Chapter 90

Despite some unrest in certain regions, these issues could not affect the overall situation. In the future, the unstable elements would be eliminated when the opportunity arose. As for the rest, it could only rely on gradual efforts to stabilize the rule.

The establishment of the Great Qian Dynasty was still recent, and it would naturally take time to gain deep-rooted support. However, with the advanced technology and powerful military force that Zhang Hao brought from the modern era, it would not take long. The people were easy to satisfy; as long as they could eat and stay warm, they would be content. This was absolutely not a difficult task for Zhang Hao.

The Yellow Turban forces in various regions either surrendered or were defeated and captured. Even the Black Mountain Army, which was hidden deep in the mountains, could not resist under the advantages of Zhang Hao's time portal and helicopters.

Especially with the propaganda of the Great Qian Dynasty, a large number of the lower ranks of the Yellow Turban forces came out of the mountains to surrender. Zhang Yan did not hold out for long.

Some of the more stubborn Yellow Turban leaders were either captured and killed or went into hiding.

After more than ten years of chaos in the Han Dynasty, the change of dynasty brought peace to various regions, and the people began to enjoy a peaceful life.

Next would be a period of rest and recuperation, and the cultivation of farmland and technological advancement. Once the new policies were fully implemented and accepted by all levels of society, the army would expand in all directions. Of course, these were matters for the future.

Before that, what Zhang Hao needed to do first was to proclaim himself emperor to declare his legitimate status.

Since entering Luoyang in early March, continuous battles had lasted for more than eight months, and it was now the twelfth month. The New Year of the Three Kingdoms world was approaching. After some thought, Zhang Hao decided to set the date of his enthronement on the first day of the first month, the Spring Festival, a time of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, which was fitting.

It was also very meaningful, as Zhang Hao had officially raised his army on the first day of the first month last year.

After announcing the decision, the Great Qian court immediately began to busy itself. This was a matter concerning the entire country and all its people, and there could be no slack. China has always emphasized etiquette, and such an important enthronement required even more preparation.

In just over twenty days, the first day of the first month arrived, and Zhang Hao performed the Heaven Worship ceremony outside Luoyang.

Officials, generals, and local gentry from all regions, as well as the people and soldiers of Luoyang, gathered to witness the ceremony. Many arrived before dawn to secure a good position, hoping to partake in the blessings of Zhang Hao, the Purple Star Emperor descended from heaven.

Despite the large number of people, the order was well maintained. The Beidou Guard and the Divine Might Army had been guarding and organizing the ceremony since early morning.

Fully armed and solemn, the Great Qian soldiers stood at various points, with colorful banners fluttering in the wind.

At the auspicious moment, Zhang Hao, dressed in solemn and splendid imperial robes, was led by the ritual official to ascend the altar.

At this moment, whether soldiers, civilians, or noble families, everyone looked at Zhang Hao with admiration and reverence.

In just two short years, the world had been transformed, an unprecedented miracle.

Thinking of the widely accepted notion that Zhang Hao was a celestial being descended to earth, people could not help but feel awe, even the gentry who had lost their interests were mostly in awe, and some even more so.

Because Zhang Hao had accomplished what many could not, and he had openly defeated the people who had held power for hundreds of years. Even those who hated and despised Zhang Hao could not deny this. People ultimately revered the strong, and Zhang Hao was undoubtedly strong.

Not to mention the ordinary people who would benefit from the new policies.

The survivors from the 'I Am Legend' world were also present at the ceremony. The solemn and majestic atmosphere of this Eastern ritual, and the sea of people around them, made these people from the so-called free world of America become serious.

The Heaven Worship ceremony was complicated, but with the guidance of the ritual officials, there were no problems. After the ceremony, Zhang Hao formally proclaimed himself emperor.

Thus, the Great Qian Dynasty became an empire. Zhang Hao also directly announced the era name as Kaiyuan, which would remain unchanged thereafter. The reason for this decision was to make it easier to record the calendar, as changing era names frequently would make it difficult to distinguish.

To deepen the impression and add a sense of noble and divine destiny, Zhang Hao cheated again.

However, this time the cheating was not by using modern advanced technology to create illusions, but something truly mysterious.

Under the kneeling of the ministers and people, and amidst the thunderous cries of "Long live the emperor," Zhang Hao stood on the altar.

Suddenly, countless brilliant light points appeared in the sky, like falling stars or countless colorful fireflies dancing.

The originally clear sky seemed to be covered, becoming slightly dim. In this environment, the countless brilliant stars became even more prominent, dancing and converging, forming a huge funnel in the sky, connecting the sky and Zhang Hao. These brilliant light points then merged into Zhang Hao's body.

Faint chanting, praise, and worship sounds could be heard from the sky.

This miraculous scene made the cries of the ministers and people even more fervent and enthusiastic. It was easy to imagine that after today, the Purple Star Church, which was already popular, would become even more prosperous.

Even the survivors who were originally standing awkwardly mostly knelt down involuntarily. Even in the so-called free and equal America, there were countless people with faith or superstition.

The remaining few crouched to avoid being noticed and to avoid being hated by others.

Even though their world was technologically advanced, it was clear that this was not caused by technology, and they were genuinely awed.

In the sound of a dragon's roar, the little dragon horse galloped from afar. To Zhang Hao's surprise, this little guy, facing the countless kneeling people, actually leaped into the air and ran through the void to Zhang Hao's side, looking at him with pleading eyes, then gazing greedily at the countless light points in the sky.

After a moment of surprise, Zhang Hao realized why the little dragon horse had shown some affection when they first met. It seemed that this little guy could sense not the time portal but the collective belief or faith of the people.

Since raising the army, Zhang Hao had been spreading religion, initially to give his army faith and the courage to face death, and also to prepare for the conquest of other worlds, as faith is always a powerful weapon.

But later, it became an unexpected surprise. Because the faith of the people could become the energy source for the time portal.

This divine miracle was actually the scene of the faith being absorbed by the time portal, which happened all the time, but ordinary people could not see it. Now, it could be seen by everyone because Zhang Hao had used time energy to display it.

Patting the little dragon horse's head, Zhang Hao thought, this little guy has great potential. It could actually run through the air, which was incredibly cool.

But how did it do that? It's amazing. I need to study it further. Zhang Hao looked at the little dragon horse with bright eyes.

Clearly, the collective belief was beneficial to this little guy, which was why it came over.

Zhang Hao conveyed his intention to the time portal, and a stream of the brilliant light points separated and entered the little dragon horse's body.

The little dragon horse let out a joyful cry, its body noticeably growing larger, but it could not absorb much. In less than a minute, the light points could no longer enter its body, and the little dragon horse lay down on the platform and fell asleep. This posture was not at all like a horse.

Zhang Hao chuckled, but he was also somewhat excited. Knowing that the little dragon horse could absorb faith, he wondered if providing it with some from time to time would help it grow faster. He had been looking forward to having this cool mount for a long time. However, the little dragon horse was too small to be a mount.

Ignoring the little dragon horse, Zhang Hao looked down at the fervent and devout gazes of the people below, and the corners of his mouth curled up. The performance was not over yet.

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