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

"You are a traitor, you are a traitor!!"

Yang Jian cursed loudly, his hands trembling uncontrollably with rage, wishing he could chop Yang Guang to pieces with a single stroke.

"How could he do this?!"

Ministers like Gao Jiong from the Kaihuang era, seemingly having gained considerable knowledge, dared not speak to each other or share their views, for fear of touching Yang Jian's fragile heart.

Besides, they were scared too.

What if Yang Jian suspects them of secretly conspiring to rebel?

Some veteran officials looked nostalgic, as many of them had experienced the era when the Northern Zhou, Northern Qi, and Southern Chen dynasties coexisted, and had witnessed the human-like actions of the Gao family of Northern Qi.

Li Delin was still shaken, repeatedly touching his chest as if he had seen something filthy.

He was a former official who had personally experienced the Northern Qi court. After the Northern Zhou destroyed the Northern Qi, he was recruited into the Northern Zhou. Later, when the Sui Dynasty replaced the Northern Zhou, he was appreciated by Yang Jian and even rose to the position of Grand Secretary, which was equivalent to a prime minister.

He already had a strong memory, and after seeing Yang Guang's series of actions, he even wondered if this was the reincarnation of some emperor from Northern Qi, who had come to seek revenge.

Previously, Yang Jian had vehemently criticized Li Shimin for killing his brother, imprisoning his father, and failing to properly educate his son, even expressing considerable contempt for him.

So what if he achieved such great merit? He still killed his brother, imprisoned his father, and even allowed his own favorite concubine to bring his son into the harem!

Now look what's happened! Yang Jian is much better than Li Shimin!

Just as Yang Jian was still furious and was about to arrest Yang Guang to settle accounts,

A cold, piercing voice, devoid of any emotion, came from beside me.

"Lady Chen, the wife of Xuanhua?"

"That princess from the Chen dynasty in the palace?"

Yang Jian's neck turned slowly, mechanically, as if he didn't want to face reality.

"It seems I was dead back then!"

Dugu Jialuo's indifferent face came into Yang Jian's view, and Yang Jian felt a sense of foreboding, even feeling somewhat aggrieved.

Yang Jian understood that Chen's life was certainly not going to be spared.

The last time he had a casual encounter with Lady Yuchi, Dugu Jialuo actually brutally murdered her during court. After Yang Jian "ran away from home," he had no choice but to return and apologize to Dugu Jialuo.

To be an emperor to this extent is nothing short of humiliating.

great cause,

Looking at the suspicious gazes below, Yang Guang descended into a state of frenzy.

They find all sorts of reasons to defend themselves.

He has just become emperor, and he doesn't want to be overthrown immediately!

"You can't blame the present for things that happened later!"

"Wasn't my cousin Li Shimin's ascension to the throne also illegitimate?"

"I will certainly repent and reform, cherish the people's strength. Li Shimin was able to govern so well, achieving the Zhenguan era; I too will lead the Sui Dynasty to a new golden age, bringing forth a glorious era of great achievements!!"

Yang Guang frantically displayed his acting skills, using every possible excuse to gain the trust of the court's civil and military officials.

As long as he is given the opportunity to consolidate his power in the court, gain control of the army, and bestow some favors upon the people,

His throne will remain as secure as a rock!

"Report!!!"

"Urgent report from 800 li away! Urgent military situation!"

A soldier rushed into the hall, shouting anxiously.

"King Yang Liang of Han, together with Duke Li Yuan of Tang, raised an army of 200,000 and marched straight towards Daxing City!"

Yang Guang's expression changed drastically. He had anticipated that after the story told on the celestial screen, Yang Liang would surely gather in large numbers to respond, with countless followers.

However, Yang Liang did not attack the fortified cities in Hebei and other places, but instead headed straight for Daxing.

This is not in line with Yang Liang's usual way of doing things!

At this moment, Yang Liang, who was leading his army on a rapid march to Daxing, had only one thought in his mind:

Thank you, Zhu Di!

