Tracing China: Through history, dialogue between ancient and modern

Chapter 134 The Truth About Xuanwu Gate
Li Shimin, a legend throughout his life, possesses the talents of the sky, and his literary skills and martial arts are all excellent, there is no doubt about this.

Especially his military achievements, looking at the hundreds of emperors in China, it is difficult to match him.

I am afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang, who only started with a bowl, can compete with each other.

other people.

I can only look forward to it.

Sima Guang said in "Zizhi Tongjian": "Taizong's civil and military talents are higher than those of the past. After three generations, China's prosperity has never existed."

Genghis Khan Temujin's evaluation of Li Shimin: "Those who want to stabilize the country must learn the Tang Zong's Art of War."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Only Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty is heroic and magnificent, and the Wuding Quartet, the rule of Zhenguan, and the style of Wende are the ones who have the virtue of the world and the merits of the world."

The leader said: "The so-called using the weak to be strong means to use a small number of troops to pretend to attack the enemy's armies. The so-called using the strong to make the weak means to concentrate the absolute superiority of troops, with five or six times the strength of the enemy's army, to surround them on all sides, gather and wipe them out. Since ancient times, there has been no one on the right of Li Shimin in the army, and Zhu Yuanzhang is next."

Li Shimin himself said: "Now that China is strong and prosperous, a thousand soldiers can defeat tens of thousands of barbarians. Although there are many barbarians, what is there to be afraid of!"

What do you mean?
It is the powerful Tang Dynasty, where a thousand elite soldiers can easily defeat tens of thousands of barbarians, the Central Plains of China, high above, overlooking the world.

Even though he is now middle-aged, the aloofness of a young man can still be seen in his demeanor.

His array breaking music, his black armored soldiers, his big feather arrows, his fierce horse...

It is conceivable that there was a young man full of enthusiasm, lonely and arrogant, reckless and frivolous.The drums and horns sounded, and the hunting banners covered the sun. He was wearing a golden armor and holding a three-foot sword, as if a heroic major general who had strategized was commanding thousands of troops to fight on the battlefield, unstoppable!
His voice was too legendary.

As a result, there are very few film and television dramas dedicated to the Reign of Zhenguan, why are there so few?

Because Li Shimin Li Shimin's character experience is not easy to shoot.

Shooting it out is the same as opening it.Turning into a novel is a typical Long Aotian.

Life experience is probably:
He joined the army at the age of 17.

Follow Dad to fight.

At the age of 19, he commanded an army, followed his father into Chang'an, and was granted the title of Duke, with a prominent official position.Then lead one hundred thousand troops to the expedition.

At the age of 20, he was crowned king, Shangshuling, and general.

Between the ages of 20 and 23, he swept the world almost invincibly.

At the age of 23, he was basically in an unsealable state.

At the age of 27, he killed his brother and forced his father to abdicate.No matter how you shoot it, it looks like a drama.

of course.

This is also related to the times. Twenty years ago, there were still some film and television dramas about the rule of Zhenguan.

Back then, reform and opening up were in full swing, and all walks of life were thriving.

I dare not say that gold is everywhere, but there are indeed many opportunities, and stories of entrepreneurial success are also circulated everywhere.

You can say that people are impetuous, or you can say that people are bloody.

But that was the situation at the time. Everyone had a dream of starting a business, making a fortune, and being successful.

When everyone is eager to start a business successfully, show them the story of Datang's entrepreneurship and founding of the country, of course they like it.

The image of Tang Taizong in the camera, with his heroic appearance, the breath of an emperor, and the spirit of a dragon and an elephant, has long shocked every modern person.

Those who usually blackmail Li Er are also silent at this time.

Datang.

It was founded by Tang Taizong.

This is almost the brightest dynasty in Chinese history. Today, there are countless Chinatowns abroad!

There is nothing to be ashamed of such an emperor.

Sitting in the pavilions, drinking and talking.

Li Shimin was almost the one who spoke, talking freely about the society and people's livelihood in the Tang Dynasty, and talking about the prosperity of this era.

As a junior, Lin Feng didn't interrupt, but just listened quietly.

It is a great honor to be able to sit, drink and have a conversation with the emperor thousands of years ago!

"Eh!"

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin changed the subject, sighed and said, "The Sui Dynasty collapsed and the Tang Dynasty prospered. In the eyes of the people of later generations, is it my Tang Dynasty that took the fruits of the Sui Dynasty's foundation? Or even belittled Sui Yang Emperor? "

Lin Feng replied, "Yes!"

There are many opinions that the Tang Dynasty was unrighteous and stole the foundation of the Sui Dynasty. For example, the grain in the period of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was eaten until the heyday of Zhenguan.

For example, the remaining imperial examination system, the Grand Canal, etc., were all used as wedding dresses for the disciples of the Tang Dynasty.

For example, Yang Guang was named Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, history was written by the victors, and he was completely blackened.

After drinking a glass of turbid wine, Li Shimin said proudly, "People in the world don't know that because of my literary skills and martial arts, there are people who complain about Yang Guang's grievances!"

Lin Feng frowned and asked, "Please also ask Taizong for advice."

Li Shimin raised his head, looked at the distant sky, and said every word, roughly meaning: because Li Shimin is too capable, the unification is too smooth, giving people the illusion that "the chaos is general, anyone can unify", so as to help Yang Guang backed up from history, and only then did Yang Guang's fans have something to talk about.Otherwise, who would dare to wash Yang Guang who brought China into a more chaotic era ahead of schedule?Who dares to complain for Yang Guang?
"When Yang Guang was in power, the population was more than 5000 million. However, after the Sui and Tang dynasties and the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there were only 900 million people left. The population dropped sharply due to war chaos. This is the most convincing evidence."

