I Can Control My Ancestors

In their eyes, this is simply a miracle.

Undercurrents, whirlpools...

These were once considered insurmountable obstacles in canal transport, unsolvable problems in everyone’s minds.

If it weren’t so, the people of the world wouldn’t have been so desperate.

—The only solution they could think of for this canal crisis was to reopen routes, avoiding those perilous waterways.

But considering the current state of Great Song’s canal network.

Wanting to reopen a waterway is not a problem that can be easily solved.

But now... all this has been resolved by the Gu Clan!

"This, this is truly the handiwork of the immortals!" an old river worker tremulously exclaimed, bowing repeatedly towards the direction of Bianjing, "The Gu Clan... the Gu Clan is truly sent from heaven to save us common folk!!!"

"I said long ago, the Gu family has produced a Saint, and now Marquis Wencheng reemerges in the world!" A young scholar beside him cried excitedly, "Look at this mortar, it solidifies on the first day and becomes as hard as iron by the third. If not through an Immortal Technique, how could it have such Divine Power?"

"Indeed, indeed! In the past, Marquis Wencheng managed the great river and prospered the farms, and today, Lord Gu Jun saves the common people of Great Song with solid mortar—Indeed, the Gu Clan is a blessed family by heaven!"

The crowd was filled with sounds of admiration, cheers, and kneeling reverence.

Gu Yi also silently watched it all.

He understood well that such phenomena could only be applied in certain places and could not be universally applied to the entire canal network, at least not with the current capabilities of the era.

But so what?

Even just this much is actually already enough!

Without needing him to interfere through the Spirit Communication Jade, Gu Jun would ride this momentum, spreading it swiftly throughout the land.

And when this news spreads completely.

The restless hearts of the people would finally be calmed!

The canal network is not a dead thing!

As one segment after another of the main waterways see hope, the influence of this matter rapidly diminishes.

And subsequently, whether it was Gu Yi or Gu Jun.

Their focus naturally shifted to foreign enemies!

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Kaifeng, Grand Tutor’s mansion.

Just finished with his discussions, Gu Jun stood solemnly in front of the geomantic map, his eyes somber, his mind troubled.

"How should I break through these two powerful enemies simultaneously?"

He knew his talents were limited, but his chest burned with the ambition to unite the world.

Unfortunately, he and his generals were not only limited by abilities but also by his own character.

Recalling the various strategies proposed by his ministers, countless thoughts surged in his mind, yet he couldn’t make a decision—he always felt something was missing from a fail-proof plan.

This is his greatest weakness.

For a patriarch like Gu Jun, being the "Patriarch of the Gu Clan" was more of a heavy burden.

His talents couldn’t command the grand situation, yet he had to bear the burden far beyond his capabilities.

At this moment, a clear voice came from outside the door:

"Son greets Father."

Gu Jun turned around and saw his eldest son, Gu Rui, standing at the door with his head slightly lowered, his expression hidden in shadow, unclear.

In an instant, Gu Jun’s brow furrowed imperceptibly.

The complexities in his feelings towards this eldest son have always been quite many.

In terms of talent, Gu Rui was indeed competent.

At least, he was no weaker than he was.

But Gu Rui’s temperament was entirely unlike his own, not even resembling the conduct expected of a member of the Gu Clan.

Quick-sighted and cunning, adept in stratagem and often acting in unexpected and shrewd ways.

This instinctively repelled Gu Jun at his core.

While the moral baseline of the Gu Clan’s descendants is flexible.

At the very least, it should not be overly devious in appearance, yet Gu Rui’s personality was plainly shown on his face. If not for Gu Yi’s interest in this son, Gu Jun might have long revoked Gu Rui’s status in the Gu Clan.

As for why Gu Yi pays attention to Gu Rui?

It’s naturally because his attributes are already quite good among the current Gu Clan’s descendants, with comprehensive attribute points not less than seventy.

As for his personality, he now has no scruples.

After all, he holds the Spirit Communication Jade.

He can influence the subconscious of the Gu Clan’s descendants in real-time, merely at the cost of some achievement points.

Moreover, without the Divine treasure like the Limit-Breaking Pill at present.

Why bother with personality?

"What’s the matter?"

Gu Jun raised his hand slightly, signaling Gu Rui to enter and speak.

Without beating around the bush, Gu Rui cupped his hands and said directly, "I’ve heard that Father intends to break the two enemies, I may have a plan..."

He paused, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

"Perhaps, it could lead both countries into danger themselves."

"Absolutely not—"

"Let these two countries come and go as they please!"

Watching the smile on Gu Rui’s face, Gu Jun instinctively frowned, but he still asked immediately, "What is the plan?"

This is the Gu Clan’s descendant.

When faced with major issues, there’s no need to worry about matters like quick-sighted cunning.

Including Gu Yi, who was also watching the scene with interest.

He was exceedingly expectant of it.

For Gu Rui, he indeed possessed some intentions of nurturing him, even though this descendant’s usual style resembled Jia Xu’s a lot.

But given the current situation, he didn’t mind.

What can Jia Xu do?

Besides, though Jia Xu is known as a malevolent strategist, he never harms Wen He!...

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