I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 390 - 6: Chaos Sweeps the Land, Fanning the Flames

Li Shimin had indeed changed.

Completely different from his original historical self, as if he had evolved, with a clearer goal, more decisive judgment, and courage.

This change was also brought about by the appearance of the Gu Clan.

Not only Li Shimin, but other feudal lords in the world were the same.

Gu Kang;

Gu Chen.

The impact these two had on the entire world was unimaginable to others!

In fact, this was a decision Li Shimin made after much deliberation.

If possible, he would even be willing to personally travel to Julu.

Li Yuan had told him many times about his childhood, including Gu Yu’s comments on him.

This might also be a turning point of fate.

It was only after hearing about this that Li Shimin began to gradually understand the Gu Clan, leading to his present position.

He had always wanted to visit Julu.

Unfortunately, he was really too young back then.

Later, as he grew older, Yang Guang began to monitor Li Yuan, and he, as Li Yuan’s son, was also affected.

As for now—

The world was in complete chaos, and he could no longer find the time to go to Julu.

But he did not care.

He always believed that the current situation was creating opportunities for him, Li Shimin.

And ultimately, he would resolve everything!

Li Shimin had obviously already made up his mind.

Although Pei Ji was still somewhat hesitant, he could not interfere with Li Shimin’s choice.

The outcome of events did not surprise Li Shimin.

When news came that the Gu Clan was willing to assist, Li Yuan was finally moved and intended to take this crucial step.

....

"The Gu Clan is willing to assist?"

Looking at Li Shimin in front of him, Li Yuan was filled with excitement, "This matter is not to be taken lightly, Erlang, is this true?"

He found it hard to believe.

Why could Li Yuan never make a decision?

It wasn’t just because he couldn’t get past the hurdle in his heart; his biggest concern was actually the Turkic and the Gu Clan.

There’s no need to say much about the Turkic.

All these years, he had been clearing the Turkic south of Taiyuan.

He feared that if he suddenly revolted, the Turkic would attack him, leading to the extinction of the Li family.

As for the Gu Clan.

It was just as Pei Ji said.

He was a cousin of Yang Guang.

Although Yang Guang had completely suppressed the matter of Gu Zhe, it was only externally; the death of Gu Zhe was not a secret in the court.

He was worried that if he suddenly revolted and caused the Gu Clan to support others.

The impact on them would also be unimaginable.

He, like Gu Yu, had to consider the survival of his entire family.

After all, some things.

Once done, it would be difficult to turn back.

But now it was different.

If he could gain the support of the Gu Clan, it would provide unimaginable help to his prestige.

The risks of revolt would be greatly reduced.

But Li Yuan still found it hard to believe, after all, why would the Gu Clan, who hadn’t appeared for years, want to help the Li family?

"Redress!"

Li Shimin responded without hesitation, looking at Li Yuan and said immediately: "I promise to redress the case for Gu Zhe and those seventeen Gu Clan disciples!"

Having already made this decision.

How could he not consider everything?

Even though Li Shimin was still young, his thoughts were very clear.

"Redress?"

Li Yuan was momentarily stunned, then fell into a brief contemplation, finally nodding slightly: "Indeed, a clever strategy!"

As a cousin of Yang Guang.

If one day he could vindicate Gu Zhe and others, it would indeed be an inherent advantage.

And according to Li Yuan’s understanding of the Gu Clan.

This move could indeed win the favor of the Gu Clan.

In the name of "Li family," combined with Gu Yu’s past assessment of Li Shimin, it was not absolutely impossible for the Gu Clan to assist the Li family.

People naturally tend to think positively.

So did Li Yuan.

How could he not have the heart to rebel?

But for him, this kind of decision was very difficult to make.

Some things—

The hardest step to take is usually the first one, especially when Li Yuan had not yet reached a dead end!

"Good! Good!"

With a mere turn of thought, a smile emerged on his face, looking at Li Shimin and praised: "Erlang, you’ve done well!"

Then, he paused slightly.

He slowly stepped up to Li Shimin, reached out and patted his shoulder, and said solemnly: "If one day, our Li family can truly rule the world."

"Erlang, you—"

"Will be the Ten Directions Expedition Envoy of our Li family!"

He naturally knew Li Shimin’s ideals, and his tone was very solemn!

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin also became excited and bowed down to Li Yuan earnestly.

Li Shimin’s means were far from limited to these.

Though he had never received education from the Gu Clan, he had learned many things over the years of study.

Then—

He forged an edict from Yang Guang, claiming to levy the people of Taiyuan to quell rebellion, further inciting public grievance.

When public discontent was boiling.

With the return of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji to Jinyang.

In the eleventh year of the great cause, April;

Li Yuan officially raised an army in Jinyang.

With the claim of "Yang Guang’s illegitimate claim to the throne," to rectify the state!

....

——The world in turmoil!

The upheaval stirred this time exceeded the revolts during the Northern Han era by far.

In reality, this was inevitable.

During the Northern Han era, under the prophecy of the Golden Saber, even the ambitious lords dared not take that critical step.

Not to mention the constraints of the Gu Clan.

But the present was entirely different.

The success of Yang Jian had thoroughly informed the people of the world that this land belongs always to those capable!