I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 323 - 20: Gu Clan Grants Surnames, Virtue Matches Heaven and Earth
This is the weakness of human nature!
Some tribes have even started worshiping Gu Ye, as well as Gu Xi and Gu Chen.
The beneficiaries are trying to grasp all these benefits.
What they call faith ultimately dissipates at this moment.
Gu Yi did not interfere with any of their actions.
After setting everything in place, he immediately began organizing the mutual market.
He established four locations on the border of Youzhou State for the mutual market, and formulated detailed systems for it, including the opening hours.
The existence of the mutual market is of utmost importance.
Without it, the foundation of all this is destined to be unsustainable.
Gu Yi must ensure the exchange of resources.
This task is destined to be immensely difficult.
Because the attitude of the Youzhou people towards the Barbarians hasn’t changed over the years; however, fortunately, the Great Han’s current commerce is very prosperous.
Under immense profit—
There will always be merchants willing to take this path.
When all these become routine, it is also the moment when these systems are deeply rooted in people’s hearts.
....
Within the State.
Looking at the bitter expression on Wen Yang’s face, Gu Yi frowned: "Ah Yang, why are you so troubled?"
"Grand General!"
Wen Yang looked indignant: "I heard there was a tribal rebellion and planned to suppress the rebels, but before I could arrive, they were already annihilated by the surrounding tribes!"
"This kind of thing has happened many times!"
"What use am I then!"
Wen Yang felt disheartened, as if all his strength was futile.
Hearing this, Gu Yi couldn’t help but smile: "Ah Yang, this is a good thing." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
This result was intentional by Gu Yi.
For those tribes that participated in quelling the rebellion, although Gu Yi hadn’t established a clear reward and punishment mechanism,
he would still bestow rewards.
Such behavior naturally drove people mad.
"But Grand General, should I continue like this?" Wen Yang immediately looked at Gu Ye, still somewhat unwilling.
Gu Yi had Gu Ye pat his shoulder, saying calmly: "Sometimes, a sword that remains sheathed is more terrifying."
Indeed, the Great Han is like this now.
The Han Army being invincible is already acknowledged by everyone.
Currently,
Even without the Han Army taking action, everything can be resolved, enhancing the fear of the Great Han’s strength.
Though this may not be good for a fierce general like Wen Yang,
it is a crucial step in advancing from a general to a commander.
Sometimes, not fighting yields higher gains than fighting.
Wen Yang, though brave, is not foolish. After thinking for a moment, he understood Gu Yi’s words. Though still somewhat resigned, he nodded immediately.
Gu Yi won’t stay in the Northern Border indefinitely.
Since he has embarked on this path, he must see it through.
Yang Hu and Du Yu indeed bring peace of mind.
But no matter how extraordinary their talents are, without the high prestige of the Gu Clan, achieving these tasks is exceedingly difficult.
Gu Yi must take a look.
Time passes swiftly.
Unknowingly, the first opportunity for the mutual market arrived.
It was as Gu Yi had expected.
The Youzhou people were very resistant to this mutual market, and only the prestige of the Gu Clan could calm them down.
Yet, convincing them to participate directly in the market remained difficult.
However, some merchants came.
Including people from the court.
The warhorses of the Xianbei were exceptional, with speed and endurance surpassing those of the Central Plains.
This was due to the environmental conditions.
The ginseng of Goguryeo and the furs of the Wuhuan were also rare, and exchanging them for some millet was a profit merchants couldn’t ignore.
Under these circumstances, the mutual market concluded smoothly, without any chaos.
However, Gu Yi remained vigilant.
He stayed in the Northern Border until months later before thinking of returning.
During this time, something quite astonishing to Gu Yi occurred.
——Gu Han was still alive.
After fully integrating into his role, Gu Yi lost his ability to survey the lands with just a thought.
Previously, he could only wait for a letter from Gu Han.
But as Gu Han traveled longer, these letters became increasingly scarce.
Even Gu Yi didn’t know his current situation.
He could only check his survival through the "family information."
According to Gu Yi’s estimation,
If Gu Han had never stopped and his spirit was unwavering, he should have reached the land of Shanyue by now.
He held high expectations for Gu Han’s journey.
As everyone knows—
Although the land of Shanyue was marginalized during the feudal era, in modern terms, it holds a different significance.
The Gu Clan would inevitably set foot in some areas in advance with time.
Shanyue is undoubtedly one of them.
If Gu Han can forge a path, creating a good start for the Gu Clan, it will hold different significance for the entire clan.
But unfortunately, Gu Yi currently cannot interfere and can only wait for a letter from Gu Han.
Qianji, Year Seven, June.
As various systems gradually took root, Gu Ye finally left the Northern Border.
On the day of departure—
Wen Yang wept like a child, filled with reluctance.
Countless people came to bid farewell.
Nowadays, more people within the tribes have started worshipping Gu Ye. Initially, it was out of flattery.
But with time, this flattery gradually began to change.
