Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

Many ancient people before the Sui Dynasty couldn't understand how such a vast empire, with its abundant wealth, could possibly achieve such a feat.

Who exactly was the Second Emperor of Sui, that he could be so wasteful of his wealth?

"I am no match for him!"

Liu Che expressed his sincere admiration, praising the abilities of the Second Emperor of Sui.

"When it comes to spending money, to squandering wealth, I'd call you the best!!"

Emperor Wu of Han rarely admired anyone so much, but now he had to acknowledge the abilities of the Second Emperor of Sui.

Emperor Wen of Sui had laid the foundation for everything; as long as things proceeded step by step, the Sui Dynasty was sure to usher in a golden age.

Even a mediocre ruler, not necessarily a brilliant and ambitious one, could receive the temple name Taizong.

Trần Dynasty,

Chen Shubao clapped his hands and laughed heartily.

"Serves you right!!"

Even though the Chen dynasty already knew that it would eventually be unified by the Sui dynasty,

However, the vast disparity in strength between the Sui and Chen dynasties prevented them from even considering resistance.

Besides, Chen Shubao never even considered resisting!

They were still indulging in wine, meat, and women, and blindly believing in the natural barrier of the Yangtze River.

If even the emperor isn't worried, why should we be?

It's better to abandon darkness and embrace light as soon as possible.

The officials of the Chen dynasty had long been exchanging glances and secretly communicating with the Sui dynasty in the north.

Apart from the emperor and a few ministers, almost everyone in the court was a ghost.

"I want to see what Emperor Yang of Sui did to deserve the posthumous title 'Yang'!"

Chen Shubao lowered his head and leaned closer, sucking a sip of fine wine from the bright red lips of the concubine in his arms.

He was aware of the relevant etiquette and regulations governing the establishment of posthumous titles.

The fact that he was given the posthumous title of Emperor Yang is enough to show that...

This person is one of the most notorious tyrants in history!

[Emperor Wen of Sui became senile in his later years, mainly due to his poor judgment in choosing a successor. He deposed the kind but extravagant Crown Prince Yang Yong and installed the seemingly frugal Yang Guang as the new Crown Prince.]

Yang Yong was extravagant and doted on his concubines, while Yang Guang feigned frugality and pretended to deeply love Empress Xiao, causing Empress Dugu to gradually dislike Yang Yong and favor Yang Guang.

Yang Guang feigned frugality to win the favor of Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo, and then colluded with the powerful minister Yang Su to falsely accuse Crown Prince Yang Yong of treason.

In the twentieth year of the Kaihuang era, Emperor Wen of Sui deposed Crown Prince Yang Yong and installed Yang Guang as Crown Prince.

In the fourth year of the Renshou era, Emperor Wen of Sui fell seriously ill. Yang Guang launched a palace coup, known as the Renshou Coup, and ascended the throne as emperor.

The Renshou Incident?!

Here we go again!

The ancients were stunned; they never imagined that a palace coup could occur!

He's already the crown prince, why would he still plot a rebellion?!

Moreover, Yang Jian was seriously ill!

We can't let him end up like Liu Ju and Li Chenggan, being deposed!

During the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty,

"Pretending...pretending??"

Dugu Jialuo was struck dumb, completely stunned, feeling as if a tremendous deception had enveloped her.

She had always thought it was a problem with Yang Guang's abilities, or perhaps his cruel nature.

But I never expected that even his deep affection for his wife was just an act!

What Dugu Jialuo could not accept most was her husband having other women, and therefore she demanded the same of her son.

Although there are no restrictions on how many partners a son can have, at the very least, the couple should have a harmonious and deep relationship!

"Yang Guang!!!!"

Dugu Jialuo gritted her teeth and forced out those two words, her resentment soaring to the heavens!

As a woman, the most unacceptable thing is to be deceived, especially by a very strong woman like Dugu Jialuo.

She now feels like killing Yang Guang.

The simplicity is an act; in reality, it's extravagance.

His supposed fidelity is all an act; is he really that lecherous?

Yang Jian sighed, gently pulled Dugu Jialuo into his arms, his face filled with sorrow.

