"Rivers and Streams Flow into the Sea - Emperor Taizong of Tang (Volume 5)"

Author: Zhao Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Among the over 300 emperors in Chinese history, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty stands as a model for many feudal emperors. Though he reigned for only twenty-three years, he achieved remarkable accomplishments that were admired by later emperors. This novel, set against the backdrop of Chinese history, follows the political life of the renowned statesman Emperor Taizong Li Shimin. Bloody court massacres, the misfortunes of ordinary people, the profound wisdom of governing the world, and beautiful folk tales intertwine to paint a grand picture of feudal society. Emperors, concubines, ministers, enemy leaders, commoners—numerous characters come to life; etiquette, systems, architectural customs, and a wealth of historical knowledge flow from the pages. The book is profound and expansive, with waves of excitement, light yet elegant in tone, and masterful in craftsmanship, appealing to both the refined and the popular. Li Shimin’s military campaigns led to the downfall of the Sui Dynasty in ashes. The Tang Dynasty was established, and a struggle for succession arose between three sons and two factions. The Prince of Qin played a clever game of cat and mouse, shedding blood at Xuanwu Gate. With a wise emperor’s heart, he turned rebel generals and political rivals to his advantage; loyal ministers and capable advisors spearheaded reforms. Treacherous officials feigned loyalty while plotting in secret; relatives and close associates hindered his every move. The new Tang emperor, strategic and steady, secured the pinnacle of power; concubines in the palace shed tears, his mind. After the turmoil of Yin and Yang, the chaos of Yang, and the rivalry of Wu Meiniang, three princes vied for the throne—was this truly a cycle of fate?