The Tang Dynasty (Four Volumes)

The Tang Dynasty was an era of unprecedented prosperity, splendor and magnificence in Chinese history, and occupied an important position in the development history of the Chinese nation. In the development history of China's feudal society that lasted for more than two thousand years, history advanced along a tortuous road and showed a wave-like trajectory. The Tang Dynasty, with its prosperous society, economy, culture, and national power, was a recognized climax era. The Tang Dynasty was an important and prosperous age in ancient times. It not only made brilliant economic and cultural achievements, but also occupied an important position in the development of foreign relations. Li Yuan and Li Shimin, father and son, took advantage of the chaos in Jinyang to leap forward, crossed the Yellow River westward, captured Chang'an, established the Tang Empire, and defeated the separatist forces such as Xue Qin, Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong one by one. The strife in the court, overt and covert attacks, eventually led to the Xuanwumen Incident. Li Shimin succeeded to the throne and appointed virtuous people. The Tang Dynasty successively conquered the Eastern Turks, Tuguhun, Gaochang, and Xueyantuo. He made peace with Tibet and sought peace through war. He stabilized the frontiers, united the nationalities, and prospered the country, creating the rule of Zhenguan. History always makes people think about it. Even behind a splendid and gorgeous empire like the Tang Dynasty, there are always and everywhere the shadows of swords and bloodshed. Power, money, honor, and beauty are always the culprits and always the spoils. In this way, history is indeed a mirror.