He was suffering inside too!

The Renshou Incident was simple and easy to understand; his fate was self-evident!

Dugu Jialuo was only deceived; he, however, lost his life!

[In the fourth year of Renshou, Yang Guang had been the crown prince for four years, and his position was very secure. In addition, Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, was seriously ill and entrusted all the important affairs of the court to Crown Prince Yang Guang.]

At this point, Yang Guang was smug and his true nature was gradually revealed.

During Emperor Wen of Sui's critical illness, he could not suppress his lust and raped the emperor's concubine, Lady Xuanhua. As a result, Yang Jian discovered the abnormality and was furious.

Furthermore, during Yang Jian's serious illness, Yang Guang and Yang Su secretly plotted matters after Yang Jian's ascension to the throne, and their secret letter actually reached Yang Jian's hands.

[These incidents fueled Yang Jian's rage, and he decided to replace the crown prince. He ordered his attendants to draft an edict to depose Yang Guang and reinstate Yang Yong.]

Unfortunately, Yang Yong was not seen. After being exposed, Yang Guang quickly forged an imperial edict to mobilize troops, took control of the palace, and then ascended the throne in Renshou Palace. He forged a will to have the deposed crown prince Yang Yong strangled.

As for Yang Jian, whether he died due to a worsening of his condition caused by the shock, or whether Yang Guang ultimately murdered his father and emperor, is unknown. However, given Yang Guang's character and actions, the possibility of him killing Yang Jian is extremely high.

Furthermore, after Yang Guang ascended the throne, he took Lady Chen, the Consort Xuanhua, into his harem, just like Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) married his stepmother. However, while Emperor Gaozong made her empress, Yang Guang did not.

This... feels a bit hasty.

For a moment, no one knew how to evaluate this coup.

However, one viewpoint was agreed upon by everyone.

Yang Guang was a beast, a complete beast!!

If it were merely due to extravagance and pretense, these could even be considered minor issues.

After all, people will stop at nothing to secure the throne, so these methods are understandable.

As an emperor, a little extravagance is not a big deal.

But isn't it a bit too much to sexually assault a concubine, especially one of his own father's concubines?

Your father is still in bed!

Are they not even trying to avoid people?

The people of Northern Qi who witnessed this scene felt a sense of familiarity; Yang Guang's actions...

The more they looked at it, the more it seemed to be an old story about Emperor Gao Cheng, the Wenxiang Emperor of the Shizong Dynasty.

"No ruler, no father!!"

Many scholars vehemently denounced Emperor Yang of Sui, and even Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, forbade them to utter those four words.

Even though Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, did not commit patricide, at least on the surface there was no problem!

Unlike Yang Guang, who directly murdered his father and ruler.

Although Tianmu said that the cause of Yang Jian's death was unknown, it was more likely that he was murdered by Yang Guang.

But they're all ancient foxes; who wouldn't understand them?

And in the end, she even brought her father's concubines into the harem, truly staying true to her original intentions.

The last few words, however, caused an even bigger uproar.

Li Shimin rubbed his eyes and shook his head vigorously.

All the ministers turned to look, their gazes focusing on Li Zhi, making him the center of attention in the entire court.

Li Chengan and Li Tai exchanged a glance, then quietly moved closer and began to whisper among themselves.

The long-standing rift between brothers actually showed signs of being mended thanks to a series of actions by Li Zhi.

After all, only the two of them could cricket at Li Zhi and Li Shimin without any restraint.

At worst, they can just ruin us again and exile us again.

What's there to be afraid of!

The other ministers were even more shocked. Hiding her away for fun was one thing, but how did she become empress?

Isn't this just dragging your father's face to the ground and stomping on it?

Changsun Wuji shook his head.

Nephew, even your uncle can't save you this time!

Li Zhi smiled bitterly; there was no way to explain this now.

He truly couldn't understand which woman was so charming that he could disregard public opinion and his father's reputation to make her his empress.

"Child slave!!!"

Li Shimin's roar was like thunder in a stormy weather.

Since Li Shimin stopped going to the battlefield, he has never uttered such a powerful battle roar again!