Emperors of the Tang Dynasty

Tang Dynasty (618-907), one of the most brilliant and brilliant dynasties in China's feudal history, the longest unification time, and the strongest national strength, the Fourteenth Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty, the twenty-first generation of emperors, a total of 289 years, which and the Han Dynasty are called one of the two powerful dynasties in Chinese history, creating the most magnificent feudal dynasty in Chinese history. Let's take stock of the emperors of the Tang Dynasty.

Gaozu Li Yuan (566-635), reigned from 618 to 626, a total of 8 years. He was the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Li Yuan set two historical highs: he was the founding emperor of the Great Unification Dynasty, the fastest emperor and the fastest unified dynasty in history, surpassing all other heroic emperors of the ages. After the change of Xuanwumen, he was forced to pass the throne to Li Shimin and abdicated as Emperor Taishang. Zhenguan died of illness on June 25, 635, at the age of 69, with the title of Emperor Taiwu, and was buried in Xianling. In the first year of the First Yuan Dynasty (674), he changed his honorific title to Emperor Shenyao. In the thirteenth year of Tianbao (754), he was honored as Emperor Dasheng Daguangxiao of Shenyao.

Emperor Taizong Li Shimin (599-649), reigned from 626 to 649, for a total of 23 years. The second son of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan. He was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, his name means "Ji Shi An Min", he was a Tang Dynasty military, politician, and calligrapher. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin's official Ju Shangshuling and the Great General of the Marquis of Right Wu were awarded the titles of Duke of Qin and later Jin as The King of Qin. On the fourth day of the first month of The ninth year of Wu De (July 2, 626), Li Shimin launched the "Xuanwumen Rebellion", killing his brother Li Jiancheng, the fourth brother Li Yuanji the Prince of Qi, and two sons, and was made crown prince. He pioneered the famous "Rule of Zhenguan" in history, pushing China's feudal society to its peak. In the twenty-third year of Zhenguan (649), Li Shimin died of illness at the Hanfeng Temple at the age of fifty-two, reigned for twenty-three years, and was buried in Zhaoling Tomb.

Emperor Gaozong (628-683) reigned from 649 to 683 for 34 years. The ninth son of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, the word is good. Because he was diligent in government affairs, "the people of Fu'an, there is a legacy of chastity", known in history as "the rule of Yonghui". Zhenguan was crowned king of Jin in the fifth year (631), crown prince in the seventeenth year (643), and ascended the throne in the twenty-third year (649). He died of illness at the age of 55, with the title of Emperor Daihoku Ōhirohideo, and was buried in Qianling.

Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian (deposed by Empress Wu) (656–710), reigned in 684, (and 705–710) was originally known as Li Zhe, the seventh son of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and the third son of Wu Zetian. In the first year of Hongdao (683), the emperor ascended the throne, and Wu Hou came to the throne. In the first year of Guangzhai (684), he was deposed as the King of Luling and moved to Junzhou and Fangzhou. Shenlong was restored to the throne in the first year (705), and Jinglong was poisoned by Wei Hou in the fourth year (710) at the age of 54, with the title of Emperor Dahe Dazhao, buried in Dingling, and reigned for a total of five and a half years.

Emperor Ruizong Li Dan (deposed by Empress Wu) (662–716), the eighth son of Emperor Gaozong, the fourth son of Wu Zetian, and the fifth emperor of the Tang Dynasty, emperor Zhongzong of Tang's half-brother. He reigned from 684 to 690 and 710 to 712. Li Dan ascended the throne twice, reigning for more than eight years, but he only held power for two years, called Emperor Taishang for four years. In the fourth year of the New Century (716), he died of illness, and the temple name Ruizong, with the title of Xuanzhen Great Saint Daxingxiao Emperor, was buried in Qiaoling.

Wu Zhou Wu Zetian (624~705), 690-705, reigned for 16 years. She was the only female emperor in Chinese history, honored as the Emperor of the Sacred Spirit of Wuzhou. Emperor Gaozong of Tang enfeoffed Zhaoyi and later empress, with the honorific title of "Queen of Heaven", and together with Emperor Gaozong, he was called "Second Saint". After Emperor Gaozong's death, he served as the empress dowager of Emperor Zhongzong and Emperor Ruizong of Tang. In the first year of Tianzhi (690), Wu Zetian established himself as emperor, announced the change of Tang to Zhou, and designated Luoyang as the capital, called "Shendu", and established Wuzhou. In the first year of shenlong (705), Wu Zetian fell ill and the chancellor Zhang Kamzhi launched a mutiny and restored Emperor Zhongzong. In November of the same year, Wu Zetian died in Shangyang Palace at the age of eighty-two. Emperor Zhongzong obeyed his will and changed his name to "Zetian Dasheng Empress" and buried qianling as an empress, and was honored as "Zetianshun Sheng Empress".

