[{"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-26":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},1035224,1347,"Chapter 26 - 11: Defining Hebei Alone, Surveying Land to Bring Order to the Realm (Part 2)","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>\"The Grand Commandant’s fief is in Hebei. When the Grand Commandant’s younger brother came to Hebei, I extended a helping hand more than once. So why must the Grand Commandant act this way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What benefit does the Nanyang Yin Clan gaining power bring to the Grand Commandant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alliances?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi instantly guessed Liu Yang’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also the method most commonly used by clans in this era, where factions are bound by interests and extremely exclusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yang’s words imply...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Gu Clan intends to establish themselves in Hebei, why not help Guo Shengtong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this question, Gu Yi couldn’t even bother to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is one of the common ailments of almost all great clans in the realm today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yang is clearly certain that if the Gu Clan wants to establish themselves in Hebei, they won’t be able to do so without his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he doesn’t realize that the true cornerstone of the Gu Clan’s establishment lies solely with Gu Xiao and Liu Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as these two remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one can shake the current status of the Gu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Gu Xiao showed no intention of speaking, Liu Yang was not discouraged. After a light sigh, he spoke again, \"Champion Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can make a promise on behalf of the Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Champion Marquis can say a few good words to His Majesty on behalf of the Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In due course, when the Crown Prince ascends the throne.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how the world changes, the status of the Gu Clan will never change!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still a temptation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time it is more direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Gu Yi couldn’t remain silent and immediately manipulated Gu Xiao to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Xiao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This faint smile seemed to hit a nerve in Liu Yang, and he immediately frowned and slammed the table, \"I came here personally to wait for you, which is already giving you plenty of face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you underestimate me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you truly think I am afraid of you, this so-called Champion Marquis?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the furious Liu Yang, Gu Yi only found it irritating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this Liu Yang really rose in rebellion or sent someone to assassinate Gu Xiao, Gu Yi might even have a bit more respect for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xiao arrived in Hebei, and Liu Yang personally came to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This already reveals his attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is old...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about rebellion, he doesn’t even dare to have a thought of directly expressing dissatisfaction with Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only resorting to temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you speak of temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiu can directly give the Gu Clan a royal marriage alliance, and what can you offer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi directly manipulated Gu Xiao to wave his hand, as if to suppress Liu Yang’s anger, and then he spoke directly, \"Your Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a piece of advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is no longer the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever His Majesty wishes to do, no one can stop him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Your Highness can obey orders, you might enjoy a peaceful old age, considering the wellbeing of your descendants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if Your Highness indeed harbors other thoughts... I can only advise Your Highness to remain calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must say, Gu Xiao is a pure martial man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Gu Yi wanted to say, when spoken by Gu Xiao, sounded like, \"You’d better behave, or I’ll beat you to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Gu Yi’s mind was very calm, at least for now, a mere Liu Yang was not even worth considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention his current old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original history, even the rebellious Liu Yang was dealt with by Geng Chun without the need for Liu Xiu himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Yang’s expression became increasingly unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was not beyond Gu Yi’s expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Liu Yang truly lacks vigor, even when facing Gu Xiao instead of Liu Xiu, he doesn’t dare to unleash all his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely snorted coldly and left, flinging his sleeve!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have someone spread the word about what just happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Liu Yang left, Gu Yi immediately made arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news about Liu Xiu deposing the Empress should soon be disseminated, and these people in Luoyang, with their connections, will certainly know everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi doesn’t believe these people would dare harbor other thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hebei clans should realign their allegiances!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Gu Yi also manipulated Gu Xiao to write a letter, sending it to Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to inform Liu Xiu of today’s events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him here, the lands of Hebei will not descend into chaos!.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chifei Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, with the Grand Commandant’s abilities, pacifying Hebei alone is only logical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Deng Yu, having just read Gu Xiao’s letter, was expressing his thoughts to Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Gu Xiao left the Capital City, he naturally became the closest to Liu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, compared to Gu Xiao who followed Liu Xiu later, Deng Yu, a childhood friend of Liu Xiu’s, should be more intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, Liu Xiu just preferred Gu Xiao more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiu’s face showed a hint of pleasure, with a disdainful smile, \"I overestimated King Zhending, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Facing the Grand Commandant, he doesn’t even have the courage to be angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is such a person worthy to be a king of the Great Han?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had anticipated that Gu Xiao could pacify Hebei, seeing Liu Yang’s performance, Liu Xiu was still somewhat infuriated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was bringing disgrace to the Liu clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Yu lowered his head, not daring to say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no fool like Gu Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a childhood friend of Liu Xiu’s, since Liu Xiu ascended to Emperor, their relationship could obviously no longer remain as it was before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Yu couldn’t be as casual in front of Liu Xiu as he once was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Liu Xiu finally put down the letter, his expression returning to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-03T09:29:35.075Z","2026-06-03T09:29:44.262Z",1,"novelbin.me","d766a28dcebb175ea725243ea6de87e7be396f8775f1c22f1f40b686a093acb3","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-27","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-25",517,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-control-my-ancestors-cover.jpg"]