His posthumous title is "Emperor Wen" and his temple name is "Taizong".
Tang Taizong Li Shimin was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty. His name means "helping the world and peace of the people". After ascending the throne as the emperor, he actively listened to the opinions of his ministers and worked hard to learn and govern the world.
In the 23rd year of Zhenguan (649), Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty fell ill (some say it was caused by taking Tianzhu longevity medicine). The treatment was ultimately ineffective, and Li Zhi was ordered to go to Jinyemen to act as state agent. On the 26th day of May in the 23rd year of Zhenguan (July 10, 649), Taizong died in the Hanfeng Hall of Cuiwei Palace on Zhongnan Mountain. He was posthumously named Emperor Wen, with the temple name Taizong, and was buried in Zhaoling. Extended information
Li Shimin was born in the Li family of martial arts on December Wuwu day in the seventeenth year of Emperor Wen's reign (598) (some say December Wuwu day in the eighteenth year of Emperor Wen's reign) In the villa, his father was Li Yuan, an official of the Sui Dynasty at that time, and his mother was the Dou family of the Northern Zhou royal family. When Li Shimin was 4 years old, a scholar came to his family who claimed to be able to meet him. He said to his father Li Yuan: "You are a noble man, and you have a noble son."
When he met Li Shimin, the scholar unexpectedly He said: "With the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, and the appearance of the sky and the sun, when he is twenty years old, he will be able to help the world and bring peace to the people." Li Yuan named his son "Shimin" after the meaning of "helping the world and bringing peace to the people." In his childhood, Li Shimin was smart, decisive, and informal. He received Confucian education, learned martial arts, and was good at riding and shooting.
Li Shimin joined the army as a boy and went to Yanmen Pass to rescue Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin served as Shangshu Ling and General Youwuhou. He was named the Duke of Qin and later the King of Qin. He led his troops to put down warlords such as Xue Rengao, Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong. During the establishment and unification process of the Tang Dynasty, Zhongli made great military exploits.
On the fourth day of the sixth lunar month in the ninth year of Wude (July 2, 626), Li Shimin launched the "Xuanwumen Incident" and killed his elder brother, Prince Li Jiancheng, his fourth brother, King of Qi Li Yuanji, and two other princes. The son was established as the prince. Soon the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan, abdicated and Li Shimin ascended the throne, changing the Yuan Dynasty to Zhenguan.
During his reign, Li Shimin actively listened to the opinions of his ministers, governed the world internally with civility, accepted advice with an open mind, practiced economy, and encouraged farmers to teach farming, so that the people could recuperate and live in peace, and the country and the people were peaceful, creating a famous country in Chinese history. The rule of Zhenguan.
Opened up territory to the outside world, defeated the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo, conquered Gaochang, Qiuci, and Tuyuhun, severely damaged Goguryeo, and established the four towns of Anxi. All ethnic groups lived in harmony and were respected as "Tianke" by the people of all ethnic groups. Khan", which laid an important foundation for the subsequent prosperity of the Tang Dynasty for more than a hundred years.
On May 14th, the 23rd year of Zhenguan (July 10, 649), Li Shimin died of illness in Hanfeng Hall at the age of fifty-two and reigned for 23 years.
Anecdotes and allusions:
1. Unparalleled archery
Historical records record that Li Shimin was extremely powerful when he was young. Among the weapons he carried with him, the most famous one was a A two-meter-long giant sky bow.
Li Shimin once led only one cavalryman to perform reconnaissance work before going into battle with the enemy. Passing through a grassland highland, he fell asleep with the soldiers because he was too tired. He was discovered by the enemy, who originally intended to surround and kill Li Shimin.
At this time, suddenly a snake chased the mouse and ran into the face of the cavalry. It woke up the cavalry and found that they were surrounded by enemies. So Li Shimin and the cavalry mounted their horses and fled. Li Shimin himself fired his bow left and right, hitting the target with perfect accuracy, and finally escaped from the pursuit.
During the Battle of Hulao Pass, Li Shimin said to Yu Chigong: "I hold a bow and arrows, and you hold a horse and spear to accompany me. Even if there are millions of troops, what can I do!" This shows that he has great respect for his own archery skills. of confidence.
Before Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, he served as General Tiance and established Tiance Mansion. After Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, he was hunting in the garden, and a group of wild boars ran out. Li Shimin killed four of them with four arrows, but a majestic male wild boar still rushed forward. Tang Jian, the Minister of Civil Affairs, dismounted his horse in a hurry and fought with him.
Li Shimin drew his sword and hacked the wild boar to death, and said to Tang Jian with a smile, "Tiance is a long history, why don't you see a general attacking the thieves? Why should you be afraid!" It turned out that Tang Jian had been the chief history of Tiance Mansion. Tang Jian immediately replied: "The ancestors of the Han Dynasty captured it with horses, but did not use horses to deal with it. Your Majesty used your divine force to control the four directions, how could you show your ambition on a beast!" Li Shimin felt that Tang Jian was right, so he stopped hunting.
2. The idiom "little bird relies on people" comes from the mouth of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty: Chu Suiliang was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. His calligraphy drew on the strengths of others, was varied, and became his own style. . Because he was proficient in calligraphy, he was recommended to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty by Wei Zheng and was appreciated by Emperor Taizong.
Taizong of the Tang Dynasty appointed Chu Suiliang as the daily life minister, who was responsible for recording the emperor's words and deeds.
Once, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty asked Chu Suiliang: "You record my words, deeds, and daily life every day. Can I have a look?" , Good deeds and bad deeds must be recorded in order to urge the emperor not to make mistakes. I have never heard that the emperor himself wants to read these contents." Tang Taizong asked again: "If I have bad words or actions, you will also want to do so. Write it down?" Chu Suiliang replied: This is my responsibility. I will write down everything you say and do. "
Not long after, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty said to Changsun Wuji: "Today I will comment on your merits and demerits in person, so as to draw lessons from you and make you vigilant. The speaker is not at fault, the listener can correct it himself. "
After saying that, he looked at Changsun Wuji and said, "You are good at avoiding suspicion and adapting to circumstances, but leading troops in war is not your strong point. Gao Shilian was well-read and had a high level of understanding. He remained loyal in times of danger and suffering, and he did not form cliques when he was an official. However, he lacked the courage to give direct advice. "
Tang Taizong commented on the ministers of the court, and finally talked about Chu Suiliang. Tang Taizong said that Chu Suiliang had made great progress in learning, had a very upright character, was loyal to the court, and had great affection for me. He usually looks like a bird, and I love him very much."
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