Chapter 661 - 103: A Scheme for the Ages, Gu Xuan Passes Away

This seemed to have also become another form of his obsession.

Do not forget, Gu Xuan was inherently a stubborn person.

In the past, when handling state affairs, he personally oversaw everything, no matter how trivial.

Now facing the whole family.

He was the same.

And this time, Gu Yi had no choice but to follow Gu Xuan’s wishes, continuing to inculcate various ideas.

...

Tenth year of Dayan, November.

After countless efforts, more than two years later, "Mathematics and Physics" was finally completed.

In fact, the mathematics of today’s Kyushu has already far surpassed its original history, but now the exploration is clearer, involving foundational metrology as well as the exploration of shapes and space.

It’s not very advanced knowledge.

But as long as it can clarify the relationship with reality, it is also one of great assistance.

Gu Yi originally wanted to stop there, but seeing Gu Xuan still sitting at the desk every day, stubbornly picking up the pen, he had no choice but to continue on, guiding Gu Xuan’s thoughts to once again focus on the heavens.

——"Observing the Heavens Record" was begun.

"The sun rises and the moon sets, day and night alternate, is there a regular pattern? How can it be measured...."

Still starting from the basics, gradually guiding the reader in the direction of exploring all of this.

This is also a very long process.

The cold winter is harsh. He wrapped himself in cotton clothes, still shivering slightly by the warm stove, yet continued writing with focus, heedless of the repeated dissuasions from the family juniors, even the imperial edict from Li Yu could not stop his steps.

Eleventh year of Dayan, February.

Champion Marquis Mansion.

"Father, please take a rest!" The juniors knelt on the ground, eyes brimming with tears, "Our Gu ancestors have said, each generation has its own destiny, why must you work so hard, Father?"

"Each generation has its own destiny...." Gu Xuan softly repeated, his gaze swept over everyone, slowly shook his head, "How...can I stop?"

With his insight into people and talent for governance, how could he not see the abilities of the family’s descendants?

Precisely because of this, he was so persistent.

The descendants are unable to shoulder the great responsibilities.

He must, and can only, complete the unfinished business himself.

After speaking, his expression abruptly changed slightly, quickly grabbing a handkerchief prepared long in advance, covering his mouth to prevent the spitting blood from staining the manuscript before him.

"Father!!!"

The juniors immediately fell into chaos.

But Gu Xuan directly waved them off, shakily commanding: "Leave!"

No matter how unwilling, seeing Gu Xuan’s such attitude, the juniors had no choice but to follow the command, silently retreating from the room.

The room returned to dead silence.

Gu Xuan panted for a long time, then picked up the pen again, continuing to write with difficulty yet determination.

Time passed silently, unknowingly it was already late at night.

Since beginning to write "Observing the Heavens Record", Gu Xuan resumed the habit of stargazing, though his perspective was completely different from before. He often used this opportunity to teach the juniors.

The night was dark as ink, the starry river bright.

Gu Xuan sat on a chair, gazing up at the myriad of stars, constantly articulating his understandings. Although the juniors might not comprehend their full meaning, they were all attentive, focused.

Amidst this whispering—

Gu Xuan’s body suddenly trembled, as if sensing something, he abruptly clutched his chest, his expression transforming drastically.

"Quickly—help me to the study......."

He anxiously tried to speak, but his words were abruptly cut off.

"Father!" The juniors immediately sensed something was wrong, their faces turning pale as they rushed forward.

Before they could get close, Gu Xuan stubbornly blocked them with his other hand.

His gaze was piercing, fixed firmly on the faces of the few sons at the front, fists clenched unconsciously, bones whitened from pressure, using his last energy to cry out hoarsely: "My life is ending——"

"’Observing the Heavens Record’ unfinished....is my fault!"

"You must remember——"

"If there is talent in the clan in the future, be sure to inform the ancestral temple, to complete this book for me!"

His breath was hurried, as if holding on with his last breath, his arm trembled violently from the exertion.

"Family affairs... I can no longer attend to."

"——but you must remember!"

"If there are changes in the court, pay no heed! The Gu Clan must take the academy as its foundation....never again....cause waves!"

A lamenting wail arose in this instant.

It was evident that Gu Xuan wanted to say more, but ultimately could not stop the end of fate.

In the next moment.

The last breath he held finally dispersed.

With a "puff" sound.

A mouthful of blood suddenly spurted from his mouth, and his entire body instantly fell down, without a trace of movement...

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