The Truth About Emperor Gaozong of Tang

See the real chapter in historical materials My understanding of Tang Gaozong and Wu Zetian really began with this book. Previously, no matter whether it was books that elaborated interpretations, film and television works that intertwined reality and reality, or entertainment-oriented game works, they all failed to bring me into touch with the reality of history, and they all ended in disappointment. Driven by anxiety and a strong desire for knowledge, I opened this book. As an education scholar, when I read about Tang Gaozong's outstanding contributions to the imperial examinations, my long-standing emotions suddenly burst out, and tears almost came out of my eyes. Those achievements in world governance that were ignored by the mainstream narrative finally had a clear echo between the lines. By the time I finished reading the last chapter, the surging emotions in my heart almost burst through my chest, and I actually had the urge to yell in front of everyone. I sincerely hope that future generations will be more attentive to reading such rigorous books, and I also hope that future related film and television and game works can truly take historical materialism as the criterion, respect historical facts, and restore reality. As the author said in the last chapter, in the vast river of history, historical researchers are like a speck of dust in the dark night. Even if they shout desperately, they will not hear the slightest echo in the silent night, leaving only a sense of powerlessness when facing historical misunderstandings. But this sincerity towards history belongs exclusively to researchers.

The first ten chapters of this book are great, but the last six chapters should be more like a filler to the ending. While telling how Li Zhi seized power, it also raised some historical research questions, which is quite rare. There are also shortcomings. The argumentation process is a bit difficult to convince the public. Some simply give a few examples, which is easy to overgeneralize and is highly subjective.

It's very beautiful, and it has restored a real Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty.

Respect historical facts and objectively describe the power relationship between the emperor and the nobles.

Tang Gaozong's image in history is cowardly, incompetent, and even described as Wu Zetian's puppet. This book reveals another side of Tang Gaozong for us

The discussion is well-founded and recommended.

This book, just like its title, allows the public to understand the real Tang Gaozong in history.

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