Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 675 Jia Changsheng ascends the throne

"Oh no! The Sui army attacked our baggage!" someone in the Goguryeo army shouted.

This shout was like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, causing the Goguryeo army to panic. When the soldiers attacking the Sui army heard the news that their baggage trains were attacked, they were inevitably a little panicked, and their morale was greatly affected.

Jia Changsheng keenly sensed the enemy's changes. He seized the opportunity and loudly ordered: "All troops, attack and kill!"

The Sui army soldiers were like tigers descending from the mountains, taking advantage of the chaos of the Goguryeo army and launching a fierce counterattack. For a time, the situation on the battlefield reversed and the Goguryeo army retreated step by step.

Under the fierce attack of the Sui army, the Goguryeo army finally couldn't resist and began to flee. Seeing this, Jia Changsheng couldn't miss this great opportunity. He led the Sui army to pursue the victory and chased them all the way to the city of Pyongyang.

After the Goguryeo army retreated back to the city, they closed the city gates and relied on the strong city walls for defense. Jia Changsheng knew that the walls of Pyongyang were tall and thick, and there was sufficient food and grass in the city. If he wanted to attack by force, he would definitely pay a heavy price. Therefore, he decided to adopt a siege tactic, cut off the connection between Pyongyang and the outside world, wait for the food and grass in the city to run out, and the enemy army would be in chaos without fighting.

As the days passed, Pyongyang was surrounded. The Goguryeo army's food and grass in the city gradually decreased, and the morale of the soldiers became increasingly low. The Sui army outside the city was on high alert, not daring to relax its vigilance.

One night, the moonlight was like water and everything was quiet. Suddenly, there was a loud noise coming from the north gate of Pyongyang. Jia Changsheng was alerted when he heard the noise and quickly led his soldiers to the north gate.

Several ropes were lowered from the city wall, and a group of Goguryeo soldiers were climbing down along the ropes. It turned out that the Goguryeo army saw that the food and grass in the city were running out, and tried to break out at night.

Jia Changsheng sneered and ordered, "Archers, get ready, shoot!"

Following his order, the Sui army archers drew their bows and shot arrows at the Goguryeo soldiers under the city. The Goguryeo soldiers had nowhere to hide in the darkness and were shot dead one after another.

The Goguryeo soldiers who broke through the siege saw that the situation was not good and wanted to retreat back to the city, but the city gates were closed. They were in a desperate situation and could only struggle outside the city.

After a fierce battle, almost all of the Goguryeo soldiers who broke through were wiped out. Jia Changsheng looked at the panicked Goguryeo soldiers on the city wall and knew that it was only a matter of time before Pyongyang was captured.

A few days later, news came from Pyongyang that the King of Goguryeo, seeing that the situation was hopeless, decided to leave the city and surrender.

On this day, the gates of Pyongyang City slowly opened, and the King of Goguryeo led a group of ministers, dressed in plain clothes, holding a letter of surrender in their hands, and knelt down to surrender to Jia Changsheng.

Jia Changsheng looked at the scene in front of him, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart. He knew very well that this victory was hard-won and was won with the blood and lives of countless soldiers.

He took the surrender letter and said loudly: "From today on, Goguryeo will be incorporated into the territory of our Great Sui. You must abide by the laws of the Great Sui and live and work in peace. If you have the intention of rebellion again, you will be severely punished!"

At this point, Jia Changsheng's road of conquest finally came to a successful conclusion. His name will be forever engraved in the history of the Sui Dynasty and become a hero praised by people.

The towering palace of the Goguryeo Imperial City has now been transformed into Jia Changsheng's temporary palace. The luxurious palace that once belonged to the Goguryeo royal family is now filled with a new atmosphere of majesty and ambition. Jia Changsheng, wearing a simple but solemn brocade robe, stood on the high platform of the palace, overlooking the newly conquered city. His eyes were deep and firm, and he had already outlined a more magnificent blueprint in his mind - a grand and solemn coronation ceremony, which would announce the official birth of a new empire - the Great Sui Empire, and would also announce to the world his supreme authority.

"Your Majesty," a respectful voice came from behind him. Jia Changsheng turned around and saw his trusted adviser Chen Yuan bowing. Chen Yuan was a Confucian scholar with extraordinary wisdom. He had been following Jia Changsheng since his rise to power, giving him advice and suggestions. He was one of Jia Changsheng's most trusted think tanks.

"Mr. Chen, please stand up." Jia Changsheng's voice was deep and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty. "How are the preparations for the coronation ceremony going?"

Chen Yuan stood up, with a confident smile on his face, and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have discussed many matters with the ministers according to your will, and now all preparations are proceeding in an orderly manner."

Jia Changsheng nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "Tell me, what are the specific progress?"

