I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 338 - 26: The Great Kyushu Migration and the Gu Clan’s Sage of Medicine
Pepper Garden;
"Sugar Workshop" exclusive operation;
Upon hearing about Gu Ye’s various measures and arrangements, the ministers throughout Luoyang went into a frenzy.
Although all this is not yet successful.
But out of trust in the Gu Clan, they completely believed in it.
There was no way for them not to go crazy.
The interests represented here are enough to tempt anyone, even Emperor Liu Chen!
Let’s not talk about the pigeon workshops, just mentioning the so-called Pepper Garden.
If it can truly be accomplished.
Compared with the transportation costs in the Western Regions, it would save at least half.
The interests to be generated here are enough to drive anyone mad!
——A great upheaval in court and country!
A pile of petitions instantly stacked up in front of Liu Chen, most of which were requests to send people to Lingnan, almost all from those who previously opposed Gu Ye.
....
North Palace.
Looking at the petitions in front of him, Liu Chen’s face was full of disdain.
"Ah, my ministers....."
"They truly have brought disgrace to the Great Han."
He murmured a few words, then looked at Zhang Hua in front of him: "Mao Xian, you should also take a look at these people’s faces."
"Your Majesty, I have no need to look." Zhang Hua smiled and cupped his hands: "The world is bustling, all for profits, who can be exempt from it?"
Zhang Hua was already very old now.
His body even slightly hunched, and many in the court were already waiting for the day he would retire.
But Zhang Hua still persisted.
According to him, he wanted to help Gu Ye stand firm on this post.
Hearing this, Liu Chen helplessly shook his head: "Zhao De is really giving me a problem, Mao Xian, what’s your opinion on this matter?"
Gu Yi had already expressed his stance.
That is, to migrate from Julu.
He had already stated the reasons in his letters, and Liu Chen would not refuse it.
Compared to other states and counties, Julu indeed had too many people.
During the great chaos in the world back then.
Too many people had migrated to Julu.
The real trouble for him was these ministers in the court, as Gu Ye’s actions this time were really too significant.
Now everyone is thinking of taking a share, and a detailed strategy must be formulated.
"Your Majesty."
Zhang Hua showed no signs of confusion, instead, he smiled and said: "I believe Your Majesty need not worry about these matters now."
"Hmm?" Liu Chen was a bit taken aback.
"Gu Gong’s intellect is extraordinary, how could he not foresee how tumultuous it would become in the court when the letters reach Luoyang?"
Zhang Hua said calmly: "From my understanding of Gu Gong."
"Gu Gong must be aware of this matter."
"Not mentioning it in the letter means he intentionally wants the ministers to seize this opportunity."
"Moreover, in my opinion....."
"Letting these ministers go is not necessarily bad, considering—"
His tone paused slightly, then he cupped his hands towards Liu Chen: "Whether it’s pioneering the Mei Pass ancient road, or repairing the canal."
"They are all enormous burdens."
"If someone could assist our Great Han..."
He didn’t continue, but the meaning in his words was very clear.
——Indeed!
He was emulating the policy Gu Ye proposed during disaster relief in the past, utilizing the visible interests to let these people scramble for the few opportunities!
Though different from the situation back then.
In essence, this strategy could still be utilized again.
Liu Chen reacted swiftly.
The moment he heard Zhang Hua’s words, he immediately understood his intention, and his eyes shone brightly.
"A brilliant strategy!"
Liu Chen unconsciously clapped his hands, looking at Zhang Hua with an intense gaze: "Mao Xian, I’ll leave this matter to you!"
"Rest assured, Your Majesty."
Zhang Hua agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Having been Chancellor for so many years.
He was no longer that unconfident young man from the past, he handled these matters with great ease!
Throughout the Han Dynasty’s court, a great storm was stirred up.
This matter naturally couldn’t be put on the surface.
After all, this time was different from the previous disaster relief, if it were publicized, it would truly affect the administration of the Great Han.
But from this day onwards, Zhang Hua completely changed some of his ways in the court.
He began to openly and secretly hint to those interested officials to "offer tribute" to him.
This move did not cause much of a stir in the court.
For many, Zhang Hua’s actions seemed all too normal.
After all, his background was humble;
And with not many days left until his retirement, what’s strange about making one last profit before leaving the court?
The entire court of the Great Han.
Under such circumstances, a wave of undercurrents fiercely surged.
Various noble clans all vied for this opportunity.
After all, for these noble clans, even if they sent people and they all died, it was of no great matter.
But if they succeeded——
The benefits for their entire family would be tremendously significant!...
....
Julu.
While fierce winds and rains were swirling in Luoyang, Julu also received a letter from Gu Ye.
The youth guarding the Gu Clan was named Gu Bo.
Besides him, there were several other young members of the Gu Clan.
But most of them were Gu Clan’s young women.
Under the influence of the times, for the young Gu Clan members who could aspire for glory and achievements, the young women seemed much more ordinary.
But their talents were indeed extraordinary.
And most importantly——
Back in Gu Xiao’s time, Gu Yi had left a path for the learned young women of the Gu Clan.
With the growing influence of the Gu Clan.
This allowed more young women of the Gu Clan to choose to work for the family or delve into scholarly pursuits.
