Control your ancestors and create an immortal family starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 38: Yan Ji's Slander, the Emperor and His Ministers Dissented

With Deng Sui's sudden passing, the burden on Gu Xi's shoulders became heavy again.

He had to stop.

In Luoyang, he coordinated the four directions.

Although Liu Hu was already quite old, Gu Xi could see that he did not have the potential to become a wise ruler.

Even though Deng Sui has passed away.

But he still had no intention of taking control of power.

He still left everything to Gu Xi, and sat leisurely on the dragon throne.

It seemed like a high level of trust in Gu Xi, but in fact it made Gu Xi see deeper hidden dangers.

Old friends are dying one after another.

Time will eventually destroy everything.

If he passes away in the future, what will happen to the Han Dynasty and the Gu family?
It was precisely because of this worry that Gu Xi attached more and more importance to the education of the Gu family's children, and also devoted more energy to the training of Crown Prince Liu Bao.

Since Gu Kang, the Gu family has established special family rules.

To prevent family branches from drifting apart.

After the children of the family have passed the early stage of death, they will be gathered together for unified training and study.

This move indeed maintained the family ties, and as the Gu family has always been prosperous, this tradition has continued to this day.

But education is something that depends on talent.

Even though Gu's educational methods were ahead of their time, the upper limit of what their children could achieve was ultimately limited by their talents.

Among the descendants of Gu's generation.

Perhaps someone would be able to serve as a local governor or even gain a seat in the imperial court.

But it is really hard to find someone who can really carry the Gu family's banner.

However, this kind of thing cannot be changed by human power.

Gu Xi naturally understood this, and therefore placed higher expectations on Crown Prince Liu Bao.

As long as we can train Liu Bao as the crown prince.

This is a great thing for both the Han Dynasty and the Gu family.

Liu Bao was indeed extremely intelligent. At the age of six, he had a great talent for reading, which made Gu Xi value him very much.

Even the eunuchs who served him had to be strictly selected by him.

Among them, there was one person who caught Gu Yi's attention.

——Cao Teng!
Gu Yi really had no idea that the Gu family was now connected with both the Yuan and Cao families.

This Cao Teng is Cao Cao’s grandfather!
Although Gu Yi now doesn’t know whether history will develop as it originally did.

But if it really hasn't changed.

Could this be the chance for the Gu family to escape the chaos?

Gu Yi had a lot of thoughts about this.

What changes the existence of the Gu family has brought to the Han Dynasty can now be fully demonstrated.

In the original history.

Emperor Liu Hu disregarded the national conditions and built large-scale projects, spending huge amounts of money.

But now, it is completely different.

Gu Xi's existence is like a magic needle that stabilizes the Han Dynasty's development in the right direction.

However, there is always haze under the sunshine, let alone in this turbulent court.

The ministers have now completely given up their offensive against Gu Xi.

Just like Gu Kang back then, Gu Xi has long been able to intimidate all officials by himself.

Naturally, the officials would not offend Gu Xi now.

But they attack each other.

To this day, Gu Xi has actually begun to have some of the flavor of becoming a referee, overlooking the intrigues in the court from above the clouds.

However, even though Gu Xi had a sharp eye, there were still things that he could not detect.

——For example, the harem.

Queen Yan Ji was a jealous woman.

In fact, there were many reasons why Yan Ji was able to become the queen.

In the past, Gu Xi was busy with disaster relief, and he didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the emperor's harem, so this matter was directly handled by Deng Sui.

Deng Sui's attitude within the court has always been to suppress prominent families.

Although Yan Ji was from a famous family, she was not a prominent family at all.

Her grandfather was Yan Zhang, who served as Shangshu during the reign of Emperor Xiaoming. Yan Zhang's two sisters were both noble ladies in Emperor Ming's harem.

Logically speaking, the Yan family's status should rise.

But don’t forget that during the reign of Emperor Xiaoming, all the foreign relatives except the Gu family were severely suppressed.

The Yan family did not gain any benefit at all.

