Great achievements> 1 He employs people in an eclectic way, and his use and leadership of talents have reached a very high level;> 2 He has a unique discernment, sees the lack of personal strength, and fully realizes that the king is like a stone , Good ministers are like craftsmen, only beautiful jade will come out, and open-mindedly adopt the ministers' various progressive suggestions;> 3. Do not act arbitrarily, and initially establish a political management system of separation of powers and mutual supervision, and stipulate laws and even include themselves (affecting the country) Which part of the policy) will require review and counter-signature by the province before it can be effectively released, ensuring the feasibility of the policy, timely discovery and correction. It has put an end to the harm and impact of bad policies on the country and the people; > 4. Recognizing that human life is of the utmost importance and not killing indiscriminately, the legal policy stipulates that the death penalty must be reviewed and approved by three complex memorials (five complex memorials from other places) before it can be executed. This is not It’s hard to recognize that people remember that in the fourth year of Zhenguan (630), only 29 people were sentenced to death nationwide, and in the sixth year of Zhenguan (632), 290 people were sentenced to death nationwide. During Taizong’s review, all 290 people were sent home to reunite with the family, and they would return after the autumn harvest of the next year to be reinstated. The result was 290 Everyone arrived on time and no one escaped. 5. The martial arts of Taizong Dynasty was prosperous. Except for the strategic victory in the Goryeo War, they all achieved brilliant victories (Tujue, Tuyuhun, Gaochang, Anxi Four Towns, Mobei Xue Yantuo, etc.). This was in line with the national strength, army combat effectiveness, and overall strategy at that time. The selection of generals is inseparable from important factors such as tacit understanding and process coordination. Therefore, among the famous generals and figures in Chinese history, the Zhenguan Dynasty occupies a considerable proportion. In the history of Chinese military affairs, the battle cases of the Zhenguan Dynasty are also often cited. Quote; >> 6 With the temperament of the "Khan of Heaven" who dominated the world, Li Shimin repeatedly used less to frighten more. His classic battle was to scare off 100,000 Turkic cavalry by riding alone on the Weishui River. Compare this to Song Zhenzong's persistence in Kou Zhunyi. What a huge difference from the one who reluctantly arrived at the southern city of Chanzhou under the escort of a large army upon request, and who had to go back immediately with fear! > 7 The nation and foreign policy of the Taizong Dynasty with the overall situation in mind and the unity of the world. A brilliant victory was achieved. As long as the people in the four seas knew about China, they would work hard to annex it, be proud of the Tang Dynasty, and be happy not to miss Shu. Not only could they live freely like the Tang people, but they could also serve as officials. The famous ethnic minority generals Ashina Simo, Zhu Si Wan Li, Qi Pei He Li and even later generations such as Gao Xianzhi and Li Guangbi all made outstanding contributions to the Tang Dynasty. They reflected the glory of Li Shimin's ethnic policies. Today's Tang Dynasty and Chinatown were also prosperous and powerful at that time. , a vivid portrayal of a powerful and civilized country; > 8. The imperial examination system was improved, schools were vigorously built, educational activities were emphasized, and official selection was popularized. At that time, Guozixue and Taixue were flourishing, and there were many local schools. It is not difficult to think of the education at that time. At the same time, the imperial examinations at that time were standardized and the examinations were fair. The Jinshi subjects were the most outstanding. That's why Taizong saw the new subjects of Jinshis coming out in droves and said with joy, "The heroes of the world will join me." Tang Dynasty The education and imperial examinations of the dynasty provided outstanding political talents and made outstanding contributions to the cultural essence - Tang poetry and economic development; Because of his vigorous promotion, encouragement and support, calligraphy, literature, and art flourished in the Tang Dynasty; > 10 Advocating clean government, frugality, simplicity, and paying attention to farmland and water conservancy, Taizong Dynasty was quite successful in building a clean government, but he did not Like Zhu Yuanzhang, he severely punished corrupt officials, but instead established a central leadership team that was honest and law-abiding, and paid attention to the election of local governors. At that time, many ministers in the court were from poor families, including Wen Yanbo, Dai Zhou, Yu Zhining, Wei Zheng, Zhang Xuansu, etc., coupled with the promotion of good morals and administrative supervision, promptly prevented officials from making mistakes, so the officials at that time were quite law-abiding, honest and self-disciplined; Emperor Taizong also paid more attention to frugality, not abusing people's power, and paying attention to resting with the people. The society at that time A simple and pragmatic style was formed; Emperor Taizong also attached great importance to agriculture. When officials visited the capital, Taizong first asked about the matter, but it was changed because the crown ceremony of the crown prince violated the farming season;> Comments on the controversy> We all know that Li Shimin is also a human being. No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. In the late Zhenguan period, some changes began to occur, which were first reflected in the acceptance of remonstrances. In the tenth year of Zhenguan (636 years), Wei Zheng discovered that he was "increasingly outspoken", which was the beginning of some mistakes for Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.
