I Can Control My Ancestors

Zhao Kuangyin is dead.

This hero, who rose in chaotic times and vowed to unify the realm, was ultimately defeated by time, just as history originally recorded, falling on the journey towards his ideals.

Gu Yi noticed this scene but did not feel much turmoil in his heart.

Regardless, Zhao Kuangyin’s end was much better than what originally happened in history.

The Chenqiao Mutiny and the donning of the Yellow Robe were the starting points of future criticism;

Drinking wine to release military power was used by many to blame him for the weakness of the Song dynasties;

The shadow of candles and the sound of axes marked the tragic end of this great figure in original history.

Throughout the original history, he was surrounded by countless controversies.

Yet in this lifetime, although he still failed to conquer the Central Plains and achieve great unification, his actions had already surpassed the original historical trajectory.

He has already done enough.

Just like the original history.

A brand new era will officially arrive with the rise of Zhao Kuangyin.

And this time, the new era is bound to be far ahead!

...

Taiyuan.

Gu Jin received the news almost simultaneously.

Although Zhao Kuangyin ordered to keep him in the dark, they have always valued each other.

Gu Jin, how could he be unprepared?

At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Yet he gritted his teeth, took deep breaths time and again, forcing himself not to make a sound.

Outside the main tent.

Zhao Kuangyin’s appointed official, You Chenfeng, loudly read the Emperor’s last edict.

The decree was still as majestic and overwhelming, swallowing mountains and rivers.

Declaring that all this was his own strategy, enticing the enemy troops to attack.

Ordered all the armies to solely follow Gu Jin’s command, striving for a great victory.

This was the last thing Zhao Kuangyin could do—to stabilize the army’s morale, secure the bigger picture.

But all this sounded peculiarly desolate to Gu Jin.

The grand endeavor unfinished, broken in the middle.

To people like them, this was undoubtedly the deepest regret, the heaviest sorrow.

"Kill!!!"

"Kill!!!"

"Kill!!!"

".... "

As You Chenfeng’s voice fell, a deafening shout of killing sounded at that moment.

Upon hearing the sound of killing,

Gu Jin finally stood up, took several deep breaths before heading outside the tent.

This battle must be won overwhelmingly no matter what!

Even if Zhao Kuangyin has already passed.

He must ensure that Zhao Kuangyin leaves in peace!

In front of all the soldiers, clad in battle armor, Gu Jin slowly raised the spear in his hand: "Soldiers!"

His voice was deep and powerful, momentarily drowning out the din of the training field.

Gu Jin’s gaze was sharp, sweeping across every face filled with fighting spirit: "The Emperor devised the plan, using himself as bait to lure the enemy deep, waiting for this moment!"

"This is a seismic strategy, also the Great Song’s key to decisive victory!"

He raised his spear high, the tip humming in the wind: "We received the Emperor’s favor, entrusted by His Majesty to command the entire army, in this battle—we can only repay the Emperor’s profound strategy with total victory!"

"Only by annihilating the enemy can we live up to the Emperor’s venture into danger!"

"This battle, victorious we must be!!!"

As the herald’s voice echoed one after another,

The sound of killing almost instantly erupted once more.

Even Gu Jin had to admit the effectiveness of Zhao Kuangyin’s decree.

As the founding sovereign,

This is the best tool to stabilize military morale.

Even the current Gu Jin can’t compare!

....

Time passed quickly.

The Liao attack continued, with its main forces even nearing Taiyuan.

About everything happening within the Liao territory and inside Song borders,

These people remained oblivious.

In their eyes now, only naked achievements remained.

In fact, Gu Jin’s tactics had another purpose—to allow the fierce aura of Liao’s elite to fully erupt.

This is a common weakness of every foreign cavalry.

—Pillaging and greed.

Although Wang Yingchen, since his appointment as Chancellor, has been striving to control all this, it still wasn’t enough.

When Wang Yingchen was detained and these soldiers won one victory after another,

Such problems would quickly burst forth.

Even more excessively than before.

This is human nature.

And regardless of the era, a unit that can always ensure obedience of morale will perform far beyond ordinary soldiers!

This is, the greatest weakness of the current Liao army!

Battles raged on!

—Throughout Taiyuan City, the sound of killing and wailing echoed to the skies.

Arrows like locusts blotted out the sun.

Several tall ladders were firmly attached to the city walls, the fearless Liao elite holding blades in their mouths, climbing madly, eyes shining with greed for feats and wealth.

Though the soldiers atop the city wore heavy expressions, their formations remained intact.

Rolling logs and boulders crashed down, along with shrill screams, crushing the climbers and ladders together.

Pots of boiling golden juice poured down, the scorched summer filling the battlefield instantly, those struck wailing as they fell with scorched skin and flesh.

But even so,

These Liao troops didn’t retreat in the slightest.

They continued to adhere to their judgment, believing these Song soldiers will, as before, spontaneously abandon the city after some resistance.

Throughout Taiyuan City, this held the long-lasting siege battle.

One day...two days...three days...

Under the sturdy defenses, these Liao soldiers, not skilled in siege, couldn’t possibly breach Taiyuan.

Yet even so, they continued madly.

Even if they already realized Song troops wouldn’t easily abandon Taiyuan, what could they do?

Their elite troops had already arrived one after another!