Early experience

The eldest grandson of the Queen was born in Luoyang (now Luoyang, Henan). The ancestor was the leader of the imperial clan in the Northern Wei Dynasty. father

Grandson queen

Sun Sheng, the right general of Sui Dynasty, has the reputation of "killing two birds with one stone". Gao's mother is Han nationality, and his mother and brother are Wuji, the first of the 24 outstanding figures in Lingyange. The eldest grandson of the empress was born in the first year of Renshou in Sui Dynasty. When her father died at the age of eight, she was raised by her uncle Gao Shilian, and she was predicted to be "extremely expensive". [4] In the ninth year of Sui Daye (13 years old), she married Li Shimin, the second son of Tang Gong Li Yuan. In the first year of Wude in Tang Dynasty, she was crowned Princess Qin. [5] In the battle for the reserve position in the last years of Wude, she and Fang wholeheartedly "helped" and strived for the support of Li Yuan's harem, and personally encouraged the soldiers on the day of the change of Xuanwu Gate. [6-7] Li Shimin ascended the throne 13 days later was crowned queen.

A loving couple

The ancient people's interpretation of "sage" after sage led to a misunderstanding that sage is virtuous today.

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A virtuous princess refers to being kind and generous to the concubines in the harem, and what's more, she mistakenly thinks that the so-called virtuous princess is like a dissatisfied housewife in the deep palace and a nanny in the harem. However, historical facts tell us that a truly wise queen is not only the wife and concubine of the emperor, but also the owner of the sixth palace who treats the harem well, which is of great benefit to the country, just as the eldest grandson queen is not recorded in the Biography of the Old Tang Dynasty [8].

According to historical records, the eldest grandson's attitude towards concubines and imperial secretaries is the same, and there is no difference. When they are sick, the queen will give them her precious medicine, so both the concubines and the imperial secretary like her. [9] Princess Zhang Yu's biological mother died during childbirth, and her eldest grandson raised Princess Zhang Yu under her knees; [10- 1 1] In the harem, the eldest grandson of the queen taught them to be thrifty, whether they were concubines or concubines, so even if Prince Li Chenggan wanted to add artifacts from the East Palace, the eldest grandson of the queen did not agree, and solemnly said, "As a prince, what you should worry about is not that your character and reputation are not enough." [12- 13] Such a generous and kind owner of the Sixth Hospital is indeed virtuous, but this is not the most important reason why the eldest grandson queen is praised as a virtuous queen by later generations.

The reason why the harem in Li Shimin is so calm is not only that the tolerance and compassion of the eldest grandson queen moved these concubines, but also that tolerance and compassion can't stop the competition for favor. There are many examples in the history books that kind queens are trampled by favored concubines. Only the emperor himself can make the harem really calm. It is precisely because Emperor Taizong only loved the eldest grandson queen, and the harem had no record of concubines except children. They are not stupid enough to throw stones at themselves with eggs, so they can only behave themselves, and naturally there will be no jealousy in the harem.

In a male-dominated world, no matter how strong and excellent a woman is, it is almost impossible for her to go down in history without the favor of men. Therefore, Li Shimin contributed greatly to the amazing splendor of the eldest grandson queen and her becoming an immortal saint.

For thousands of years, Li Shimin and her eldest grandson have been recognized as loving couples by the government and people. Not only are there countless official records, but also all kinds of folklore emerge one after another. However, in recent years, for some unknown reasons, perhaps it is because the eldest grandson's love for Emperor Taizong did not harm the concubines and brought disaster to the country and the people, or perhaps it is because of the curiosity and grandstanding of some boring gossip people that some people call a loving and deeply loved couple a bitter couple.

Some people may say that it happened a thousand years ago, who knows? Only he knows who Emperor Taizong loves. However, these people don't believe the clank records left by historical witnesses thousands of years ago, but only believe that Li Shimin's complicated and earth-shattering love story was witnessed by postmodern people with "deep" and penetrating eyes for thousands of years, which they call "Datang momentum". If this is the so-called "Datang momentum", it is a pity that Emperor Taizong did not have this momentum. He is "vulgar" and "behind the times", and only loves his wife and his grandson and queen.

Emperor Taizong Du Chong

The queen's eldest grandson claimed not to participate in state affairs, but she often admonished the emperor with ancient metaphors, leaving behind "royal clothes".

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Persuade "to protect the minister's good reputation with circuitous strategies;" Sun Chang, his half-brother, never allowed him to be a traitor, but [14] [15] asked Li Shimin to pardon Sun Anye, his half-brother who participated in the rebellion, because he didn't want to leave the bad name of "leaning on pets"; [16- 18] The history book records "expecting ceremony" [19].

