Chapter 1661: This Strategy is Excellent!

Gu Yi did not relax because of this; he knew deeply that Gongsun Zan was only temporarily dormant, and the real crisis had not yet been lifted. While celebrating the victory, he immediately summoned Guo Jia, Xun You, and the generals to discuss the next countermeasures.

"Fengxiao, Gongda, now that Yuan Shao has been eliminated, but Gongsun Zan is still eyeing us covetously; what good strategies do you have?" Gu Yi's eyes were like torches, scanning everyone in the tent.

Guo Jia smiled slightly and said confidently: "Although Gongsun Zan is strong, he is not invulnerable. He is self-willed and has internal contradictions. We can send envoys to write letters, on one hand showing weakness, and on the other hand secretly contacting those dissatisfied with him internally to alienate his internal affairs."

Xun You nodded in agreement and added: "At the same time, we should strengthen the defense line to prevent Gongsun Zan from attacking suddenly. And send elite troops to harass his border, making him restless and exhausted."

Hearing this, a flash of appreciation crossed Gu Yi's eyes: "This strategy is excellent! Since that's the case, act according to the plan. Fengxiao, you are responsible for diplomacy and alienation; Gongda, you are responsible for military deployment and defense line reinforcement; other generals, perform their own duties, and there must be no mistakes."

Everyone accepted the order and acted quickly. Guo Jia sent secret envoys carrying heavy gold and secret letters to sneak into Gongsun Zan's camp to secretly contact the generals dissatisfied with Gongsun Zan's rule. And Xun You personally supervised the battle, reinforced the defense line, and sent elite troops to frequently harass Gongsun Zan's border, making him exhausted.

Gongsun Zan was indeed as Guo Jia expected, self-willed, and ignored internal contradictions. Under the harassment of Gu Yi's army, he was furious and sent troops to attack many times, but failed to achieve substantial results. Instead, because of frequent military actions, internal contradictions were further intensified.

Just at this moment, Guo Jia's alienation strategy also played a role. An important general under Gongsun Zan, because of dissatisfaction with his tyranny, secretly surrendered to Gu Yi. Once this news spread, Gongsun Zan's army was in chaos, and morale was low.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Gu Yi immediately led his army to launch a general attack on Gongsun Zan. Under the careful planning of Guo Jia and Xun You, the army was unstoppable, breaking through like a bamboo, and directly pressing towards Gongsun Zan's old nest.

Gongsun Zan was shocked and hurriedly mobilized all his forces, attempting to resist Gu Yi's army. However, his army had long lost its past combat effectiveness, and facing Gu Yi's fierce attack, it soon collapsed. Gongsun Zan was killed in the chaotic army, and his power was completely destroyed.

In this battle, Gu Yi not only completely eliminated the threat in the north but also further expanded his sphere of influence. And the wisdom of Guo Jia and Xun You was verified again, becoming a story praised by people all over the world.

After the war, Gu Yi held a banquet in the army camp to celebrate and reward the meritorious ministers. He raised his glass to Guo Jia and Xun You and said: "Today's victory all depends on the wisdom of Fengxiao and Gongda. I am lucky to have your help!"

Guo Jia and Xun You smiled at each other and raised their glasses together to respond: "The Lord flatters us; we are willing to work like dogs and horses for the Lord and jointly plan the great cause of the world."

With the destruction of Gongsun Zan, Gu Yi's prestige reached an unprecedented height. The army under his command had high morale, the generals were all brave and good at fighting, and Guo Jia and Xun You became his right-hand men, planning for him and jointly creating their glorious era.

However, the chaotic world did not end because of this. In the south of Gu Yi, there were other forces stirring, attempting to share a piece of the pie. But Gu Yi knew that as long as Guo Jia and Xun You were by his side, he had the confidence to deal with all challenges, unify this chaotic world, and let the world return to peace.

The new dynasty was newly established, and everything was waiting to be done. Gu Yi, this emperor who rose from the chaotic world, knew deeply that the way to govern the country was not only in military conquest but also in the hearts of the people and the long-term stability of the country. He often talked with Guo Jia and Xun You late at night, discussing strategies for governing the country, striving to promote the country towards a more prosperous and powerful direction while stabilizing the situation.

"Lord, governing the country is like cooking small fish; it needs careful reconciliation and cannot be eager for quick success." Xun You gently stroked the bamboo slips on the desk, his eyes flashing with the light of wisdom, "The primary task currently is to restore agricultural production, let the people have food to eat and clothes to wear, so that we can stabilize the hearts of the people."

Guo Jia nodded in agreement: "What Gongda says is very true. At the same time, we also need to strengthen the construction of the legal system and severely punish corruption to correct the hearing. Only in this way can we establish the prestige of the court and win the trust of the people."

Hearing this, Gu Yi pondered for a moment and said: "What the two gentlemen say are all keys. But I think that to truly achieve long-term stability in the country, we still need to start with education, cultivate more knowledgeable people, and reserve talents for the development of the country."

Thus, a reform aimed at promoting education and popularizing culture was quietly launched in the new dynasty. Gu Yi ordered the establishment of schools in all prefectures and counties, recruited virtuous teachers, and taught cultural knowledge to the people for free. At the same time, he paid special attention to the cultivation of scientific and technological talents, encouraged invention and creation, and gave heavy rewards to those with special contributions.

With the assistance of Guo Jia and Xun You, the education reform of the new dynasty achieved significant results. For a time, schools were everywhere, and the style of reading became popular. Many people who were originally illiterate, through receiving education, not only improved their own cultural literacy but also contributed their wisdom and strength to the development of the country.

However, with the gradual stability and prosperity of the country, some potential problems began to emerge. Some officials in the court began to breed a style of arrogance and extravagance, and local powerful families also took the opportunity to make trouble, threatening the ruling order of the new dynasty.

Facing this situation, Gu Yi summoned Guo Jia and Xun You again to discuss countermeasures. "Two beloved ministers, although the country has now stepped onto the right track, the crisis has not been completely lifted. I want to send you two to inspect the local areas separately, investigate and punish corruption, and quell rebellions; I wonder what you two think?"

Hearing this, Guo Jia and Xun You accepted the order without hesitation. "We are willing to share the worries for the Lord and will definitely not fail the mission."

Thus, Guo Jia and Xun You each led a capable team and embarked on the journey of inspecting local areas. They went deep into the grassroots, understood the suffering of the people, investigated and punished a batch of corrupt officials, and quelled rebellions one after another. Under their efforts, the ruling order of the new dynasty was effectively maintained, and the lives of the people were becoming more and more stable.

During the inspection process, Guo Jia and Xun You also discovered another problem—although the country attached importance to agricultural development, due to backward technology, agricultural production efficiency was still low. In order to improve agricultural production efficiency, they began to try to promote advanced agricultural technologies, such as improving farm tools, introducing new varieties, etc. At the same time, they also encouraged farmers to build water conservancy projects, improve irrigation conditions, and increase the yield of farmland. ===== CHAPTER 1662 =====