Young Emperor (殇帝) Li Chongmao (694–?) In 710, after a month on the throne, Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was the fourth son, whose birth mother was unknown, and was formerly known as King Wen. After Emperor Zhongzong was poisoned in 710, Wei Houli,16-year-old Li Chongmao took the throne and wanted to repeat the story of the Wu clan, but a month later, Wei Hou was killed, and Princess Taiping and Li Longji jointly deposed Li Chongmao, and drove Li Chongmao out of Chang'an, restored his title of Prince of Wen, and later fell ill and died (or poisoned).

Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji (685–762), reigned from the first year of the First Heavenly Era (712) to the fifteenth year of Tianbao (756), abdicated due to the Anshi Rebellion, was the longest reigning emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and the emperor of the Tang Dynasty during its heyday. The reign of Emperor Xuanzong was a critical period for the Tang Dynasty to decline from prosperity to decline. In the later period of his reign, he gradually neglected the government and favored the traitors, which led to the Anshi Rebellion that lasted for eight years. Baoying died of illness in the First Year of the Reign of The Great Dragon in Chang'an (762) at the age of 78 and was buried on Jinsu Mountain, named Tailing, with the temple name Xuanzong.

Emperor Suzong Li Heng (711–762), the third son of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, the seventh emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and the first emperor to ascend the throne outside of Jingshi and then enter Chang'an, was the first emperor to ascend the throne at Lingwu in the first year of De (756), honoring his father Emperor Xuanzong as Emperor Taishang, and successively recapturing Chang'an and Luoyang in the second year of Zhide (757). Baoying died of illness in the first year (762) at the age of 52, reigning for six years. Title: Civilized Wude Grand Saint Emperor Xuanxiao, buried in Jianling.

Emperor Daizong Li Yu (726-779), reigned from 762 to 779, a total of 17 years. The eldest son of Emperor Suzong of Tang, his original name was Qi, and he was originally named King Guangping, and later renamed King of Chu. During the Anshi Rebellion, he successively recaptured Chang'an and Luoyang in the name of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Marshal. Baoying ascended the throne in the first year (762), and in the fourteenth year of the Gregorian calendar (779), Li Yu died, with the title of Emperor Xiaowu of Ruiwen and the title of Emperor Daizong. Buried in Yuan Ling.

Emperor Dezong Li Shi (742–805), the eldest son of Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty, was the ninth emperor of the Tang Dynasty (reigned 779–805). In the early period of Li Shi's reign, he appointed himself as Qiangming, insisted on crediting civil and military officials, strictly forbade eunuchs from interfering in government affairs, used Yang Yan as a minister, abolished rent and regulation, and changed to the "Two Tax Law", which was quite a ZTE atmosphere. After appointing Lu Qi and others, the political situation deteriorated. In the twenty-first year of Zhenyuan (805), Li Shi died at the Huining Temple, at the age of sixty-four, reigning for twenty-six years. Emperor Xiaowen of Wu, emperor of the temple, was buried in Chongling.

Shunzong Li Shu (761-806), reigned from 805 to 806, 1 year. The eldest son of Emperor Dezong of Tang, Li Shi, he was made crown prince in 779. In 805, Emperor Dezong of Tang died, and the crown prince Li Xuan succeeded him as Emperor Shunzong of Tang. In August of the same year, he gave the throne to the crown prince Li Chun and proclaimed himself Emperor Taishang. The following year, Li Xuan died, and was buried in Fengling with the title of Emperor Da'an Xiaoxiao of The Great Saint of Virtue, and the temple number Shunzong.

Emperor Xianzong Li Chun (778-820), reigned from 805 to 820, a total of 15 years. The eldest son of Emperor Shunzong of Tang, he was first created the Prince of Guangping Commandery and took the throne at the age of 28. After Li Chun took the throne, he exerted great efforts to govern the country, reused the virtuous, reformed the maladministration, worked diligently in government affairs, and tried to revitalize ZTE, thus achieving great results in yuanhe and cutting the domain, and reviving the prestige of the central government, which is known in history as "yuanhe ztexing". In the fifteenth year of Yuan He (820), Li Chun died at the Zhonghe Hall of Daming Palace at the age of forty-three, reigning for fifteen years. Emperor Xiaoxiao of Wu Dasheng, temple name Xianzong, was buried in Jingling.

Muzong Li Heng (795~-824), reigned from 820 to 824, a total of 4 years. Formerly known as Yu. During his reign, he was absurd to the government, extravagant and indulgent, and improper measures, which led to the betrayal of the three towns in Hebei again until the fall of the Tang Dynasty. In the first month of the fourth year of Changqing (824), he died in the sleeping hall because of taking the elixir of life, reigned for five years, at the age of twenty-nine, and was buried in Guangling.

Emperor Jingzong Li Zhan (809-827), reigned from 824 to 826, a total of 2 years. The eldest son of Muzong, during his reign, he was extravagant and absurd, indulged in bowing, and liked to catch foxes in the palace in the middle of the night (playing night foxes), and the history said that "the moon is no longer three, and the ministers rarely enter it". Later, he was killed by the eunuch Liu Keming and others, and after his death, he was given the title of Emperor Ruiwu Zhaoxiao (瑞武昭愍孝帝), and was buried in Zhuangling (庄陵). He reigned for 2 years, at the age of 18.