In the early years of Zhenguan, Sun Anye, the grandson's half-brother, participated in the rebellion and was punished according to law. But because of Sun Tzu's intercession, Emperor Taizong was spared the death penalty. [20] such a person who committed a great crime of rebellion finally worshipped the minister of war and sealed Xue Guogong. According to general logic, when brothers rebel, the queen should kneel and repent for fear of being implicated. But instead of worrying about her situation, the eldest grandson asked the emperor to forgive her half-brother. She was so confident. How much kindness she has received.

Therefore, when Li Shimin often asked her about the rewards and punishments of the imperial court, the eldest grandson replied: "The morning when the cock crows is home." How dare I, a woman, intervene in state affairs? "Li Shimin insisted on listening to his wife's opinion, but the grandson of the queen finally said nothing. [2 1]

Therefore, when Emperor Taizong wanted his younger brother to be a big official in Sun Chang Wuji, his eldest grandson insisted on Li Shimin's resignation, and asked his younger brother to voluntarily resign from an important position. In the end, Li Shimin had to remove Wuji's position as Sun Chang's right assistant, and only gave him the idleness of Zhao Guogong and Kaifuyi. The eldest grandson of the queen smiled. [22] [ 14] [ 15]

Therefore, before dying, the eldest grandson queen still has to ask her husband repeatedly: "My family has it."

Grandson queen

It is a great honor to marry the royal family. It is not because of their outstanding talents and noble morality that they sit in such a high position, so they are prone to danger. If they want to be carefree for a long time, please don't let them hold any important positions, just regard them as consorts. This is the greatest blessing of the eldest grandson family. "[23-24]

Li Shimin is a person who is very strict with officials. A minister suspected people of taking bribes simply because his family came out to sell jewelry after his death. However, when Sun Qiang, the eldest grandson's uncle, was dismissed for corruption, Li Shimin thought he was the queen's own uncle, so he often gave him a lot of silk, and he was re-appointed as an official soon. [25] As for Emperor Taizong's affection for the children born to the queen and her younger brother Sun Chang Wuji, it can be said that it is "countless".

The reason the eldest grandson said before she died was "I am a concubine, so I should be careful not to take power, but I am lucky to be invited by my consorts." Because when the queen is not worried about people taking Leng Cha, she is worried that the emperor should not reward too much. It must be because the emperor is too kind to his family.

In the fifth year of Zhenguan (63 1), Princess Changle got married. Wei Zhi obviously prevented the emperor from giving Princess Changle a dowry, but his eldest grandson gave it to Wei Zhi. She is not pretending to be virtuous, and she doesn't want her daughter to get married, because her daughter has always been beautiful. The phrase "Born for the princess and queen, I love it very much, and I have twice as much resources as princess royal to send" has surpassed any rare treasure in the world. This sentence is the most precious dowry of Princess Changle. [26] [27] [26]

Long-term illness

During the Zhenguan period, due to the failure of his eldest grandson, Li Shimin went north to Taiyuan and went to Xuanzhong Temple to pay homage.

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Taishi prayed for the queen to get rid of illness, and once gave "many treasures and famous treasures" to rebuild the temple. [28]

The reason why the queen's eldest grandson made the oath of "Your Majesty is unprepared, I swear to take advantage of death" is not because feudalism is too toxic. This oath can only say that women are women after all. When a man and an emperor can spoil a woman wholeheartedly, selflessly and fearlessly, this woman will definitely come back. Give it a peach and return it to Qiong Yao. Women are women after all.

In April of the tenth year of Zhenguan (April 636), due to the long illness of his eldest grandson, Emperor Taizong ordered the restoration of dilapidated temples in the countryside as a merit. [29]

Empress Grandson once said: "Buddhism and other countries teach old people to do nothing!" Emperor Taizong did nothing on earth, but he also did something to bring his beloved wife back from the dead.

Born in a Buddhist family, the eldest grandson was not a Buddhist before his death, denounced Buddhism as a heresy, and refused the emperor's decision to pardon her and extend her life when she was seriously ill. [30] When she was seriously ill, Prince Li Chenggan asked for a Buddhist ceremony to pray for her. At that time, Li Shimin and his ministers agreed and prepared to put it into practice, but the Queen flatly refused. [3 1]

On June 28th, the tenth year of Zhenguan, the eldest grandson died in Li Zhengtang at the age of 36. In November of the same year, he was buried in Tang Zhaoling, Wende and posthumous title. On one occasion, Li Shimin did a sightseeing tour in the garden, wanting to see Zhaoling, but Kevin·Z politely suggested that he gave up. [32] Li Shimin followed his wife's last words and buried her in Jiuzhang Mountain.

