The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 319: Tang Xuanzong's Achievements

【Tang Xuanzong Li Chen】

[Military achievements: In May 847 AD, Zhang Zhongwu, the governor of Lulong, led his troops deep into the enemy territory and defeated the various mountain Xi tribes in the north. He captured their chieftain Qu and burned down of their troops. He also captured of their governors and their subordinates, sheep and cattle, and carts of supplies, and presented the victory to the capital.

From then on, the north was completely pacified.

In August 849 AD, the Hexi region, which had been occupied by Tubo for nearly a hundred years, returned to the Tang Dynasty.

Evaluation level A, four points]

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{Taller.}
{He is not worthy. Without Wuzong laying the foundation and Zhang Yichao's own efforts, he would have no chance of gaining Hexi.}
{You are right, but Wuzong died and Zhang Yichao did not rebel. He was just lucky. What can you do to him? Just like Li Yuan, he just had a good son.}
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Datang.

"Fuck his mother!"

The quilt was thrown up, and Li Yuan stood on the bed with his hands on his hips and cursed loudly!
"What do you mean I have a good son?!"

Li Shimin's face turned dark.

Am I not a good son?
Li Jiancheng on the side glanced at him.

Aren't you confused?
"Without me! How could there be him!"

Li Yuan pointed at the sky and was so angry that he was about to explode!
Do you know what it means to avoid mentioning the names of respected people?
You, the descendants of later generations, are too ignorant of etiquette!

"Let's take a step back!"

"So what if I have a good son?!"

"My son can bring honor to our ancestors! Can you do it?"

"Pooh!"

Li Jiancheng's face turned a little dark.

Li Shimin sighed secretly.

My father would never be able to learn this skill of offending people even if he were given thirty years.

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【Institutional Construction: In 847 AD, an imperial decree was issued to abolish the ban during the reign of Li Deyu, allowing Jinshi candidates to gather in Xingyuan. If the sons of officials were indeed talented in writing and had taken the examinations according to the rules and regulations without bribery or backdoor treatment, they could also be admitted.】

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Ming Dynasty Jiajing Period
"Smoke cages cold water and moon cages sand, and moored in Qinhuai at night near the restaurant."

"The merchant girl knows not the sorrow of losing her country, and still sings the song of Houtinghua across the river."

Zhu Houcong slowly recited Du Mu's poem "Anchored at Qinhuai"

"Since Emperor Dezong, the resolute and heroic spirit of the Tang scholars has disappeared."

"Instead, it is replaced by a gorgeous, lewd, and weak air."

Hai Rui frowned slightly.

Zhu Houcong still sighed with his hands behind his back:

"In the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, any healthy scholar, even a woman, was used to traveling on horseback. Riding in a carriage would be laughed at."

"There is no distinction between civil officials and military generals. Scholars are both gentle and resolute."

"People like Li Jing, Li Ji, Yao Chong, and Song Jing are all all-round talents who can lead troops in battle and govern the country."

"But starting with Emperor Xuanzong, ministers began to be divided into civil officials and military generals."

"The scholars and officials rode in sedan chairs, and the prime minister and other high officials even rode in sedan chairs to enter and leave the palace."

"The aristocratic families that once passed down poetry and literature and produced generals and ministers have become increasingly corrupt and extravagant."

"The elite families that once gathered here can no longer provide talents for the empire. The children of these families are just sitting there doing nothing and have become parasites."

"The nobles, monks and eunuchs all sang praises of the 'Dazhong prosperous era' and praised Xuanzong as a wise ruler."

The corners of Zhu Houcong's mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of sarcasm.

"They are living a life of luxury and debauchery."

“No one pays attention to the hardship that ordinary people live.”

"Little Emperor Taizong... huh... for these termites..."

"How could he not be?"

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[In 848 AD, an imperial decree was issued to restore the full revival of Buddhism.

In 852 AD, the drawbacks of the comprehensive revival of Buddhism gradually became apparent.

In December of the same year, the prime ministers also wrote a letter to Emperor Xuanzong of Tang to report the matter.

At that time, the construction of Buddhist temples in various places not only consumed huge amounts of materials but also caused frequent disturbances to the public.