Emperor Wenzong Li Ang (809-840), reigned from 826 to 840, a total of 14 years. The second son of Emperor Muzong of Tang, the younger brother of Emperor Jingzong of Tang, was subject to eunuchs. In December of the second year of the Baoli calendar (826), he was proclaimed emperor by the eunuch Wang Shoucheng and others, and in the early years of his reign, he tried to destroy the eunuchs, but after the conspiracy was leaked, he triggered the change of Ganlu. Later, yu yu died of illness at the age of 32, with the title of Emperor Yuan Shengzhao and buried in Zhangling.

Emperor Wuzong Li Yan (814–846), reigned from 840 to 846 for a total of six years. His real name was 瀍, and he changed his name to Yan before his death, the fifth son of Emperor Muzong of Tang and the younger brother of Emperor Wenzong. During the reign of Emperor Wuzong, he appointed Li Deyu as his prime minister, attacked the feudal towns and Buddhism internally, defeated the Uighurs externally, and strengthened the centralization of power. In the sixth year of Huichang (846), Li Yan died in the Hanfeng Hall, the temple number Wuzong, and was buried in Duanling.

Emperor Xuanzong Li Chen (810-859) reigned from 847 to 859 for a total of 13 years. After the death of Emperor Wuzong of Tang, Li Chen was supported by the eunuch Ma Yuanzhen and ascended the throne as emperor. During his reign, he straightened out the administration of officials, restricted the emperor and eunuchs, defeated Tubo externally, recovered Hehuang, and stabilized the north of Saibei and pacified Annan. Li Chen's personality was clear-sighted and assertive, his use of law was selfless, he was obedient, he cherished official rewards, he was respectful and frugal, and he loved the people's things, so until the death of Tang, the people still thought of him and called him "Little Taizong". In August of the thirteenth year of Da Zhong (859), Li Chen died at daming palace due to poisoning by taking elixirs, at the age of fifty, and reigned for thirteen years. Emperor Wenxiao of Shengwu and Emperor Xuanzong of the temple were buried in Zhenling.

Emperor Yizong (833–873) reigned for 14 years, from 859 to 873. Li Yi was originally named Wen and was the eldest son of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. He was the penultimate emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the last emperor of the Tang Dynasty to ascend to the throne as the eldest son and the last emperor to spend his imperial career in Chang'an. After he ascended the throne, he feasted indiscriminately and indulged in wine, resulting in political corruption, and the political situation in the Tang Dynasty was even more turbulent. He died of illness in August 873 at the age of 41, courtesy name: Emperor Gonghuixiao of Zhaosheng, and was buried in Jianling after his death.

Emperor Xuān (862–888) reigned for 15 years, from 873 to 888. At the age of twelve, he was proclaimed emperor by the eunuchs, and all political affairs were handed over to the eunuch Tian Lingzi, but his own playthings were lost. Wen De died in Chang'an in the first year (888) at the age of 27, and after his death, his posthumous title was Huisheng Gongding Xiaoxiao Emperor, and he was buried in Jingling, with the temple name Emperor Xuanzong.

Emperor Zhaozong Li Ye (867-904), reigned from 888 to 904, a total of 16 years. His original name was Jie, also known as Min, and he was the seventh son of Emperor Yizong of Tang and the younger brother of Emperor Yizong of Tang. For 16 years since he became emperor, Tang Zhaozong had been a puppet in the hands of Fan Zhen and was subject to Li Maozhen and Zhu Wen. In August of the first year of Tianyou (904), he was killed by Zhu Wen at the age of 38 and buried in Heling, with the title of Emperor Shengmu Jingwenxiao and the temple name zhaozong.

Deposed Emperor Li Yu (?) ~904), reigned from 900 to 901, in November of the first year of Guanghua (898), there was a coup d'état between Liu Jishu and others in the Shence Army, Zhaozong was placed under house arrest, and the crown prince Li Yu began to supervise the state, and on the same day the eunuch falsely transmitted the holy will, saying that Zhaozong had proclaimed himself Emperor Taishang and made the crown prince take the throne, with the era name Guanghua. In the first year of Tianfu (901), the chancellor Cui Yin and the forbidden general Sun Dezhao defeated Liu Jishu, and Emperor Zhaozong was restored to the throne, and Li Yufu surrendered to king De. He was later killed by Zhu Wen.

Emperor Li Ofe (892-908), reigned from 904 to 907 for a total of three years. In the fourth year of Tianfu (904), Tang Zhaozong was killed, and Zhu Wen made Li Li emperor for The Tang Emperor. During his reign, he had no real power, and all political affairs were decided by Zhu Wen. Li Was deposed after 3 years on the throne, killed the following year, and buried in Wenling at the age of 17. Later Emperor Mingzong of Tang posthumously honored him as "Emperor Zhaoxuan guang liexiao", and later generations called him "Emperor Of Tang" or "Emperor Xuan of Tang"