The heirs are quite capable.
Moreover, due to the attribute panel, Gu Yi can fully focus on cultivating their areas of expertise based on their high or low attributes.
But even then, Gu Yi cannot be completely at ease.
He is well aware of the politics of the Eastern Han.
Let's not even mention Emperor Liu Xiu.
Emperor Ming and Emperor Zhang can also be considered wise rulers.
But once these emperors pass away, the entire Eastern Han directly turns into a kindergarten.
Eunuchs, relatives by marriage, and clans all fight amongst each other.
Gu Yi has to consider the future path for the entire Gu Clan to ensure that family members can earn achievement points and last until the next time he takes control.
The difficulty of this is imaginable.
Gu Yi has always been pondering how to solve this problem, but for a moment, there is no perfect solution.
...
The Yuefei Hall.
When Gu Xiao saw Liu Xiu again, Liu Xiu's expression was also somewhat heavy at this time.
He already knew that Feng Yi had passed away due to illness.
After all, he was a general who had followed him for a long time; naturally, his mood wouldn't be good at this time.
"Alas, alas."
"Able to endure hardships with me but unable to enjoy the good times with me."
"The heavens have taken yet another pillar of the Great Han."
Liu Xiu sighed deeply, looking earnestly at Gu Xiao, saying, "Zhan Hong, you must take good care of your health."
"I will assign two more Imperial Physicians to you to help nurture your health."
His eyes were filled with undisguised concern.
Today's Liu Xiu is no longer as high-spirited as before; in the toil of state affairs, he also has some white hairs, but the majesty exclusive to an emperor is even stronger.
Since unifying the nation.
Liu Xiu has focused his thoughts on governing the country, showcasing his skills to the fullest extent.
He rectified the administration, liberated slaves, and resolved the bloated administrative institutions caused by prolonged wars, dismissing countless officials.
Each item practically meant cutting flesh from these noble clans.
Wouldn't the turmoil faced require thunderous means?
Among all the external ministers, it is only in front of Gu Xiao that Liu Xiu shows a bit of genuine emotion.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness!"
Gu Xiao looked moved, deeply bowing to Liu Xiu.
"Oh, quickly rise."
"Between you and me, why say so much?"
Liu Xiu directly pulled Gu Xiao up, letting him sit down, quickly returning to normal, became stern, and directly stated the reason for summoning Gu Xiao this time:
"Zhan Hong, I want you to return to Hebei for some time."
Perhaps due to Feng Yi's death, his face showed a hint of obvious hesitation.
In this era, traveling far is doomed to be dangerous.
Especially for a warrior like Gu Xiao.
He more or less will have latent ailments, as soon as he falls ill, the ailments will flare up, even gods find it hard to save, thus Liu Xiu hesitates a bit.
Hebei?
Upon hearing this, Gu Yi instantly guessed what Liu Xiu intended to do.
Actually, everything Liu Xiu has done over this period has already shown obvious signs.
Favoring Yin Lihua.
And granting marquis titles to Yin Lihua's family members.
Such political signs are too obvious, after all, under the current system of the Great Han, only the family members of the empress can be granted marquis titles.
But Gu Yi knows that Liu Xiu is somewhat hesitant.
The reason is simple;
——Liu Yang is still alive!
He is among the most powerful people in today's Great Han.
And behind him are countless Hebei clans.
Unlike in the original history.
The original Gu Yi wanted to pacify the world early so that the family could have more peaceful time to prepare for the future, and once persuaded Liu Xiu regarding the matter of establishing a queen when he proclaimed himself emperor.
Only by establishing a queen can the hearts of the Hebei clans be thoroughly settled.
It is precisely for this reason that Liu Yang did not rebel as he did in history.
When Liu Xiu initially titled Gu Xiao a marquis in Hebei, Gu Yi had already guessed his intent to use Gu Xiao to deter the Hebei clans.
Now it seems, Liu Xiu is really going to act on this matter!
Although Gu Yi does not know why Liu Xiu intends to depose the empress much earlier than in history.
