I Can Control My Ancestors

In this age of great contention.

Zhao Kuangyin could hardly imagine what kind of actions Zhao Dezhao would take.

He is entirely different from himself in the original history, and everything he said when he revolted to seize the throne was not simply for the sake of that imperial position.

Zhao Kuangyin truly wanted to pacify the world.

Now, as death approaches, if Zhao Guangyi could continue his legacy, there would be nothing wrong with it.

Seeing Zhao Kuangyin still deep in thought and saying nothing, Gu Jin sighed softly again and continued: "Your Majesty, I understand your intentions, but King Jin is by no means a wise ruler."

"Though King Jin has contributed to the nation and possesses some talents, he is still far inferior to Your Majesty’s grand talents and strategic vision."

"Moreover, his nature is arrogant and prideful, with deep schemes."

"In such a world of great contention, such actions are bound to become the source of chaos."

"Furthermore, Your Majesty is the founder of the nation, and you should establish guidelines and determine the legal order for future generations!"

"A father passing the throne to his son is the proper order of heaven and earth, a cornerstone to prevent covetousness and stabilize the nation’s foundation."

"If Your Majesty truly passes the throne from elder brother to younger brother."

"Even if, one day, the Great Song truly unifies the world, how can the struggles in future generations ever cease?"

Zhao Kuangyin’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

Gu Jin stared at him intently, bowing deeply: "Moreover, is it possible that Your Majesty doesn’t trust me?"

His words were spoken very softly.

Yet it was enough to bring Zhao Kuangyin back to his senses immediately, a spark of light flashing sharply in his somewhat complex gaze.

Compared to Zhao Guangyi and his own uninspired offspring.

The Gu Clan...could it not be the best choice?

Of course—

This best choice is not to pass the imperial throne to the Gu Clan.

He trusts the Gu Clan.

Even if he were to do this, the Gu Clan would never accept it.

This choice is merely entrusting this hope to the Gu Clan.

It is not only to complete the grand enterprise of unifying the world but also concerning the future destiny of the Great Song.

In a flash of inspiration, this thought surged from Zhao Kuangyin’s heart, difficult to suppress.

He focused intensely on Gu Jin, meeting the other’s gaze, nodding heavily: "I, understand!"

After speaking, he directly took up the pen and ink on the case and began writing in front of Gu Jin.

Surprised, Gu Jin watched this scene, not understanding what Zhao Kuangyin intended.

Yet Zhao Kuangyin said nothing more until the last stroke was completed, handing the still-wet edict to Gu Jin: "Huaiyu, if after I depart there is indeed change in my Great Song—"

"You may execute this edict to depose and establish rulers, thus securing the state!"

"This edict is no ordinary one, it is an edict to be passed down for generations, eternally stabilizing the nation’s foundation."

"From today, the Gu Clan shall eternally stabilize the regime of the Great Song, and I want you to promise—while the Song destiny does not perish, the Gu Clan shall not return to Julu!"

His gaze was intense, his tone resolute, an undeniable determination evident in the imperial majesty.

Gu Jin received the edict with both hands, his expression changed abruptly, his heart shook.

He never expected Zhao Kuangyin would make such a choice.

Though Zhao Kuangyin had already promised the Gu Clan would be the leader of the world’s Martial Sect.

Such matters, how could he care about them?

The Gu Clan had already experienced too much over the millennia.

Change of dynasties.

The various matters between a generation of people and a generation of monarchs are all things the Gu Clan had not forgotten.

Not to mention that Gu Jin was the most outstanding descendant of the Gu Clan of the current generation.

Even others knew well that a moment is but a moment; during this period of dynastic change, the Gu Clan would eventually experience glory and decline.

But now, it is completely different.

Zhao Kuangyin had issued a clear edict!

This is a completely different concept and is entirely different from the edicts previously received by the Gu Clan.

Granting the Gu Clan eternal authority, even in matters of deposing and establishing emperors.

