I Can Control My Ancestors

"Wang Zhongren once said: The Heavenly Way is natural and effortless; Du Boshan’s commentary on ’Zuo Zhuan’ also clearly states that the Heavenly Way is distant, while the Human Way is near."

"In this chaotic world, we must follow Wencheng’s example in managing agriculture and mulberry farming, focusing on practicality—dredging canals, promoting education, and strengthening military preparedness—this is the true way for scholars to serve the country and ensure the people’s well-being!"

"..."

The sounds of debate echoed continuously.

This clash of ideas resounded almost daily in the Gu Academy, illustrating the various impacts brought about by this matter.

The influence of the Gu Clan was indeed significant.

Under its deliberate promotion, many young scholars absorbed much of this, while many elders still rejected the emergence of these new ideas, yet they could not prevent their generation.

The entire Julu appeared more vibrant amid this ideological clash.

There was no trace of chaos at all.

Besides, it also included the development of craftsmen in Julu.

Completely different from original history.

In the original history, craftsmen were actually regarded as mere resources, with countless civilians considering their status very low, except for a few highly skilled ones.

But now it is different.

Since the Gu Clan began managing the craftsmen, it invisibly drove the whole world, greatly improving their status.

Especially in Julu.

After years of development, these craftsmen continuously exerted their efforts in Julu, innovating everything that could be used, and their status was quite remarkable, deeply loved by the people.

Including Gu Yi, who always influenced generations of Gu patriarchs through the Spirit Communication Jade.

Providing a good foundation for these craftsmen’s development.

They improved farming tools, built water conservancy projects, and innovated crafts, earning the people’s respect.

Including the development of sea ships.

This was also one of the reasons why the Gu Clan continues to thrive today.

Though these things were difficult to transcend the limitations of the era, in a good environment, generations of development continued to push various tools forward.

Gu Yi did not interfere with these craftsmen’s ideas.

This series of measures destined Julu’s thriving development, without a single trace of chaos.

At this time, in the Gu Mansion.

"Father."

Gu Jin, clad in armor, hurriedly stepped over the mansion’s gate, shouting as he barged into the study: "There’s urgent news from Zhou Territory, Gui De Army’s Jiedu Envoy and Inspector General Zhao Kuangyin rebelled, usurping the young Zhou Emperor’s throne."

"Changed the national title to Song."

As he spoke, he handed the letter in his hand to Gu Yan.

Gu Yan’s expression remained unchanged, as if he had already grown accustomed to all this, not directly looking at the letter, but instead focusing on the blood on Gu Jin’s body, frowning and asking, "Are you injured?"

"How could mere bandits wound me?"

Gu Jin scoffed, wiping the blood from his armor: "This is the blood of bandits."

Perhaps it was due to the wealth of Julu.

In this chaotic world, although no lords openly attacked Julu, countless bandits did arise.

Each group’s purpose was very clear, to plunder everything around Julu.

Fortunately, the Gu Clan’s Wude was abundant.

This prevented any major impacts.

Seeing Gu Yan still staring at him, Gu Jin hesitated for a moment before removing all his armor, lifting his clothes to let Gu Yan see, thus putting the latter’s mind at ease, and then he turned his attention to the letter in front of him.

Reading about the various events in Kaifeng City and Zhao Kuangyin’s actions after entering Kaifeng with his army.

Very detailed.

The Gu Clan had specialized intelligence personnel.

With the Gu Clan’s influence across the world, along with previous experience controlling the Imperial Censorate, developing spies everywhere in this chaotic world was quite easy.

Although the Gu Clan did not participate in the chaos, they still needed to know the world’s developments.

Reading the letter in hand, Gu Yan remained silent for a long time, then murmured, "This person is extraordinary; if he lasts long, the world will change."

As the current patriarch of the Gu Clan.

Gu Yan’s attributes could not compare to those ancestors who were long hailed as saints, but with the help of the "Book of Luo with Rules Device," his average attributes had reached around seventy points.

He naturally had his judgment on the world’s situation.

Indeed, as developments aligned gradually with the original history, the talents of Gu descendants were also being restored.

Not to mention Gu Yan.

Among the twenty-fifth generation led by Gu Jin, many had attributes exceeding seventy, with Gu Jin possessing nearly eighty points.

Though still far from the peak.

With the help of the "Book of Luo with Rules Device," he could be called a great talent.

Gu Yi was already very satisfied with this.

"This person is indeed extraordinary." Gu Jin nodded in agreement with his father’s words: "He also bears some resemblance to the new learning of our Gu Clan."

Speaking, a slight smile appeared on Gu Jin’s face again.

Perhaps it was due to the gradual evolution of the Gu Clan.

Even aside from Gu Yi, many seniors of the Gu Clan could perceive the difference in behavior between the young and past Gu descendants.

Of course, this was not about temperament.

It was merely evident in their words and actions, the traits of the new generation were apparent.

Gu Yan slightly frowned, seeming deep in thought, silent for a moment before raising his eyes to Gu Jin again, asking, "Have you investigated the origins of the bandits attacking this time?"