I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 133 - 50: Studying Medicine Can’t Save the Great Han (3)
Liu Zhi looked at Gu Xi, his face displaying obvious displeasure.
He thought Gu Xi had come to plead for mercy again.
But Gu Xi simply shook his head and said in a low voice, "Matters of the court, this old minister does not care about."
"Nor will I obstruct Your Majesty."
"This time I come, to request Your Majesty to allow me to fight the Xianbei."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhi was momentarily stunned.
He stared intently at Gu Xi and almost immediately shook his head: "Impossible!"
"The Grand Tutor is over seventy years old."
"How can he again lead the great army?"
He was not doubting Gu Xi’s ability, rather he genuinely felt Gu Xi was too old.
Gu Xi chuckled dryly twice, then softly sighed: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not delay any military affairs."
As he spoke, his tone paused slightly, and his eyes suddenly became desolate:
"If truly I can die on the battlefield, perhaps it is also destined."
Liu Zhi fixed his gaze on Gu Xi, after a long period of silence, he finally asked again: "Has the Grand Tutor truly resolved his heart?"
"This old minister has made his decision."
Gu Xi nodded, his eyes suddenly becoming fierce: "In my lifetime, I will never allow the barbarians to invade my Great Han!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhi immediately fell silent.
He just looked at Gu Xi, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded slightly: "Alright!"
In truth, he had somewhat hoped for Gu Xi to leave the capital.
Because as long as Gu Xi was present, these scholars always felt they could find a way to restrain him.
In the past, he did not have this feeling.
But as his time in power increased, this sensation became clearer.
Of course, he would not be unprepared.
Naturally, he would let an experienced commander serve as deputy to avoid any errors from Gu Xi causing the collapse of the Great Han forces.
Gu Xi then spoke much about disaster relief and the eunuchs’ power.
In truth, he treated this as his final words.
At his age, setting foot on the battlefield once more, how could he expect to return alive?
Liu Zhi evidently understood this truth as well.
This time, he listened very earnestly.
"Your Majesty... now within our Great Han, refugees are everywhere, and foreign threats surround us."
"At this time, continuing with purges is a sign of a failing nation."
"At this moment, Your Majesty should ease the people’s hearts, and not allow the hearts of the people across the nation to scatter."
Gu Xi spoke calmly like this.
Looking at Gu Xi’s full head of white hair and the wrinkles on his face.
Liu Zhi’s expression grew increasingly complex.
He thought of many things, recalling how Gu Xi stayed by his side in days past, helping him stabilize his foundation.
In an instant, Liu Zhi felt a slight release of his discontent.
He looked at Gu Xi, silent for a long time, finally unable to resist speaking again to try and persuade Gu Xi: "Grand Tutor, why don’t you—"
Before he could finish speaking.
Gu Xi waved his hand directly, saying calmly: "Your Majesty need not worry about this old minister."
"If the realm finds peace, it would be this old minister’s duty to the successive sovereigns of our Great Han."
"Even if it means dying on the battlefield."
"So what?"
Gu Xi’s expression showed not a trace of fear.
At this point, he truly did not fear death at all.
He came today.
Just to use this way to persuade Liu Zhi.
The Gu Clan could not personally intervene.
But if he wanted Liu Zhi to desist and prevent the continuous decline of the Great Han, the only way was thus.
—The words of a man on the verge of death are of kindness.
Only then could Liu Zhi be awakened to prioritize appropriately.
Having said this, Gu Xi again cupped his hands toward Liu Zhi, then turned and headed out of the palace.
Liu Zhi stared at Gu Xi’s somewhat hunched figure, a faint trace of sadness also flashing across his face.
When this matter spread, the whole court was shocked!
Gu Xi was taking command again?
No one doubted Gu Xi’s talents, only worried about his age.
Of course, quite a few scholars did not want Gu Xi to leave Luoyang.
Because as long as Gu Xi was around.
They would have confidence, rushing to the Champion Marquis Mansion to dissuade Gu Xi.
But Gu Xi did not even meet with them.
Only seeing a few ministers.
Some among them understood Gu Xi’s sincere efforts, and when they came to visit, every face was full of sorrow.
How could they not see it?
Was Gu Xi ever afraid of death?
Pacifying natural disasters; going into disaster zones; singlehandedly facing the Yan Party....
Each and every instance laid here, how could they not see Gu Xi’s earnest efforts?
Indeed, just two days later.
Liu Zhi really released those scholars, although he still imposed restrictions on them, his attitude had noticeably improved.
Because of this, more and more people saw Gu Xi’s earnest efforts.
On the day Gu Xi set out.
Thousands of people gathered together.
Whether common folk or scholars from the Imperial College, all came to bid farewell.
Looking at Gu Xi’s somewhat hunched figure and his full head of white hair, the sorrowful cries echoed across the entire land.
Liu Zhi also personally came.
He seemed to want to see Gu Xi off.
However, he did not make an appearance, only standing atop the city wall, watching Gu Xi’s carriage move farther and farther away, silent for a long time, finally letting out a deep sigh:
"Grand Tutor, truly a loyal minister unseen through the ages!".....
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Gu Yi had been watching all of this, his feelings about the matter also somewhat complex.
One cannot deny, Gu Xi had done more than enough.
He truly devoted his heart and soul to the entire Gu Clan and the Great Han, doing everything he could do.
But would the wheels of history halt because of this?
Clearly not.
Gu Xi’s current actions, although they have made Liu Zhi let go of some anger towards the scholars. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
But how long can this last?