After learning about this, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang changed the edict.

Edict: Temples in places of historical interest and sacred sites are allowed to be restored.

A county with a large population and a large number of boats and vehicles is allowed to have a temple.

It is strictly prohibited to privately ordain monks and nuns.

In May 853 AD, the "Da Zhong Criminal Law Comprehensive Classification" was compiled.

It pioneered the compilation of criminal laws such as the "Xing Tong".

Evaluation level C, two points]

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Tang Xuanzong period
Li Chen let out an imperceptible sigh.

“Who can understand my heart?”

He is a successor to the throne from a side branch, and if he does not win over the scholars and monks.

How to gain a foothold in the court?
Being a wise ruler is neither easy nor difficult, but it is actually very easy.

That is to not offend anyone and to make everyone happy as much as possible.

In other words, try your best to make everyone who can make a sound happy.

So is Li Yan a wise ruler?

Of course it is.

It swept away the twenty years of decline of the Tang Dynasty.

Enrich the country and strengthen the army, and pacify Ze and Lu.

He almost managed to revive the glory days of the Tang Dynasty.

But his reputation among the people has been degraded to almost worthless. Why?
There are inextricable ties between monks, literati, and dignitaries.

To suppress monks is to go against their entire network of interests.

Not to mention joining forces with Li Deyu to block the paths of officials and scholars.

Dismissing officials, banning...

Li Chen's eyes were deep and his hands were placed on the stone table beside him.

The wind from the West Lake brought coolness across the Wangyun Pavilion.

I don't know this, right?
But right doesn’t mean good.

After all, it was a side branch that succeeded to the throne...

The most important thing is to hold on to this position!
If you can't sit still, forget about everything.

If you want to stay in power, you have to make some choices. Li Chen suddenly realized why he had to repeat the mistake of the elixir of life in the future.

"I am unwilling to accept this."

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[Diplomatic strategy: conferring the title to the envoy of the Khitan Khan, enthroning the King of Bohai, having the Anxi Uighur Pangle Khan send an envoy to pay tribute, and having the prince of Japan pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty.

In 850 AD, at the suggestion of Du Chong, the governor of Xichuan, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang decided to significantly reduce the rewards to Nanzhao.

That winter, Nanzhao stopped paying tribute to the Tang Dynasty.

In the following years, Nanzhao not only made repeated insults in its documents to the Tang Dynasty, but also sent troops to harass Annan, Xichuan and other places on the Tang Dynasty border from time to time.

Relations between the two countries broke down.

Evaluation level C, two points]

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Datang.

"I remembered that Nanzhao had submitted to the Tang Dynasty since Emperor Gaozong, so I allowed them to unite the six states out of kindness."

Li Longji knelt down on the threshold of the hall, glanced at the memorial in his hand, then looked at the sky and said coldly:
"I didn't expect that I would end up raising a tiger to cause trouble..."

Gao Lishi, who was standing by, said:
"Your Majesty, Geluofeng surrounded and killed Zhang Qiantuo. I'm afraid there is a reason for this."

Li Longji stood up with his hands on his knees, shook the paper in his hand, and said meaningfully:

"Maybe."

"But the Ailao barbarians are fickle, so this expedition can also help our descendants accomplish a great task."

"Order the Jiannan Jiedushi Zhangchou Jianqiong to go out of Rong and Xizhou to attack Nanzhao!"

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[People's Livelihood and Economy: In 849 AD, the Wuning Army rebelled and expelled the Jiedushi Li Kuo.

In 851 AD, people in Pengzhou and Guozhou (now Nanchong, Sichuan) launched an uprising.

In 855 AD, the army in eastern Zhejiang rebelled and drove away the governor Li Ne.

In 857 AD, the army in Rongzhou (now Rong County, Guangxi) rebelled and expelled the governor Wang Qiu.

In April 858 AD, the Lingnan army rioted and imprisoned the governor Yang Fa.

In May, the Hunan army rebelled and expelled the Inspector Han Chong.

In June, the Jiangxi army rebelled and expelled the Inspector Zheng Xian.