It was also because of this that Deng Sui felt that her family background was average, and coupled with the favor of Liu Hu, she made her the queen.

Things were not so bad when Deng Sui was in the harem.

But with the death of Deng Sui.

Yan Ji's character was directly exposed.

The fact that she had no children for many years had only exacerbated the jealousy in her character.

She turned her gaze to Liu Bao.

She wanted to seize the crown prince's position and establish an emperor whom she could control!

There is absolutely no chance for Liu Bao.

Even though his mother, Mrs. Li, had passed away due to illness, with Gu Xi around, she couldn't easily control him.

Although Liu Bao is now the crown prince, he has no one to protect him in the harem.

Yan Ji was already particularly favored.

Even with Gu Xi around, Liu Hu had promoted some of the Yan family's descendants over the years, and even posthumously conferred the title of Xingyang Jun on Yan Ji's mother.

Under such circumstances, it was too easy for Yan Ji to take action against a young prince.

But maybe it’s because Gu Xi is still alive.

Yan Ji always had some concerns.

So they simply directed their attacks at Liu Bao's wet nurse Wang Nan, kitchen supervisor Bing Ji and others.

North Palace.

Yan Ji leaned lazily in Liu Hu's arms, with a beautiful face and charming look.

Along with the sound of music, she would gently stroke Liu Hu's cheek with her fingers from time to time.

Liu Hu's face was flushed, and he was intoxicated by Yan Ji's gentle caress and the singing and dancing before him.

He is enjoying his life now.

There were no more worries about state affairs, and no more sermons from Deng Sui.

Gu Xi would never interfere with his indulgence in the pleasures of pleasure.

This made Liu Hu more and more addicted to it and unable to extricate himself.

At this moment, Liu Hu suddenly realized that the intoxicating touch came to an abrupt end, and he could not help but look down at Yan Ji in his arms.

Seeing the worry on her face, he couldn't help but frown and asked, "What's wrong with the Queen?"

"His Majesty."

Yan Ji murmured softly, the worry on her face becoming more and more intense, "I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"Queen, please speak freely."

Liu Hu became increasingly puzzled. "I am here, and I have the Grand Tutor to help me. What can't you say?"

He is really confident now.

Because the people really praised him as an emperor and said he was a benevolent monarch.

Even if he did nothing, the current prosperity would still be brought to him as the emperor.

This undoubtedly greatly boosted his self-confidence.

"You must not tell the Master about this!"

Yan Ji's expression instantly became panicked, and then she looked at the singer who was dancing in the hall.

Liu Hu frowned, with doubts in his mind.

He immediately waved his hand, dismissed the others, and then looked at Yan Ji again and said seriously: "Queen, please speak quickly."

"His Majesty!"

Yan Ji suddenly sat up from Liu Hu's arms and looked at him seriously, "I have heard some rumors in the harem recently."

"The prince's wet nurse, Wang Nan, the kitchen supervisor, Bing Ji, and others secretly cursed Your Majesty."

"He said he hoped His Majesty would die soon."

"When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, they will ascend to heaven in one day!"

Yan Ji's expression was extremely serious, as if every word she said was true.

Liu Hu was stunned at first, and then he became angry.

He slammed the table in front of him and shouted, "How dare you!"

"How dare someone curse me in secret?"

Superstition of prophecies and divinations is an element that feudal dynasties can never avoid.

Liu Hu was really angry.

He had already forgotten how long it had been since anyone dared to underestimate him, the Son of Heaven!

The overwhelming rage completely destroyed all his rationality.

Liu Hu didn't say anything nonsense and immediately shouted: "Come here!"

"Immediately imprison and execute the Crown Prince's wet nurse, Wang Nan, the kitchen supervisor, Bing Ji, and others. All their families must be exiled!"

After saying that, he looked at Yan Ji again, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "Can the Crown Prince participate in this matter?"

"I don't know."

Yan Ji lowered her head, and the embarrassment on her face became more and more intense.

