Today, the history encyclopedia editor will bring you the abdication of Li Yuan, hoping to be helpful to everyone.
How did Tang Gaozu Li Yuan, who was forced to abdicate after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, live in his later years?
The life of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan for thousands of years was actually extremely carefree, and he ascended the throne happily. In today’s context, it will definitely make many “otaku” envious.
Firstly, it is unknown whether Tang Gaozu Li Yuan was forced to abdicate.
In fact, I believe that the abdication of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan was mainly due to Li Yuan’s three sons who fought against each other for the throne, causing them to become disheartened and give up their power, handing over the throne to Li Shimin.
Or, in other words, Tang Gaozu Li Yuan had indeed granted the throne to Li Shimin before the uprising. However, later on, he changed his mind and intentionally favored Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, causing the three brothers to fight against each other and becoming even more disheartened.
And Li Jiancheng, with the support of Li Yuan, was able to threaten Li Shimin’s power position and indirectly facilitated Li Jiancheng’s attack on Li Shimin. It can be said that Li Yuan definitely holds a portion of the military forces of the Tang Dynasty in his hands. These troops may not be enough for Li Yuan to kill Li Shimin, but there is still no problem in ensuring that Li Yuan can enjoy his old age peacefully.
So, Li Yuan must have voluntarily abdicated and passed the throne to Li Shimin. Or in other words, Li Yuan simply gave up his job and handed over the heavy responsibility of governing the country to the “takeover hero” Li Shimin.
In fact, the merits and demerits of the Xuanwu Gate Incident are no longer important. The most important thing is what Emperor Taizong Li Shimin did and what outstanding contributions he made after ascending to power. Of course, it has been proven that Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, did well in his position as emperor.
So what was Li Yuan’s later life like after becoming Emperor Taishang of Tang?
In fact, the life of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan in his later years was quite carefree.
When Tang Gaozu Li Yuan abdicated, he was already 60 years old. Afterwards, Tang Gaozu Li Yuan sat on the throne of the Supreme Emperor for a total of nine years. That is to say, he passed away at the age of 69. So, Li Shimin has no intention of mistreating Li Yuan.
What does Li Yuan want? Tell Li Shimin, of course he has to offer everything.
Secondly, at important banquets in the Tang Dynasty, as long as Li Yuan wanted to attend, he could also attend. As for Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, he still wanted to submit to Li Yuan. There is no such thing as Li Yuan harboring grievances, being imprisoned by Li Shimin, not allowed to go out, and unable to communicate with ministers. Even Li Yuan was able to have the Turkic Khan, who had defected to him, dance and entertain him. The treatment of living in the palace goes without saying. Li Shimin would offer him any kind of beautiful woman he wanted, all of whom were beautiful and young. It can be said that during the nine years after Li Yuan became the emperor at the age of 60, he added more than 30 younger brothers and sisters to Li Shimin.
Is Li Yuan really forced to abdicate, the imprisoned Emperor? This is truly a tribute from the Supreme Emperor.