In the nineteenth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, in the winter of 645 AD, Chang'an, in front of the Imperial City Taiji Palace
During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Taizong Li Shimin was the invincible emperor in the world, his loyal ministers were arrogant and righteous, and the soldiers were extremely brave.
However, in an accident, the emperor fell to the ground, and in his astonishment, no one came to his aid, only a general came to help. Later, even Hades revealed the deep meaning behind this.
On the way back from a hunt, Tang Taizong Li Shimin and his warriors returned to Chang'an against the cold north wind. Their horses were steaming hot, and everyone's faces were stained with wind and frost.
However, the intense hunting and long-distance travel did not diminish the joy in Taizong's heart, and he was content to prepare to enter the Taiji Palace.
At dusk, the palace people lit up the lights, reflecting the return of Taizong in a particularly brilliant light. In the square in front of the palace gate, without paying attention, Taizong tripped over a raised stone slab, stumbled and fell to the ground.
This scene stunned the accompanying ministers and guards, some of whom wanted to come forward to help, but they were afraid of committing a crime of disrespect, and no one moved for a while.
However, at this moment of hesitation, a general in silver armor stepped out of the ranks and stepped forward without the slightest hesitation to help Taizong up.
After Li Shimin calmed down, he asked with a puzzled face: "With so many people present, why is there only one person who helps?"
The general knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, the virtuous monarch is benevolent, and the ministers should defend each other to the death." His eyes were open and determined, and the emperor who fell to the ground was not the danger he saw, but the dignity of his life that was worth supporting.
Taizong was pleased with his loyalty, but he was still puzzled by the hesitation and immobility of the majority. He couldn't sleep at night, thinking about this unusual moment.
So on that night, the legendary king of Hades appeared in Taizong's dream with a solemn face, and told him: "The power of the Son of Heaven can be respected and feared by the living."
His Majesty's fall made everyone scruple and feared that they would violate the rules of heaven. But a truly loyal minister is like a general, who regards the king as his heart, as a family member, regards the king's illness as his own pain, does not care about gains and losses, and is not afraid of good and evil. ”
After waking up, Tang Taizong realized a lot of truths.
He began to examine his relationship with his ministers, and decided to reduce the mystery of imperial power and communicate more with his courtiers in order to have a more sincere relationship. Only in this way, he believed, would the loyalty of his courtiers not be bound by the shackles of power.
A few days later, Emperor Taizong loudly announced the general's righteous deeds at a court meeting, and personally rewarded him with a sword and gold, and promoted him to the first rank.
He told every official present: "Loyal and good ministers, support the community in times of danger. Why not?"
Admiration for the general continued to grow inside and outside the palace, and he became a role model for countless soldiers and officials.
Since then, Li Shimin has become more and more cordial to his courtiers, as if he has become a more humane king. Under his leadership, the Tang Empire bloomed with a more splendid culture and prosperity, and history has praised this beautiful story to this day.