Look at the mausoleum and ruin the scenery

After the Queen was buried in the Yuan Palace, Li Shimin did two unprecedented things: he was outside the Yuan Palace.

Emperor Taizong and Empress Grandson

A shed was built on the plank road, and the imperial secretary was ordered to live in it and serve the queen like a living person. [33] This kind of example of providing for the dead is extremely rare, almost initiated by Li Shimin. Visible in Li Shimin's heart, the queen's grandson will live forever. Later, he built a layer view in the palace, overlooking Zhaoling all day.

It is recorded in the history books: "After the Empress Wende was buried, she was deeply impressed by the emperor's thoughts, that is, she made a view in the garden, saw the Zhaoling Mausoleum, and led the levy together, and said," I was confused to see it. "The emperor instructed him to say," Is this the disaster of Zhaoling? " The emperor said, "Of course." Zheng said, "I think your majesty is looking forward to this mausoleum. If you show it, I will see it. "The emperor cried and ruined the scenery. [34-35] The story of "Looking at the Mausoleum and Destroying the View" [32] I believe that people familiar with history have heard it. This story not only reflects Li Shimin's unforgettable love for his eldest grandson, but also shows that Emperor Taizong's love for his wife is against the ethical tradition.

In that era of filial piety first and "a husband never abandons his wife", it is only natural that Li Shimin's thought of loving his wife is ridiculed. In fact, Li Shimin, as a feudal emperor, couldn't be unaware of this rule, but he didn't shy away from building a layer view, looking at Zhaoling, and remembering it with his ministers. If you don't love yourself too much, you won't knowingly commit a crime. Persuaded by Wei Zhi, the concept of hierarchy was finally dismantled. However, Li Shimin's yearning for his beloved wife did not stop, but it became more and more uncontrollable, so that in his reply to him, he publicly told the minister about his grief after widowhood-"This year has been full of troubles, and without a good couple, there is not much poison, and sadness comes from it." Where there is life, there is sorrow, and the time sequence moves repeatedly, which is shocking. From then on, I was in a trance, forgot to eat, and forgot to eat and sleep in the middle of the night "(see Answer to the Imperial edict of Wei Zhi).

Out of longing for the Queen, Li Shimin did something different. He personally raised his eldest son's youngest daughter, jinyang princess, and his youngest son, Li Zhi. Why do you want to keep them around and raise them yourself? "Don Yao Hui" records that "the youngest son of Jin Wang Wende, many years after the collapse, Li Shimin was pitiful and refused to become a monk." At the same time, it can also be verified in jinyang princess Biography of the New Tang Dynasty. Because he doted on his eldest grandson, Li Shimin raised their youngest son and daughter by himself, and remembered his childhood mother to comfort his depressed and empty mind. However, this kind of comfort method can only be to raise a glass to relieve anxiety, and because of Li Shimin's mood, after the death of the eldest grandson queen, the harem was childless for many years, and only one son was adopted.

Miss my mother

In the fifteenth year of Zhenguan (64 1), Lee Tae, the second son of the eldest grandson, competed with his younger brother for the position of the prince in order to please.

Portrait of the eldest grandson queen

His father built a large-scale project in Luoyang, pursuing happiness for his mother (right "Three Niches", Tang assistant minister Cen Wenben and Zhongshu, who wrote books and made statements, and were especially good at calligraphy. Longmen Mountain, Henan Province, is surrounded by mountains and waters. It is said that it is called Xiangshan in the east and Longmen in the west. The stone carving between the Longmen mountain walls is a Buddha statue, hundreds of sizes, mostly in the late Wei and Tang Dynasties. However, these three niches are the largest, which were built by Wang Wei Station for the eldest grandson of the Queen. [36] At this time, the eldest grandson of the queen had died for more than five years, while Li Taimou carried out his mother who had died for many years to please his father. This fully shows Li Shimin's infatuation with his wife. Not only did no one answer the tea, but her children were also cared for by their father's deep love for their mother behind her back. The son's attitude towards his mother could even affect Tang Taizong's love for them.

In the seventeenth year of Zhenguan (643), Li Zhi was appointed as the Crown Prince. Li Shimin still wanted to be with him and met him every morning. So the ministers wrote twice in Zhenguan 18 and Zhenguan 20 years, asking the emperor to let the prince return to the East Palace. Finally, the two sides compromised. Prince Li Zhi 15 lives in the East Palace, and 15 accompanies his father. As the minister said in the throne, "Father and son can't love each other", it is precisely because Li Zhi can freely enter and leave the Inner Palace that his love affair with Wu Zetian was derived, which brought disaster to the imperial clan of the Tang Dynasty.

