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Chapter 1209: Coronation
Chapter 1209: Coronation
The urgency behind Lu Hai Kong's coronation stemmed from two primary reasons.
Firstly, the coronation ceremony was an integral part of his advancement to the title of 'Sovereign', and without it, he could not truly be considered as such. Here, 'Sovereign' refers not to a noble title but to Lu Hai Kong's current profession.
Although Lu Hai Kong had completed his advancement tasks, he had not yet undergone the coronation ceremony, and thus, he had not truly advanced successfully. Many of the abilities of this 'Sovereign' profession were still beyond his grasp, such as his Sovereign Talent and the usage of the Imperial Cauldron.
The most evident aspect was the Imperial Cauldron itself, a Human Domain Artifact that required the convergence of Fortune and the blessing of the Way of the Divine Emperor to wield.
Even when Lu Hai Kong was a vassal lord, he could use it, but right after his advancement, the Imperial Cauldron could only unleash a hundredth of its power in his hands.
Of course, even a hundredth of its power was already formidable. Ordinary Blood Demon Generals couldn't withstand Lu Hai Kong's Imperial Cauldron attacks.
However, with the appearance of Foreign Demons and Blood Demon Generals of the same caliber as Yu Ji, the Imperial Cauldron's power was no longer sufficient. During the Northern Expedition, Yu Ji had shattered it repeatedly.
Although the Imperial Cauldron gained the blessing of a million Fortune after Nuwa's advancement, increasing its power, its current strength was around 110, which was still inadequate compared to the Foreign Demons. Lu Hai Kong couldn't even control Yuwen Chengdu, remember?
As a Human Domain Artifact, the Imperial Cauldron, blessed by the Fortune of over twenty million people from Jing and Ou provinces, should have been able to suppress even a minor figure like Yuwen Chengdu.
This was solely because Lu Hai Kong had not formally become the Sovereign and had not fully mastered the Imperial Cauldron. Once he successfully became the king, he would gain complete control over it, and within Luoyang, he could confidently declare that even if Yu Ji came again, he could defeat him without relying on Nuwa's power.
Even outside Luoyang, after his coronation, he would be able to summon the Imperial Cauldron for attacks or suppression at least twice a day.
Lu Hai Kong's coronation would significantly enhance his strength.
Moreover, beyond strengthening himself with the Imperial Cauldron, Lu Hai Kong's coronation held an even greater benefit: uniting the hearts of the people from Jing and Ou provinces.
After Lu Hai Kong's efforts over the past half a year, his coronation was no longer just a personal matter. Nearly twenty million people from Jing and Ou provinces eagerly anticipated his coronation.
As the date drew near, many well-off citizens from these provinces, along with representatives from every village and town, took the initiative to travel to Luoyang to present gifts to Lu Hai Kong.
Lu Hai Kong's coronation was a widely anticipated event, especially among the people of Jing and Ou provinces.
Over the years, the propaganda team that Lu Hai Kong established in Yanhuang City, using opera and storytelling as tools, had evolved into a cultural propaganda department.
This department rigorously reviewed operas and storytelling performances in the two provinces, ensuring that Lu Hai Kong and his generals' glorious images were upheld.
In the past year, as potatoes and sweet potatoes became more common, the lives of the people in Jing and Ou provinces improved, and they paid more attention to opera and storytelling. Additionally, Lu Hai Kong's recent victory over the Foreign Demons further enhanced his image.
On one side was the decaying Han Dynasty, and on the other was the hero they revered, Lu Hai Kong, the true hero who had defeated the Xianbei foreign tribes and resisted the invasion of foreign demons in the You Two Provinces.
Just as tens of thousands of people spontaneously gathered to celebrate and offer gifts for Lu Hai Kong's coronation, Dong Fat and his group emerged from the conference room.
For three consecutive days, Dong Fat had been living under the immense pressure created by Xi Zhi Cai's manipulation of foreign demon forces. As a result, even though these men were all exceptional individuals, they felt slightly dazed at this moment.
Coincidentally, as they were in this daze, tens of thousands of overjoyed citizens entered the city, their deafening cheers echoing through the air. Each person, as far as the eye could see, wore a smile of genuine happiness, and their hearts were filled with a sense of identification and admiration for Lu Hai Kong and his dynasty. All of this deeply impacted Dong Fat and his companions.
Lu Hai Kong had always presented himself as a fierce, domineering, and unyielding figure before the various vassal lords.
This image was so deeply ingrained that even though Dong Zhuo had received intelligence about Lu Hai Kong's popularity among the people of the You Two Provinces, he was still utterly shocked by the scene before him.
At this moment, they truly understood that Lu Hai Kong's desire to become a king was not a personal delusion but a manifestation of the aspirations of the people of the You Two Provinces.
This left Dong Fat and his companions with complex expressions, especially Liu Bei, whose expression was the most intricate.
Ever since Liu Bei had risen with the assistance of Tan Tai Ming Jing, he had considered himself the one who would revive the Han Dynasty. Therefore, he had always harbored reservations about Lu Hai Kong's coronation.
But when he witnessed the endless stream of citizens offering gifts, Liu Bei finally understood. The most terrifying thing was not Lu Hai Kong's coronation, which he couldn't prevent, but the tens of thousands of cheering people before him.
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This meant that the Han Dynasty had been completely abandoned by these citizens. In their hearts, there was no longer a place for the Han Dynasty; instead, they only had Lu Hai Kong and the dynasty he ruled.
At the same time, Liu Bei also felt a sense of panic. The Han Dynasty, abandoned by both the upper and lower classes, might truly become a thing of the past.
Of course, Lu Hai Kong had no time to worry about the thoughts of the vassal lords at this moment; he was too busy.
In fact, Lu Hai Kong had never intended to make a grand affair out of the coronation ceremony; it was just a formality.
However, with the arrival of tens of thousands of representatives, Lu Hai Kong couldn't even go through the motions.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong had learned about this spontaneous movement of the citizens more than ten days ago, giving him enough time to prepare. Still, even with this lead time, Lu Hai Kong was incredibly busy.
On the fifth day of the fifth month of the year 189, the coronation ceremony finally commenced with great splendor.
After going through intricate rituals, Lu Hai Kong, accompanied by Princess San holding the Red Sky Sword and the Imperial Cauldron, ascended the grand hall of the Luoyang Royal Palace and officially proclaimed himself the Duke of Jin.
Thus, the farce of the Coalition of Warlords came to an end, and the Three Kingdoms entered a relatively stable phase, fully preparing to face the foreign threats.
(End of Chapter)
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