"Just give Yang Guang the word "Yang", and he should rest in peace."

"If Wuzhen was born out of nowhere, crushing an era and sweeping away all enemies, this Central Plains land will be in chaos for more than how many years!"

Li Shimin vomited bitterness.

can see.

During this period of Zhenguan prosperity, there are still many folks from all over the country who respect Yang Guang and want to raise injustice.

"Emperor Taizong, the younger generation replaces the people of the later generations. I have three questions. Can you answer the doubts?"

Lin Feng said respectfully, some people, only when they really face each other, will they feel how ridiculous and ridiculous their previous thoughts are.

Feeling told him.

The emperor sitting across from him is a bright and upright emperor who never came out of the world. He never hides and hides. He lives frankly and is worthy of the sky and all sentient beings.

"Just ask!"

Lin Feng said, "Is your eldest brother, Li Jiancheng, really capable of governing the world?"

Li Shimin turned his head, his eyes were not sharp, but showed a confused look, and asked, "Why do you ask this?"

It is recorded in many ancient books and historical materials that Li Jiancheng's image is always nothing more than ignorant and incompetent, conspirator, greedy for wine and lust, and his brother Li Shimin, who is wise and martial, uses soldiers like a god, and is kind and generous sharp contrast,

But being the first prince of the Tang Dynasty, how could Li Jiancheng be a rich man?
If Li Jiancheng was really ambitious and talented, he was afraid that he would be deposed at the beginning of the establishment of the Tang Dynasty.

It can be seen that Li Jiancheng is absolutely capable, otherwise there would not be so many capable people to assist, and a minister like Wei Zheng would never assist a fatuous and incompetent person.

If things are stable and Li Jiancheng can take power to manage the world smoothly, Datang may be even more prosperous.

Because Li Jiancheng's first major task after coming to power must be to reduce the burden on the people, and the reduction of corvee is for sure.

Moreover, he had already shown his superb governance ability before, coupled with the group of counselors under him, it is possible that Datang will have another prosperous appearance.

pity.

Li Jiancheng met a younger brother who was overly ambitious, a genius with a talent that would overwhelm an era, so he could only end with a whimper!
After listening to Lin Feng's remarks.

Li Shimin was not angry, instead he looked up to the sky and laughed, and said ironically: "Li Jiancheng has the ability to govern, but that's all. Let me tell you! My opponent, from the beginning to the end, is not my elder brother."

Uh?
Lin Feng, "..."

The audience watching the program, "..."

In full view.

There are imperial guards patrolling around, and there are maids serving, Li Shimin didn't shy away from anything, and said directly:

"Li Jiancheng is just a puppet of my father!"

"My opponent back then, from beginning to end, was my father."

"When the emperor came to the throne, he regarded power more than the sky. He did not allow anyone to disobey the emperor's prestige, but my elder brother, a scholar of Confucianism, accepted and obeyed any will of the emperor."

"What about me? General Tiance, surrounded by fierce generals like a forest, at the same time rebellious and unruly, hard to control."

"The change of Xuanwumen, the one who competed with me is my father."

"At that time, the world was at peace, and there was almost no war in the world, so my father took the bottom line and began to cut off my left and right arms, preparing to punish my unfilial son."

"As for Li Jiancheng, in my eyes, he is just a Confucian scholar who grew up in a greenhouse, not worth mentioning at all."

……

As soon as these words came out, many people gasped and found it incredible.

Is this really the truth of history?

The essence of the change of Xuanwumen was Li Yuan and Li Shimin's father and son fighting for life and death, and Li Jiancheng was just following a little boy who made trouble, a pawn in front of the horse.

Seeing his father sharpening his knife, Li Shimin took the lead in overturning the table, chopped off Li Yuan's thugs Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, forced Li Yuan to retreat, and became the emperor to control his own destiny.

As the saying goes, "parents who are not wrong" and "the emperor is always wise and powerful".

How could His Majesty kill his own son and the founding hero without fault?

How can a son kill his father when he wants to kill him?
The behavior of Li Yuan and Li Shimin did not conform to the moral norms of the time, so the confrontation between father and son must not be publicized, and a blame must be found.

Who is this backstabber?

Dangdangdang, it must be the "tool" of Li Yuan and Li Shimin's father-son battle - the prince.

Who dares to imagine.

There is still such a layer of secret hidden in the change of Xuanwu Gate.

Lin Feng kept looking at the Emperor Taizong, and he could tell that every word he said came from his heart.

Of course, there is no need for him to lie like a younger generation.

Lin Feng asked tentatively, "Emperor Taizong, in your eyes, from the beginning to the end, you never put Li Jiancheng in your eyes?"

Li Shimin laughed loudly, with a bold and unrestrained expression, and said in a voice like a heavy drum, "In terms of commanding troops and fighting, he is not one thousandth of me; in terms of governing the country, he is only one percent of me!"

Unspoken.

The crown prince is nothing more than a puppet, and the Xuanwu sect is a scene of "father and son turning against each other". He didn't kill his father, so he felt no pressure at all.

Call me Li Shimin for killing my brother?If you scold, just scold, I, Li Shimin, can't be scolded anymore.But the more indignant you scold, the more you can only show your stupidity, and it shows that the hole I dug, Li Shimin, has already buried you.

Lin Feng also felt relieved, why, as the black spot of "Xuanwu Gate Change" in Li Shimin's life, people still talk about it a thousand years later.

its essence.

It's Li Shimin who doesn't care at all.

(End of this chapter)