Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty and Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian were both famous emperors in Chinese history, and their contributions and influence were far-reaching.
1, Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian
Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian, 541-604, founding emperor of the Sui Dynasty, was an outstanding politician, military strategist and reformer in Chinese history.
During his reign, he carried out a series of reforms in the political, economic, and military systems, and the country was strong, the government treasury was full, the economy was prosperous, and the number of people increased greatly. He put an end to the more than 300-year-long chaotic war between the North and the South of the Sixteen Kingdoms, and realized the unification and reconstruction of the country; actively resume production so that the national strength is thriving; It opened a very glorious prosperous era of "the reign of the emperor". He also effectively dealt with ethnic contradictions, and was revered as a sage khan by the ethnic minorities in the north.
Emperor Wen of Sui reigned for 24 years, unified the currency, rectified the household registration, implemented the equalization system, set up granaries, and was determined to reform, make great efforts, practice frugality, and make outstanding achievements.
2, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty
Yang Guang, 569~618, the second emperor of the Sui Dynasty, was intelligent by nature, handsome in appearance, and outstanding in writing. His literary attainments are very high, and he has works such as "The Book of the Duke of Yue", "The Edict of Jiandong", and "The Winter Solstice by the Dynasty".
During his reign, he dredged and repaired the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty on the basis of many canals built by his predecessors, which promoted transportation and trade. This project has an extremely important impact on future generations, and is known as "beneficial for a thousand years". The imperial examination system was created and the political system reform of the feudal dynasty was completed; Although the construction of Luoyang, the eastern capital, brought a huge burden to the people, the layout of the city had a profound impact on future generations. Three campaigns against Goguryeo were carried out, and although the results were mixed, they also showed their military talent and determination.
Both Emperor Wen of Sui and Emperor Yang of Sui made significant contributions to Chinese history, with Emperor Wen of Sui mainly contributing to the reform of the political system and the realization of national unification, while Emperor Yang of Sui had notable achievements in culture, engineering, and transportation. Both have their own emphasis, and they will be remembered by future generations.
Choosing between the two emperors with greater credit, the contribution of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui may be more prominent. His Grand Canal project not only promoted economic exchanges between the north and the south, but also had a profound impact on later generations. Although Emperor Wen of Sui made great contributions to the unification of the country and the restoration of production, the innovations and reforms of Emperor Yang of Sui had a more far-reaching impact on China.