I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 160 - 60: Annihilate the Rebels, Seize the Grand Tutor’s Position! (Part 2)
Nowadays, the Great Han’s central army has not yet reached the period where young nobles mix in for merit.
Each of them is considered a warrior.
For these people, there is truly no scheming involved.
They only wish to follow Gu Xi into battle to kill enemies and establish meritorious deeds.
Gu Xi naturally won’t mobilize the troops.
He simply wants to maintain the current situation.
The noble families have their concerns and dare not openly rebel, which is advantageous for him.
Just a few more battles like this are needed.
By then, with a slight display of goodwill from him, some will naturally come to surrender.
Thereafter, it can affect the entire situation.
This is the nature of people.
The commanders naturally follow Gu Xi’s orders without question.
Gu Xi camps in Henei, waiting for the noble families to act again.
Indeed, a few days later.
Rebels from various places converged rapidly in Henei, as if receiving some signal.
An impressive force of tens of thousands, with remarkable strength.
A significant number of them were well-equipped, and their march was rather disciplined.
The entire rebel force split into three routes at Xiuwu, Wen County, and Ye Wang, attacking Gu Xi’s position.
Their tactics were exceedingly bold.
Even when facing Gu Xi, they showed little fear.
This was destined to be a great battle.
Fortunately, Gu Xi’s commander attribute is quite high, and the central army is well-equipped.
He first tore an opening at Xiuwu.
Then commenced his counterattack.
At Ye Wang, he crushed the rebel forces, slaying nearly ten thousand enemies.
The remnants of the rebel forces had to retreat to Xiuwu.
Gu Xi clearly intended to decide the fate of the world in one battle.
Immediately after the fight, he reorganized his army, intending to annihilate everyone in Henei and lay the groundwork for reform in one battle.
As the news spread, the world was shaken!.....
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Night overshadowed, stars and moon concealed.
Luoyang.
He Jin, dressed in eunuch attire, was hastily heading towards Changle Palace.
His steps were hurried, his expression tense, and he was cautious all the way, fearing discovery.
Empress Dowager He had been living in fear lately.
Gu Xi’s attitude towards her had made her uneasy.
The stark contrast before and after was difficult for her jealous nature to accept.
At this moment, she was tossing and turning on her bed.
—Creak!
Suddenly, the palace door was pushed open.
Empress Dowager He, like a startled deer, sat up abruptly and shouted sharply, "Who!"
"Empress Dowager, it is I!" He Jin’s deep voice rang out instantly.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Empress Dowager He was stunned: "Brother?"
"Empress Dowager!"
He Jin closed the door and quickly stepped forward, disregarding any propriety.
Empress Dowager He did not mind this.
Seeing He Jin’s face, she immediately showed a look of surprise: "Grand General, how come you are here?"
She spoke again, frowning as she looked at He Jin’s eunuch attire, and asked, "Why are you dressed like this?"
"Empress Dowager," He Jin immediately bowed his head, sighed, and said, "The Grand Tutor has strict control inside the Imperial Palace."
"Without such attire, how could I meet you, Empress Dowager?"
"Ah..."
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager He also sighed, her eyes showing a hint of anger, and she self-mockingly said, "Unbelievable."
"You and I, siblings, one a Empress Dowager, the other a Grand General, but have ended up in such a predicament."
She wanted to say more.
But at that moment, He Jin suddenly interrupted her, asking, "Empress Dowager, do you wish for a change in the heavens?"
"Change in the heavens?" Empress Dowager He was instantly stunned.
"I have a matter to discuss. I urge you to decide without delay!"
He Jin directly knelt, earnestly looking at Empress Dowager He and said, "I wish to request your hand in penning a letter to unlock the eight gates of Luoyang."
"The eight gates of Luoyang?" Empress Dowager He frowned immediately, "Aren’t they controlled by the Grand Tutor’s trusted aides?"
"Empress Dowager...."
He Jin took a deep breath, his body slightly trembling, and he appeared extremely tense, speaking with a trembling voice, "Even though the Grand Tutor has great defenses at the eight gates."
"A considerable number of court ministers have spent great resources, having secretly bought over some people."
"Only waiting for the Empress Dowager’s penned letter to act immediately."
At this, Empress Dowager He’s expression changed dramatically.
She seemed to have realized something, staring at He Jin, her voice trembling and uncertain, "Why is this?"
He Jin stared intensely at Empress Dowager He, not responding but asking back. "Empress Dowager, do you truly wish to continue down this path?"
Instantly, Empress Dowager He fell silent.