Chen Yuan cleared his throat and said in an orderly manner: "First of all, the location of the ceremony. After discussion, we believe that the main hall of the imperial palace in Pyongyang is the most suitable. This is where the King of Goguryeo held important ceremonies. The terrain is open and the buildings are magnificent. It can demonstrate the majesty of our Great Sui Empire. Moreover, this place can be completely renewed after a simple renovation and serve as the holy place for your majesty to ascend the throne."

After listening to this, Jia Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "The main hall of the Pyongyang Palace is indeed a good choice. However, the repairs must be completed as soon as possible, and they must be foolproof. I want the world to see how magnificent and glorious the coronation ceremony of the Great Sui Empire is."

"As ordered, Your Majesty." Chen Yuan responded quickly. "In addition, regarding the ceremonial process of the grand ceremony, we have also referred to the coronation ceremonies of previous dynasties, and combined with the actual situation of our Great Sui Empire, we have developed a detailed plan. On the day of the grand ceremony, Your Majesty will wear a crown and a crown, and ascend the high platform of the main hall surrounded by hundreds of officials. At that time, ceremonies such as offering sacrifices to heaven, earth, and ancestors will be held to pray for the protection of the gods of heaven and earth and ancestors. Afterwards, Your Majesty will read the edict of accession to the throne, announcing to the world the establishment of the Great Sui Empire and Your Majesty's strategy for governing the country." Jia Changsheng listened carefully, nodding slightly from time to time. "These ceremonies are very important, and there must not be the slightest mistake. I want the people of the world to know that the establishment of our Great Sui Empire is in accordance with the will of heaven, and is to allow the people of the world to live a peaceful life."

"Your Majesty is wise," Chen Yuan continued. "After the ceremony process was determined, we began to prepare the various utensils needed for the ceremony. We have arranged for craftsmen to work day and night on the crown, tassels, jade seal and other items. Among them, the jade seal is a national treasure. I have selected the finest jade and hired the country's top carving craftsmen to make it exquisitely to demonstrate the supremacy of our Great Sui Empire."

Jia Changsheng frowned slightly and said, "The matter of the jade seal is of great importance, and we must ensure that it is foolproof. I heard that the process of making the jade seal is extremely complicated and requires a lot of time and effort. You must urge the craftsmen to speed up the process and ensure the quality."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best." Chen Yuan said, "In addition to these, the guard of honor, music and dance team required for the ceremony are also in intensive training. The guard of honor will be composed of the most elite soldiers of our Great Sui Empire. They will wear gorgeous costumes and hold various weapons to show the military might of our Great Sui Empire at the ceremony. The music and dance team will play various solemn and elegant music and perform beautiful dances to add a festive atmosphere to the ceremony."

Jia Changsheng smiled with satisfaction and said, "Very good, these are all arranged very well. I want to let the world see that my Great Sui Empire not only has powerful military force, but also has a profound cultural heritage."

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing." Chen Yuan hesitated for a moment and said, "The coronation ceremony is the top priority of our Great Sui Empire. I think we should invite envoys from all over the world to watch the ceremony. This will not only show the great power style of our Great Sui Empire, but also let other countries know about the rise of our Great Sui Empire, thus establishing our Great Sui Empire's position in the world."

Jia Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Chen is right. I'll leave this matter to you. Send envoys to all countries as soon as possible to invite them to the ceremony. However, when inviting envoys, you must pay attention to etiquette and not be negligent in the slightest."

"As you command, Your Majesty." Chen Yuan accepted the order and said, "I will definitely select the most capable envoys and invite envoys from all countries with the most solemn etiquette."

Jia Changsheng discussed some details with Chen Yuan again, and only let Chen Yuan leave when it was getting dark. After Chen Yuan left, Jia Changsheng stood alone on the high platform, looking at the lights gradually lighting up outside the palace, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew very well that the coronation ceremony was not just a ceremony, but also an important opportunity for him to show the world the strength and determination of the Great Sui Empire. He had to make this ceremony perfect, so that people all over the world would be in awe of the Great Sui Empire.

In the following days, the whole city of Pyongyang was immersed in a busy and tense atmosphere. Craftsmen worked day and night to make various utensils needed for the ceremony, and soldiers trained hard to show the most perfect posture at the ceremony. Ministers such as Chen Yuan ran around to coordinate various preparations to ensure that everything went smoothly according to plan.

The preparations for the coronation ceremony were not smooth sailing. Once, the craftsmen in charge of making the crown and robes encountered a problem. The patterns on the crown and robes were extremely complex, requiring the use of a variety of precious silk threads and gems, and every detail had to be made strictly in accordance with traditional styles. During the production process, the craftsmen had a deviation in their understanding of some patterns, resulting in the crown and robes being far from the expected effect.