In simple terms—

Zhao Kuangyin sought to avoid a recurrence of history.

Lest his descendants, dissatisfied with the Gu Clan, suppress them back into Julu.

In conclusion, this was handing the whole nation to the Gu Clan!

There was not much difference between this and granting the imperial throne to the Gu Clan, as the founding sovereign, facing the future emperors of the Great Song, the Gu Clan could entirely use their family prestige and this edict as their foundation to refute any imperial decree!

Not to mention Gu Jin, even Gu Yi was somewhat stunned at this moment.

He never expected.

Zhao Kuangyin would make such a choice in this era.

"Tang Sect Song Ancestor...."

He couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

In fact, Gu Yi had never underestimated any hero of any era.

In his view, those families that could leave their names in history were no doubt the most brilliant existences of their time.

But until this moment, he also had to admit that he ultimately underestimated these heroes who could be considered transcendent across eras.

The decline of the celestial mandate....

The iteration of Confucian thought....

The various causes and effects seemed to all manifest at this moment.

Perhaps when he chose the Gu Clan to establish an academy and sow the seeds of new thought, history could no longer return to its original state.

This might very well be the fundamental reason for the Gu Clan descendants’ indissoluble influence.

After a millennium of heritage.

The Gu Clan finally fully impacted all of Kyushu, becoming an insurmountable peak within Kyushu.

All of this was now fully confirmed.

In the original history.

Zhao Kuangyin was remembered for his "civil governance," known by the people as "Tang Sect Song Ancestor."

Although he could not ultimately unify the world.

He, with his highly astute political strategies, had unprecedentedly influenced the development of all Kyushu, once more leading Kyushu from times of darkness back to the proper path, gaining fame.

And now, similarly.

Following the sprouting of new thought, he began guiding all of Kyushu towards another path.

Even though Gu Yi could not currently ascertain the extent of the impact this would bring.

Yet it was enough to leave him restless.

Of course, it also brought greater pressure.

Everything was developing just as he had anticipated.

When new thought blossoms in this era of crumbling rituals and music, and Kyushu sees the reemergence of a hundred schools contending, this would indeed be the greatest test the Gu Clan has faced to date.

With this addition.

He could hardly imagine what kind of suppression the Gu Clan would face next.

Could he truly withstand it with the achievement points in his hands?

Upon this thought, Gu Yi quietly opened the "inventory" of the game, looking at the nearly two million achievement points, his heart grew increasingly heavy.

By now, it was no longer about whether he could control it or not.

History had already changed too drastically.

Even with the continuously applied correction force, Kyushu would certainly be difficult to return to how it was before.

The Gu Clan had now been completely pushed to the forefront.

What was needed was true great talents.

Whether it was he himself or the descendants of the Gu Clan in future generations, all needed to unite in heart and soul to face all this together.

As he thought of this, Gu Yi’s expression involuntarily grew more complex.

In the main tent.

There was still a dead silence.

Gu Jin was utterly stunned, staring at the edict in his hands with an extremely complicated expression.

It was not until a long while had passed that he finally reacted, quickly bowing deeply to Zhao Kuangyin, holding the edict with both hands, seriously saying: "Your Majesty, this edict pertains to the nation’s foundation, it is beyond what a subject dares to accept."

"I—cannot dare to receive such an order!"

"Huaiyu, there is no need to say more." Zhao Kuangyin did not hesitate at all, waving his hand calmly: "My mind is made up, and it will not change."

"I will soon announce this edict to the world, making it known throughout the court."

"If future generations mock me, or spurn me for millennia—"

He smiled slightly, a smile with a touch of disdain, and further a touch of the unique pride and responsibility of a world-class ruler: "I, the emperor who rose from rebellion, will bear it all alone!"

After speaking, he personally helped Gu Jin up, unceremoniously pressing the edict back into his hands, then patted his shoulder with a deep and clear voice:

"Go."

"Announce my decree, summon King Jin immediately."

"I, want to see him."

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