He Jin continued to persuade gently, "Empress Dowager, as long as the Grand Tutor dies."
"You are the genuine Empress Dowager, and I am the Grand General who holds the military power of the realm."
"The court officials have already agreed with me."
"When the time comes, the He clan’s youth can marry into the great clans, and the great clans will yield some land to my He clan."
"As long as the plan succeeds."
"Our He clan can rise into the ranks of aristocracy and enjoy eternal glory and wealth..."
His eyes were filled with greed, and his body trembled uncontrollably due to excitement and tension.
"This... this..." Empress Dowager He’s expression changed completely. She never expected He Jin to say such things.
Instinctively, she felt a little fearful.
But the allure of power made her unable to resist longing for it.
In this brief moment, she also began to tremble uncontrollably, staring intently at He Jin and asking, "Can this happen?"
"What if the Grand Tutor doesn’t die?"
"Would the Grand Tutor dare to assassinate the Empress Dowager?" He Jin retorted, "Could the situation be worse than it is now?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Under the flickering candlelight, he looked like a devil crawling out of hell, his face full of greed.
"Dong Zhuo currently has his troops stationed at Anyi."
"As long as we can open the Luoyang pass, he can directly attack the Grand Tutor’s rear and launch a pincer attack with the rebels."
"He couldn’t possibly anticipate this, and after all, Gu Xi is human. Can he be unbeatable?"
Seeing Empress Dowager He still hesitating, He Jin became even more agitated, kneeling on the ground and speaking fervently.
"Empress Dowager!"
"Do you still hope to endure until the Grand Tutor dies?"
"Even if the Grand Tutor dies, would he return power to you given his nature?"
"Moreover, will the Grand Tutor truly not rebel?"
"The human heart is unpredictable, especially before the whole realm."
"Today, who can match the Grand Tutor’s prestige?"
"If we allow the Grand Tutor to consolidate power now, even usurping the throne would be easy for him."
"Have you considered this?"
The expression of Empress Dowager He turned increasingly unpleasant.
She stared fixedly at He Jin, her eyes filled with both anger and fury towards Gu Xi.
He Jin seemed to have completely decided, continuing, "The Grand Tutor’s control within Luoyang is deep. This night’s opportunity was prepared for long by us before it was found."
"If Empress Dowager doesn’t seize the chance."
"Perhaps....."
Before He Jin finished speaking.
A crazy look emerged on Empress Dowager He’s face.
She finally made a decision, nodding earnestly: "Good!"
...
Anyi.
Upon receiving the letters sent by He Jin and Yuan Kui.
Dong Zhuo was somewhat dumbfounded.
Actually, for him, He Jin was okay, but it was mainly Yuan Kui.
It’s known that Yuan Kui was Dong Zhuo’s sponsor.
In current times, Dong Zhuo is considered the protégé of the Yuan Clan.
Dong Zhuo has always wanted to leverage the Yuan Clan’s influence to enhance his political status, even allowing his family to join the ranks of aristocracy.
He had to consider Yuan Kui’s suggestion.
But this matter was too significant, making him somewhat hesitant.
"Lord Ming, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Li Ru’s eyes sparkled as he stared intently at Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo nodded, sighing lightly: "How could I not know?"
"But... Wen You..."
"If we fail in our actions against the Grand Tutor, then we..."
"How could we fail?" Li Ru smiled indifferently, his gaze becoming ever brighter, "Lord Ming, the Eight Passes of Luoyang are perilous places."
"The Grand Tutor could never anticipate our army would reach directly to Luoyang."
"Right now, the Grand Tutor is facing enemies in Henei."
"I have carefully considered that common rebels would never dare to confront the Grand Tutor head-on. These people must be private soldiers secretly trained by the great clans."
"They are not like those rebels."
"They would not be so easily defeated by the Grand Tutor."
"As long as our army can seize the opportunity, we can launch a pincer attack."
"Once the plan succeeds...."
Saying this, Li Ru paused slightly, bowing deeply before Dong Zhuo, "Lord Ming can personally go to Luoyang and replace the Grand Tutor!"
In an instant, Dong Zhuo stood up abruptly.
This was something he had never thought of!
Originally, he just hoped this act would make the noble clans regard him more highly, gaining benefits from it.
Replace Gu Xi?
This statement was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering all of Dong Zhuo’s concerns.
His hands trembled uncontrollably, his chest rising and falling, his breath becoming increasingly heavy.
Until after a long time.
He suddenly slapped the table in front of him, decisively declaring in a loud voice:
"Send out my orders, assemble the army!"...
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