I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 304 - 14: Treading an Uncharted Path
This kind of thing can only be done by them.
Even though Gu Yi had already personally invested in controlling and observing for many years, his fundamental thinking still belonged to that of a modern person.
He could suggest overall innovations.
But when it came to the details, entrusting these talents was the best choice currently.
This was destined to be an era of comprehensive renewal.
Although everything he did seemed to bring little change to the current Yan Han.
These reforms were of absolute and profound significance for the development of the entire Kyushu.
....
In the tenth year of Yanxi.
After years of persistence, the matter of the "Forbidden Powder" gradually achieved phased success throughout the Great Han.
Those who took the powder were prohibited from taking the imperial examinations.
This method was effective for most people.
Similarly, Gu Yi insisted on students criticizing those who took the powder.
This also had an effect as time passed.
That year, the Great Han gradually recovered from its fatigued state.
The rise of various industries greatly stimulated market vitality.
The most crucial point was—
The governance that the Great Han had always guarded vigilantly greatly improved the efficiency of merchants in doing business.
Although over time, there would always be some problems in governance.
At least on the surface.
No official in the current Great Han dared to violate the ironclad laws of the court.
But bad news would inevitably come, no matter how glorious an era, it is destined to end as time passes.
In the eleventh year of Yanxi.
Jiang Wei passed away.
Among the great generals Gu Chen had left behind, now only Deng Ai was still alive.
Liu Shan was deeply saddened by this.
But the Great Han had to move forward.
Regarding the reappointment for Youzhou, Liu Shan wanted Zhuge Liang’s son, Zhuge Zhan, to go to Youzhou.
It was precisely because of Zhuge Liang’s influence.
Liu Shan had the utmost expectations for Zhuge Zhan.
But Gu Yi stopped this, entrusting Lu Kang and Wen Qin with the responsibility of guarding Youzhou.
The era was on the brink of tremendous change.
How could he let Zhuge Zhan, someone so inexperienced, go to such an important place as Youzhou?
If what he predicted indeed came true, and a battle was destined to happen.
This battle concerned not only the Great Han.
But the entire Divine State!
The life and death of the Gu Clan was also entangled in it; Gu Yi could not afford any negligence!
Although Liu Shan did not understand it well.
He agreed to it out of trust for Gu Ye.
Since then, Gu Yi had cherished time even more and was making a series of preparations for the future.
...
Night.
Champion Marquis Mansion.
Gu Yi was controlling Gu Ye to write his general strategy on the development of Lingnan.
This was a notion Gu Yi had long settled upon.
In original history, the development of Lingnan was an extremely prolonged process, with many key factors involved.
Including population migration and productivity advancement.
But it was undeniable that Lingnan itself had inherent potential.
At this time, the sound of footsteps suddenly arose.
Gu Ye looked up to see his younger brother Gu Han walking in.
Gu Han had a look of disappointment on his face.
As a direct descendant of the Gu Clan, Gu Han was originally one of the most proud among this generation.
The Gu Clan’s background had given them a lot of confidence.
They always believed that even if they did nothing, they could establish immortal achievements in the court.
Just like the ancestors of the Gu Clan.
If it weren’t for Gu Yi’s intervention, no matter how lacking they were, these people would certainly have been valued by Liu Shan.
But now it was different.
A single imperial examination completely shattered the pride of these people.
Even the best among the Gu Clan’s descendants were only comparable to average aristocratic children.
This might be fine for other families.
But for the Gu Clan’s descendants, this was a very obvious regression.
And Gu Han was among those who failed, his confidence shattered by harsh reality.
"Brother."
Before Gu Ye could speak, Gu Han respectfully saluted him: "I want to..."
"Want me to get you a position again?"
Before Gu Han finished, even without Gu Yi’s control, Gu Ye interrupted directly.
Gu Han was clearly seen through, his head immediately hung low, not uttering a word.
"Mo Qing."
Gu Ye shook his head, staring intently at Gu Han: "Even if I could get you a position, what could you do?"
These words were entirely Gu Ye’s own, without Gu Yi’s control.
Towards his own brother.
He was also quite helpless.
"Brother."
Gu Han’s eyes instantly brightened, speaking without the slightest hesitation: "I can do anything!"
He looked at Gu Ye with hopeful eyes.
To him, being a direct descendant of the Gu Clan yet without a position was extremely shameful.
"Anything?"
Gu Ye’s brows furrowed deeper, looking at this good-for-nothing brother.
Without any hesitation.
He put down his brush, got up, and dragged him towards the ancestral hall.
This time he didn’t show Gu Han those who were always worshipped by descendant, but took out a roster from the side and threw it to Gu Han.
"Take a look!"
Gu Ye didn’t waste words, only reprimanding coldly.
Gu Han was completely stunned.
Looking at the roster in his hand, he suddenly couldn’t remember what it exactly was.
