Li Xian had four sons in total

Do you really know about Li Xian’s succession? The history encyclopedia editor provides detailed related content for everyone. Tang Zhongzong Li Xian had a total of four sons. After Li Xian’s death, why was his younger brother the one in power? Why doesn’t Li Xian pass on the throne to his son?
After the death of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi, Li Xian succeeded to the throne. But not long after, Li Xian was deposed by Wu Zetian and Li Dan, Li Xian’s younger brother, was appointed emperor. Not long after, Wu Zetian deposed Li Dan and became the emperor herself. In Wu Zetian’s later years, Prime Minister Zhang Jianzhi launched the Shenlong Coup, forcing Wu Zetian to enthrone Li Xian as emperor. Not long after Li Xian was reset, he was poisoned to death by Wei Hou.
Li Xian has four sons, namely Li Chongfu, Li Chongzhao, Li Chongjun, and Li Chongmao. Among them, Li Chongfu was the illegitimate eldest son of Li Xian, and Li Chongzhao was the legitimate eldest son of Li Xian and the son of Empress Wei. Although Li Zhongzhao was the eldest son, he was framed and executed during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian. After Li Xian was reinstated, Wei Hou said that Li Chongzhao’s death was related to Li Chongfu, so Li Chongfu was demoted to governor by Li Xian.
Li Chongjun became the crown prince because his relationship with Empress Wei was not good, and Empress Wei often spoke ill of Li Chongjun to Li Xian. Li Zhongjun couldn’t bear it anymore and launched a coup, but it failed and he himself was brutally killed. After Li Zhongjun’s death, Li Xian did not immediately crown him. Not long after, Empress Wei poisoned Li Xian and wanted to emulate Wu Zetian to become emperor. After the Tang Long coup, Li Xian’s son Li Chongmao became emperor, but soon gave the throne to his uncle Li Dan. There are three reasons. Firstly, Li Chongmao was born out of wedlock and had no background. Secondly, Li Chongmao is young and not interested in political affairs. Thirdly, Li Dan had many supporters and also received the support of Princess Taiping.
After Li Dan succeeded to the throne, Li Zhongfu believed that he should become emperor and launched a rebellion, but he was defeated and died. Not long after Li Chongmao abdicated, he also passed away. Li Dan officially became the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, Li Dan had not been emperor for long and gave the throne to Li Longji. It can be seen that there were many princes in ancient times, and the struggle for the throne was a bloody battle. Either you die or I live. Just like the Nine Sons of the Qing Dynasty who seized the throne. Thank you for reading. Welcome to follow and learn together.