[{"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-512":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},1035310,1347,"Chapter 512 - 44: The Battle of Liaodong, The Assault Begins","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-512",512,"\u003Cp>The twentieth year of the Zhenguan era, February.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The army set forth, shaking the entire land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many years, the Great Tang has finally launched another large-scale war, an event not only significant within the Great Tang but extremely important to the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which of the vassal states does not wish to know the strength of the Great Tang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle is the best proof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire world was stirred into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning of this campaign to conquer Goguryeo had long transcended mere rebellion suppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the influence of Li Shimin’s proclamation, the various actions of Yeon Gaesomun had already diverged from Kyushu’s culture, making him a target everyone wished to eliminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially.....there was a need to wash away the shame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Culture has a significant impact on a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s era where Kyushu’s culture is highly revered, Yang Guang’s two past defeats in expeditions had become a humiliation for the entire Kyushu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle is to wash away shame and punish evil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Li Shimin never expected the significance and impact of this battle to be so profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one excellent work after another emerging, the cultural trend of the entire Kyushu became increasingly prosperous, developing far faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as this battle can be won, this speed will become even more rapid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——The world is astounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi naturally paid close attention to Gu Jing, although he believed that there would be no mishaps in the landing this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he still had some inexplicable worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a matter concerning the development of the entire Kyushu and the upper limit of the Gu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not be concerned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of the Gu Clan would not be limited to just Kyushu, but the entire world, which is also crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the internal affairs of the Great Tang court, Gu Yi did not care much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he could not figure out how the relationship between Li Shimin and Li Chengqian as father and son would evolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between this father and son is very special and different from that of emperors and crown princes in past dynasties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chengqian indeed changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not fall into decadence as he originally did in history, instead resembling Li Shimin greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His methods were not inferior, and although his governance and martial prowess could not match Li Shimin, he was still capable of being the ruler of a nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Yi could clearly feel that there was a certain extremism in Li Chengqian’s character, influenced by his foot ailment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always been suppressing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foot ailment was not only a thorn in Li Shimin’s heart but also his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone of his status, this foot ailment was not something he could easily overcome, and no one could change his own thoughts. ....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Donglai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in today’s Laizhou, Yantai, Shandong, it faces the Bohai Sea to the north and holds an extremely critical position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the Liaodong Peninsula and Japan, the Great Tang needed to develop the Maritime Silk Road, and this location and Lingnan were key that could not be bypassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng and Emperor Wu of Han Liu Che once visited Donglai, seeking the art of immortality, resulting in countless legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shimin prepared extensively for this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——A total of five hundred warships!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly three hundred thousand dan of provisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This much preparation was necessary, as the navy actually bore the greatest pressure for this expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the need for everyone to overcome their fear of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the landing succeeded, these people would become isolated forces, only able to fight their way through to meet the central army for success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No accidents could occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the army, Gu Jing held the position of deputy commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to earn this position upon joining the army naturally indicated Li Shimin’s regard for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his surname and identity as the legitimate eldest son of Gu Quan, the soldiers naturally had little to say, though they felt a slight disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disdain was quite simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply thought this little child Gu Jing was not capable of commanding a massive battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the giant ships floating in the sea, Gu Jing’s expression was extremely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he be completely unafraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jing was already doing well; facing the boundless sea, many soldiers stood on the shore afraid to board, even hesitant to carry provisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the sound of the assembly drum resonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jing quickly regained his composure and walked towards the main camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision for an expedition involving tens of thousands could not be made swiftly, especially with a sea landing, requiring time to gather information from experienced local fishermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the main tent, Gu Jing immediately cupped his hands towards the chief commander Zhang Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, General!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Liang nodded, looked at Gu Jing, and couldn’t help but laugh, saying, \"No wonder you’re the legitimate eldest son of the Grand General; I remember fighting alongside the Grand General back in the days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a bit nostalgic, for Gu Jing was indeed very much like Gu Quan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In both appearance and character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the generals arrived, and Zhang Liang’s expression quickly turned solemn. Once everyone was present, he signaled for the local fishermen to be brought in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I won’t elaborate on the difficulties of this venture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty has repeatedly emphasized that everything must be properly prepared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are local fishermen; listen to their experiences.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Zhang Liang directly inquired from the fishermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These fishermen lived by the sea and naturally had abundant experience with coastal matters, though somewhat nervous, they spoke fluently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General.... to go to sea, you must choose the right day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, the storms at sea.... oh, can be deadly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fishermen spoke one after another, growing more comfortable as they continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just about the coastal waters.\u003C\u002Fp>",1002,"2026-06-03T09:29:44.104Z","2026-06-03T09:29:56.234Z",1,"novelbin.me","1930710295d5f370315d4bc744b1bf1b319141f0dad90be2a3c3067a746120d9","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-513","i-can-control-my-ancestors-chapter-511",517,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-control-my-ancestors-cover.jpg"]