I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 42 - 17: Merit for the Present Age, Legacy for Millennia

Chapter 42: Chapter 17: Merit for the Present Age, Legacy for Millennia
When an emperor and his favored ministers strive to achieve the same goal, in today’s age, there are no obstacles.
After a period of preparation;
——— in the sixth year of Yongping.
Gu Kang formally began the agricultural reform.
And Liu Zhuang, as he said, performed the "Plowing Ceremony" during the spring sowing, setting an example for the entire nation.
The significance of this act is extraordinary.
Everyone saw the emperor’s determination, effectively clearing all obstacles for Gu Kang.
But even so, Gu Kang could not avoid the court struggles.
Human nature is inherently competitive!
If the Gu Clan continues to prosper, others will have fewer benefits, so how could they be content?
However, this time they were smart, not directly targeting Gu Kang.
As Liu Zhuang’s reign extended, the courtiers increasingly understood the emperor’s character.
Under Liu Zhuang’s rule, officials must have genuine talent and learning.
Although his reign has not been long, the number of officials he has dismissed is countless.
Liu Zhuang also requires each region to the officials’ achievements annually, considering both merits and faults, even ing those who are inactive.
Merits are rewarded.
Even if there are faults, as long as the imperial policies are strictly implemented and no harm is done to the people, there will not be severe penalties.
But if you harm the people or remain inactive.
Then you will be punished!
In this situation, many are waiting for Gu Kang to make a mistake or fail this time, so they can all attack together, intending to cut off the Gu Clan’s path completely.
Regarding this, Gu Kang is well aware.
However, he is not affected in any way, proceeding with various arrangements in an orderly manner.
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Gu Yi has always been silently observing all of this.
One has to admit, when people are compared, the difference in attributes becomes apparent.
Take Gu Kang for example.
Since completely starting the agricultural reform, he has become increasingly busy.
Whether it is the specific implementation of the fertile land policy or the manufacturing of curved plows, he needs to oversee them personally.
Moreover, as a Minister, with very high political acumen.
Besides that, Gu Kang also needs to assist Liu Zhuang in drafting edicts and occasionally discuss matters with him.
The role of a wise lord and loyal minister is evident at this time.
Liu Zhuang was originally a wise ruler in history.
Although rarely mentioned in modern times, his achievements cannot be erased.
Now, with Gu Kang.
This effect is further highlighted.
Issues that the newly established Great Han under Liu Xiu could not solve were quickly resolved with the cooperation of Gu Kang and Liu Zhuang.
Implementing Hanfu, restoring rites and music, promoting virtue, completely setting the official evaluation system.
Liu Zhuang set himself as an example.
Reinstating the "Elderly Ceremony", and personally attending the Imperial College to show respect for education and tradition.
Fortunately, the initial implementation area was set in Hebei, greatly reducing the effort he needed to expend.
Gu Kang’s earlier transformation of the entire clan was not in vain.
Regarding Gu Kang’s requirements, those influential clans allied with the Gu Clan cooperated immensely.
Furthermore, he utilized the talented individuals selected from the Gu Clan’s private school over the years.
Letting these local Hebei people help him carry out this task more intricately.
After seeing all this, Gu Yi even suspected that Gu Kang might have anticipated today’s situation years ago.
This speculation left Gu Yi somewhat astonished.
If this is true, how strong would a person with peak attribute values be?
Gu Yi found it hard to imagine.
As for Gu Cheng, Gu Yi also paid attention.
Especially upon learning that he even knew Ban Chao, Gu Yi focused more on him.
Gu Kang is indeed good to his family; just after Gu Cheng mentioned a recommendation, the next day he discussed it with Liu Zhuang.
And the outcome was as expected.
After hearing of Ban Chao’s benevolence and filial piety, Liu Zhuang immediately approved, allowing him to follow Gu Cheng.
In today’s Great Han, which values virtue increasingly.
The relationship between the recommended and the recommender is not just lip service.
This is certainly an unexpected delight for the Gu Clan.
And Gu Yi could see that Liu Zhuang highly recognized Gu Cheng’s abilities; otherwise, with his character, he would not have let Gu Cheng stay in the central army all the time.
This undoubtedly made Gu Yi even more expectant.
As long as Gu Cheng can fully display his talents, his achievements will definitely not be lower than Gu Kang’s.
The future is promising!
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South Palace.
Unlike the usual seriousness, today’s Gu Kang wore a distinct expression of joy.
He has a child now!
Perhaps influenced by Gu Xiao at the time, Gu Kang was never indulgent in female affections.
After many years of being married to Liu Li and Liu Cheng, he just now had a child, naturally bringing some joy.
In fact, Gu Yi was also quite helpless about this matter.
How come everyone in the family is so proper?
Though, besides Gu Kang, several of Gu Xiao’s descendants also have children.
However, from the moment they were married, they disappeared from the [family information].
These people can only help strengthen the Gu Clan but do not provide Gu Yi with a sense of security.
No choice... if the direct line dies out, the game ends immediately.
In any case, the direct line must have bloodline.
Gu Yi has already decided to add another rule to the family regulations next time he controls the character again, to prevent any accidents.
However, there is also good news; the attributes of this child make him the first six-sided warrior of the Gu Clan.