She clearly didn't say anything, but just this expression intensified Liu Hu's anger. "Okay! Okay!"

Liu Hu laughed out of anger, and the smile on his face was particularly terrifying, "This is my son!"

"I am the crown prince of the Han Dynasty!"

A terrifying smile appeared on Liu Hu's face, and he shouted angrily: "Send it to the Grand Tutor immediately!"

"I want to depose the crown prince!"

Not long after, Gu Xi hurried over.

As soon as he entered the hall, he felt that the atmosphere was not right.

When he saw Liu Hu's face full of anger, he frowned slightly, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

"Why is your majesty so angry?"

When he saw Gu Xi, the anger on Liu Hu's face finally eased a little.

He immediately stood up and walked to Gu Xi's side, took Gu Xi's arm, and said seriously: "Grandmaster, I want to depose the crown prince!"

Gu Xi's expression changed instantly when he heard this.

He looked at Yan Ji almost instantly, and seemed to have guessed some of the reasons in his heart.

But he didn't say much.

Gu Xi's political level is still very high.

Liu Hu was no longer a child, but a real emperor.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly asked, "Why does Your Majesty want to depose the Crown Prince?"

Liu Hu concealed nothing and told the whole story, saying righteously, "At such a young age, you have such a vicious heart."

"Our Han dynasty has always ruled the world with filial piety. How could we allow this child to be our ruler?"

Gu Xi's expression became more serious, and he glanced at Yan Ji silently.

Yan Ji didn't even have the courage to look Gu Xi in the eye, and instinctively lowered her head.

"His Majesty."

Gu Xi shook his head slightly, looked at Liu Hu and whispered: "Since the reign of Emperor Xiaohe, the foundation of our Han Dynasty has been uncertain."

"The prince has not done anything immoral."

"How can you dethrone and enthrone?"

Liu Hu was obviously caught off guard by Gu Xi's response.

He was stunned at first, then showed an expression of disbelief, looked at Gu Xi and said, "Master."

"Isn't cursing my death considered immoral?"

Gu Xi did not answer Liu Hu directly, but looked at Yan Ji and asked in a deep voice: "Is there any evidence for what the Queen said?"

His eyes were fixed on Yan Ji.

Yan Ji lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Gu Xi. She just shook her head and said, "Grandmaster, I don't know about this matter."

Gu Xi's eyes became increasingly cold.

But seeing Liu Hu's still angry expression, he didn't say anything more, but just advised again: "Your Majesty."

"Our Han Dynasty is now thriving, and the foundation of the nation is not easily shaken."

"I know the prince's character."

"I dare to assert that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would never do such a treasonous act."

"I implore Your Majesty to reconsider."

Gu Xi still holds a very important position in Liu Hu's heart.

Hearing this, Liu Hu couldn't help but calm down a little.

He stared at Gu Xi closely, pondered for a long time, and finally nodded slightly: "Forget it."

"What the Grand Master said makes sense. I still trust your judgment."

"But I will never forgive Wang Nan and the others."

Gu Xi did not try to persuade him any further, but he did not leave either.

Instead, he glanced at Yan Ji, then turned to Liu Hu again and said, "Your Majesty, I want the Crown Prince to stay in the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion for some time."

"This will also make it easier for me to better teach the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ji frowned immediately and instinctively wanted to speak up to stop him.

Liu Hu ignored her and simply waved his hand: "The Grand Tutor will make the decision on this matter."

"Your Majesty, obeys your command." Gu Xi bowed to Liu Hu again, then turned and left.

Liu Hu was obviously still in a bad mood, with a hint of depression on his face.

Watching Gu Xi leave.

He sat back down again and was about to call the singer back when he suddenly heard Yan Ji sigh softly.

Liu Hu immediately looked at Yan Ji, frowned, and asked, "Why is the Queen sighing?"

"I just feel that the Grand Tutor seems a little disrespectful to Your Majesty."

Yan Ji's eyes suddenly turned red, as if tears would fall at any time.

