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Chapter 1070 Su Yao's Coronation
"Long live the Holy Lord!"

"Long live the big man!"

Su Yao's declaration resounded like thunder across the sky above Mulu City.

The crowd in the square fell into a brief silence, then erupted in deafening cheers. Many knelt on the ground, bowing to the conqueror from the East as if worshipping a newborn god, and some even spontaneously chanted the title "King of Kings."

To be honest, this moment caught Su Yao off guard. He was just about to see who was shouting the enemy's name when he suddenly heard an even more unified shout:

Long live the King of Kings!

Below the high platform in the square, Anmoti, leading a group of Parthian and Kushan generals, parted the crowd and rushed forward, prostrating themselves before Su Yao, holding the golden crown and scepter symbolizing the Parthian king's imperial power.
"Your Majesty's divine might is unparalleled, and you are ordained by Heaven! We, your subjects, wish to enthrone Your Majesty as the new King of Kings, ruling over the Parthian and Kushan homelands!"

This action ignited a wildfire, and tens of thousands of people below the stage knelt down, their shouts of "King of Kings" echoing throughout the city like a tidal wave. Even the captured Parthian nobles trembled and prostrated themselves on the ground, not daring to look directly at the godlike figure on the stage.

Good heavens, this is practically urging him to take the throne!

Su Yao frowned slightly, about to refuse, when Amina gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Holy Lord, the people of Parthia need a symbol. You have already demonstrated a miracle. If you refuse, this land may fall into even deeper chaos."

The title of King of Kings, in Ancient Greek βασιλευτωνβασιλευοντων, is also translated as King of Kings or King of Kings. It was originally created by Cyrus II of the Persian Empire and was originally a title for a savior. Later, it became an honorific title for the monarch of the Persian Empire, and was a supreme position, just like the title of emperor in China.

Su Yao's gaze swept over the dark mass of kneeling people below the stage, then turned to the majestic city walls in the distance. He understood Amina's meaning; on this land, the "King of Kings" was not only the ruler, but also a spiritual symbol maintaining the balance among the various races.

But.
Do you think I should accept it?

Su Yao weighed the crown in his hand and looked at Zhang Liao, Lu Su, Yu Fuluo, and others beside him.

The Parthian and Kushan generals who surrendered might be somewhat confused, calling him Holy Lord, God, and so on, but those who came from the Central Plains with him were very clear about their identity.

"Of course, why not accept it?"

Huvro's eyes widened:
"It's just a title, just a title, what's wrong with that? We've conquered such a vast territory, slaughtered the Parthians until they were trembling in fear, and even their divine beasts obeyed us obediently. Who else but you deserves the title of 'King of Kings'?"

"Besides, even the King of Kings is still a king. He is the King of Kings of Parthia, and you, the King of Han and Tang, are also kings. Who is greater and who is lesser is up to us. If you wear it, then wear it. Otherwise, do you want to go back and ask for permission now? The emperor is far away in this place."

"Hey."

Su Yao chuckled and shook his head, saying, "The Chanyu's words are quite insightful. What do you all think?"

Su Yao then looked at Zhang Liao and Lu Su, already having a general idea of ​​the outcome.

One of these two was a direct descendant who had followed him from Bingzhou to power, and the other was a member of the Tang Prince's faction whom he had personally promoted. It would be quite difficult to hear any dissenting opinions from them.

really.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, “Your Highness, although what the Chanyu said is rough, it makes some sense. The title ‘King of Kings’ carries immense weight in Parthia and Kushan, and the local people and nobles are already accustomed to using it to address their supreme ruler. If Your Highness accepts it, it will quickly stabilize the hearts of the people in the newly annexed territories, allowing those wavering forces to see the situation clearly, and even enabling a swift attack on Ctesiphon, pacifying the entire Parthian homeland. However…”

Zhang Liao paused for a moment, then said, "Your Highness is still only a princely title. This expedient measure needs to be reported to Luoyang as soon as possible, and the reasons should be explained in advance. Otherwise, there will inevitably be another uproar in the court."

"Ah."

Su Yao scoffed again: "If I accept this title, there will probably be trouble even if I report it." The reason Su Yao hesitated was that he knew very well that the last time the envoy came, he had already reported to him that there were signs of instability in the rear.

Now that he's been leading troops away from home for a long time, the travel time between the two places alone takes more than half a year. If he were to accept the title of King of Kings, who knows what kind of spittle he would be bombarded with.

He himself didn't care, since out of sight, out of mind. It was just that Wan Nian and others in Luoyang had to endure the barrage of criticism from the censors.

"Your Highness is worrying too much."

Lu Su stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty and Your Highness are husband and wife, sharing both honor and disgrace."

"Your Highness has expanded the territory, destroyed the Kushans, and brought peace to the Prussians. Your achievements are unprecedented, and His Majesty will only be proud of them. As for those corrupt scholars in the court..."

He lowered his voice: "When Your Highness has pacified Parthia and returns in triumph with the Parthian King and the griffin, who will dare to utter a single word?"

That being said, if the name is not correct, then the words will not be proper. To completely resolve this contradiction, we need to think of another way.

Su Yao already had a new idea in mind, but that was a matter for later. For now, it was more about...
Su Yao laughed heartily, grabbed the golden crown and put it on his head: "In that case, I'll gladly accept the title of 'King of Kings'!"

"Long live the Holy Lord!"

"Long live your Majesty!"

Long live the King of Kings!

As the golden crown was bestowed, thunderous cheers erupted once again in the square. Anmoti and other surrendered generals were moved to tears, for their new lord had officially taken over the legitimacy of the Parthian Empire, and their status would rise accordingly.

Amina stood beside Su Yao, gazing at the golden crown gleaming in the sunlight, a complex light flickering in her eyes. She quietly took Su Yao's hand and whispered, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. From this day forward, you are the rightful master of this land."

"Is it just me?"

"what?"

Su Yao chuckled, picked up Amina, and the two rode the griffin together, soaring into the sky.

Vologasis V slumped in his prison cart, staring at the dazzling figures of the two in the sky, his eyes filled with despair and jealousy.

His once-proud sacred beast has now become a tool for others to flaunt; his once most beloved concubine now smiles radiantly in the arms of his enemy; and those lowly people who should have groveled before him have all shifted their focus to worshipping the two figures in the sky.

“Do you see that? That is the will of Heaven.” The Parthian veteran escorting the prison cart sighed softly, his halberd clattering to the ground. More and more soldiers threw down their weapons and bowed to Su Yao in mid-air. Their former loyalty to the Parthian king had long since vanished in the flames of the griffins and the might of the Han army.

Su Yao held Amina as they circled three times above Mulu City, overlooking the city that had just changed hands. The cheers in the streets had not yet subsided, and the Han army, along with the Kushan and Xiongnu allied forces, were orderly taking over the defenses. Meanwhile, the Parthian surrendered soldiers, led by pro-Han nobles, were clearing the battlefield, creating a scene of renewal everywhere.

"This is just the beginning." Su Yao lowered his head and planted a kiss on Amina's forehead. "Before long, from the Amu Darya to the Euphrates, the dragon flag of my great Han will be flying!"

Amina looked at the man before her, her beautiful eyes glazed over. She wrapped her arms around Su Yao's neck and gave him a passionate kiss on the lips.

"I believe." I believe in you. Just as I believe the sun will always rise, I believe you will surely rule over all nations!

(End of this chapter)