[Next up is Emperor Ming of Sui – Yang Guang]

[Mei Ziyi was intelligent from a young age and fought in many battles. At the age of nineteen, Yang Guang appointed him as the commander-in-chief and led his army to capture Jiankang, the capital of the Southern Chen Dynasty. After the fall of the Chen Dynasty, he sealed up the gold and silver treasury and was praised as wise and virtuous throughout the land.]

[He was respectful to the virtuous and learned, and possessed exceptional literary talent.]

After ascending the throne, Yang Guang was full of ambition and wanted to accomplish great things.

He claimed that he would "praise the Three Sovereigns, surpass the Five Emperors, look down upon the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and be unmatched for ten thousand generations."

Is this Yang Guang?!

This doesn't make sense, does it?

Many ancient people were already confused, their impression of Yang Guang torn in two.

He was half tyrannical Emperor Yang of Sui, who killed his brothers and father, and half wise and ambitious Emperor Shizu of Sui.

Which one is real?

People before the Sui Dynasty had already begun to think: if something happened to Yang Guang, it would be quite normal for his successor to be unable to stop Li Shimin.

Then the Tang Dynasty smeared Yang Guang?

"Such lofty ambitions! He doesn't seem like a foolish ruler at all!"

Ying Zheng snapped the memorial in his hand shut. The problems with Yang Guang mentioned on the screen earlier were ultimately just matters of personal morality.

It didn't significantly affect the emperor's governance.

"His ambitions are even quite similar to mine?"

Ying Zheng was somewhat incredulous, especially considering the temple name and posthumous title of Emperor Ming of the Shizu clan.

Many people have begun to believe that Yang Guang was smeared.

[After ascending the throne, Yang Guang's first task was to build Luoyang, the eastern capital, in order to strengthen his control over the Guandong and Jiangnan regions.]

After Luoyang was completed, Emperor Yang Guang ordered the capital to be moved there and invited envoys from the Western Regions to witness the ceremony. Silk entwined trees and adorned with rare stones and precious woods created Luoyang, the most prosperous city in the world at that time.

[The magic show featuring tens of thousands of people, along with fine wine and delicacies, were all performed free of charge, demonstrating the strength and prosperity of the Sui Dynasty.]

[Establishing the Jinshi examination to select talent provides a path for advancement for scholars from lower social classes.]

[He led his army on a western expedition, decisively defeated the Tuyuhun, and brought most of Qinghai under his rule]

To maintain the stability of the northeastern region of the Sui Dynasty and eliminate border troubles, three campaigns were launched against Goguryeo.

[Utilizing existing waterways, a Grand Canal was constructed, extending over 2700 kilometers from Luoyang in the north to Zhuojun in the south.]

This canal reconnected the north and south, becoming a vital artery of China's economy. For nearly a thousand years thereafter, people relied on this canal to transport grain and connect the north and south.

[It was because of these achievements that, in the fourteenth year of the Daye era, after Yang Guang was assassinated in the Jiangdu mutiny launched by Yuwen Huaji, his successor, Prince Yue Yang Tong, posthumously honored him as Emperor Ming, with the temple name Shizu.]

At this moment, lines of text floated across the sky.

"Yang Guang was an emperor with ideals; his deeds will be remembered for generations to come!"

"These are all smears against Yang Guang by the Tang Dynasty."

"Yang Guang truly deserves to be called one of the greatest emperors of all time!!"

"Alas, Yang Guang has offended the Guanzhong nobles and powerful clans!!"

These words, like a tsunami, impacted the minds of ancient people across different times and spaces.

"I knew it!!"

Liu Che was absolutely certain that those negative comments were a smear campaign by the Tang Dynasty against Yang Guang.

"How could an emperor with such ambition be a tyrant? It turns out he was murdered."

"Spending a little money is nothing; how could such a great achievement come about without spending money?"

"I feel like he's a bit like me!!"

Liu Che ran his finger along the slightly upturned mustache above his lips, a look of delight on his face as he saw a kindred spirit.

That's right, we've both been unfairly maligned by later generations.

Sigh, being an emperor is really not easy!

Many ancient people after the Tang Dynasty stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen something filthy.

Is this really true?