The lives of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Emperor Suzong of Tang were full of dramatic twists and unmatched splendor, but both were also marked by flaws and heartbreaking helplessness. Using history as its framework, this sweeping historical novel weaves and embellishes the past into a story that lets you experience an era through reading.
How did Emperor Xuanzong usher in the unprecedented prosperity of the Kaiyuan Era? This book will give you the answer. The Kaiyuan Era is also known as the Kaiyuan-Tianbao Golden Age, because the Tang dynasty remained prosperous in the early and middle years of the Tianbao Era.
Was Emperor Suzong suited to rule? Who was more capable, he or his father, Emperor Xuanzong? This book will let you discover the answer for yourself.
The first half follows Li Longji, and the second half follows Li Heng. In the second volume, the author, writing under the pen name “Wen You Tang,” steps directly into the story, making the reading or listening experience even more immersive.
This story respects the historical framework while incorporating fictionalized elements in keeping with the conventions of a novel. Events that match history remain faithful to it, while those that differ are purely fictional. (The novel draws on several historical works about the Tang dynasty.)
