Chapter 24 Tang Taizong Li Shimin
Ten days later, the sky fell again.

The monarchs and ministers of all time and space were eagerly looking forward to it. The most unique one was the new court of the ninth year of Wude, when Li Shimin, as the crown prince, led the court and handled all matters. At this time, although Emperor Li Yuan was still on the throne, many people's eyes quietly shifted to Li Shimin from time to time.

【Ding Dong——Welcome to watch the historical live broadcast】

[The theme of this issue is: Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin]

Nine years of Wude.

Li Yuan cheered up and got rid of the depression he had been feeling since Xuanwu Gate. Taizong, most likely it was his second son. Although he was hurt by the fratricide, he still knew the ability of his second son. It was not difficult to win the temple name of Taizong.

Unlike Li Yuan who felt somewhat melancholy, Crown Prince Li Shimin was feeling a little uneasy.

Of course he was confident, confident that he could inherit the achievements of the Tang Dynasty and create a prosperous era that was not inferior to that of his predecessors! He could, no, it should be said that he would definitely be able to do it. But despite being calm and confident, Li Shimin was a little nervous at this time.

Did he do it? How well did he do it? Did he really realize his ideal?
As for the coup, he was already mentally prepared when he made the decision, and he was more open-minded about it - as long as his ideals and achievements could be realized, what did this matter?

Zhenguan three years.

Unlike Crown Prince Li Shimin, who had just experienced the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the ninth year of Wude, Li Shimin at this time was more confident.

Three years of ruling allowed him to have a more comprehensive grasp of the situation of the Tang Empire and to be more confident. At the same time, some of his political ideas had been initially implemented and had achieved certain results.

Emperor Taizong of Tang and the Reign of Zhenguan, these two words at this time had long since departed from their original meaning of simply referring to the governance of a certain emperor or a certain reign title, and instead continued to rise to the level of a certain concept. From two simple nouns, they became conceptual references - a wise and enlightened ruler in a prosperous era, the most glorious image of an emperor since Yao and Shun, and the most powerful political symbol besides the great peace and harmony of the world.

[The Han and Tang dynasties have always been two dynasties that the Chinese people are proud of. Whether in terms of politics, military, economy or culture, they were the heyday of the world at that time.

As another influential dynasty after the Han Dynasty, more than a thousand years have passed, and we are still full of curiosity about the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

In history, the territory of the Tang Dynasty may not have been the largest, and its military power was not the most powerful, but its open mind, broad bearing, romantic feelings, and flamboyant personality were the most unique.

The founder of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding emperors in ancient times, but even such an emperor is controversial.

He was revered as a model by countless emperors and rulers of later generations, becoming the "Emperor Fantian Khan of the Ages";
Today we will talk about the life of Li Shimin, the greatest emperor in history. 】

[Li Shimin, Prince of Taiyuan!]
[Crying Li Erfeng!]
[Anecdotal evidence: the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty was called Li Yuan, the father of Li Shimin.]
[To be honest, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji only lost their lives, but the people gained the Zhenguan Reign, and history gained the prosperous Tang Dynasty!]
[Li Yuan, Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji: Are you polite, the two in front?]

Many people under the sky were defeated, such as the abdicated Emperor Li Yuan, and Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji who were still alive at certain points in time.

Emperors before the Tang Dynasty did not need to speak a word, as the literate people around them had already prepared bamboo slips, carving knives, or pens, ink, paper, and inkstones to take notes.

"A model emperor throughout the ages", it seems that Emperor Taizong of Tang must have been an extraordinary emperor.

Liu Bang was so happy that he was about to take off: "Zifang, Xiao He, did you hear that? The Han and Tang dynasties are in full bloom!"

In the sixth year of Jianyuan, Empress Dowager Dou had passed away. Liu Che, who was in full power, was full of energy and said to Tianmu that the Han Dynasty was prosperous and the Huns must be defeated!

