Chapter 880: The Public Trial of Qin Hui, Enemies Across the World

Chapter 880: Chapter 79: The Public Trial of Qin Hui, Enemies Across the World

“What we must do is to establish a new order that is stronger and capable of carrying the hope of all people.”

“This path is perilous, but by no means impassable; nor is it meaningless. Even if we fall, we fall in the process of opening the way, and future generations will find their direction from our bloodstains.”

Gu Hui’s tone remained calm from start to finish.

He had already thought of everything!

In fact, how could there be a certain reform that is destined to succeed?

Would Gu Hui really be such an arrogant person?

Regardless of success or failure, he had already anticipated everything.

Upon hearing this, Yue Fei’s expression gradually became serious as he clasped his hands and solemnly said, “Fei, has been taught.”

The matter came to a close under these circumstances.

What Gu Hui did not anticipate—

Was that the people of the Northern Border had evidently been oppressed for too long and desperately needed an outlet. They actually erected a statue for Qin Hui.

However, it was entirely different from what happened in history.

In the original history, Qin Hui’s kneeling statue was intended to commemorate Yue Fei and condemn treachery.

This time—

It was for the oppressed populace.

Even Gu Yi did not foresee this.

Thought the history had completely changed, yet at certain moments, it surprisingly aligned again.

Although the statue’s emergence and meaning were originally different, it nevertheless stirred his heart once more.

…

News continued to spread.

Originally, following Gu Hui’s emergence, the entire Northern Border was under the scrutiny of the Skywell.

Now, the Great Song court once again wanted to summon the Gu Clan back to court, further increasing the focus of the world. Various news spread almost instantly throughout the land.

—The entire world resounded!

No, it cannot even be said to be a ripple.

Rather, it was panic.

Although Gu Hui never clearly took the initiative to guide anything, all of this was still inextricably related to him.

Almost everyone immediately thought of what the Gu Clan intended to do?

Gu Hui was, after all, the eldest son of the Gu Clan!

Even though Julu had long expressed its stance, within the current situation of the world, Gu Hui, as the most reputable eldest son of the Gu Clan, could not possibly sever ties with the Gu Clan completely.

Furthermore, this matter was an event that had never occurred since ancient times.

How could people of the world not think about these things?

Don’t forget, although Qin Hui was abandoned, he was still the Prime Minister!

He represented not only himself but the entire court?

Could it be that the Gu Clan truly intended to rebel?

Almost everyone immediately thought of this point.

And the subsequent result was panic!

The people’s anger was fully demonstrated in this matter, not only was there a public trial of the Prime Minister, but the establishment of a statue to continually atone for his crimes!

This behavior had already completely surpassed everyone’s expectations.

Not only those in power.

Including Zhao Gou.

Including the nobles among the foreign races.

Even the powerful families across the regions.

Just like Gu Yi’s initial judgment, this was a path with enemies everywhere in the world!

Heroes in the world are innumerable!

And not just Gu Hui and Yue Fei and others.

To be able to sit steadily in the positions of the Delicious Group, who among them is not a cunning old fox?

Would this matter end with Qin Hui?

No one would think so.

When they feel their positions threatened, no one harbors naive intentions; they only become more vigilant in such situations.

—The world boils!

Yingtian Prefecture.

“Such audacity!!!”

In the Chuigong Hall, Zhao Gou roared angrily and desperately, even reaching a breaking point.

His chest heaved violently, his face flushed red like blood, his finger pointing towards the north constantly trembled, as if Gu Hui stood right before him.

“He, Gu Hui… how dare he!”

“How dare he do this!!”

“Public trial of the Prime Minister, erecting a statue to insult the minister… this puts me!”

“What position does this place me, as the Emperor?!”

“What does he regard the ancestral laws, the court’s dignity as?!”

“Traitor! Utterly unforgivable!”

“I want to exterminate his nine clans! All nine clans!!”

He roared incoherently, attempting to use extreme anger to cover up that deep abyss-like fear within him.

Yet, when the rage subsided, what followed was cold despair and panic.

“He… he truly intends to rebel… he really has…” Zhao Gou muttered to himself, his voice tinged with tremor, “Is the Gu Clan truly abandoning me?”

Tears involuntarily fell from the corners of his eyes.

He knew very well that he was merely venting his impotent rage.

Exterminate the Gu Clan’s nine clans?

Such a thing was not something an emperor like him could achieve; he lacked the courage, and could only keep roaring.

At this moment, Zhao Gou’s genuine emotion was fear.

That feeling of losing a life-saving straw.

Causing him to panic endlessly.

The Gu Clan had always been his, and the last life-saving straw deep inside the Great Song court.

No matter how dire the situation, no matter the dread within, they harbored a glimmer of hope—at the critical moment, the reclusive Gu Clan would emerge like countless times before, to uphold the state and stabilize the realm.

This hope was their final confidence in facing internal and external threats, maintaining the fragile dynasty with this spiritual pillar.

But now, this pillar was gone!

“It’s over… all over…”

He kept muttering to himself.

And within the hall, Wan Qixie and a group of ministers all knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads until, after a long time, Wan Qixie dared to speak again: “Your Majesty… Your Majesty, take care of your dragon body!”

Indeed, they had already extinguished all hope at present.

This was an inevitable occurrence.

Once they understood Qin Hui’s outcome, their only option was to support Zhao Gou before them; it was their only chance.

Not just them!

Including everyone benefiting from the current system would have similar thoughts.

This was the greatest impact of Gu Hui’s actions.

But Gu Hui had no choice but to act this way, for without legislation, the sprouting thoughts were sure to be hindered.

His time was limited.

Because Gu Hui knew too well what he needed to do, he acted with such resoluteness.

Reputation?

Position?

He cared for none of these.

To put it simply, for Gu Hui, once he truly embarked down this path, he could no longer turn back.

Succeed or die.

As for anything else, Gu Hui would not have even the slightest regret!

This was the path he had chosen!

Gu Yi had always silently watched all this, his current unease growing increasingly complicated.

The invisible tide had already risen.

It could be said that all the trials before were hardly trials.

But from now on, Gu Hui was truly the enemy of the world!

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“During the Shaoxing period of the Song Dynasty, the public trial of Qin Hui led by Gu Hui of the Gu Clan was a significant practice with a turning point in the evolution of ancient political systems in our country.

Its pioneering ‘public trial – venting of grievances – institutional reflection’ three-dimensional model not only achieved political liquidation of corrupt officials but also allowed grassroots people to confront judicial trials and reveal the essence of power operation, deconstructing the sanctity of imperial power, thus creating a new paradigm for ancient social governance.

This political enlightenment, using Qin Hui as a dissection example, successfully shifted public consciousness from ‘loyalty to fate’ to ‘accountability to the system,’ greatly enhancing grassroots mobilization capabilities and promoting widespread dissemination of reform ideas, even spawning discussions on ‘checks and balances of power’ and ‘law above authority.’

It not only showcased our country’s foresighted exploration in political civilization evolution but also provided a valuable historical mirror for future political system reforms and civic consciousness awakening.

Ultimately, this institutional breakthrough rooted in the millennia-old political wisdom of the Gu Clan.

Not only accelerated the collapse of the Zhao Song imperial system but also became a crucial turning point in the transformation of Huaxia civilization from ‘family-driven governance’ to ‘public governance.'”

— “History Textbook for Eighth Grade, Political Systems and Social Changes Unit”