martial accomplishments surpassed those of an Emperor;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gu Yi looked forward to this scene greatly, as this relationship had transcended history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back over original history, there’s never been a similar case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not know, with the current developments, whether this scenario would appear again in the future world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if it did, it definitely would not exceed the number of fingers on a single hand. ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many years, Gu Chen finally set foot in the land of Julu once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the past, when he left Julu, he was still a child, with only a vague impression of Julu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this did not affect the status of Julu in Gu Chen’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the \"holy place\" in the hearts of the descendants of the Gu Clan, which must not be desecrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen bore no airs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Liu Bei, he intended to dismount and pay his respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Liu Bei directly approached, not waiting for Gu Chen to act, he took Gu Chen’s hand before all the ministers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan, do not do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei’s tone was solemn, with a faint smile on his face, \"Without Ziyan, without the Gu Clan, how could there be a day of resurgence for the Great Han?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyan, remember this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me, Ziyan is not a vassal. You must never bow to me in the future either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one present opposed, all bowed their heads to show respect to Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen still wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Bei spoke first, smiling, \"Ziyan’s return today marks a prosperous era for the Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have heard that in the past, Emperor Guangwu bestowed paintings with the title of Zhongwu;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor Xiaoming bestowed paintings with the title of Wencheng; Emperor Xiaohe bestowed paintings with the title of Wenxiang;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I have an artist making a painting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely grant this painting to Ziyan, to symbolize the relationship between the Liu Dynasty Emperor and the Gu Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was firm and resonant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, even Gu Chen was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was silent for a moment, eventually nodding slightly, \"Thank you, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then directly took Gu Chen’s hand, and together they walked toward the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers followed them at a slow pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of horns drifted with the wind, under the watchful eyes of the people, Liu Bei and Gu Chen slowly entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Liu Bei also followed Gu Chen to pay respects to the Gu Clan ancestors, demonstrating to the world his attitude towards Gu Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The two are merely called monarch and subject in name!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chen was not someone who could completely stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the banquet, Gu Chen and Liu Bei discussed the matters to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Liu Zhang has surrendered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Jiangdong region has still not been pacified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, these matters naturally would not concern Gu Chen now; what he truly cared about was the formulation of future policies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this, Liu Bei had already expressed his stance long before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only by what he emulated of Gu Chen’s deeds in each state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also by allowing Gu Chen to oversee both civil and military affairs, giving him absolute freedom to accomplish this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this upheaval, Liu Bei had long recognized the consequences of the aristocratic families becoming overly inflated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1080,"2026-06-03T09:29:35.354Z","2026-06-03T09:29:44.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","43474356b452e1940b3306323b2e08fab53830947c8209bebd2a490d2d7acb63","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-253","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-251",517,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-control-my-ancestors-cover.jpg"]