This book draws on historical and literary works such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government, the Complete Tang Poems, the Complete Tang Prose, the Essentials of Government in the Zhenguan Era, the Tongdian, and the Tang Huiyao, as well as the latest archaeological discoveries. It corrects numerous errors and omissions in ancient historical texts, striving to restore the events of the Zhenguan era as accurately as possible.
The book features hundreds of characters. Its subject matter focuses on politics, military affairs, culture, and ethnic groups, while also covering literature, art, architecture, medicine, religion, and much more. Its breadth is truly rare. In terms of structure, it uses a chronological format, beginning in the sixth month of the third year of Wude, when Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande were defeated, and ending with Li Shimin's death in the twenty-third year of Zhenguan. It brings nearly thirty years of the Zhenguan era vividly to life. Since the book draws on a wide range of historical sources, I spent more than ten years gathering, organizing, and correcting materials before finally completing it. The difficulty of writing this work is hard to imagine.
If you enjoy authentic historical sources, this is a book worth discovering!
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.
Comments on Chapter 3 of "Tang Taizong Zhenguan Ji" written by Shang Jinlong: Fighting over superiority and weakness in the Taiji Palace and Discussing the World in the Liangyi Palace.
Comments on Chapter 17 of "Tang Taizong Zhenguan Ji" written by Shang Jinlong: Pei Ji, Luoyang City Labor Force, Li Shimin Visits Ling Jing.
In fact, Ling Jing's plan is not very feasible in theory. According to Ling Jing's plan, there is a high probability that Dou Jiande will be attacked from both sides, and will fail if he cannot reach Chang'an at all.
Cao GUI's tactics in the debate
Comments on chapters of "Tang Taizong Zhenguan Ji" written by Shang Jinlong.
Comments on chapters of "Tang Taizong Zhenguan Ji" written by Shang Jinlong.
Commentary on Chapter 14 of "Tang Taizong Zhenguan Ji" written by Shang Jinlong: Li Shimin outsmarts the Xia army and Tang general Dou Jiande is captured alive.
Kong Shaode was eventually thrown to death
Pei Ji's attitude represented the interests of the old aristocracy. Many ministers who had served in the Dragon Army did not actually want the Eastern Expedition. If they failed, their glory and wealth might be wiped out. However, the military generals in the DPRK needed to establish meritorious service, so they were eager for war. Many surrendered generals needed military merit, and the old officials of the Sui Dynasty also longed for credit. Two of the three major forces wanted the Eastern Expedition. It can be said that the Eastern Expedition was still very timely.
Ping Wang Shichong's Tang army has a luxurious lineup. More than half of the Tang army's famous generals have gathered in Luoyang. There are Li Shimin's direct relatives and Li Yuan's confidants. The other famous generals mainly guard against Turks. In terms of preventing Turks, Li Jiancheng still has many direct relatives. It can be said that Li Shimin's victory over Wang Shichong is due to Li Jiancheng. After all, once the Turks join the war, it will be really difficult for the Tang army.