[{"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-47":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},1035245,1347,"Chapter 47 - 18: The Fault of All Under Heaven Lies with Me (Part 3)","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>Ban Chao was momentarily taken aback, and after taking a deep breath, he nodded with unusual seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the current Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a large-scale mobilization of troops naturally wouldn’t cause much of a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the ministers often brought up this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have sensed the intentions of Liu Zhuang and Gu Kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every so often, they would say things like how all the people of the empire hoped the Emperor could continue to rest and recuperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they wanted to use the name of the people to dispel Liu Zhuang’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just farm, that’s all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wage wars when there’s no need?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Western Regions are so far... how much manpower would it take?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Northern Xiongnu, that’s not even worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the day, Emperor Xiaowu fought for so many years, and in the end, wasn’t able to root them out completely, was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at how much the people love you today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you don’t recklessly wage wars and continue to govern the empire in this manner, your future evaluation will surely be no less than that of Emperor Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bother with all the trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhuang and Gu Kang, these two political experts, were naturally well aware of the ministers’ thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Zhuang couldn’t be bothered to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, using the actions of the previous Emperor as a shield is one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they dare to speak nonsense again once the strength of the empire far surpasses that of the former Han, then they can hardly blame him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is not an Emperor who can endlessly tolerate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deyang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Zhuang heard someone mention again how the people were praising him, his instincts made him frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, such remarks were becoming more and more frequent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the people’s praises take on a political meaning, they can lose their original flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to harshly rebuke them, telling the officials not to often bring up this matter in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, at the next moment, the sky suddenly changed dramatically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar scene unfolded once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was slowly dimming at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices immediately ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the officials noticed this scene, and each one’s expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhuang and Gu Kang were also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene instantly triggered their memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when Gu Xiao passed away, a massive celestial change occurred, and Liu Xiu used this as a reason to prevent officials from calling him \"Saint\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was not a secret in the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And precisely because of this, when the court saw the sky’s sudden change, no one could maintain their composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, the Three Ministers immediately rose, intending to remove their crowns and bow to the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, there were officials shouting in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There hasn’t been a celestial change in many years, and now as soon as our Great Han mobilizes troops, there’s such a sudden change; could it be that the heavens don’t want us to go to war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor! The sudden change in the heavens is no coincidence. As your old minister, I earnestly entreat you, cease the mobilization and rest the people, lest you anger the heavens and bring calamity to the people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to these cries, Liu Zhuang’s expression grew increasingly stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the people of the present day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Liu Zhuang was extraordinarily talented, he couldn’t completely avoid superstition regarding the ways of gods and spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gu Kang, who was educated by Gu Yi, couldn’t fully achieve this, let alone others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to think that just because of this, he would completely abandon all his aspirations of so many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is that possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Liu Zhuang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the Emperor who would lead the entire Great Han to its pinnacle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he give up just because of this celestial change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a brief moment, countless thoughts surged through Liu Zhuang’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Ministers were about to lead the bowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice suddenly rose with a commanding tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone immediately looked towards Liu Zhuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the sky had not yet completely darkened, and with candles around, no one’s vision was affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Liu Zhuang’s stern expression as he slowly rose and solemnly said in front of the ministers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there are transgressions from all directions, the fault lies with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need not bow; just perform your duties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today onward, I will fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the army of our Great Han fails to achieve victory in its first battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall never eat meat again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire hall was shocked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole Deyang Hall fell into complete silence at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Kang looked at Liu Zhuang in a daze, and Liu Zhuang also looked towards Gu Kang at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor and minister met eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a glance, they sensed each other’s determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without many words, Gu Kang just took a deep breath and then deeply bowed to Liu Zhuang....\u003C\u002Fp>",851,"2026-06-03T09:29:35.075Z","2026-06-03T09:29:44.262Z",1,"novelbin.me","2eaf73dd10ba3dbb100511570cad3bdb227e0e4ab24de106d47dab264dc13dfa","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-48","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-46",517,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-control-my-ancestors-cover.jpg"]