I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 179 - 3: One Man Intimidates All Heroes, Abandoning Luoyang to Disrupt the Warlords (Part 5)
Even Gu Xi once praised him in the past.
Unfortunately, because he married the daughter of the Grand Chamberlain, Tang Heng, he wasn’t promoted by Gu Xi.
As for why Xun Yu suddenly wanted to see him.
Gu Chen was somewhat surprised.
Upon hearing this, Xun Yu remained calm, not answering directly. Instead, he looked intently at Gu Chen and counter-questioned, "Before that, there’s something I want to ask you, sir."
"Do you wish to support the Han?"
Support the Han?
Gu Chen furrowed his eyebrows.
Actually, among the Gu Clan’s current generations, the sixth generation has the weakest sentiments towards the Great Han.
Because from the time they became aware of things.
It was kings like Liu Zhi and Liu Hong who disregarded Gu Xi.
If it weren’t for Gu Xi’s influence, considering the Gu Clan’s education, they wouldn’t have any feelings for the Great Han.
"You needn’t worry, sir."
Xun Yu looked at Gu Chen, seeming to understand his thoughts, and smiled lightly, "I wasn’t referring to His Majesty now."
How could he not know that Gu Chen had already killed He Jin and Empress Dowager He?
No matter the outcome.
Liu Bian has no hope in this life, dragged down by his mother.
Not only can he not intimidate the powerful clans.
He has also completely lost the support of the Gu Clan.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen immediately displayed a look of surprise.
He looked at Xun Yu with great interest, paused for a moment, and countered, "When has the Gu Clan ever betrayed the Great Han?"
Xun Yu neither affirmed nor denied, nodding slightly, and then once more bowed to Gu Chen, "If that’s the case, though I am unworthy, I wish to follow you, sir, and support the Han Dynasty together."
Xun Yu’s attitude indeed surprised Gu Chen somewhat.
The influence of the Xun Clan isn’t insignificant.
Saying that the Xun Clan is entirely uninvolved in the current situation would be impossible.
Gu Xi’s reforms directly targeted the powerful clans.
In such a situation, how could Xun Yu come to support him?
"What does Lord Xun mean by this?"
He stared closely at Xun Yu, asking in a deep voice, his gaze exceedingly sharp.
"You needn’t worry, sir."
Xun Yu sighed softly and said, "In the past, I didn’t understand why Lord Gu was reforming. Now I think it was the only way to save the Han."
"Alas, Lord Gu has passed away."
"The world is in turmoil, and the Great Han is practically in name only."
"Seeing your abilities, sir, perhaps could save the Great Han again, which is also a strategy for my family’s concern."
Xun Yu’s expression was very serious.
Gu Chen stared intently at him, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What is your strategy, Lord Xun?"
"Abandon Luoyang!"
This time, Xun Yu hesitated not for an instant and directly expressed all of his thoughts.
"In the current situation, the regional warlords will not easily allow you and your brother to return to the capital."
"Even if Lord Gu had plans."
"They have entirely failed."
"And as long as you are in Luoyang, the clans and warlords will unite."
"But if you leave, the situation will change by itself."
He paused slightly, shook his head, and said, "Gathered for interest will eventually scatter when interests diverge. This was something Lord Gu said long ago."
Abandon Luoyang?
Gu Chen looked at Xun Yu, surprised.
In fact, he had already entertained this thought.
Hulao Pass may seem impregnable, but it’s not actually so.
The powerful clans possess a significant advantage in military strength.
Meanwhile, on his side, the military strength is limited.
The Gu Clan members from all directions cannot possibly return in time, and continuing this way will undoubtedly result in a shattered city and death.
Gu Chen is not an inflexible person.
Times change, and he must make various judgments in accordance with the situation.
"Sir..."
Seeing Gu Chen not open his mouth, Xun Yu said again, "You needn’t worry about the ministers slandering the Gu Clan in the name of the Emperor."
"The prestige of the Gu Clan is unshakable in the short term."
"And moreover..."
Xun Yu hesitated slightly, then continued, "You could take the Heirloom Seal of the Realm with you, sir!"
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm!
Gu Chen’s eyes changed slightly.
Xun Yu’s words were clear to him.
It meant abandoning Liu Bian and selecting a new emperor at another time.
In an instant, countless thoughts rushed through his mind.
Gu Chen originally hadn’t intended to assist Liu Bian anyway.
Xun Yu’s words indeed aligned with his thoughts.
He pondered for a moment, then spoke again, "At that time, the warlords will certainly seek the Seal..."
"A fake seal." Xun Yu seemed to have already thought of a strategy and said again, "There are many fine jades in the national treasury."
"You could find craftsmen to make a fake seal."
"As long as you delay a bit longer, sir, it can be accomplished."
Gu Chen fell into contemplation once more.
And Xun Yu was not in a hurry, waiting silently for Gu Chen’s decision.
Gu Yi was quite surprised at this moment too.
For someone like Xun Yu, who is loyal to the Han Dynasty, supporting the Gu Clan upon awakening is reasonable.
He just hadn’t expected that Xun Yu would come up with such a plan.
Quite clearly, the existence of the Gu Clan had already thoroughly influenced many people.
Gu Chen was not an indecisive person.
After pondering for a moment, he nodded lightly, fixing his gaze on Xun Yu and said, "Okay!"
...
Bingzhou State.
Ding Yuan was leading his troops straight towards Luoyang.
As a man of humble origin, Ding Yuan was naturally heading for Luoyang to assist.
But unfortunately, his march was not smooth.
The rebels of today’s world are no longer just the private soldiers of the families; the refugees from various places have risen one after another, and this trend cannot be stopped.
The appearance of the rebel army.
It is destined to affect the pace of Ding Yuan’s advance. Seeing the news sent from the Central Plains, he felt increasingly sorrowful.
"Foster father, the bandits have been defeated!"
At this moment, a loud shout came from outside the tent.
Only to see a blood-soaked figure, holding a blood-stained halberd, stride into the tent.
"My son is brave."
Ding Yuan nodded, praised with words but did not give any reward.
Seeing this, Lu Bu’s eyes immediately showed a hint of dissatisfaction.
But Ding Yuan never noticed these, and continued, "It’s just a pity that our army’s pace is hindered. Otherwise, with my son’s bravery, we could surely aid Lord Gu."
"Do not worry, foster father!"
Lu Bu’s dissatisfaction quickly dispersed, confidently saying, "It’s just a bunch of rabble, mere chickens and dogs."
"Please let me lead the troops, clear the way for foster father!"
Lu Bu’s tone was always so impassioned, full of confidence.
"Don’t proceed too hastily." Ding Yuan waved his hand, refusing the matter, "Though you are brave, my son, if this continues, the army’s combat strength will surely be impaired."
"Better to maintain speed and advance efficiently."
Lu Bu’s eyes once again flashed with dissatisfaction.
He always felt that Ding Yuan was obstructing his path to merit.
What’s the big deal about killing some rebels?
Ding Yuan never bothered to look at Lu Bu from beginning to end, instead arranging military progress...
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Ps: This Chapter isn’t short~
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