The 17 founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty appointed by Gaozu Tang, who are they? Not the 24 hero of Lingyan Pavilion

Speaking of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, I believe many people are very familiar with them. They are the 24 greatest heroes who assisted Emperor Taizong Li Shimin in unifying the world, governing the world, and creating the rule of Zhenguan, but many people would think that Lingyan The 24 heroes of the pavilion were the founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty. In fact, this is strictly incorrect, because Tang Gaozu Li Yuan became the emperor after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty. "They were the 17 most important civilian generals when Li Yuan raised his troops in Taiyuan.

Of course, among the 17 heroes of Taiyuan Yuanmou, some of them later followed Tang Taizong in the Southern and Northern Wars, and also ranked among the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, and some of them were almost forgotten, resulting in little known to future generations. Today, the editor will introduce to readers these 17 real founders of the Tang Dynasty.

1. Tang Taizong Li Shimin

Regarding Tang Taizong Li Shimin, I believe I don’t need to introduce too much. Tang Gaozu raised his troops in Taiyuan. The second son Li Shimin was the biggest supporter and planner, and also Tang Gaozu marched into Chang'an and became the throne. The greatest hero of the emperor.

二、裴然

Pei Ji was an official of the Sui Dynasty in his early years and served in Taiyuan. He was a colleague and friend of Tang Gaozu. Tang Gaozu raised troops in Taiyuan. He was one of the main supporters and planners and mobilized All mobilized manpower and material resources in Taiyuan helped Tang Gaozu rise up. After Pei Ji assisted Tang Gaozu to establish the Tang Dynasty, he became the first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty and won the favor of Tang Gaozu. During the Zhenguan period, Pei Ji was dismissed from his post and returned to his hometown because of a crime, until he died of illness in Zhenguan three years (629).

3. Liu Wenjing

Like Pei Ji, Liu Wenjing was an official of Taiyuan in the Sui Dynasty in his early years. He had a deep friendship with Tang Gaozu and was one of the main supporters and planners of Tang Gaozu’s rise in Taiyuan. First, he was later ordered by Tang Gaozu to send an envoy to the Turks and successfully persuaded the Turks not to send troops to invade the Central Plains when Tang Gaozu marched into Chang'an, and the Tang Dynasty established post officials to prime ministers. Later, Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji attacked each other due to political affairs. Liu Wenjing was very dissatisfied with Pei Ji. After drinking, she was told by her own concubine that she tried to rebel. In addition, Pei Ji’s added oil and jealousy, Tang Gaozu believed that it was true, and in the second year of Wude ( 619) Liu Wenjing was executed.

4. Changsun Shunde

Changsun Shunde is the uncle of Changsun Wuji and Queen Changsun. Tang Gaozu Taiyuan raised troops to recruit the army. Later, because of Changsun Wuji and Queen Changsun, he became a subordinate of Tang Taizong. , Participated in the change of Xuanwumen, ranked one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. In the second year of Zhenguan (628 years), the eldest Sun Shunde was removed from office for a crime and died in the same year.

5. Liu Hongji

Like Changsun Shunde, Liu Hongji was responsible for recruiting troops when Taiyuan raised troops. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he followed Tang Taizong in the Southern and Northern Wars and became one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. Later, Liu Hongji accompanied the army to conquer Goguryeo until his death in the first year of Yonghui (650).

六、窦 Cong

Dou Cong was a brave man, but he was chased by the court for committing crimes in the late Sui Dynasty. Later he went to Taiyuan to join Gaozu Tang. After Taiyuan rose up, he participated in many major battles. , Until Wu De died in five years (622).

七、柴绍

Chai Shao believes that there is no need to introduce too much. He married Princess Pingyang, the daughter of Tang Gaozu, and became the son-in-law of Tang Gaozu. At the age of Tang Gaozu rose up against the Sui Dynasty. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he became One of Tang Taizong's abdomen, participated in the battle against warlords such as Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and later participated in the changes of Xuanwumen, ranking among the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. In the twelfth year of Zhenguan (638 years), Chai Shao died.

