Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty Yang Guang

In the first year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian stood up on behalf of Zhou and unified the north and south. Under Kaihuang's rule, peace was restored throughout the country. However, no one expected that this prosperous empire would collapse in just thirty-seven years, and it was the talented and ambitious Sui Yang Emperor Yang Guang who personally pushed it into the abyss. He was born into an imperial family, and as the second son, he took over the throne and ascended to the throne. His literary talents were outstanding, and his poems and poems were unparalleled for a while; his martial arts was illustrious, he conquered the Chen Dynasty in the south, defeated the Turks in the north, and expanded his territory. He dug the Grand Canal, connecting the north and the south, which benefited the people for thousands of years; he created the imperial examination system, broke down the clans and benefited poor families; he built the Eastern Capital, managed the Western Regions, and attracted all nations to come to court. His achievements are comparable to those of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han. However, it was this ambition that pushed him into the abyss. The three expeditions to Goryeo depleted the people of the world; he patrolled excessively, and the people complained; he was stubborn and self-willed, refused to be remonstrated, and killed loyal ministers like dogs. The chants of trackers on the banks of the Grand Canal, the beacon fire at the top of Jiangdu City, the flags of righteousness flying in Wagang Village - a dynasty fell from its peak to the abyss. When the last lantern in Jiangdu Palace goes out, when the loess beside the Lei Pond buries the bones of a generation of emperors, what is left to future generations is endless sighs. He is not a simple symbol of a tyrant, but a tragic figure who is talented, ambitious but self-willed and eager for quick success. His success or failure is not only a personal tragedy, but also the inevitable result of the power struggle of the Guanlong Group. It is also a historical portrayal of the reincarnation of destiny. Open this book and you will see a different Yang Guang and the rise and fall of a dynasty.