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said to his eldest son Zhu Biao, who was standing by his side, "I admire Emperor Taizong Wen the most. He is truly worthy of the title of the greatest emperor of all time!" Seeing Tianmu's evaluation of the greatest emperor of all time, Li Shimin was in high spirits. He raised his eyebrows and said to Empress Zhangsun, "Guanyin, Tianmu praised me as the greatest emperor of all time."

Empress Changsun said in a gentle tone: "Erlang has the people in his heart, and future generations will certainly not let him down for his hard work for the people."

Li Shimin's eyes warmed up: "Guanyin is the one who understands me."

[Li Shimin was the second son of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, and his wife, Empress Taimu Dou.

When he was born, Li Yuan was still the Duke of Tang in the Sui Dynasty. He also served as the governor of Qiao, Qi and Long prefectures. He was highly trusted by Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui Dynasty and Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.

At the same time, Li Yuan could be called "uncle" of Emperor Wen of Sui. Li Yuan's mother, Dugu, was the fourth sister of Emperor Wen of Sui's wife, Empress Wenxian Dugu Jialuo. Therefore, Li Yuan and Li Shimin had a very close blood relationship with the Sui Dynasty royal family. The subsequent Emperor Yang of Sui, Yang Guang, was also Li Yuan's cousin and Li Shimin's uncle.

On the other hand, Empress Taimu Dou also came from a prominent family.

His father Dou Yi was an important official of the Western Wei and Northern Zhou dynasties, and his mother was the daughter of Yuwen Tai and the sister of Emperor Wu of Zhou, Yuwen Yong. Empress Taimu had a very good relationship with her uncle, Emperor Wu of Zhou, and was often brought by him to teach. After Yang Jian established the Sui Dynasty, although he killed many princes of the Yuwen royal family, the Yuwen family and their in-laws were still active in the upper power center.

Growing up in such an environment, Li Shimin received a good education since childhood. He was proficient in both civil and military affairs, especially in military strategy. He inherited the fine traditions of the northern military aristocracy and was proficient in riding and shooting. This also laid a good foundation for his later conquest of the world.

Early Sui Dynasty.

Yang Jian's face froze instantly as he looked at the sky. Li Yuan, my great nephew.

[In order to understand the environment before and after the founding of the Li Tang Dynasty, as well as the situation during the founding process, we must mention the Li family's huge in-laws and historical relationships. These relationships can be summarized as the Guanlong military aristocracy group, referred to as the "Guanlong aristocracy" or "Guanlong Group."

The Li family was a member of the Guanlong Group, and the Northern Zhou royal family, the Yuwen family, was also a member of it. The Dugu family, from which Empress Wenxian Dugu Qieluo, the wife of Emperor Wen of Sui, came, also held an important position in the Guanlong Group. Even Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, actually came from the Guanlong Group.

The Guanlong Group started to flourish in the Western Wei Dynasty. It can be said that the Guanlong Group created four dynasties, namely the Western Wei Dynasty, the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty. Such an achievement is unique.

At this time, Duke of Tang Li Yuan was extremely anxious at home.

When his second son was still a baby, Tianmu predicted that he would rebel, which was a fatal matter.

Dou was dizzy because of his spinning. She was much calmer than her husband: "Don't worry, the current emperor will not take action against the Li family."

Tianmu said that her son would be a wise and benevolent ruler in the future, and that the next emperor of the Sui Dynasty was incompetent. The eyes of the whole world were on him, and their Majesty was not a brainless person.

The imperial court has killed so many people who rebelled. Are they preparing for chaos now?

The Sui Dynasty was already in chaos. Yang Guang knew the chaos outside. After hearing what Tianmu said, he just sneered and continued to drink and have fun. How could he waste his last moments of enjoyment?
Many people packed up their belongings and rushed to Taiyuan. Tianmu said that Master Li was a wise ruler in prosperous times, and they would definitely have a way to survive if they relied on him.

Anyone with a little knowledge can guess that this sky curtain is a comment of later generations on their predecessors. The means are mysterious and there is no need to lie. The major events recorded in history cannot be wrong.

(End of this chapter)