八、Tang Jian

Tang Jian was also an official of the Sui Dynasty in his early years. Later, he joined Gaozu Tang and participated in the planning of raising troops in Taiyuan. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he became a subordinate of Emperor Taizong of Tang and participated in the suppression of the world and the changes of Xuanwumen. Lie Ling Yan Pavilion is one of the 24 heroes. After Tang Taizong succeeded to the throne, he conquered Turks with his army and made military exploits until his death in the first year of Xianqing (656).

Nine, Yin Kaishan

Yin Kaishan was an official of the Sui Dynasty in his early years, Tang Gaozu marched on Chang'an Road, he returned to Tang Gaozu. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Yin Kaishan followed Tang TaiZong Zhengzheng, Wude five years (622 years), died of illness on the way to conquer the warlord Liu Heizai of the late Sui Dynasty with Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and later ranked among the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

10. Liu Shilong

Liu Shilong was an official of Taiyuan in the Sui Dynasty in his early years. He was recommended by Pei Ji to become the abdomen of Tang Gaozu and participated in the planning of Taiyuan to raise troops. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the official went to Doctor Guanglu. In the first year of Zhenguan (627), Liu Shilong was exiled for a crime and died of illness on the way.

11. Liu Zhenghui

Liu Zhenghui was a general who guarded Taiyuan in the early years of the Sui Dynasty. He led the Taiyuan defenders to support Tang Gaozu's rise. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he returned to Taiyuan to defend and ranks among the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. One. Later, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, warlord Liu Wuzhou captured Taiyuan and captured Liu Zhenghui. Liu Zhenghui vowed not to surrender to Liu Wuzhou, and was rescued to Shangshu. In the 9th year of Zhenguan (635), Liu Zhenghui died.

12. Zhao Wenke

Like Liu Zhenghui, Zhao Wenke was a general of Taiyuan in the Sui Dynasty. He rose up with the Tang Gaozu Taiyuan. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he returned to Taiyuan to defend. Later when Liu Wuzhou was about to take Taiyuan, Zhao Wenke abandoned the city and fled, causing Liu Zhenghui to be captured alive. In the third year of Wude (620 years), Zhao Wenke was executed by Gaozu Tang for abandoning the city and fleeing.

13. Warrior 彟

Warrior 彟 is the father of Wu Zetian, and he was also a general in Taiyuan of the Sui Dynasty in his early years. He followed Tang Gaozu to raise troops, and the Tang Dynasty established a post official to Shangshu. Samurai Xun was very loyal to Tang Gaozu. In the 9th year of Zhenguan (635), Tang Gaozu died. Samurai Xun was extremely sad and died of illness in the same year. Later, his daughter Wu Zetian proclaimed himself emperor, and he was named Emperor Taizu Gao Emperor. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, the title was abolished.

Fourteen. Zhang Pinggao

Zhang Pinggao was a general in Taiyuan at the end of the Sui Dynasty. In the early years of Zhenguan, Zhang Pinggao was dismissed for a crime, and soon died of depression.

15. Li Sixing

Li Sixing was spared at home in his early years, and later went to Taiyuan to seek refuge in Tang Gaozu, and joined the Tang Gaozu. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he became under the abdomen of Qi Wang Li Yuanji, when the Xuanwu Gate changed. , Led his army to fight with the army of Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty and the Palace of the Qin Dynasty.

16, Li Gaoqian

Li Gaoqian traveled to various places in his early years, and when he went to Taiyuan, he was appreciated by Tang Gaozu and became his confidant. After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, Li Gao moved to the governor's office until Yonghui died in the early years.

17, Xu Shixu

Xu Shixu was a general in the Sui Dynasty in his early years, and later took refuge in Tang Gaozu, followed by Tang Gaozu to rise up, the Tang Dynasty established a post official to the governor, and died in the early years of Zhenguan.