In the 22nd year of Zhenguan (648), Li Zhi realized his father's deep yearning for his mother, and built the magnificent Jean Temple [37-40] in memory of his mother (Grand Jean Temple is very large, with 65,438+00 courtyards, 65,438+0,897 houses, and Yun Ge Temple, with heavy buildings, complicated halls and very luxurious halls. Tang Xuanzang called it "a magnificent wheel, ancient and ancient." In today's words, this is a project that wastes people and money. Without the support and acquiescence of the emperor, the prince has no ability and courage to do so.

Queen's legacy

The eldest grandson queen has a bad temper and is full of extravagance, but [4 1-42] has a "head shoe" made of Dan Jinye.

Empress Guan Zhen

It has been passed down from generation to generation [43] Dan Yu, the last work of Tang Wende, is decorated with a gold leaf cloud, which is long enough and three inches up from the bottom. There are two departments in it. The first one is decorated with two beads, covering up the gap between ancient and ancient. A pair of shoes left by the eldest grandson are made of bright feathers and inlaid with gold beads ... The appearance of this shoe shattered the argument that the eldest grandson "mended clothes" and sought virtue. A pair of shoes is still gorgeous, so the gorgeous degree of clothing can be imagined (history books record that the Queen has enough items, not luxury, not that she is very demanding of herself). [44-46] Dan Yu's embroidered shoes with gold ornaments and pearls are like a mirror, which clearly reflects the gorgeous life of the eldest grandson queen. Her whole body is covered with gold and pearls. It's really amazing.

Mother instrument he Wei

According to historical records, the eldest grandson of the queen was a good scholar when he was young, and he even couldn't put it down. Therefore, it is of great benefit to her husband's political affairs to be able to talk with Tang Taizong often, and there is no unjust prison in the court. [47] [2 1]

The eldest grandson not only loves reading, but may even be happy with her husband often.

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* * * Talking at night with a book, so once a beloved horse of Emperor Taizong suddenly died of illness. Emperor Taizong was angry with the imperial secretary who kept horses and wanted to kill him. Instead of directly pleading for the imperial secretary, the eldest grandson told her husband a story they had read together: "Once upon a time, Qi Jinggong wanted to kill someone because the horse died, and Yan Zi asked to list the sins of the owner of the horse and said,' You! Let the monarch kill for the death of a horse. If the people know, they will certainly blame our monarch. This is your second crime. When the princes hear the news, they will despise our country. This is your third crime. "Hearing this, Qi Jinggong pardoned the horse breeder. Your majesty saw it once when he was studying, didn't you forget? After listening to his wife, Taizong naturally understood. Later, he said, "The Queen can inspire and influence me on many things, which is very good for me. [48]

Moreover, the Queen's eldest grandson often protects North Korean heroes from punishment when Li Shimin is furious. When Li Shimin returned to the palace, he flew into a rage and said, "I will find a chance to kill this man in the future!" When the eldest grandson asked who angered your majesty, Li Shimin replied, "Wei Zhi often humiliated me in court." So the eldest grandson immediately stepped down, put on his royal clothes and stood in the yard to congratulate his husband. Li Shimin was surprised and asked his wife why. The eldest grandson replied with a smile: "I heard that if the monarch is enlightened, his subjects will be upright." Now Wei Zhi is upright and dares to speak, because he has enlightened majesty. How can I not congratulate him! " So Li Shimin turned anger into joy, and Wei Zhi, who is famous for his admonition, survived. [49-5 1] [52-53]

Even when the eldest grandson said goodbye to her husband before he died, he did not forget to intercede for Fang, who was sent home because of his fault: "I have served your majesty for the longest time, being cautious and scheming, and what I know has never been revealed." If there is no big mistake, I hope your majesty will not give up such a minister [54-55]. "

At the same time, the eldest grandson also knows that it is useless for consorts and harem to govern the country and family, so she wrote an article specifically, clearly pointing out that Ma Huanghou, a Ming De in the Han Dynasty, did not restrain consorts, and the eldest grandson has always taken this as a lesson. [56] [57]

If you have such a wife, what else can you ask for? Therefore, after losing such a good partner and such a good husband and wife, Li Shimin said with great sadness: "It's not that I don't know that life and death are life, so it's useless to be so sad, but as long as I think that I will never see the queen again and never hear advice again when I return to the palace, I will never forget it!" [58]