I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 421 - 14: Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Strategy, Turbulence in the Shadows (Double-Length, Please Vote)

This is the responsibility that the Patriarch of the Gu Clan must face.

What surprised Gu Yi more was that Gu Yan had actually gotten involved with Pingyang Princess, something even Gu Yi had not discovered.

History indeed underwent significant changes.

But there are things that cannot be avoided.

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Chang’an, Eastern Palace.

"Sir, what kind of person is the contemporary Lord Gu?" Li Jiancheng sat solemnly in front of the desk, his gaze heavy as he looked at Wei Zheng, his voice low and grave.

Hearing this, Wei Zheng’s brows furrowed slightly with a trace of complicated expression. After a long contemplation, he slowly began, "Unfathomable."

He took a deep breath, revealing a touch of admiration in his eyes, and continued, "In former years, Lord Gu traveled widely across the four seas, witnessing the world’s rise from decline and its fall from prosperity. The insights he gained are unimaginable to ordinary people."

Seeing Li Jiancheng’s expression grow increasingly solemn, Wei Zheng pondered briefly and added, "If Your Highness could win Lord Gu’s assistance, the position of Crown Prince... would be as solid as a fortress."

Li Jiancheng’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Wei Zheng, originating from the Wei Clan in Julu, always held a measured stance. Given his evaluation, it’s naturally credible.

However, Wei Zheng immediately shook his head and sighed, "Unfortunately, the Gu Clan has never been involved in succession conflicts. Even if Your Highness has intentions, it would be difficult to persuade them."

"Could Sir introduce me?" Li Jiancheng frowned slightly, his tone slightly anxious.

Wei Zheng gave a wry smile, folded his hands, and said, "With my humble status, how could I influence Lord Gu’s intentions?"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Li Jiancheng’s gaze dimmed slightly, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the desk, clearly unable to calm his emotions.

In recent times, he had been sleepless at night, with rumors swirling in the court. King Qin, Li Shimin’s achievements grew by the day, and his fame was at its zenith, making Li Jiancheng feel uneasy.

People’s hearts are prone to change, and Li Jiancheng was no exception.

"Your Highness need not worry." Seeing this, Wei Zheng comforted in a warm voice, "Now that the younger generation of the Gu Clan has gradually entered the court, if Your Highness can show kindness and win them over, their assistance is not impossible. If King Qin can do so, why should Your Highness be troubled?"

Li Jiancheng nodded slightly, then sighed lightly, "If things are unworkable, why not give the position of the Ten Directions Expedition Envoy to my second brother? After all, it’s not the throne, by then..."

Before he could finish, Wang Gui abruptly stood up and spoke sternly, "Your Highness, absolutely not!"

As the Crown Prince’s adviser, Wang Gui was a trusted minister of Li Jiancheng. At this moment, his expression was solemn as he looked directly at Li Jiancheng and said, "Your Highness, do you truly believe King Qin is the same as the late Marquis Zhao Lie, Gu Chen?"

Li Jiancheng’s gaze tightened.

Wang Gui continued in a deep voice, "The ambitions of King Qin are known to all under heaven. If Your Highness ascends to the throne in the future, with differing political views, does Your Highness think that King Qin, with his military prestige, would bow his head and obey?"

In just a few words, he hit the crucial point.

After all, Li Shimin is not Gu Chen. He neither possesses the accumulated prestige of the Gu Clan nor the deftly executed moves of Gu Chen in those times. Even Gu Chen, despite his unparalleled achievements, could only end well due to encountering a ruler and ministers like Liu Bei and Liu Shan.

What about now?

Though Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin are brothers, rifts have begun to form. Who can predict what the future holds?

Li Jiancheng remained silent for a long time, his fingers tapping on the desk with increasing urgency.

Seeing this, Wang Gui pressed further, "Your Highness, the immediate priority, besides gathering court officials, is to petition the Emperor, under no circumstance should the position of the Ten Directions Expedition Envoy be reinstated!"

"King Qin is the Emperor’s son; how can he share power with the Emperor? Moreover, the late Marquis Zhao Lie once expressed before his death that this position should never be established again in future generations!"

The ministers of the Eastern Palace all expressed agreement, their words earnest.

They had no way out; only by supporting Li Jiancheng could they safeguard their own interests.

Although Li Shimin was beginning to show his edge, this momentum must not be allowed to continue!

This is a struggle of life and death.

Every sign must be nipped in the bud!

Li Jiancheng’s gaze gradually sharpened. After everyone finished speaking, he finally nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, "I... understand."

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