When Jia Changsheng learned about this, he immediately summoned all the craftsmen involved in making the crown and robes and personally came to the production site. He looked at the finished crown and robes and his face became very gloomy. "Is this what you made? How can it be used in the coronation ceremony if it is so crudely made?" Jia Changsheng's voice was cold and stern, making the craftsmen present tremble with fear.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, Your Majesty, please forgive me." The craftsmen knelt down and begged for mercy. "We really didn't understand these patterns thoroughly enough, which led to such a mistake. Your Majesty, please give us another chance, and we will do our best to make a crown that will satisfy Your Majesty."

Jia Changsheng looked at these craftsmen, and his anger gradually subsided. He knew very well that making a crown and robes required great skills and patience. Moreover, these craftsmen did not do it on purpose, they just wanted to do a good job. "Get up," Jia Changsheng said, "I will give you one more chance. However, you must be careful this time and make a perfect crown and robes within the specified time. Otherwise, you all know the consequences."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. We will definitely live up to your expectations." The craftsmen were grateful and said that they would work hard to complete the task.

Under Jia Changsheng's personal supervision, the craftsmen re-entered the intense production. They studied day and night, and conducted repeated experiments. Finally, after several days and nights of hard work, they produced a perfect set of crown clothes. When the crown clothes were presented to Jia Changsheng, he showed a satisfied smile on his face. "Very good, this is what I want." Jia Changsheng said, "You did a good job this time, and I will reward you generously."

In addition to the crown and robes, there were also some minor issues during the preparation of the honor guard and the music and dance team. During the training, some soldiers of the honor guard suffered from fatigue and injuries due to long-term high-intensity training. This not only affected the progress of the training, but also affected the overall state of the honor guard.

After Jia Changsheng learned about this, he immediately ordered to adjust the training plan, increase the soldiers' rest time, and arranged the best military doctors to treat the injured soldiers. At the same time, he also came to the training site in person to boost the morale of the soldiers. "Soldiers, you are the elite of my Great Sui Empire and the people I trust the most. The coronation ceremony is coming soon. This is an important moment for us to show our strength to the world. I believe that you will be able to overcome difficulties and show the military might of my Great Sui Empire at the ceremony." Jia Changsheng's words were like a shot of adrenaline, which immediately boosted the morale of the soldiers. They all expressed that they would go all out and contribute their own strength to the coronation ceremony of the Great Sui Empire.

The training of the music and dance team was not smooth sailing. Since the choreography of music and dance needed to integrate multiple elements, it had to reflect a solemn and elegant atmosphere while also showing the characteristics and vitality of the Sui Empire. During the choreography process, some disagreements arose between the head of the music and dance team and several musicians and dancers, resulting in slow rehearsal progress.

After Jia Changsheng learned about this, he personally summoned the person in charge of the music and dance team and related personnel. He listened carefully to the opinions and suggestions of all parties, and then put forward his own views. "I think that the arrangement of music and dance should inherit tradition and be innovative. We should integrate the characteristics and spirit of our Great Sui Empire on the basis of tradition, so that people all over the world can see our uniqueness." Under the guidance of Jia Changsheng, the music and dance team readjusted the arrangement plan, and after a period of hard rehearsal, finally presented a wonderful music and dance performance.

As the day of the coronation ceremony draws near, all preparations are gradually entering the final sprint stage. The streets and alleys of Pyongyang are decorated with lights and colors, and the atmosphere is full of jubilation. The people are also full of expectations for the upcoming ceremony. They take to the streets to send their blessings for the establishment of the Sui Empire.

Finally, on a sunny day, Jia Changsheng's coronation ceremony was held as scheduled. On this day, the main hall of the imperial palace in Pyongyang was decorated with gold and jade, and the square outside the hall was crowded with people and envoys from various countries who came to watch the ceremony. Jia Changsheng, wearing a gorgeous crown and a crown on his head, slowly climbed onto the high platform of the main hall, surrounded by hundreds of officials. At that moment, the whole square was silent, and everyone held their breath and stared at Jia Changsheng on the high platform.

Jia Changsheng stood on the high platform, overlooking the crowd below, his heart filled with pride and emotion. He knew that from this moment on, he would shoulder greater responsibilities and lead the Great Sui Empire to prosperity. He slowly raised the jade seal in his hand and announced to the world: "The Great Sui Empire is officially established today! I will take the world as my responsibility and lead the people to create a peaceful and prosperous era!"

As soon as the words fell, thunderous applause and cheers rang out in the square. At that moment, the whole city of Pyongyang was immersed in a sea of ​​joy, and Jia Changsheng's name would be forever engraved in the history of the Sui Empire, becoming a legendary emperor.

(End of this chapter)