I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 239 - 21: Cao Cao Relocates the Capital, Liu and Gu Share the Realm

Chapter 239: Chapter 21: Cao Cao Relocates the Capital, Liu and Gu Share the Realm

On the day of the sacrificial ceremony, he spoke a sentence in front of countless people.

"If the Han Dynasty can be revived again...."

"As long as the Gu Clan remains loyal to the Great Han, unless the great river runs dry, or Mount Tai collapses... the Liu Clan shall never betray the Gu, together Liu and Gu shall rule the world!"

These words exploded like thunder in everyone’s ears.

The Liu Clan shall never betray the Gu;

Together Liu and Gu shall rule the world!

The impact of these words is simply too great.

If Liu Bei can truly revive the Great Han like Emperor Guangwu, then these words would become the ancestral precept of the Han.

The Great Han governs the world with filial piety.

With these words laid down, if future emperors do not wish to bear the infamy of being unfilial, who would dare defy the ancestral precepts?

And most importantly—

These words are not empty promises spoken in private.

But words spoken in front of ministers of both sides, and countless people of the Capital Region!

These words are destined to spread far and wide.

If Liu Bei does not honor them, it will undoubtedly have a huge impact on his reputation!

Cheers echoed instantly.

To the common people, they wouldn’t think too much.

The Liu family employs the Gu Clan heavily.

In their eyes, this can bring prosperity!

Everyone’s expressions changed.

Gu Wei, Xun Yu, Jia Xu, and others all showed astonishment.

But in contrast, Guan, Zhang, Zhao, Zhuge Liang, and others seemed to have already known about this and showed no special expressions.

Gu Chen was also stunned.

Never did he expect Liu Bei to say such words.

Facing the gentle breeze.

He couldn’t help but look at Liu Bei again, for the first time, an inexplicable feeling appeared in his eyes.

Gu Xiao and Guangwu;

Gu Kang, Gu Cheng and Emperor Ming;

Gu Xi and Emperor He;

The stories of these wise rulers and virtuous ministers are no secret to the world, and within the Gu Clan, they are recorded in detail.

Gu Chen and other Gu clan descendants have read them countless times.

Unfortunately, their generation truly hasn’t experienced what a real wise ruler and virtuous minister is.

But at this moment... Gu Chen seemed to have some understanding.

What is a wise ruler and virtuous minister?

It’s nothing more than a monarch giving a minister absolute trust.

He remained silent for a long time, for the first time bowing to Liu Bei.

Gu Wei, Xun Yu, and others all witnessed this scene.

Their long-suspended hearts finally settled a little.

Lack of a suitable monarch is the biggest issue they currently face.

This is a crisis that could be deadly.

This generation may be okay, but if it continues like this, someday there will be huge conflicts and cracks internally.

The news spread continuously.

When Cao Cao heard of this, his entire expression became increasingly complex.

Self-questioning...

Could he do what Liu Bei did?

Saying such words privately might be okay, but in front of so many ministers and people, he absolutely could not say them.

He finds it hard to completely trust someone of a different surname.

This may be the biggest difference between Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

But for him, what good would it do to think about these things now?

He must face the forthcoming battles.

Gu Chen’s actions pose a fatal threat to him.

The morale that was already shaken will only become more precarious under these circumstances.

Moreover, he must also guard against an offensive by Gu Chen and Liu Bei towards Yan Province and Yu Yang.

Will Liu Bei and Gu Chen cease the hostilities?

Clearly not.

This battle is destined to happen.

Cao Cao quickly gathered his ministers to discuss how to stabilize people’s hearts and prevent attacks in various provinces. ...

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"In the ninth year of Jian’an, summer, June, the Emperor pacified Jingzhou, and met Chen again in Luoyang.

The Emperor first arranged a grand ritual, from the Grand Ancestor slaying the snake and rising in Pei, Shizu reviving in Kunyang, the governance of Emperor Ming and Zhang, to Emperors Xiao’an and Xiaoshun, all had their ancestral tablets established and worshipped.

Only Emperor Jing and Emperors Huan and Ling were excluded, as he said to those around him, "These three indulged in flattery and distanced themselves from the virtuous; how can they partake in the sacrificial offerings at the Grand Temple?"

The aides were in awe upon hearing this.

In autumn, the first day of the seventh month, an alliance was held south of the Luoshui River, with an altar three zhang high built, and the Profound Yellow Banner hoisted.

The people of Luoyang heard of the royal army’s arrival, carrying tools in hand to watch by the thousands, children and elders filled the paths, and the fields were devoid of stragglers.

The Emperor ascended the altar holding the jade mace, his voice like a mighty bell: "If the Han has a day of revival, the dust of the Grand Ancestral Temple shall be wiped with the Red Turban, and the Palace filth cleansed with Profound Armor!"

He broke the tally as an oath: "If the Gu Clan guards the Han crown, even if the great river dries and Mount Tai collapses, descendants shall not betray the Gu Clan.

From this day forth, the cauldron of the Liu Clan shall bear the engravings of the Gu Clan."

The three armies chanted long live, their voices shaking Yique.

On that day, wind and cloud converged, a white rainbow pierced the altar, and the elders wept saying, "The legacy of Guangwu is seen again!"

——"Yan Han Book, Chronicles of Zhao Wu"