"Your Majesty always calls the Grand Tutor first even for family matters."

"How much respect is this?"

"And the Grand Tutor is actually lecturing Your Majesty. Could it be that Your Majesty doesn't know these reasons?"

"The Grand Tutor actually treats Your Majesty like a child."

Yan Ji's expression became sadder as she spoke.

After hearing this, Liu Hu felt even more upset, but he suppressed his emotions, hugged Yan Ji in his arms and comforted her:

"Queen, please don't say such things again."

"The Grand Tutor is an important official entrusted by Emperor Xiaohe with the care of his son."

"You have done great service to my great man."

"To me, the Grand Tutor is both a teacher and a father..."

"I know." Yan Ji suddenly interrupted Liu Hu, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes. She looked at Liu Hu and sobbed, "I just feel sorry for Your Majesty."

"Now, people all over the world are praising the kindness of the Gu family."

"In the imperial court, all the ministers are in awe of the Grand Tutor, and even the Gu family still controls the central army."

"Everyone in the world is talking about the Gu family."

"But if it weren't for our Han ancestors, how could the Gu family be so prominent today?"

"Without the Gu family, wouldn't the wise rulers of our Han Dynasty be able to create a prosperous era?"

"Your Majesty is no longer able to govern the country?"

"I am only feeling sorry for the past emperors and Your Majesty..."

Liu Hu stared at Yan Ji closely, and the look of annoyance on his face became even more intense.

This time, he didn't say anything more, but his eyes became more profound.

Obviously, he had taken these words to heart.

On the same day, Liu Hu issued a series of edicts.

Promote the children of the Yan family to important positions in the imperial guards, and put them in charge of the emperor's imperial guards.

When this incident happened, the government and the public were shocked!

These people are all old foxes.

Liu Hu's clear decree was obviously aimed at reducing the power of the Gu family!
Everyone guessed it.
There must be a rift between Liu Hu and Gu Xi.

Gu Yi had been watching all this silently, without any surprise in his heart.

Emperor Liu Hu believed in a lot of slander in the original history.

This is entirely due to his personality.

Even if the Gu family has changed the situation now, how can it change a person's character?
And in Gu Yi's opinion, the most crucial thing is not Yan Ji's slander.

simply put.
It was just that Liu Hu became arrogant.

He really thought he no longer needed to rely on anyone.

This was the fundamental reason for the estrangement between him and Gu Xi!
Champion House.

Gu Xi did not react too much to this, but instead comforted Liu Bao.

Liu Bao was really scared.

He lost his mother at the age of ten and had a deep affection for his wet nurse Wang Nan.

But today he watched helplessly as the guards took Wang Nan and others away.

The psychological damage done to him is simply unimaginable.

Fortunately, Gu Xi brought him out directly and continued to comfort him, thus avoiding a more serious situation.

"Father."

After watching Liu Bao fall asleep, Gu Xi had just walked out of the room when his eldest son, Gu Lin, came up anxiously and asked:

"Why has Your Majesty changed so much?"

"My son really can't understand what you did today."

His attributes were indeed very ordinary, and it was impossible to understand why such a big change had occurred.

Before this, didn’t the emperor trust Gu very much?

"How can the royal power be shared with others?" Gu Xi said calmly.

"Alas." Gu Lin sighed softly, "Thinking back to the past, if it weren't for my father helping His Majesty."

"shut up!"

Gu Xi suddenly scolded him, interrupting him and said seriously, "Don't say such things again in the future!"

Gu Lin quickly lowered his head.

Gu Xi just looked at him and shook his head slightly, his eyes full of disappointment and worry.

He suddenly understood what Gu Kang had done in his later years.

Put aside government affairs and show the intention of retirement to the outside world
But compared to the situation back then, the situation now is much more complicated.

What will happen to the Gu family if he passes away?
A myriad of emotions flooded my mind.

Gu Xi couldn't help but turn his head and look towards the room where Liu Bao lived again, his eyes becoming more determined.
(End of this chapter)