What is history: it is the echo of the past to the future, the reflection of the future on the past. - Hugo
As soon as everyone talked about Tang Taizong Li Shimin, there must have been a lot to say. Some people think that he is a generation of Ming Emperors, and the rule of Zhenguan that he pioneered can be said to be a very rare prosperity of ancient dynasties. He laid a very solid foundation for the prosperity of the entire Tang Dynasty later. Of course, some people will say that Li Shimin is cold and thin by nature, because Li Shimin's means of ascending to the throne are very disgraceful. He killed the crown prince Li Jiancheng through the Xuanwumen Rebellion, and forced his father to abdicate, and Zen ceded it to himself. In history, everyone really has mixed opinions about him.
So for the real Tang Taizong Li Shimin in history, how should we view him? In fact, we can see this from Li Shimin's attitude towards his brother. Li Shimin's brother can be said to have laid half of the foundation for Li Tang. But he never fought for power, and it can be said that he spent his life very freely and richly. Of course, don't misunderstand, this brother is not Li Jiancheng.
Li Shimin's older brother's name was Li Xiaogong, and he could be regarded as a royal family member in the entire Li family. When Li Yuan rebelled in Taiyuan, the entire Li family could be said to be its reserve talent pool. All those who were good at martial arts went to the battlefield to fight, and all those who were good at literature participated in politics and helped him govern the rear. In this, Li Xiaogong is a talent who is both literate and martial.
Li Xiaogong's ability is very outstanding, and he is also very low-key. At this time, everyone is very curious, so what is his credit? His greatest contribution was to win the kingdom of Heavenly Palace for Li Tang, Sichuan. At that time, Li Xiaogong accepted Li Yuan's orders to attack Sichuan. But we must know that this place in Sichuan has been easy to defend and difficult to attack since ancient times. Even in the modern War of Resistance Against Japan, the strength of the Japanese army could not be attacked. Not to mention attacking Sichuan in ancient times. If you want to successfully beat Sichuan down, it can be said that it is a chore, and it is not easy.
But Li Xiaogong was not a brainless man, and he knew very well in his heart that if he did not use tactics, it would be very difficult to use soldiers and horses to defeat Sichuan. In the end, Li Xiaogong's strategy was to persuade him to surrender. Li Xiaogong himself persuaded him to surrender. He not only showed his strength in this regard, but also listed the difficulties of the other party. The defenders of Sichuan knew and acted with affection, and in the end, the defenders of Sichuan were slowly persuaded by him. In the end, Li Xiaogong successfully subdued Sichuan.
Li Xiaogong can be said to be an effortless soldier who yielded without a fight and easily captured Sichuan. Through this incident, the entire Li Tang people, including Li Shimin and Li Yuan, looked at him with astonishment. From here we can see that gold always shines. As long as you are capable, I believe that you will succeed. After Li Xiaogongcheng successfully captured Sichuan, he led his army to conquer a large area of land in the south. It can be said that he made great contributions to Li Tang and captured a large area of jiangshan.
Although Li Xiaogong made great achievements, he did not do the same feats as Han Xin. Moreover, he is very low-key, not arrogant, nor proud. After that, Li Xiaogong's personality became more and more low-key, and Li Xiaogong stayed at his home every day, where he should eat, drink, and play. For Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng, the brotherly dispute between them, Li Xiaogong is not mixed at all. Neutral from start to finish. Finally, Emperor Taizong of Tang launched the Xuanwumen Rebellion and successfully became emperor. Li Xiaogong's behavior is also very appreciative. In the end, Li Xiaogong was crowned king of Hejian .