But he did not hesitate at all, immediately controlling Gu Xiao to agree.
"Your Majesty's order, I am willing to go!"
Such a matter, he cannot refuse, nor does he want to refuse.
Unlike other ministers.
Gu Xiao has already reached the end of his path as a minister, no longer needing to stay in Luoyang to expand his influence.
And for the entire Gu Clan, what the Gu Clan aims for is millennia of grandeur, not temporary supremacy.
The land of Hebei is evidently going to become the core for the entire Gu Clan for a long time.
Gu Yi already thought of returning to Hebei.
If not for Liu Xiu's continuous refusals, he would have left Luoyang long ago.
Upon witnessing this scene, Liu Xiu's hesitance in his expression grew even more.
For him now, whether Liu Yang or the Hebei clans.
He naturally won't be afraid.
But as the Emperor of the Great Han, he knows how much the Great Han needs to recuperate, and if Hebei were to fall into turmoil again, military action wouldn't be avoided.
However, apart from himself as the emperor, who in today's Great Han can thoroughly intimidate these people?
Only Gu Xiao, this first meritorious official.
Champion Marquis of the Great Han!
Capable of completely deterring the Hebei clans!
Yet by personal feelings, Liu Xiu doesn't want Gu Xiao to leave Luoyang.
However, he remains a wise emperor.
Back then, he could restrain the anger for his brother's murder, let alone today's reluctance.
He tightly stared at Gu Xiao, just hesitated briefly, then directly made the decision: "Zhan Hong."
"If you go to Hebei, you must carefully watch over King Zhending for me."
"Should he dare to make any move,"
"You are authorized to mobilize the troops in all areas to apprehend him."
At this moment, Liu Xiu completely set aside all his emotions, and the imperial majesty uniquely his fully emerged in an instant, with murderous intent filling his eyes.
Gu Xiao's expression immediately changed.
But being a military general who enjoys fighting, he didn't care about the reason, promptly nodded and saluted Liu Xiu: "I heed the command!"
Liu Xiu tightly watched Gu Xiao.
The murderous intent in his eyes gradually dissipated at this moment.
Gu Xiao, the kind of minister who doesn't ask any reason, supports him in all decisions, really matches the heart's desire of any emperor.
"I remember that I promised to marry into your family."
Liu Xiu suddenly said, "I will not go back on my word; you now have two sons, and after this matter, I will marry my daughter to your eldest son."
He is referring to the newly born little princess—Liu Li Liu.
Due to her young age, she currently has no title.
Born to Yin Lihua.
According to the rites, the emperor marrying into a minister's family shouldn't be so hastily done.
After all, the mortality rate of children was high these days, and both were not yet of age.
But Liu Xiu's expression was extremely earnest at this time, with not a hint of jest.
At this moment, even Gu Yi was surprised.
Liu Li Liu?
The sister of Emperor Ming?
Though history doesn't record much about Liu Li Liu, her identity alone is enough to ensure the Gu Clan's future status.
Even if Gu Xiao were to pass away in the future!
"Your Majesty, thank you!"
Gu Xiao once again bowed deeply towards Liu Xiu.
This time, Liu Xiu just waved his hand, unwilling to look at Gu Xiao again: "Go, go."
"I take my leave!"
Gu Xiao slowly retreated.
Until he was about to exit the palace gates, Liu Xiu's voice suddenly rang out again.
"Zhan Hong!"
Gu Xiao abruptly halted his steps.
"Take care of your health, and write frequently."
With some touch of melancholy, the words came from within the hall.
Gu Xiao stood before the hall for a long while, then bowed once again towards the inside before turning around and slowly leaving.
A few days later, Gu Xiao set off with his entire family for Hebei.
This event instantly created a huge uproar in the court.
As the first meritorious official of the founding, Grand Commandant, and Champion Marquis departing for Hebei during such a sensitive time, it immediately confirmed many people's speculations.
For a moment, the court and the opposition were in shock!
And the development of events was as everyone had expected.
A few days later, Liu Xiu announced his decision in court;
———Depose the Empress!
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