In the same month, there was a civil uprising in Annan (now Hanoi, Vietnam), and the local barbarians colluded with Nanzhao to launch a rebellion.

In July, the army of Xuanshe rebelled and expelled the governor Zheng Xun.

Although the government kept a firm grip on the salt tax in the late Dazhong period, and Emperor Xuanzong even set up two salt pond envoys to specifically manage the salt tax in Anyi and Jie counties, the revenue it brought was only half of that during the reign of Emperor Xianzong.

Rating D, get 1 point]

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The period of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty

Liu Xiu watched the continuous riots happening all over the country within a year, and deeply understood the achievements made by Li Chen in governing the country for more than ten years.

The frequency of disturbances was proportional to the length of Li Chen's reign.

The more frequent these incidents become in the later stages of life, the less peaceful the country will become.

The danger of subversion is imminent.

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[Employing and identifying people: It is said that Xuanzong chose the prime minister by praying in front of Xianzong's shrine and then shooting arrows. Whoever he hit would be appointed as prime minister.

This may be nonsense, but looking at the civil and military officials in Xuanzong's court, they were all mediocre.

Rating D, get 1 point]

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During the Song Dynasty and Renzong Period
Zhao Zhen picked up a white flower and sniffed it.

"Hard training does not distinguish between colors, and the redbud is not willing to bloom and fade late."

"Mei Zhijiang's poems are always so casual and plain."

"Just like the Dazhong policy in the Book of Tang."

"Peace reigns over the country, all offices are well-managed, there is no corruption at home or abroad, the treasury is well-off, the harvest is plentiful, and the frontiers are free from disturbance."

"But I have only just realized that the times of Emperor Xuanzong were not as described in the Tang History."

"Councillor Ouyang, you are well-versed in history and the present, do you know whether what Tianmu said is true?"

Ouyang Xiu pursed his lips, glanced at the emperor who was still admiring the cypress flowers, and said in a deep voice:
"During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, the vassal states on the borders frequently drove away their commanders and governors, and they were unable to govern."

"There are eunuchs who hold the military power and control the fate of the country at will."

"But all officials in the country abide by the law, politics are not disturbed, and the country is peaceful for thirteen years."

"This is all because Emperor Xuanzong was good at listening and judging, and he considered observation as wisdom."

"The successors of the Tang Dynasty were Emperors Yi and Xi, who were not good rulers. The Tang Dynasty was in chaos, so people thought that the policies of Dazhong were beyond their reach."

"Yes, during Xuanzong's reign, there were 22 prime ministers."

"Li Deyu, Li Rangyi, Zheng Su, and Li Hui were retained by Emperor Wuzong."

"Emperor Xuanzong personally appointed eighteen prime ministers."

"Among them, there were as many as thirteen people who controlled the government and the economy. Except for Pei Xiu and Wei Mo, the other eleven only served for a few months or a year."

"This shows that the financial situation during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong was already quite serious, but no famous ministers such as Du You, Yang Yan, and Liu Yan emerged."

"All the officials were shocked and convinced. Minor offenses were punished, and major offenses were not promoted."

"I want to use the wisdom of one person to accomplish the affairs of the world."

"I cannot share the responsibility with all the wise ministers."

"This is Xuanzong's fault."

Zhao Zhen looked at the snow-white azalea plum in his hand and listened to Ouyang Xiu's words.

The stubborn old minister came to my mind again.

"Die rather than be silent, live without silence!"

A thorny hairpin was inserted horizontally into her bun, and the sleeves of her robe were stained with ink.

The stern words of the white-haired old man will remain in my mind for a long time.

But he is not the only one who cannot forget.

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[Later influence: Dazhong's rule, Little Taizong. Rating: B, 3 points]

【Total score: 13 points】

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　The Song Dynasty cursed Emperor Xuanzong very harshly.

　　To put it simply, all of Xuanzong's behavior patterns were based on one purpose, which was to maintain his own legitimacy.

　　As for what is written in the history books: "clear-sighted and cautious, impartial in the use of law, willing to accept advice, cherishing official rewards, respectful and frugal, and loving the people and their things..."

　　...Maybe I was too blind to notice it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)