I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 342 - 27: Progress of the Era—Splendor and Decline

Facing Gu Ling’s decision, even Gu Yi remained silent.

He couldn’t stop Gu Ling.

Whether it was her identity as a physician or her identity as a daughter of the Gu Clan;

Her actions were beyond reproach.

Of course, Gu Yi understood this and could only choose to give her appropriate support.

Although Gu Yi was not knowledgeable in medical skills.

But as a modern man, he could still provide Gu Ling with some basic help.

Gu Ling did not choose to leave Lingnan directly.

Though her mind was set, she also needed to summarize the key points of this trip, including learning the methods of the local witch doctors.

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Gu Yi became busy once again.

Before this.

The situation in the entire land of Lingnan had already calmed down, but with nearly twenty thousand Han people flooding in, it was destined to bring various types of instability to Lingnan once more.

Gu Yi also needed to properly plan the whereabouts of these people.

Let them maximize their roles during this critical period.

No one knew how much time the heavens would leave for Gu Ye, including Gu Yi.

But Gu Yi understood that—

He couldn’t afford to waste a single second.

Gu Yi had already prepared for the people migrating this time.

He planned to let these people be responsible for land reclamation and farming.

This was an advantage that the Yue people did not have.

Without much interference from Gu Yi, the inherent farming nature of the Huaxia people would take root and sprout in this barren land.

As for the Yue people—

They continued to be responsible for the development of the Mei Pass Ancient Road and the canal.

During this period, they could absorb experiences in farming, and it also gave them the opportunity to start integrating into the culture of the Great Han.

The development must never stop.

If the severe damage could not be addressed, no matter how well Gu Yi developed Lingnan, he could not alleviate the barriers between Lingnan and the Great Han.

During this period, friction was inevitable.

The initial integration of two cultures, including the Yue people’s resistance to the Han people, and the Han people’s inherent pride.

With various factors combined, this integration method was filled with contradictions.

Gu Yi could only suppress everything through the reputation of the Gu Clan and mediate within it.

Including the popularization of the laws of the Great Han.

Deaths occurred every day.

In this initial age of reclamation, casualties were entirely unavoidable.

But as the migrating people gradually adapted to the climate, their inherent resilience emerged.

The Huaxia people could definitely be regarded as one of the most resilient peoples in the world.

On this barren land.

They, like those ancestors who developed the Central Plains, poured their sweat into this barren land.

And during this period—

Gu Ling and the physicians sent by the imperial court were also running around everywhere.

While reducing casualties, they summarized experiences and absorbed knowledge.

This was destined to be a long and arduous road.

If in this life Gu Yi could completely open the route from the Great Han to Lingnan, he would already be content.

As for the remaining great undertakings... he could only leave them to future generations.

Time passed quickly.

With a fresh wave of blood infused into this land, under the current stabilized situation, the entire Lingnan was undergoing earth-shattering changes with time.

Centered around Panyu.

Plots of land were undergoing earth-shattering changes.

One by one, the paddy fields were being developed.

And due to the climate of Lingnan, these people had already begun planting during the reclamation.

Even Gu Yi did not anticipate.

Among the Gu Clan disciples who came on this journey, there was indeed talent.

This person was named "Gu Cheng".

Despite having average attributes, he had a cleverness that others lacked.

Without Gu Yi’s notice, he had begun experimenting with crossbreeding the dry rice of Lingnan with the wet rice of the Central Plains.

This might just represent the wisdom of the working people.

Gu Cheng originally in Julu was responsible for closely monitoring farming affairs.

Even Gu Yi did not think of this.

Although it was unclear what this simple crossbreed might lead to, it was well worth the expectation.

The most significant changes were not just these; the entire Panyu City was also undergoing tremendous transformation.

The integration of cultures fostered a brand new market.

The Han people and the Yue people engaged in trade within it.

Including the schools of the Han people, which finally welcomed more and more Yue people.

From Julu, the Gu Clan disciples, even if their talents were quite ordinary.

But leading some scholars to teach children was indeed too easy for them.

Even though it was just beginning.

But with the continual integration of both cultures, the contradictions within also gradually diminished.

The entire land of Lingnan, under such circumstances, truly had a renewed and thriving atmosphere.

Gu Yi had many more ideas.

He even had thoughts of wanting to rebuild Panyu City.

According to Gu Yi’s plan.

He wanted to establish Panyu City as a port city and use it as a base to completely open the Maritime Silk Road.

This move would not only benefit Kyushu;

It would also be an unprecedented opportunity for the Gu Clan.

But for now, such things could only be in his thoughts, as he must complete the expansion of the Mei Pass Ancient Road and the excavation of the canal within the Juekai Ridge.

The situation continued to stabilize more and more.

But Gu Ye could never find a moment of peace.

Letters from the court arrived from time to time.

Liu Chen, like Liu Shan before, increasingly worried about Gu Ye’s health and wanted him to return to Luoyang.