I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 272 - 5: Gu Chen’s Death

The news from Jiangdong swept through like a wild storm.

——Every corner of the world turned pale upon hearing it.

Gu Chen’s strong attitude has once again intensified the fear the aristocratic families have for him.

Even those families without any fault feel a chill in their bones.

All are acutely aware that the era has irrevocably changed.

The ideal of "public governance by aristocratic families" has become a bubble.

As long as Gu Chen remains alive, there’s no turning back for the world.

Liu Shan wasn’t particularly concerned with these.

He only cares about Gu Chen’s health.

Though Gu Chen achieved a great victory in the battle of the Tianmu Mountain Range, his body couldn’t bear the strain, and his long-hidden ailments gradually surfaced.

In response, Gu Yi drew the lottery ten more times.

Hoping to draw a "Longevity Card" to protect Gu Chen.

Gu Chen truly was too strong.

Strong enough that even Gu Yi felt that as long as Gu Chen lived, all problems could be resolved.

But alas——not everything can go as one wishes.

Though he drew the "Cure-All Talisman," which was enough to remedy Gu Chen’s current maladies, he did not draw a "Longevity Card."

It seemed like fate.

While he could already solve Gu Chen’s ailments, for Gu Chen, this was not enough to defy destiny.

Years of relentless battles, in such times, would inevitably shorten one’s life.

Back in the day, Gu Xi.

Was able to live so long after accomplishing so much because of the "Longevity Card."

Compared to that, is Gu Chen’s pressure any less?

——No!

The path he traveled was far more arduous than Gu Xi’s back then.

He inherited Gu Xi’s legacy.

The pressure he endured and imposed upon himself far exceeded that of Gu Xi.

Even with the "Cure-All Talisman" guarding him, Gu Chen’s road was clearly nearing its end.

Liu Shan once again sent Gu Chen a letter.

The letter repeatedly requested Gu Chen to return to Luoyang immediately, even Zhuge Liang and others subsequently sent letters.

Unlike Liu Shan.

Liu Shan’s letter mostly used emotions as excuses.

While Zhuge Liang and others were noticeably smarter, they mentioned the immense help Gu Chen would provide to the Great Han if he could protect his health.

But how could Gu Chen stop walking?

The occurrences in Jiangdong reignited his vigilance.

No matter what, he must persist in moving forward.

....

Year fourteen of Zhangwu.

Gu Chen ran off to other states and counties of the Great Han, continuing his inspection of the empire.

Now, he had more and more white hair.

Looking at those paths he once traveled while conquering the world, even Gu Chen’s eyes would occasionally flash with remembrance.

Perhaps that’s how people are.

The older they get, the more nostalgic they become.

In the past, he fought across the lands, and at the sight of his armies, the heroes trembled. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Now, his prestige is even greater; even without mobilizing the troops, his name alone is enough to strike fear into everyone.

——He stood higher and higher.

At the same time, he increasingly understood the past Gu Xi.

Questions he couldn’t understand back then have been gradually resolved in the coming days.

Why Gu Xi, knowing well the path ahead was difficult and even life-threatening, chose to leave Julu and return to court.

Expectations of the world;

The glory of the family;

The prosperous age created by his ancestors and himself;

There are too many reasons that can push a person to transcend life and death.

Back then, he couldn’t understand.

But now he understands, silently once more walking the old path of Gu Xi.

——Teaching by example is the best education.

This may be the most crucial reason why the Gu Clan has lasted till today.

Generations of offspring deeply affected by their ancestors, steadfastly walk the path the Gu Clan has chosen.

Looking over seven generations of the Gu Clan.

Only Gu Xiao, controlled by Gu Yi, enjoyed a bit of peace.

The rest of the offspring, no matter what heights they’ve reached, never rested during their lifetimes, always for the empire, always for the family.

Perhaps this is the heritage embedded in the bones of the Huaxia people.

Disregard the surface inheritance of identity and status.

Gu Chen grew even more terrifying.

He seemed to have understood something, his entire demeanor growing serene, his abyss-like gaze seeming to see through all conspiracies and plots.

In the days that followed, Gu Chen never moved the troops again.

——He reached the realm of imposing awe!

Whenever he arrived at a place, the arrangements he made, albeit highly targeted towards the local aristocratic families, were obediently followed by them.

As for corrupt officials, they were even easier to crush.

By the time Gu Chen’s arrival was heard, some officials would die from fright, even commit suicide.

Gu Chen’s prestige reached its absolute peak.

His renown even surpassed that of any emperor throughout history.

People truly trusted him;

Aristocrats and officials entirely submitted to him;

No one in the world could obstruct Gu Chen any longer.

——Including the Barbarians from all directions.

The Xiongnu revered Gu Chen as the "Wolf Monarch" and "Chengli Gutu."

The wolf is the totem of the Xiongnu.

In Xiongnu language, "Chengli" means "Heaven," "Gutu" means "Son."

Such titles even exceeded that of the Xiongnu’s Khan.

The Qiang people revered Gu Chen as the "Great Witch of Snow Mountain."

Using their revered witchcraft and the sacred snow mountain, specially dedicated titles for Gu Chen, a status of extreme respect.

The Southern Barbarians’ tribes revered Gu Chen as "Luozuo" and "Ghost Master Damen Kui."

In their language, "Luozuo" means tiger, "Zuo" means sovereign.