Over the course of history, the ambitions and aspirations of many characters have been hidden in their actions and words. And today, we are going to uncover the mystery of the ambition of Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. You may wonder how ambitious Li Yuan really is? Let's find out from the names of his four sons.
First, let's take a look at Li Yuan's eldest son, Li Jiancheng. The name "built" means to build a successful and great achievement. As the eldest son, Li Jiancheng shouldered the heavy responsibility of inheriting his father's business, which undoubtedly showed Li Yuan's desire to build a strong dynasty. He hopes that his son will continue his ambition and achieve great achievements.
Next is the second son, Li Shimin. "The people of the world" can be interpreted as serving the people and governing the world for generations. The name conveys Li Yuan's desire to rule the people and achieve social stability. He may have hoped that his son would be people-oriented, concerned about the well-being of the people, and become a respected ruler.
In the name of the third son, Li Yuanji, "Yuan" represents the first and foremost, while "Ji" means auspiciousness and smoothness. This seems to imply Li Yuan's good wishes for the starting point and development of his career. He probably hoped that his dynasty would get off to a good start and that it would be smooth sailing in its development.
Finally, let's analyze the fourth son, Li Yuanba. The word "hegemon" is usually associated with domineering, dominating power. Does this mean that Li Yuan aspires to have absolute ruling power and become the overlord of the world? Perhaps he hopes that his family can rule the country and create a glorious era.
Connecting the names of these four sons, we can see that Li Yuan's ambition was not limited to individual achievements, but the grand vision of the entire dynasty. He aspires to build a successful dynasty in which his sons can carry on their ambitions, rule the world with the people at the center, and eventually achieve hegemony. Behind this series of names is Li Yuan's quest for power, domination, and achievement.
However, the development of history is often full of uncertainties and challenges. Despite Li Yuan's ambitions, there was also fierce rivalry and contradictions among his sons. In the end, Li Shimin ascended to the throne through the Xuanwumen Change, which opened the glorious reign of Tang Taizong. It's also a reminder that ambition isn't everything, and that success requires a combination of intelligence, competence, and opportunity.