The Romance of China's Most Promising Emperor: Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty
by Cai Dongfan
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The "Romances of China's Most Promising Emperors" series of books selects eight most promising emperors in Chinese history from the "Popular Romance of Chinese Dynasties" written by Mr. Cai Dongfan (based on the 1935 Huiwentang printed version, retaining the author's annotations) and compiles them into a book. This series of books has both historical and literary qualities. It "takes official history as the basis and strives for certainty; it uses anecdotes as the weft and does not make false accusations." Readers can not only read history but also appreciate legendary stories, which is the best of both worlds. This book is one of them, with a total of twenty-three chapters. It tells the life of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, from his father and son's revolt, stationing in Chang'an, the domination of the Tang Dynasty, the rule of Zhenguan, the emperor's education of his son, and his death due to illness. Taizong Li Shimin is well known for the establishment of the Tang Empire. He successfully obtained the throne despite weak opposition and initiated the rule of Zhenguan.
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