I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 253 - 25: Liu Bei Proclaims Himself Emperor, Ten Directions Expedition Envoy (Part 4)
Liu Bei had long made up his mind.
Everyone successively expressed their views.
Through years of development, based on Gu Xi’s foundations back then, today’s talents have more ideas.
——A matter Gu Yi particularly cares about.
At the banquet, Gu Ze and Zhuge Liang brought up the issue of "woodblock printing."
Gu Chen, although not having returned to Julu for many years, was still very clear about some of the family’s fundamentals.
Upon seeing the books printed using the woodblock printing technique brought out by Gu Ze, he immediately understood Gu Ze’s thoughts.
Gu Wei was also stunned.
For others it was fine, but for this generation of the Gu Clan’s descendants.
They were all still eager for everything from the past.
First, it was a sentence Gu Wei said in his childhood, followed by Gu Xi’s repeated mentions, and finally, even saying it might come true in the future.
Now seeing these books, how could they not understand the implications?
——Selecting talent from among all the people in the world!
Gu Chen, Gu Wei, and others had no hesitation, and quickly took the books and began reading them earnestly.
Looking at the clear printed characters on top.
Not to mention Gu Wei, even Gu Chen, who was usually so steadfast, couldn’t help but feel excited.
Numerous thoughts flashed continuously through his mind.
Although he understood that this matter was not something that could be easily accomplished.
Not only did it depend on the printing speed;
It also required the world to be completely recovered, at the very least for the people to have enough to eat, before the desired effects could perhaps be achieved.
But for Gu Chen, as long as he could see this hope, that would be enough!
As long as there was this hope, he could continue on.
Countless thoughts flashed continuously, Gu Chen discussed with the people present for a long time, much like Emperor Xiaohe Liu Zhuang and Marquis Wencheng Gu Kang long ago.
Starting from the system of the Great Han;
Then to the capital city;
And then to various upcoming plans.
Everyone spoke freely, planning the next path for the Great Han in all aspects.
A new dynasty gradually rose that night.
Though the name was still Han, it was markedly different.
Gu Yi silently observed all of this, listening to everything everyone said, his heart filled with complexity.
The appearance of the Gu Clan ultimately accelerated the original course of history.
From foundational systems;
To productivity;
Even technological levels—all greatly elevated the original development.
Now none of this has yet been fully implemented, but if everything were indeed to be implemented, it would surely have an indelible impact on the entire history.
This discussion continued until dawn.
Yet even so, everyone felt unsatisfied.
But when it involves the major affairs of a country, how could it be completely settled in a short time?
——This matter is destined to be a gradual endeavor.
Everyone left one after another, leaving only Gu Chen and Liu Bei.
Liu Bei watched the backs of everyone who left, his expression extremely complex, his eyes slightly reddened, and in a low voice said, "Ziyan, until today..."
He paused, as if calming his emotions, "I finally feel that the Great Han has signs of revitalization again."
Gu Chen silently nodded, feeling the same in his heart.
In the past, he often heard Gu Xi speak of the situation during Emperor Xiaohe’s reign, now finally having some personal understanding.
"Ziyan." Liu Bei turned his gaze to Gu Chen, his expression growing solemn, and asked, "Do you think there’s still a chance for you and me to restore this world to its former prosperity?"
"It can certainly be done!"
Gu Chen, without hesitation, first cupped his hands to salute Liu Bei, then looked outside the hall, his voice clear and firm, "The Emperor is wise, and all the ministers are virtuous. Under such governance, how could the world not prosper?"
After speaking, Gu Chen turned to look at Liu Bei.
Liu Bei fixed his gaze on Gu Chen, his eyes never leaving, and solemnly nodded. ....
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"The fifteenth year of Jian’an, October.
Liu Bei at Jizhou Julu, accepted Emperor Xian of Han Liu Xie’s three abdications, ascending to the position of Emperor.
The state name remained Han, with the capital set in Luoyang, changing the era name to "Zhangwu."
Due to Gu Chen and Gu Ziyan’s inescapable merits in chaotic times, and Han being of the Fire Virtue, the history refers to it as "Flaming Han"
—— "People’s Education Edition History Textbook (Seventh Grade, First Semester)"
