The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty

The two hundred and eighty-nine years of the Tang Dynasty were the pinnacle of China's feudal dynasty and a long song of ups and downs. This article takes the key historical events of the Tang Dynasty as the context and outlines the complete trajectory of the dynasty from the founding of the country, the glory of the prosperous times to the sunset. In the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, Li Yuan raised troops in Jinyang to build the Tang Dynasty and unify the world; after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin initiated the rule of Zhenguan, laying the foundation for a prosperous age, and Princess Wencheng went to Tibet to solidify national friendship. Wu Zetian proclaimed himself emperor when he came to the dynasty, innovated the official administration, and prepared for the prosperous age. By the time of the Kaiyuan Dynasty, the national power of the Tang Dynasty reached its peak, and all the nations of Chang'an came to the dynasty, and the culture was dazzling, showing the splendor of the prosperous age. The Anshi Rebellion broke out suddenly, shattering the illusion of a prosperous age, and the Tang Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline. Since then, vassal towns have been separated, eunuchs have exclusive power, and parties have been fighting endlessly. Although there have been several attempts to revive the country, it is difficult to reverse the decline. The Huang Chao Uprising swept across the world, completely shaking the foundation of rule. The once powerful Tang Dynasty finally came to an end in turmoil. The full text follows the historical context, restores the past of the Tang Dynasty, reads the glory of the prosperous times and the tragedies of the troubled times, and gets a glimpse of the historical code of the rise and fall of the dynasty.