Speaking of Li Zhi, the first thing that many people think of is the weak emperor in " The Legend of Wu Meiniang " who only has Wu Zetian in his heart, or the supporting husband beside Wu Meiniang in major film and television dramas, because His wife was too powerful, which led to many film and television dramas often weakening Tang Gaozong Li Zhi's abilities and character in order to highlight the image of Wu Zetian, the eternal empress. As everyone knows, he was actually an emperor with considerable achievements.
After carefully savoring this period of history, we will find that it is indeed not surprising that later generations would adapt it in this way. After all, Li Zhi’s father was Tang Taizong Li Shimin, and his wife was Wu Zetian, the only empress in history. In the foil of these two people Well, he's really not that outstanding.
But what we are going to study today is not the decisive father of Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, nor his cold and cruel wife, but Li Zhi. As we all know, Li Zhi's inherent image is that of a hesitant, gentle and slightly timid emperor. So why did Emperor Taizong Li Shimin choose to pass the throne to him?
Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty , the son of Tang Taizong Li Shimin and eldest grandson Queen , he was Li Shimin's ninth son and his third legitimate son.
Although Li Zhi was born to Empress Changsun, when he was born, he already had two older brothers, namely Prince Li Chengqian and King Wei Li Tai. According to the ancient inheritance method of eldest son inheritance, the throne was passed on to the eldest son. In addition, the two elder brothers were also talented people. At the time, it seemed that Li Zhi's life should have nothing to do with the throne.
Strangely enough, Li Chengqian and Li Tai were dazzled by the imperial power.
Li Shimin and his eldest grandson, Queen Qin Se Heming, naturally loved their children very much. Whether it was the prince Li Chengqian or the king of Wei Li Tai, Li Shimin gave him enough fatherly love, and these two sons lived up to his expectations.
Prince Li Chengqian was given the task of supervising the country many times. He handled things appropriately, advanced and retreated in a measured manner, and did a good job, which was highly praised by Li Shimin. Unfortunately, an accident came and Li Chengqian became lame. From then on, his state of mind also changed. Changes have taken place. Not only did he support a male favorite, but his relationship with his father Li Shimin also became more and more discordant. In the end, Li Shimin deposed the crown prince due to a move to force the palace.
Wei Wang Li Tai lost himself in Li Shimin's favor again and again. Li Tai was very smart since he was a child, and he became even more talented when he grew up. After the prince Li Chengqian lame one foot, some ministers wrote a letter suggesting that Li Shimin change the throne. Li Tai, who is in good health, is the crown prince.
This move was also the trigger that later triggered Prince Li Chengqian to force himself into the palace.
Obviously knowing that Li Chengqian is Li Shimin's eldest son, why would a minister who is not afraid of death dare to write to Li Shimin like this? That is naturally because of Li Shimin's blatant preference for Li Tai.
According to the rules at the time, the adult Li Tai should not continue to live in the capital. However, because Li Shimin doted on him too much and did not want his son to leave him too far, he not only allowed him to stay in the capital, but also supported him in his mansion. Set up a literature library. Perhaps it was precisely because of Li Shimin's attitude that Li Tai could not see his position clearly, and for the first time he had the idea of competing for the throne with his brother Li Chengqian.
As time went by, the thoughts in his mind became stronger, and Li Tai began to compete with his brother Li Chengqian overtly and covertly, intending to pull him down from the position of prince, and finally forced Li Chengqian to "rebellion".
Unexpectedly, after Li Chengqian was deposed, he would make a wedding dress for others.
Li Shimin is a loving father, but he is also a king. He naturally knows that Li Tai is inseparable from the rebellion of Prince Li Chengqian. If he is made the prince, then a hundred years later, according to his character, his younger son Li Zhineng will be able to Not to mention not being able to live, maybe even the first prince Li Chengqian, whom he tried so hard to save, would lose his life.
Therefore, for the safety of his three sons, Li Shimin finally decided to make the 15-year-old Li Zhi the prince, while King Li Tai of Wei was demoted to King of Donglai County and never got the throne again.
So, apart from wanting to preserve his other two sons at the same time, is there any other reason why Li Shimin decided to make Li Zhi the crown prince?
As the youngest son of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, Li Zhi lost his mother when he was 9 years old. Since then, Li Shimin has been busy handling government affairs while raising his son personally. Li Zhi is also the only one who was raised by Li Shimin himself. Children, the relationship between the two is naturally unusual.
Furthermore, Li Zhi was famous for his filial piety, because he stayed with his father for many years. When Li Shimin was about to lead the army, he burst into tears on the spot and personally sent his father out of the city, watching Li Shimin's retreating back. Reluctant to give up, in order to receive Li Zhi's letter as soon as possible, Li Shimin, who was away from home, even set up a flying watch system for this purpose, just for the exchange of letters between the two parties.
So, is Li Zhi really as cowardly as he appears in movies and TV shows?
Of course it's impossible. Let's not talk about whether Li Shimin will pass on the throne that he got through hard work to a useless and cowardly son. Let's talk about how the children he personally trained are useless?
There is also his wife Wu Zetian. As the first empress throughout the ages, Wu Zetian showed rare courage for women when she was a girl. She even ignored the pressure of the world and dated Li Zhi, who was still the prince. If Li Zhi was incompetent, how could she love her? Fuck him?
Li Zhi in real history actually held great power from beginning to end after he ascended the throne. Although Wu Zetian knew him when they were young and was the queen, she had to look at his eyes and follow his wishes in everything she did. Thinking about it, she did not control his life like what was said in the movies and TV shows. She actually came to power after Li Zhi passed away. After Li Zhi passed away, he left a testament in which he gave Wu Zetian a great gift. The power allowed her to govern Li Tang for him later.
It can be said that as smart as Li Zhi, Wu Zetian is actually his most powerful chess piece.
So, apart from wanting to preserve his other two sons at the same time, is there any other reason why Li Shimin decided to make Li Zhi the crown prince?
As the youngest son of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, Li Zhi lost his mother when he was 9 years old. Since then, Li Shimin has been busy handling government affairs while raising his son personally. Li Zhi is also the only one who was raised by Li Shimin himself. Children, the relationship between the two is naturally unusual.
Furthermore, Li Zhi was famous for his filial piety, because he stayed with his father for many years. When Li Shimin was about to lead the army, he burst into tears on the spot and personally sent his father out of the city, watching Li Shimin's retreating back. Reluctant to give up, in order to receive Li Zhi's letter as soon as possible, Li Shimin, who was away from home, even set up a flying watch system for this purpose, just for the exchange of letters between the two parties.
So, is Li Zhi really as cowardly as he appears in movies and TV shows?
Of course it's impossible. Let's not talk about whether Li Shimin will pass on the throne that he got through hard work to a useless and cowardly son. Let's talk about how the children he personally trained are useless?
There is also his wife Wu Zetian. As the first empress throughout the ages, Wu Zetian showed rare courage for women when she was a girl. She even ignored the pressure of the world and dated Li Zhi, who was still the prince. If Li Zhi was incompetent, how could she love her? Fuck him?
Li Zhi in real history actually held great power from beginning to end after he ascended the throne. Although Wu Zetian knew him when they were young and was the queen, she had to look at his eyes and follow his wishes in everything she did. She was not like As said in the film and television drama, she controlled his life. She actually came to power after Li Zhi passed away. After Li Zhi passed away, he left a will, which gave Wu Zetian great power, so that she could later Governed the country of Li Tang for him.
It can be said that as smart as Li Zhi, Wu Zetian is actually his most powerful chess piece.
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