"Now that things have come to this, according to His Majesty's decree, please surrender quickly.”
Zhangsun Sheng stopped and addressed him as Prince Jin.
After a battle that had no chance of winning, more than two thousand soldiers were killed, leaving only Yang Guang alone.
"Sixth brother, you hid it too well, so well that even my royal brother was deceived.”
He directly passed by Minister of War Zhangsun Sheng. Yang Guang looked at the figure and revealed a sense of regret, but even more so, he was filled with unwillingness.
" Haha..." Yang Guang laughed out loud when he said this." I, Yang Guang, have been working hard for 20 years, but I can't compare to today's palace coup.”
His tone revealed the old age of a great lord, adding a trace of sadness.
Looking at the laughing Yang Guang, the second brother in name, he was an opponent worthy of respect.
Even though he was still cold on the surface, Yang Zheng still remained silent, giving the last bit of dignity to the leader of a generation.
In history, even though Yang Guang's personal style was not very good, he was also more eager to achieve utility.
However, it was undeniable that the expedition to Goguryeo, including the excavation of the Grand Canal, was a strategic move.
The three expeditions to Goguryeo were equivalent to removing the greatest threat at the border.
Even in the Tang Dynasty, they still insisted on sending troops to attack, which showed their importance.
The excavation of the Grand Canal not only indirectly promoted the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, but also benefited the future dynasties greatly.
Other than that, there was also the imperial examination system that influenced the later dynasties, all of which were great achievements.
It was a pity that the overall step was too big, which directly led to the collapse of the Great Sui Dynasty and the inevitable destruction.
Since he had come to this era and was about to become the new emperor, he would definitely not let history repeat itself.
Using modern knowledge, combined with ancient ways of governing the country, they would use different methods to establish great achievements!
It would truly benefit the people and make the Great Sui's national strength even stronger. It would welcome the momentum of a great country that did not lose to the Qin and Han Dynasties!
Exhaling a long breath, Yang Zheng's body was filled with great ambition, which then turned into blood.
"Generals, you can return to Benevolence Palace and go see father.”
Yang Zheng didn't stay for long as he spoke.
"I will obey the orders of the sixth prince."
Zhangsun Sheng, Qiu Rui, and Liu Shu looked at each other and brought Yang Guang, who had become the deposed Crown Prince, to the Renshou Palace to report to the Emperor.
There was nothing to say…
Looking at the corpses of the soldiers around him, Yang Guang shook his head slightly and laughed at himself.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Greetings, Imperial Father."
After entering the Benevolent Longevity Palace, everyone bowed.
This included the defeated Yang Guang. As a son, he still bowed to Sui Wendi.
Seeing Yang Guang's appearance, Sui Wendi's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife. He wished that those things had not happened.
In that case, the Crown Prince would still be the same Crown Prince, with a good reputation and high abilities.
Unfortunately…
"Yang Guang, do you plead guilty?"
Even though he was reprimanding him, Emperor Wen of Sui still held a trace of hope, hoping that the truth would not be too sinister.
Zhangsun Sheng and the others all understood that the Emperor was already old and was about to pass away. What he wanted the most was to see the Imperial Family live in harmony.
"Winner takes all, loser takes all. There's nothing to say!”
Noticing his father's expectant gaze, Yang Guang couldn't let go of the unwillingness in his heart and his position.
Hearing this sentence, it was equivalent to admitting the truth. Emperor Wen of Sui thought about Yang Guang.
All the anger that he had accumulated before surged into his heart and suddenly exploded.
He felt his throat dry up. Unable to withstand the blow, Emperor Wen spat out a mouthful of blood and fell beside the dragon bed.
"Your Majesty…"
"Father…"
Zhangsun Sheng and the other ministers, as well as Yang Zheng, quickly went forward to check on Sui Wendi's situation.
Yang Guang moved his arm, but he still didn't take that step.
In the end, it turned into a long sigh. It was unclear what complicated emotions it had.
"Summon... Summon the important officials of the court to the Benevolence Palace quickly..."
Sui Wendi spoke with difficulty intermittently, his breath becoming very weak.
"Yes, we will go immediately."
Seeing that his life was coming to an end, Zhangsun Sheng, Qiu Rui, and the others who followed Sui Wendi couldn't help but feel sad.
After saying that, Emperor Wen of Sui did not continue. To be exact, he wanted to use his last breath to establish the decree.
Immediately, Yang Guang escorted them to the side hall of the Benevolence and Longevity Palace and specially sent a thousand Vigorous Fruit Guards to guard them.
"Your Majesty…"
Not long after, a large group of civil and military officials entered the hall and knelt on the ground with heavy hearts.
Among them were Wu Jianzhang, King of Loyalty and Filial Piety, He Ruobi, the upper pillar state, Han Qinhu, the lower pillar state, and other founding elders of the Sui Dynasty.
There were also the three provincial departments, the six ministers, and other important officials. Dozens of civil and military officials had also arrived.
"In the twenty years since the beginning of the Sui Dynasty, with the help of the ministers, we have created a peaceful and prosperous world.”
"This is the blessing of Great Sui and the blessing of the people of the world.”
Noticing that all the important officials had arrived, Emperor Wen of Sui finally opened his eyes.
In the hall, only the soft sound of Yuan Yan writing the edict was left, as well as the civil and military officials who were quietly waiting for the edict.
The next crucial moment would decide the next generation of the emperor.
"Sixth Prince Yang Zheng had the vision of an emperor since he was young. He was wise and intelligent, and knew a certain amount of political affairs.”
"Now, we will expose the crimes of the deposed Crown Prince in time and personally fight against the rebel army to fight for precious time to return.”
When it came to Yang Guang, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty still couldn't help but feel a wave of pain from the blow brought by his later years.
"I've decided to appoint the sixth prince Yang Zheng as the crown prince. After I die, he will inherit the throne.”
Wu Jianzhang, Qiu Rui, and the other ministers couldn't help but feel heavy in their hearts when they heard this weak decree.
"Zheng 'er, come here…"
With a trembling hand, Sui Wendi waved it forward.
"Father…"
Carrying the same heavy weight, Yang Zheng silently arrived beside Sui Wendi.
"With the loyal and filial king Wu Jianzhang, Imperial Censor Su Wei, Changping king Qiu Rui, and Minister of War Zhangsun Sheng as auxiliary ministers.”
"Please assist me!"
Seeing Yang Zheng's arrival, Sui Wendi seemed to have recovered from his last breath. He spoke with full energy, no longer as weak as before.
The sixth prince, Yang Zheng, did not have any followers. Emperor Wen of Sui wanted to use this opportunity to leave something behind so that the young emperor would not be controlled by the ministers.
What he didn't want to see even more was that the imperial power would fall to others!
"We will do our best to assist His Highness the Crown Prince.”
Wu Jianzhang, the loyal and filial king…
Imperial Censor Su Wei…
Changping Wang Qiurui…
Minister of War Zhangsun Sheng…
Hearing this, the four ministers stepped forward and knelt down.
Hearing this, Emperor Wen of Sui slowly lowered his hand and leaned back.
Finally, he closed his eyes in peace and left with his unfinished business…
"His Majesty has passed away!"
The eunuch next to him knelt down and cried loudly.
"Father!"
"Your Majesty!"
In an instant, sorrowful cries resounded throughout the hall, especially from Wu Jiande and the other old officials.
Men don't shed tears easily, but they haven't reached the point of sadness…
It announced the death of the founding emperor and the succession of a new emperor!
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