>> First, the expedition against Goguryeo was considered by some to be a wrong move. However, judging from the situation at that time, this expedition was necessary and necessary. First, the responsibility for launching the war lies with Goguryeo. Goguryeo brazenly attacked Silla, a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, and started a war. In order to maintain its authority, the Tang Dynasty needed to launch a war to protect the interests of its vassal state. Second, during the war, the Tang army was just and humane. This was also an external condition that ensured that the Tang army suffered very little losses. All the cities captured by the Tang army supported the Tang army. However, in order to maintain justice and humanity, it led to a preference for stability, which lengthened the war period. Third, the Tang army's retreat and subsequent war fully demonstrated Li Shimin's ambition and superb strategic thinking. The Tang army wiped out hundreds of thousands of Goguryeo soldiers with a loss of 2,000 people, which was rare in the history. It is rare for an enemy general to kneel down and worship at the city wall when retreating. The military harassment and political blockade by the Tang army in the later period made Goguryeo's strength worse and worse, and finally Gaozong destroyed Goguryeo. > There is also a significant increase in luxury. In the sixteenth year of Zhenguan, an edict was issued stating that other institutions should not restrict the things used by the prince. As a result, the prince was wasted seriously. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also began to build palaces. In the 11th year of Zhenguan, he built Feishan Palace in Luoyang, the eastern capital, and in the 21st year of Zhenguan, he built Cuiwei Palace. These made Taizong of the Tang Dynasty less thrifty than in the early period. > Another big mistake is to participate in the daily notes written by historians. This book is dedicated to the emperor's daily life and political remarks. The emperor has no right to interfere. This is a long-standing tradition. Emperors in the past have not read it and respect the authority and status of the historian. The historian was also fair and straightforward, never hiding anything, and never afraid of the emperor's retaliation. However, the famous emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty made a big historical mistake, which affected the fairness of the historian. Of course, there is no complete evidence that Taizong massively distorted history. At the same time, it is not just Taizong. Since the Spring and Autumn Period, there have been hundreds of historians. Dong Hu wrote straight, Chen Shou asked for bribes, Taishi was imprisoned, not to mention the literary prison of the Qing Dynasty. In addition, Xu Jingzong did not have a good impression of Li Shimin. This shows that, The history of the early Tang Dynasty should be credible. > In the early days of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ignored the dissuasion of his ministers Wei Zheng and Li Daliang and demanded land and supplies from the northern nomadic tribes who had surrendered. As a result, these tribes' appetites grew after they had enjoyed enough of the Tang Dynasty's favors, so they simply Revolted. > Later, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also reflected on himself: "The Chinese people are the foundation of the world, and the people of the four barbarians are all on the same branches and leaves. To disturb the roots and thicken the branches and leaves, in the hope of long-term peace, it is not possible. At first, Wei Zheng's words were not accepted, and then he felt The labor cost was increasing day by day, and the long-lasting peace was almost lost. "> In the 20th year of Zhenguan (646), when he returned from the Liaodong campaign, Tang Taizong fell ill. He has been recovering since then and began to take the gold and stone elixir refined by the alchemists. Previously, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty had ridiculed Emperor Qin and Han Wu for being obsessed with alchemy and seeking elixirs, but now he could not help but fall into it. In the twenty-first year of Zhenguan (647), Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty suffered from "wind disease" again. He was irritable and afraid of heat, so he had someone build a Cuiwei Palace on the top of Mount Li. , the condition continues to worsen. In the twenty-third year of Zhenguan (649), he passed away in Hanfeng Hall on May 26th (July 10th) at the age of fifty-two. >